Beagle Weekender Vol 300 March 3rd 2023

Photo by Caroline Abbo

Welcome to this weeks editorial,

It is an absolute fact that the South Coast of NSW is the perfect environment for growing marijuana. For decades the region has been lauded far and wide for its harvest and genera on a er genera on of Australian youth have sampled our regional produce.

This week we heard once again just how suitable the region is when a local court was told of the surprising growth results of a few marijuana seeds planted in a small family garden.

What if this week’s revela on in court became a turning point for the region. What if this was a lightbulb moment to the South East becoming the hemp region of Australia. It is evident that the region can grow the crop. So what can we do to value add to the effort and knowledge of a few miscreants that will create a legal industry, and a sustainable industry at that?

Wikipedia tells us that hemp, or industrial hemp, is a botanical class of Cannabis sa va cul vars grown specifically for industrial or medicinal use. It can be used to make a wide range of products. Along with bamboo, hemp is among the fastest growing plants on Earth.

Unlike co on it is not water hungry and in a normal year offers a yield of three crops. AgriFutures Australia es mates that industrial hemp will require two-to-six megalitres of water per hectare, lower than co on's average irriga on requirement of between six and seven megalitres. Depending on the type grown (industrial or medicinal) the poten al for local industry from both is enormous.

Why haven’t we already embraced the opportuni es?

Hemp cannot be grown (commercially or for research) in NSW without a license issued by the NSW Department of Primary Industries. The sale and handling of other hemp products, such as seeds and fibre, also requires a license.

As for the cul va on of cannabis for medicinal purposes; it is only permi ed in Australia under the Commonwealth Narco c Drugs Act 1967 (the Act). The Act does not support the cul va on of medicinal cannabis for personal use however in the ACT, if you are aged 18 years or older, you can legally cul vate up to 2 cannabis plants at a place where you live.

Pu ng the growing of pharmaceu cal hemp to one side it is long overdue that we have an intelligent conversa on about industrial hemp which has been grown in Europe for decades.

In 2019 the produc on of hemp increased from 94,120 tonnes to 152,820 tonnes (a 62.4% increase) with France as the largest producer, accoun ng for more than 70% of EU produc on.

Virtually every part of the plant can be used in a specific industrial field. The seeds can be used in the food, feed, and cosme cal field as whole or dehulled, or it may be subjected to a cold press process to obtain an oil used in the food and cosme c industries. From the stem, it is possible to obtain both shives and fibre, useful for animal, building, paper and tex le applica ons. Hemp flowers can be used to obtain products of cosme c and pharmaceu cal interest, such as essen al oils composed by delta-9tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) pure extracts.

Hemp (Cannabis sa va Linn) is the species in the Cannabaceae family in which the level of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is very low. In all there are 75 different hemp varie es registered in the EU catalogue, each having their own characteris c suitable for industry.

Meanwhile in Australia it is all dope and no one is allowed to grow dope. That a tude is making us a pre y dopey country because we import bucket loads of hemp products from overseas.

Only now are we beginning to recognise the role that hemp can play in tex les, building and pharmacy. Given that we are the perfect loca on to grow quality hemp it is a no-brainer that we could also value add locally and create an industry that is sustainable, valuable and most of all achievable.

If only the dopes in NSW would stop calling it Dope. Much like our own local celebrity, singer James Blundell says he is also pleasantly surprised by the results of a trial crop he is growing on his Queensland property His crop however is less than 0.3 per cent THC. An that emerging crop of low THC hemp is projected to bring Australian farmers $10 million a year by 2026. Un l next—lei

The number 300 above to many is just a number—in this world of millions and billions the number three hundred is pre y small.

Three hundred dollars used to be a lot. In days of old it was a week’s wages, now it barely covers a week’s food bill.

For most of us on the South Coast the distance of 300 kilometres is what we expect to travel to specialist health services. And so many of us travel those distances without a second thought.

We have become comfortable with three hundred. It doesn’t present the challenge it used to now that thousands, and even millions, have become the new norm for buying a fridge, a TV or even a humble home

But today the number 300 means a fair bit to me. This edi on is the 300th Beagle Weekender. Another milestone in the evolu on of The Beagle that I started six and a half years ago.

To some the number 300, when added to a Volume number, might seem small so I offer the context that for the past 301 weeks (with just one edi on missed as I was in hospital having just undergone complex surgery) I have spent my Fridays pu ng together the Beagle Weekender for you to enjoy.

On average it takes six to seven hours to bring each edi on together.

I made a commitment several years ago to bring my community free, online and hopefully inclusive, mely and informa ve local news. The Beagle website, your primary news source, hopefully has delivered that and the Beagle Weekender hopefully offers a weekend read for those who enjoy learning more of their local community over a Saturday morning coffee.

As always I thank all of the adver sers, the supporters and the contributors who make The Beagle possible. Each, and all, are cri cal to providing free independent news to the community.

I do believe we are a richer community by being well informed. There is so much to celebrate and it is vital that we have a place to do so.

Enjoy this edi on that I offer with the same passion I delivered in the first edi on 301 weeks ago. lei

Gather your mates for Clean Up Australia Day

It’s me to stop talking garbage and start ac ng on it says Eurobodalla’s Clean Up Australia Day coordinator Maree Cadman.

Maree wants everyone to get out and join in the 2023 Clean Up on Sunday 5 March

“It’s Australia’s biggest community based environmental event. With 45 sites already registered in Eurobodalla, it’s nice to see numbers up a er a few years impacted by weather, disasters and COVID,” she says.

“I do feel the me is right: Yes, you’ll be doing your bit to keep our beau ful shire looking good, but it’s looking to be quite a social occasion – a me to catch up with old friends and even make some new ones Why not do a ring-around and get a group together.”

Eurobodalla has run Clean Up Australia Day events for the past 22 years, usually collec ng between 25 and 35 cubic metres of waste each year. Waste bags and gloves are supplied.

“We also have students involved each year, with schools par cipa ng at sites close to them on Friday 3 March,’ says Maree

To sign up for an exis ng site or register a new one, visit the Clean Up Australia Day website. For more informa on, contact Maree Cadman on 4474 1343.

Trainees find their feet at Council

Four new trainees are finding their feet at Eurobodalla Council, already proving to be valuable members of the team.

A er a few weeks on the job, Stella Dennis, 19, got the hang of the switchboard, handling enquiries at the customer service desk.

Stella along with Natasha Marsh, Ryles Walters, Lexus Croser and Jonathon Lalor are part of Council’s new Youth Employment Trainee Scheme. They will rotate through four areas of Council over two years: customer service, development, infrastructure and stores and procurement.

“Since star ng the traineeship, I have already seen so many opportuni es,” Stella said.

“There are so many different occupa ons here at Council with so many areas of growth.”

The traineeship also includes study days at Moruya Tafe to complete a Cer ficate IV in Business. Stella was already enrolled to study nursing, but a er taking a gap year, she realised nursing wouldn’t be a good fit.

“My stomach has grown weaker over the years!” she laughed.

“I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do anymore so I took a gap year and worked in hospitality.”

When Stella saw the traineeship adver sed, she knew it would open doors to a career and was quick to apply.

“I heard Council looks a er you and it’s actually good pay for a trainee, plus I will get a cer ficate in business out of it, which I could take anywhere,” Stella said.

Stella encouraged school leavers to consider traineeships: “I am loving my new work hours - not having to work nights and knowing I can take paid leave over the holidays is unreal.”

Keep an eye on Council’s website for different employment opportuni es.

Above: One of Eurobodalla Council’s new trainees, Stella Dennis, receives some guidance from Bruce King at the customer service desk.

Dunk tank and extra fun at this year’s colour run

This year’s Youth Against Domes c Violence Colour Run is shaping up to be as bright and bold as ever, with a dunk tank, novelty ac vi es and free entry for all.

On Saturday 18 March, the community is invited to run or stroll the five-kilometre track at Moruya’s Riverside Park to raise awareness around domes c violence.

The event is a collabora on between Eurobodalla Domes c Violence Commi ee, ESC Youth Commi ee and Eurobodalla Shire Council. Chair of Eurobodalla Domes c Violence Commi ee Sam Monk said the colour run brings community services, businesses, and the community together to support healthy rela onships.

“Domes c violence is seen as a dark subject to talk about,” Ms Monk said. “By holding events like the colour run, we can raise awareness in a crea ve way to help people have those difficult conversa ons.”

Ms Monk said every community member has a responsibility to stand up to violence.

“It’s important to recognise red flags in a rela onship and raise your voice in support or to reach out for support,” she said. “By having that difficult conversa on, you could help prevent violence and let people know there’s services available with people who can help.”

The commi ee is made up of local service providers and hosts awareness events throughout the year, as well as the Love Bites healthy rela onships program at high schools.

Funds raised at the colour run will go to the Eurobodalla Domes c Violence Commi ee to support their work with the Love Bites program and other community events.

Tickets this year are free thanks to funding from the Office of Regional Youth and Coordinare. However, registra on was s ll necessary. To par cipate in the colour run and receive a free t-shirt, register via Eventbrite.

Council’s youth development officer Michaela Burtenshaw encouraged businesses and local groups to enter as a team. Ms Burtenshaw said the colour run was for all ages, fitness levels and abili es.

“It’d be awesome to see businesses show up and help raise awareness,” Ms Burtenshaw said. “By ge ng involved, you’re pledging your support to address this important issue.”

“There will be stalls along the way with obstacles and ac vi es at each sta on,” Ms Burtenshaw said For an extra giggle on the day, Ms Burtenshaw said a dunk tank will plunge local legends into water.

Come and Try/Informa on session a hit

The Come and Try/Informa on session held at Dunn & Lewis Centre, Ulladulla for Special Olympics Australia, South Coast Club on Sunday 26 February gained 16 new par cipants to the program. The event also saw 12 other SO athletes plus volunteers and carers descend on the Centre.

Special Olympics South Coast is just a ny club in the big wheel of Special Olympics Australia and SO Interna onal, a spor ng organisa on for people with intellectual disability.

Kathy Godwin, Chair of South Coast Special Olympics explained to the athletes, parents and carers, that the club (and Special O) offers a purpose in engaging in a sport… to be the best you can be, at your own level; to have fun; and to stay healthy!

Twelve of the already registered athletes were also in a endance to welcome the newcomers and show them what a fun family the club is and the possibili es open to athletes who join Special O South Coast.

Liz Russell, a volunteer with SO, was instrumental in the organisa on and running of this highly successful day. She not only developed all the promo onal material, but also contacted support agencies, liaised with donors and most importantly! (with a solid band of volunteers) ran the free sausage sizzle!!!

IGA donated sausages, bread and servie es on the day. Karlee, of the Dunn & Lewis Founda on, enabled SO South Coast to take over most of the alley for the morning!!

Liz commented that “This is all worth it – just look at the faces on the people who are here. This is why I’m involved!”.

“It was so good telling other people about all the things we have done,” said Amy Foot, long- me athlete with SO South Coast, showing off all her medals and ribbons won over many years. Amy's mother added “This is Amy’s family, she plays sport but she is accepted for who she is, it’s so wonderful and heartwarming.”

Jason Russell, another SO athlete, said “I got two medals and I have only been in SO for a year. I love trying my best and compe ng against other people who play like I do.” Mother of Zen (aged 12), who needs assis ve technology to communicate: “This is the first me since COVID that I have seen Zen so happy and excited. He has just loved playing and watching and being part of this group. Everyone was so accep ng.”

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.

Mayor’s Message, March 2023 Workshop to focus on Council budgets

Summer break is over and councillors are back, represen ng you. Our neighbouring shires are grappling with proposed rate rises, big ones. I’m pleased to report Eurobodalla is be er placed. We do, however, have financial challenges. The difference is we are well placed for more efficiencies. By repriori sing our programs we can live within our means.

In a me of ever-escala ng costs, we need to be par cularly vigilant, and our new GM Warwick Winn is currently reviewing Council finances with the full support of councillors.

This week councillors and senior staff will workshop the strategic issues and financial challenges facing Eurobodalla. Warwick will lead these sessions with a specialist facilitator, held offsite at Mollymook from midday Thursday through to Friday lunch. It’s an extremely busy agenda and covers a lot of ground, with councillors expected to consume 100plus briefing pages beforehand.

Why Mollymook, you ask? We think being outside the shire allows us to fully focus on the task at hand. This is money well spent and I thank councillors and staff for giving up their evening for this important work, solely aimed at repriori sing budgets for the benefit of ratepayers.

This is sound, contemporary management prac ce – structured, robust and strategic – and will allow Council to perform effec vely and efficiently for the community into the future. I’m proud to say it’s the aim of all councillors.

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.

2023 Electric Vehicle (EV) Expo to be held at Hanging Rock Batemans Bay, on Sunday the 12 March 2023 between 10am to 3pm.

We enclose the media release for your referral, together with some photographs, the flyer and the Event Plan.

The official opening of the 2023 EV Expo will be by Mathew Hatcher, Mayor of Eurobodalla Shire Council, with Fiona Phillips MP Gilmore and Dr. Michael Holland MP Bega making speeches on the day.

The radio sta on 2EC will also be running an outside broadcast between 10am to 1pm.

We have over 19 exhibitors, covering EVs both new and old, E bikes, E scooters, E gardening equipment and more, so it will be 4 mes bigger than last year.

The most popular segment in 2022, was the local EV owners themselves, who were able to tell the public directly what it is like to own, run and recharge an EV in the Shire.

ActewAGL will also be running EV test drives, as well as a Q&A session to take ques ons directly from the public.

www.iga.com.au/

Eurobodalla Walkers On The Go In 2023

It's March already and we have already done four enjoyable walks in our beau ful shire. This month, we are off to Murrimburra Point, Batemans Bay Bridge, South Durras, Moruya and Long Beach.

So, if you would like to join our happy band of wanderers, please contact Diana Williams 0402004242 drw9877@optusnet.com.au for details. Some highlights of our walks in February.

Gap-Year Program Brings Young Oyster Farmers To The South Coast

Australia’s Oyster Coast welcomed two young school leavers to their farming team this week as part of the AgCAREERSTART program run by Na onal Farmers’ Federa on. This unique gap-year program helps school leavers kick start a career in agriculture.

Skyla Robinson McEvoy and Lily Smith relocated to the NSW south coast for a job placement at Australia’s Oyster Coast’s busy Narooma oyster farm. Both girls are new to farming and are keen to see whether an aquaculture career is for them. If they decide to con nue with oyster farming a er their gap-year, they have a permanent job with AOC that includes formal aquaculture qualifica ons.

“If you’re 17-25, this unique gap-year program gives you the opportunity to get paid while gaining on-farm experience and making industry connec ons through a fully supported program,” said AgCAREERSTART Project Manager Kayla Evans.

Applicants choose the farm type they’d prefer to work in and where in Australia they’d ideally like to go. A matching process is then undertaken to ensure par cipants are assigned to the type of farms that match their interests and skills explains Ms Evans.

In this case, Skyla and Lily both chose aquaculture and were matched with Australia’s Oyster Coast, a new host farmer to the program.

“As host farmers we get access to a na onal labour market of interested young people willing to relocate to regional areas to work on our oyster farms,” said Australia’s Oyster Coast CEO Devin Watson.

“It also challenges us as an employer to look at our programs and how we contribute to the future of Australia’s agricultural workforce,” said Mr Watson

With recent extreme weather events affec ng the oyster industry’s ability to harvest, safeguarding the industry’s future by a rac ng and developing current and future genera ons of oyster farmers is more important than ever.

“As oyster industry custodians, we want to enable the next genera on to become leaders in a more resilient oyster industry,” said Mr Watson.

With oyster produc on the main aquaculture ac vity in NSW, it provides significant economic value to our small coastal communi es. Recent figures from DPI show that aquaculture contributes over $80 million to the NSW economy and provides over 1,700 full and part me jobs in regional areas.

Above: AgCAREERSTART par cpants Skyla (le ) and Lily (right)

Changes proposed to Council mee ngs and Public Forum

The Council mee ng of February 28th 2023 saw councillors unanimously vote that the amended Dra Code of Mee ng Prac ce be placed on public exhibi on for a period of not less than 42 days from 1 March 2023 to 11 April 2023.

By way of public exhibi on the community will be informed about the proposed changes to mee ng frequency, Public Access, Public Forum and other minor amendments and submissions invited via Council’s communica on pla orms.

Following the exhibi on period a further report be presented to Council to consider submissions, adop on of the amended dra Code of Mee ng Prac ce and a proposed mee ng schedule. The purpose of the report to Council was to review the Code of Mee ng Prac ce to amend the schedule of Council mee ngs, Public Forum and Access sessions.

Warwick Winn, General Manager offered that the move was 'To enable more effec ve and efficient decisionmaking for Councillors, and to provide certainty for community members’ par cipa ng in mee ngs, it is proposed that Council move to monthly Ordinary Council mee ngs and Public Access and Forum sessions'.

It is also proposed that Council amend the order of business on Council Mee ng Agendas to add Public Forum to the order of business for Ordinary Council mee ngs as outlined in Clause 7.1 of the Code. Public Access and Public Forum sessions would be reduced to once per month rather than twice.

It is proposed that Public Forum form part of the Council Mee ng, held at the start prior to Council reports, and will be recorded in the mee ngs’ minutes. Public Forum will be required to be added to the order of business for Ordinary Council mee ngs as outlined in Clause 7.1 of the Code.

It is also proposed to remove Delegate Reports from the order of business for Ordinary Council mee ngs. Delegate reports are provided by Councillors who represent Council at various conferences.

These reports will be shared among Councillors and will be available to members of the public at the Moruya customer service centre. Before adop ng any changes to Council’s Code of Mee ng Prac ce, under sec on 361 of the Local Government Act 1993, Council is required to exhibit the Code of Mee ng Prac ce for a period of not less than 42 days.

If the proposed changes are adopted, a new schedule of Ordinary Council Mee ng dates which includes mee ng at least 10 mes each year, each me in a different month (sec on 365 of the Local Government Act 1993) will need to be adopted.

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Digital roadshow connects people with technology

Teresa Lever reckons staying on top of technological change is key and the upcoming Eurobodalla Digital Connec vity Roadshow is a great opportunity for businesses and residents to do just that.

The manager of economic development said Eurobodalla Council was hos ng digital service and infrastructure providers nbn, Telstra and the Regional Tech Hub, with a series of presenta ons and drop-in sessions at five loca ons across the shire in early March.

“Digital connec vity is an all-encompassing term to describe mobile and internet services,” Ms Lever said.

“The roadshow gives residents and businesses informa on on network improvements and how to use these to improve their own connec vity, while also showcasing the latest in tech.”

While reliable internet and mobile services are par cularly cri cal to regional Australians, regional NSW con nues to fall behind the na onal average of 71 (out of 100) on the Australian Digital Inclusion Index. Ms Lever said there was s ll plenty of work to be done but recent efforts had been paying off.

“In the 12 months between 2020 and 2021 Eurobodalla’s index score increased from 57.0 to 64,” she said “Council will con nue to advocate improved telecommunica ons infrastructure as part of our economic development strategies.”

Informa on and drop-in sessions will be held at:

 Monday 6 March at 6pm – Mogo Village Chamber, presenta on

 Tuesday 7 March from 11am-3pm – Village Centre, Batemans Bay, drop-in session

 Wednesday 8 March from 8-11am – Boomerang Place, Mogo, public drop in session

 Wednesday 8 March from 6-7pm – Corrigans Cove, Batemans Bay, presenta on

 Thursday 9 March from 8-9am – Small Hall, Tilba, presenta on

 Thursday 9 March from 10am-10m – Small Hall, Tilba, drop-in session

 Thursday 9 March from 6-7pm – Lynch’s Hotel, Narooma Chamber of Commerce, presenta on

Ms Lever said anyone was welcome to come along to the drop-in sessions but bookings were required for the presenta ons. For more informa on visit www.esc.nsw.gov.au/events or contact Teresa Lever on 4474 1271 or teresa.lever@esc.nsw.gov.au

A healthy ocean is cri cal to our survival

Our ocean has been doing a lot of heavy li ing, limi ng the effects of climate change. Covering 70% of the earth’s surface, it has absorbed about half of our CO2 emissions and 90% of the heat we have produced since the Industrial Revolu on. However, it is not the limitless sink for all our rubbish, toxins and heat that we have long believed.

In a new series of Batemans Bay U3A talks on Climate Change: from global to local, Dr Jane Elek from Nature Coast Marine Group has explained that our ocean is star ng to suffer. "Absorbing all that CO2 has increased the acidity of the ocean by one third, which threatens to disrupt the forma on of shells of all marine molluscs, including those of oysters and abalone, and skeletons of coral and possibly fish. This will not only be devasta ng for coral reefs and shellfish industry, but will have flow-on effects for the whole of the food chain. “

Dr Jane Elek says “And if the ocean had not absorbed 90% of the addi onal heat in the atmosphere trapped by greenhouse gases, we would be cooking already”. “But we are paying a price. According to the latest figures by the Bureau of Meteorology, the waters along the east coast of Australia are 30 warmer than average this summer, causing more severe storms and rain. It is also contribu ng to alarming decline of our kelp forests. Tasmania has already lost 95% of its iconic kelp forests, and 50% of our local reefs in the southeast are now urchin barrens”, says Dr Elek.

Kelp does not like the heat but urchins that feed on it thrive in warmer water. A new project just star ng, a coopera on of fishers, first na onals, conserva onists and academics, is planning to cull urchins in urchin barrens in the southeast to try to restore the kelp forests (Eurobodalla Shire Independent Feb 23rd, 2023).

“A healthy ocean is cri cal to our survival”. Globally, we urgently need to reduce emissions that are causing acidifica on and warming. Locally, we need to do what we can to keep our oceans healthy. This includes increasing the areas with full protec on since that has been shown to increase the resilience of marine ecosystems. The Na onal Government has made a good start towards Australia’s pledge to protect 30% by 2030 by increasing the area of protec on around Macquarie Island. Now the State government needs to follow suit and increase the area of State waters with full protec on (no fishing) from its current level of less than 20% to 30%.

"Please join the Nature Coast Marine Group on March 12th, 10am at Bar Beach, Narooma, to show your support for our marine sanctuaries in Batemans Marine Park.

"Thanks to Dr Karin Geiselhart, who has been a strong advocate for sustainability in the face of climate change for many years, U3A Batemans Bay has been providing a forum for a number of speakers to raise awareness of the issues we face due to our changing climate. "The talks have been aimed at helping a endees to understand the ripple effects of climate change from the global to the local perspec ve. In previous talks we have heard about impact of Climate Change on our health, the Antarc c and agriculture. Dr Andrew Elek has spoken of the economic costs and benefits, and the policies needed from the government to provide incen ves for climate ac on by both companies and the community individually. Coming up, Allan Rees from 350.org and Kathryn Maxwell of SHASA will explain more about ac ons in the local community and what more we can do individually to reduce our emissions and Karin will round off the series.

Dr Elek says "Climate change is here and we need to act now. We need to spread the word. We need to support our poli cians and our government to act, and be prepared for short term pain for longer term gain".

Above: Jen Thompson, NCMG

Mar 3rd - Alexi Pigot – Batemans Bay Soldiers Club

Mar 4th - Alexi Pigot – Batemans Bay Soldiers Club

Mar 4th - Rick Bamford at Club Tuross

Mar 4th - Karaoke at Tomakin Social Club

Mar 4th - McGrath Bros at Club Catalina

Mar 4th -Boo Seeka at Moruya Golfy - Supports: Usual Suspects

You're Welcome, Dj Yoplait

Mar 4th - Midnight Jukebox at One Tree Inn Tuross

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Mar 4th - Driving Sideways – Club Malua (8pm)

Mar 5th - Kingswood at Smokey Dan's, Tomakin

Mar 9th - Sydney's Cope Street Parade will play the Moruya Golf Club

Mar 9th - Planet TX Open Mic Night at Tukka Cafe

Moruya

Mar 10th- Sirenics– Batemans Bay Soldiers Club

Mar 11th- Sirenics– Batemans Bay Soldiers Club

Mar 11th - Cam Harding at Tomakin Social Club

Mar 11th - Fractured Minds at One Tree Inn Tuross

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Mar 11th - Moruya Celebrates at Riverside Park from 1pm

Mar 16th - Planet TX Open Mic Night at Tukka Cafe

Moruya

Mar 17th- Gedupndanz– Batemans Bay Soldiers Club

Mar 18th- Gedupndanz– Batemans Bay Soldiers Club

Mar 18th - TBC at Tomakin Social Club

Mar 18th - Forever Diamond - Peter Byrne at Club

Tuross

Reading—Have a beer with Bazza by John Longhurst

“BROKEN BLOODY PROMISES!!!….Bazza……I’M BLOODY FILTHY!!!”

Mick landed the schooners on the bar table with a thud and froth slid down the outside of the glass.

Bazza leaned back and ran his hand across his chin as Mick perched himself on the bar stool.

“Poli cians……Bazza….they are so crooked they have to screw their socks on in the morning.”

Bazza chuckled as a beetroot faced Mick took a generous drink.

“Bazza…..your mates want to start dipping into our superannua on a er promising not to…….it’s bloody typical. It’s the same every me…..regardless of who is in power. They say one thing and do the opposite.”

Bazza sighed and took a sip.

“Ahhhh Mick……it’s good to see you going into to bat for all those ba lers trying to survive on millions of dollars worth of superannua on. By the way, they are not dipping into anyone’s superannua on. They are just increasing the taxa on rate on earnings to thirty percent on balances in excess of $3 million balance. The changes do not start un l a er the next elec on so you have plenty of me to organise a revolu on against the proposal…….I’m expec ng some well heeled demonstra ons, Mick……you know….. a raising of champagne flutes of Bollinger in anger.”

Mick leaned in.

“You’re back to being a smart arse, Bazza.”

Bazza shook his head and grinned.

“But……..I do agree with you about poli cians and ‘not going to’ promises Mick.”

Mick’s eyes widened and the colour drained from his face.

“Take this State Elec on, Mick…….Both sides are promising what they are not going to do. It seems absurd to me. The Coali on is promising not to priva se anything else and the Opposi on is all about promising not to build certain infrastructure. There is no imagina on or vision to improve our society.”

Mick rubbed his chin.

“Come to think of it, Bazza, you are right. They are making us choose the poli cal party that is promising not to do things the best.”

They both shared a decent drink and a chuckle.

“You know, Mick…….in 1972 Gough Whitlam made over two hundred promises in his elec on campaign speech. Universal health care, troops out of Vietnam, equal pay for women, land rights and the list goes on. None of these policies began with a ‘not going to’ promise……’. People voted accordingly and he saw it as a mandate to implement. He changed the country for the be er by offering a vision. I reckon………”

“Woooo, wooo, Bazza…… don’t take us agreeing on something as an invita on for you to take me on one of your hippy trippy, pinko monologues back to the seven es.”

Mick eyed his empty schooner.

“I would see that as you fulfilling a promise not to shout a beer.”

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

News of recent changes

at the Eurobodalla Council have raised my interest, considering the cri cisms levelled on previous Councils rela ng to financial prudence, public accountability, leadership and policy oversight, the last two decades.

In a ma er of days I’ve learnt that the Council recently held a planning session for councillors and senior staff at Bannisters, Mollymook ( readers may like to google the tarriffs there to determine the likely value of this confab) and have also voted to halve the number of Council mee ngs held to 10 a year.

Are these mee ngs all day sessions going though proposals and details of implementa on of policy, I hear you say? Well, no. Mee ng mes now average 46 minutes, meaning that, in my es mate, councillors will meet publicly for the grand total of 7 1/2 hours this year.

Late last century, Eurobodalla Council’s chambers were popularly referred to as ‘mushroom castle’. Maybe this epithet deserves a dus ng off?

Neil Burnside

Dear Editor,

Council Rates

There's a rumour that because the Valuer General’s land valua ons in Eurobodalla have increased by an average of 119.5%, our council rates will have to go up by the same degree. Fortunately, the real increases aren’t likely to be anywhere near that.

For last year’s rates, my residen al land was valued at $203,000 and my total rate bill was $2,798.94. Of that total bill, only the $39.42 Environmental Levy and the $1,020.17 actual Residen al Rate used the Valuer General figure in their calcula on. These two combined represented just 37.9% of the total bill and the remaining 62.1% covered sewerage, water availability, garbage availability and collec on and a waste management charge - none of these la er fees and charges used the VG in their calcula on.

The VG on my place has now increased to $576,000 but my guess is that the total bill this year will be no more than, say, $3,300, an increase of around 18% which is bad enough but nowhere near the 119.5% feared. (Past mayors would have equated that increase to about 2 cups of coffee per week.)

A bigger fear that might have to be faced in our shire is the long term effect that a Special Rate Varia on would have i.e. if Council applies for and is granted an increase well above the “rate pegging” percentage set by IPART for the whole state but permi ed under special circumstances.

Eurobodalla Councillors are faced with the dilemma of how to find funds for all the costs increasing because of infla on, and an extra $4million per annum slug being the costs of the Bateman's Bay Pavilions, or how to face having to cut services or internal expenses. Councillors and senior staff are currently a ending a conference (being held outside the shire!) so they can more clearly focus on the subject of budge ng.

Bega Valley Shire has voted already to apply for a permanent 43% increase spread over 2 years and that was mainly to catch up on infrastructure maintenance. What will happen here in the Eurobodalla?

Jeff de Jager Moruya

Council’s ‘arborist’ says due to council’s ‘limited resources’ it is be er to remove than prune

Dear Sir/Madam

Beagle News

I recently asked for help from Council to remove the lower branches of a tree on Candlagan Creek. Their first response was to ‘cut it down’. I have been trying to get some support to allow this tree to con nue living where it is.

Not only for it’s aesthe c value, the shade it provides but also it absorbs a great deal of rainwater runoff from above and the roots as very advanced and these would break down. This tree has been in some of my pain ngs and many other ar sts come to this area.

This is what I wrote to the Mayor.....

It is of great concern to me that this tree is maintained and allowed to con nue living where it is, which is on the shoreline of Candlagan Creek, Mossy Point. The tree is well established and watered by the constant run off of rain water down the southern slope of Mossy Point. Along with the other pines behind it they create an extremely valuable infrastructure for the shoreline.

I have requested the tree be helped by pruning the lower branches so it can con nue to help hold onto the land around it. Council’s ‘arborist’ has wri en to say due to council’s ‘limited resources’ it is be er to remove the en re tree than to prune few branches?!

If this tree is removed the valuable root system will break down and leave the land vulnerable to the incoming des.

This will be hastened by the run off of rainwater from the streets above, which is currently absorbed by these trees. Please help to preserve our coastline.

Thankyou for your me, Frances

Luke Mossy Point

100Years Ago March 3rd 1923

MORUYA Factory was awarded first for loaf cheese at the recent Tilba Show.

THE names of Mr. H. J. Bate and Mrs. Bate figured prominently at the Tilba Show. Over 100 exhibits were sent from their home “Mountain View.”

An unusually large number of picknickers visited Bingie on Sunday. When lines were thrown sharks were much in evidence. We hear a local medico had great sport telling them off with a rifle.

THE aspect of the mber trade at Bateman’s Bay looks very much be er; all mills are working full me, and squarers are engaged all round.

MORUYA’S Forty-eight Annual Show. – Mr. S Lou t scooped the pool in farm produce, gaining no less than 10 firsts and six seconds, Mr. L. Colle running up with two firsts and two seconds.

Mr. G. Chewying was top scorer in the vegetable sec on with eight firsts and three seconds. The admira on of all was Mr. Joe Turner’s prize exhibit of potatoes (Sa sfac on), these samples being some of the best ever shown in this district. The President, Mr. D. Hutchison, made a special request to have an exhibit sent to the next Royal Show.

The food sec on was well filled, Mesdames J. R. Milne and E. Hawdon tying for pride of place with three firsts and two seconds each. Mrs. D. A. McIntosh carrying off the majority of honors in this industry.

Except for sow for breeding purposes, which Mr. A. Lou t won with his exhibit, Mr. H. P. Jeffery took full command of the pig sec on.

Considering the adverse condi ons there were many splendid exhibits of pedigreed stock amongst the ca le, the principal prize-winners being Messrs. R. Heffernan, Emmo and Ryan.

Owing to the motor car superseding the horse as a means of conveyance the ring events at country shows are becoming less a rac ve each year, this was par cularly no ceable in the hun ng and jumping contests on Thursday, the compe tors in the majority of cases being a very mediocre lot.

The refreshment of the mul tude was in good hands, being ably managed by Mr. d’Arcy Douglas and his capable staff. The publican’s booth was controlled by Mr. V. Welsh, and the fruit stalls by Mrs. M. A. Norman.

PROGRESS ASSOCIATION. A sub-commi ee consis ng of Messrs. Mitchell, Sanders, Fulton and Johnson was appointed to meet the Parliamentary Party coming on 13th March. Ma ers to be brought under their no ce: - 1. To give a en on to the proposed small park in front of the Adelaide Hotel; 2. To try to get Moruya proclaimed an urban area; 3. Railway Concession (when available) for the Far South Coast people;

4. To try and get a suc on dredge here to clear the channel of the Moruya River.

Extracted from the Moruya Examiner by the Moruya and District Historical Society Inc. If you are interested in history why not join us and become a volunteer at the Museum or our library. Check us out at 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

For some me now I have been wri ng about the supplement known as P.E.A. also known as palmitoylethanolamide which is a natural substance produced by our body to target pain and inflamma on. As I have wri en previously, P.E.A. is a fa y acid amino molecule which has an important role on a cellular level in trea ng pain and inflamma on. Because of this it has been found to contain an -inflammatory, anpain, an -convulsive and neuroprotec ve proper es.

Because of these proper es P.E.A. has been found to be helpful for many health condi ons such as arthri s, scia c pain, carpel tunnel syndrome, lower back pain, neuralgia – the list goes on. In fact, since first wri ng my ar cles on P.E.A. the posi ve feedback from customers taking P.E.A. has been incredible. I o en say, in my 31 years in the complimentary healthcare industry I have never come across a product with such posi ve feedback. Almost every day we would have a customer telling us about the incredible results they’ve found by taking P.E.A. For some, they have finally gained relief a er suffering chronic pain for decades.

This then leads me to the feedback from a long term customer who has suffered from chronic migraines for decades. For the past 30 years these migraines have increased to the point she has suffered from them constantly, day and night. She had tried everything to relieve these migraines – chiropractor, massage, acupuncture, diet, natural supplements and pharmaceu cals. She saw specialists and naturopaths. She tried everything to help manage the frequency and to ease the pain from the migraines. It was a constant struggle.

Eighteen months ago, she began taking P.E.A. To her amazement the P.E.A. had an instant effect. In the first 5 days she was feeling much be er, the intensity of the migraines had reduced, and she was able to reduce her pharmaceu cals. Over me she has experienced a marked improvement in her migraines. Of all the remedies both pharmaceu cal and natural she says P.E.A. has made the biggest difference. She now rejoices that a er all this me of suffering from chronic migraines she now feels like a normal human being.

As I men oned in my previous ar cles, although P.E.A. has only become available in Australia quite recently, it has been available in Europe for decades. Because of this there has been numerous studies on the therapeu c benefits of P.E.A. when it comes to trea ng some of these condi ons I have men oned.

Research on the effec veness of P.E.A. for treatment of migraines has also been undertaken. A study of 50 pa ents aged 18-65 suffering from episodic migraines without aura were treated with 600mg of P.E.A. twice daily for 3 months. Pa ents were allowed to con nue with standard treatment including analgesics, aninflammatory or triptan therapies. All par cipants experienced significant improvement by the end of the study period including frequency of migraines and a decrease of analgesic use. The number of days per month with migraines decreased by nearly 50% and 71% of pa ents no ced the intensity of the migraines diminished. 16% of pa ents were able to cease taking pharmaceu cals (1).

A further study of 20 pa ents aged 33-56 years suffering migraine with aura received 1200mg of P.E.A. in combina on with pharmaceu cals during acute a acks for 90 days. A further 20 pa ents enrolled in a control group receiving only NSAID pharmaceu cals. A er 60 days the pa ents supplemen ng with P.E.A.

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recorded a significant reduc on in pain and the number of migraine a acks and were able to decrease their pharmaceu cal medica ons. Those par cipants taking only NSAIDs found there was no reduc on in pain intensity or the number of pain a acks (2).

It has also been found children suffering with headaches and migraines have found relief by taking P.E.A. A study of children aged from 5 to 17 years taking 600mg of P.E.A. for 3 months found the frequency of their headaches reduced by more than 50% in 63% of pa ents and the intensity of the headaches and migraines was reduced (3).

As I have wri en previously, I cannot imagine what it is like to live with ongoing chronic pain. It is wonderful to receive such posi ve feedback from those customers who have gained relief from taking P.E.A. For more informa on call in to see Bev and the girls at Go Vita in North St in Batemans Bay or call us on 0244729737. Read Bev’s ar cles now in the weekend Beagle and don’t forget to tune into Bev cha ng to Kim saker on 2EC very Wednesday at 12.20pm.

FLAXSEED – THE ESSENTIAL SEED FOR GOOD HEALTH

Flaxseeds also commonly known as linseeds, are an amazing seed. The seeds and oil of the flax plant provide a great source of Omega 6 and 3 essen al fa y acids (EFA’s). For op mum health our body requires the right ra o of Omega 3 fa y acids to Omega 6 fa y acids. Whilst most people usually have more than enough Omega 6 in their diet, they are frequently low in Omega 3. Flaxseed oil contains the ideal ra o of these essen al fa y acids with approximately 60% Omega 3.

A combina on of ground flaxseeds with psyllium husks taken daily is also a great way to assist with cons pa on. Because they are both high in soluble fibre, the ground flaxseeds and psyllium can help with diver cular disorders. We would suggest adding a tablespoon of each to your cereal or blend in a drink. Slippery elm is another powder which may also be added to this mix.

Flaxseeds and ground flaxseeds may be sprinkled over our breakfast cereal or blended in smoothies. They can also be included in cakes, breads, pancakes - the Flaxseed oil once again can be blended in smoothies or mixed with lemon juice and used in a salad dressing.

If you prefer, flaxseed oil can be taken in a capsule.

FLAXSEED PANCAKES – VEGAN AND GLUTEN FREE

Ingredients: ¼ cup Natural Road Linseed (Flaxseed) Meal; 1¼ cup Organic Road Wholemeal Plain Flour (or Well & Good Gluten-free Plain Flour), 2 tsp Lotus Gluten free Baking Powder; ¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda; 1 cup Milklab Almond Milk; 1 tbsp Cleopatra Organic Apple Cider Vinegar; 2 tbsp Organic Road Maple Syrup.

Method: Combine flour, linseed meal, baking powder, and bi carb soda. Add milk, apple cider vinegar and maple syrup, mixing well. Allow ba er to sit for 5 minutes, un l flaxseeds absorb the excess liquid. Heat oil in frypan, then spoon a small amount mixture into the pan. Flip the pancake, cooking both sides un l crispy.

Serve with blueberries, strawberries, bananas, or your favourite fruits. Top with yoghurt, chopped nuts and drizzle with maple syrup.

BANANA CRANBERRY MUFFINS WITH FLAXSEEDS

Ingredients: 3 mashed bananas; 1/3 cup Absolut Organic Australian Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 tsp vanilla extract, ¼ cup Organic Road Maple Syrup, ¼ cup plain yoghurt, ½ tsp Go Vita Organic Ground Cinnamon; 1 tsp bicarb soda; 1 ¼ cup Organic Road Wholemeal Plain Flour (or Well & Good Plain Gluten Free Flour) ¼ cup Natural Road Linseed (Flaxseed) Meal; ¾ cup Go Vita Apple Juice Dried Cranberries.

Method: Preheat oven to 425F or 220C. Grease muffin pan. Mix mashed bananas, oil, maple syrup, eggs, vanilla and yoghurt. Add cinnamon and bicarb soda, flour, and flaxseed meal. Add in dried cranberries. Spoon into muffin pan and bake for approx. 15 minutes.

Broulee Runners Wed March 1st 2023

The first run of Autumn a racted 34 starters. Before the start we congratulated Lo e Knobel on reaching 5 years today and to demonstrate that she was one year older she ran a personal best me in the 2kilometres. Not to be out done, her mother Regina also ran a PB.

In the 3-kilometres Julianne Domeny improved her me and in the 4-kilometres Brendan Gorzalka ran an excellent me of 14.52 to improve his me over this distance by 2minutes 53 seconds. Others to improve in the 4 Kilometres were Oliver Duncan, Mike Whiteman and Jackie Snowball, equalled her best me.

We are looking forward to next week when we celebrate our 16th Birthday and 800th run. We ask that those who have a 30 run shirt to wear it to mark the occasion.

Moruya Jockey Club presents: Newhaven Park Country Championships Regional Qualifier

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

On course facili es include Bar, TAB, Bookmakers, ATM, E pos facili es as well as food inclusive the Rotary run kiosk and the Moruya Ice Cream Café servicing the Member’s room, Riverside Pizza, Mr Salubrious (Mexican Cuisine) as well as D’Lish D’Lite Donuts.

There will also be the Caffeissimo Coffee Van on site.

There will also be entertainment for kids in the form of a jumping castle, there will also be a DJ on site in the special Canadian Club Bar as well as what is expected to be a fantas c compe on for Fashions on the Field in which there will be prizes for Best Dressed Male, Best Dressed Female, Best Dressed Couple and Best Dressed child under 12.

Tickets for this event start from $15, and these can be purchased online via local ckets or at the gate.

Bus Services 5th March

There will be a bus service running from Club Tuross. Cost is $10 with bookings to be done through Club Tuross (02) 4473 8186.

There will be a bus service running from Promenade Plaza Batemans Bay via the coastal road. Cost is $10 with bookings to be done through Priors 44724040.

Tennis ETLC report

Today’s cooler weather was ideal for playing tennis.

Four teams in Division 2 played at the Broulee tennis courts with Flamingo’s vs Bay Breeze and Broulee Brolgas vs Bay Waves. ( in the photo a ached)

The compe on was intense with many of the games going to deuce more than once and Bay Breeze going to a ebreaker in their last set but unable to turn it over.

Final scores:

Flamingo’s 8 /49sets against Bay Breeze 0/12

Broulee Brolgas 5/ 36 to Bay waves

3/25

Other winning teams include:

Division 1:

Bay Babes 5/37 to 3/33 against Narooma

Tomakin 8 /49 to Moruya Blues 0/ 13

Division 2:

Narooma Gold 8/48 against Swans 0/15

Tomkatz 5/38 against 3/32

Narooma Ladies Golf results

Monday 27th February, 32 entrants competed in a 4BBB Stroke event.

Grade A winners with a score of 61 were Dorelle Monteith and Chris Fader.

Grade B winners with a score of 64 were Jane Blomfield and Laura Taylor.

Balls to 67 C/B

Five teams have qualified for 4BBB matchplay which is running over the next three weeks.

Wednesday, 1st March 40 Ladies started to play in a Stableford event. Unfortunately, the rain put an end to more than half of the field.

Congratula ons to the winners who were happy to play in the rain.

Grade A winner was Tanya Desmond who had a remarkable score of 38 off her handicap of 14.

Runner-up was Jayne Hotchkis also with a great score of 36 off her handicap of 10.

Grade B winner was Ann Durnan with a score of 32 off her handicap of 31.

Runner up was Madeline Robinson with a score of 28 off her handicap of 28.

Balls to 27

Nearest to pin:

Lee Lewis. Hole 3, Div 3

Lisa Beveridge. Hole 17, Div 2

Narooma Social Bowls 21

February 2023

Three rinks of triples were on the green for social bowls last Tuesday. The overcast condi ons produced a sprinkle of rain which eventually increased. Games were abandoned and players sought the club as a be er op on.

The 'Highest Winning Score' was awarded to Gail Marchant (Thirroul), Sue Bender and Marg Naylor (skip) with their score of 17 against Leila Gosper, Denise Holman and Barb McNamara (skip).

The raffle winner this week was Sue Sansom with thanks to Rapley and Son Butchers.

Club Fours

The first round of the Ladies Club Fours was played on Friday morning. The score card reflected a very close encounter with some excellent bowling.

Alison Maloney, Pam Grant, Gail Howe and Sandra Breust (skip) held a four shot lead on end eight a er a three-all score on the fi h. Then, Leila Gosper, Barb McNamara, Anne Hunter and Willie Blink (skip) responded to be 8 to 7 ahead a er 10 ends. During the next seven ends both teams fought hard but scores remained equal a er 17 ends at 12 all. Willie's team scored three shots on the next end, then Sandra's team won the final three ends for a final 19 to 15 result.

What a good game! Congratula ons to Sandra's team who have booked a spot in the final, due for play on Friday. Commisera ons to Willie's team on a top effort.

Moruya Women’s Golf

Wednesday 9th February

Moruya Women Golfer’s played the 1st Medal round of the year under an overcast sky and a welcome cool change. Some great scores were recorded by the 21 players, but none more so than by the 2 winners.

1st place, and the prized Monthly Medal, went to Joan Hosking, who played beau fully and finished with a magnificent score of 70 ne .

2nd place went to Judy Hebbard, recently returned to golf a er a long absence, also had a fantas c score of 71 ne .

Balls went to B Kennedy, L Gibbs, J Lumsden, A McMillan, S Noy, N Cowdroy, V Moore, R Hawkins, J Dixon.

NTP’s

Div. 2 Noelene Cowdroy on the 6th

Above:- Gail Howe and Ann Hunter check the head before measuring in the Fours semi finals.

Above: Kylie White

Moruya River.

Well, that was summer! A li le late and a li le short, but good none the less. This doesn’t mean the fishing packs up shop and closes just yet! The water temp is going to stay warm right through to April, before it starts to cool down. Easter is our next holiday period, and that is only a month away.

The river this week, has been con nuing on its fishy way, with good reports all along its length. There have been reports of good tailor back in the system hanging around Preddy’s and Quarry wharfs a er dark. There have also been reports of a few small mulloway around the holes near the quarry wharf as well.

Flathead have been in great numbers throughout the system, from the spur wall and airport flats, all the way up past Yarragee bend. Bream anglers have been enjoying the warm waters also, with fish holding along the wall that line the river, on the flats and in the racks. So plas cs and hardbody lures are a great op on to temp a few of the estuary staples.

For those chasing whi ng, squirt worms yet again are the go to bait, while the surface lure brigade has finally been have some success. A rising de over nipper beds and weed bed edges has seemed to be the key to unlocking whi ng on surface lures.

Under the town bridge a er dark, the estuary perch can be found hanging over the weed beds that line the southern banks. So plas cs, surface lures and lightly weighted live nippers have all been working, with some very respectable sized fish being taken. Tuross.

Again this week, this system has proven itself one of the areas premier fisheries. Flathead have been plen ful throughout the system, with bream also readily available amongst the racks and whi ng on the flats. We can expect that this system to be busy with anglers ge ng ready for the annual Tuross Bream and Flathead compe on on next weekend.

Check out the post from Monday of the calibre of flathead being taken on Tuross this week. With a massive system to explore, your fishing op ons are varied. So get out and enjoy this premier fishing des na on this weekend. Rock and Beach.

Salmon have again been plen ful along the coast, on both the beaches and headlands. There have been reports of some nice tailor also. The Moruya breakwall con nues to fish well, with the usual suspects of salmon, bream, flathead and Trevally all being available. Tailor have been around at dawn and dusk also Given the water temps, tuna from the stones are a very viable op on, with reports of yellowfin being taken from Merimbula wharf in the last few days. Pre y point would be the best area to look at if this something that interests you.

Offshore.

Snapper have been plen ful this week, although they have been deep at around the 50-60m marks. Flathead, also have been available in the shallower water around the 20m mark. The ar ficial reef con nues to hold bait schools and in turn the odd predator.

The game crews have been kept busy with tuna and Marlin both available out wide of the warm currents that are running along the coast at the moment.

With summer receding in the rear view mirror, the fishing will con nue to fire for the next month or so.

Easter is just around the corner, and we are well stocked and ready for your visit.

We are currently running a March Madness campaign on all Atomic Arrowz rods, with 25% off marked prices un l the end of the month. Come in and check out the range, as it a while stocks last scenario.

We are s ll looking for a weekend casual, so please feel free to drop in your resume in store and have a chat with me, if this is something of interest.

Stay safe everyone and remember, “every days a good day for fishing…”

Team Tackle World Moruya.

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NSW Election - Further Changes to Stamp Duty

There is obviously an election looming as the promises are coming thick and fast, as well as the obligatory election advertising. For a while now we have been providing updates regarding the current government’s changes to the Stamp Duty system as it relates to real estate transactions. Currently it is only first homebuyers that have the option to select an annual land tax rather than finding the full amount for the Stamp Duty option.

However, should the current government be re-elected this option is going to be expanded to all purchasers of property up to the cap of $1.5m with a $50,000 increase to this cap each year. Purchasers would then be able to choose between paying stamp duty or an ongoing annual land tax calculated at $400, plus 0.3% of their property’s land value, on properties under $1.5m.

For a home valued at $1.5m, stamp duty would cost about $66,700, whereas a land tax would incur an annual fee of about $3,850. It would therefore take more than 17 years for the total land tax paid to surpass the outright stamp duty payment.

The biggest winners are those who purchase a unit as the land value is distributed across all the other units. As the number of units varies from complex to complex, the comparison of stamp duty Vs the annual land tax will vary. In an article from news.com.au an example was given of a complex in Surry Hills where the stamp duty on a $1.5m apartment would be $66,700 while the annual land tax would be $1,445. You would need to stay in the apartment for 46 years before it would have been worth paying the lump sum stamp duty amount. As was said in the article “it is a bit of nobrainer”.

The other change announced is that buyers would be able to own two properties under the land tax scheme, although additional homes would incur stamp duty.

I suppose in a month’s time we will know if the above information will be an option, or not.

TUROSS HEAD MEN’S SHED

GARAGE SALE AT 44 MONASH AVE

SATURDAY 11 MARCH 2023

Come One - Come All to the Tuross Head Men’s Shed GARAGE SALE

WHERE: 44 MONASH AVENUE TUROSS HEAD

WHEN: Saturday 11 March 2023 8am through to 1pm

The Tuross Head Men’s Shed is pleased to announce its Garage Sale for 2023. There is something for most everyone so come-along to our first Garage Sale since the pandemic.

This is our BIG fund-raiser for the year that enables us to con nue our support of men in the community and to support a variety of community related programs. Our Charity of Choice is the Prostate Cancer and the Women’s Hospital Auxiliary. Look forward to seeing you.

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

presidentTHMS@gmail.com

secretaryTHMS@gmail.com

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The Beagle Trades and Business Directory provides local Trades and Businesses a free lis ng in a hope that they might gain work from it, and con nue to provide employment and economic benefit to their families and our communi es. Adver sing is usually outside the affordability of many smaller businesses and sole traders. The Beagle supports locals. These lis ngs are FREE. If you are a local business and would like to be listed please contact us as we o en turn over these lis ngs to give everyone a fair go. Email beagleweeklynews@gmail.com Trades and Businesses can also list themselves on the Beagle Trades and Business Group in Facebook at h ps://www.facebook.com/groups/1303512213142880/