Beagle Weekender Vol 304 March 31st 2023

Arts ……………………. 32 to 34

Cinema ……………….. 22,23

Community ………………3 to 14

Reading ……………………..24 to 31

Real Estate…. 43 No ces…… 45

Food ………………………...35,36

Sport and Fishing………. 37 to 41

Editorial …………………..2

What’s On …………….... 15 to 21

It is no longer a rare thing to hear of a car being stolen. Local Social media has at least one story a day of someone’s car being stolen. But why the increase in car the s? It is clear that the cars were locked but that doesn’t seem to hinder. So who are these car thieves, why are they doing it, and what can be done?

One might first imagine that a car thief doesn’t have a car. As they walk from place to place they must re and, for lack of public transport, especially at 4am in the morning, they decide that your car, any car, is be er than walking. If this was the case you would expect to find the stolen cars parked nicely outside the miscreants house the following morning, wai ng for the thief to wake, shower and then drive the car back to where he found it, possibly adding a note to say sorry and thank you a ached to a $20 note under the windscreen to cover petrol.

But no. The red car thief didn’t actually need your car to go home in. He (and his friends) simply wanted to take your car, the one you need, the one you own and worked hard to buy, for a joy ride to then dump it somewhere remote and destroy it. They neither care for the car or for you. They don’t care if you rely on the car for work, for health, for family. THEY just don’t care. Single mums, tradies, the elderly. All preyed on.

But who are THEY? They are us. THEY are the sons and daughters of people we know, our neighbours, work colleagues, social friends. They live among us and at night they slink in the shadows to steal all manner of things from pot plants to cars and boats. THEY are bold and enter our homes as we sleep. And THEY do it in defiance because the odds are that they will not be caught. The bo om line is that THEY steal because THEY can and the repercussions, especially for the young offenders, are basically nil.

If THEY stole cars because they needed a car then we could all argue for affordable cars to be provided, just like affordable housing . If they stole cars because they can’t afford petrol then we could all argue for COUPONS to provide discount fuel. But it turns out they don’t need the car at all. Our cars, our property, our civic facili es are theirs to do as they wish, and mostly with no consequence.

Some will say THEY are bored. Some will say they are angry, disillusioned, forgo en. Some might say they are mentally stressed and lashing out while others discount it as youthful whim that they will grow out of.

But the cost of their the is high. The immediate impact to the car owner is never considered. The paper work, the me spent to replace or repair, the disrup on to life and to lives. Added to that the absolute viola on that comes if the keys were stolen whilst the car owner was sleeping. With that comes fear. In a selfish act a vic m’s world is turned upside down. And it is happening every night in your town, your suburb, your street, most likely by someone in your community, a son, a daughter, a neighbour.

But what to do? Car alarms, GPS trackers, deadlocks on doors and windows, spotlights in the garden, security cameras? But what ever we do it will con nue unless we learn WHY? Why do THEY feel so privileged to indifferently impact another’s life for nothing more than small change and entertainment.

There is an underbelly of nas ness living in Eurobodalla. A sub-class that destroys lives at night with the the of cars and personal belongings. This sub-class within our community slinks in shadows and destroys others dreams and efforts. They graffi and vandalise local projects. They trash our local public toilets to the point where they are unusable and require steel gates to be locked ght at night.

Is it nature? Is it nurture? What do these thieves, this sub-class of miscreants, derive from their destroying their own community from within? Maybe we need to ask them why they do it. Maybe that is where we need to start. Maybe we need to hear the anger they have for having been born into a world that, for one reason or another, owes them, se ng them on a path of en tled self indulgence.

The current offend, arrest, incarcerate, release, offend con nue isn’t working either. And it is teaching, by example the younger ones coming up the line. Oddly this the , disrespect, disregard of others in one’s community is something that I have not seen in the poorest of poor places I have been, unless irra onally drug related. Car the for pleasure is not drug related. So what is this selfish en tlement, this bravado of kudos, and where does it come from? It exists, it will con nue to exist, and alas, it will most likely remain unspoken. And for that we will all be the poorer.

So lock up your homes, and your cars, your businesses — this is no longer the place it used to be. Un l next—Lei

Fatal crash – Narooma

NSW Police report: Friday, 31 March 2023 12:35:41 PM

A woman has died following a twovehicle crash on the state’s south coast yesterday.

About 12.15pm (Thursday 30 March 2023), emergency services were called to the Princes Highway, Narooma, a er a Volkswagen Je a, travelling southbound, and a Toyota HiAce van, travelling northbound, had collided head on.

The VW driver – an 81-year-old woman –was freed by emergency services a er being trapped for a short me.

She was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics, however, died at the scene.

The Toyota driver, a 42-year-old man, was airli ed to Canberra Hospital suffering leg fractures.

Officers from South Coast Police District established a crime scene and have commenced an inves gaon into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

A report will be prepared for the informa on of the Coroner.

Anyone with informa on about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or h ps://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Informa on is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report informa on via NSW Police social media pages.

Tomakin delivered the perfect loca on for this year’s Batemans

Bay Triathlon

Wri en by Hew Colless. This past weekend saw 650 avid triathletes gracing the banks of the Tomaga River at Tomakin for the 2023 instalment of the annual Batemans Bay Triathlon Fes val.

The triathlon is regarded by triathletes as one of the more bou que events on the triathlon calendar.

Tomakin Sports Club once again provided the grounds for the event, with athletes compe ng across five race distances.

“South Coast loca ons like Tomakin are remote in contrast to busier urban areas, and with the swim leg in the lovely Tomaga River it is a clear favourite on our event calendar. The loca on en ce those wan ng a weekend escape and throw in a race in a stunning and scenic loca on” said Hew Colless of Elite Energy, the event organiser.

The triathlon fes val features five race distances, including the aquabike race (1.9km swim and 55km bike only), which appeal to an array of ages, abili es and mo va ons. This years’ triathlon distances, in the swim/bike/run format, range from the shorter Super Sprint (300m/10km/2km) and Sprint (600m/25km/5km), to the Standard (1.5km/40km/10km) and Classic (1.9km/55km/15km).

Line honours in the Classic distance – the longest distance on the day, went to Jervis Bay local and professional triathlete Ma Lewis, with a me of 2:33:29 and in the women’s category was Moore Performance athlete Dimity Perren, with finishing me of 3:08:07.

Hew also said “events like the Batemans Bay Triathlon Fes val aren’t possible without the help of local volunteer groups, who provide greatly appreciated help at water sta ons, aid sta ons, and across the event”. He talked about the benefit for families at Tomakin Sports Club, with their new full-facility parents room and children’s play area providing a so fall/baby play area. The playground is fenced so kids are kept safe.

Batemans Bay Triathlon Fes val is held in March each year on the banks of the Tomaga River, alongside the Tomakin Sports Club. Compe tor photos are available from GeoSnapShot and race results through Mul sport Australia.

For more informa on visit the Elite Energy website at eliteenergy.com.au Photo: Hew Colless/Crea ve Soup Media

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Change is definitely coming—both with Daylight saving and the use of ar ficial intelligence to provide us with ‘facts’

I asked ChatGPT:

What is the history of daylight saving?

The following is wri en by the ChatGPT robot:

Daylight saving me is a prac ce of se ng the clock forward by one hour during the summer months, to take advantage of longer daylight hours in the evenings. The idea of daylight saving me has a long history, and has been proposed and implemented in various forms by different countries over the years.

The first proposal for daylight saving me is a ributed to Benjamin Franklin, who suggested the idea in a le er to the Journal of Paris in 1784. However, the idea did not gain much trac on un l the late 19th century, when several countries began to experiment with the concept.

Sorry Fact Robot: Calling this BS: Daylight saving me is one thing that Franklin did not invent. He merely suggested Parisians change their sleep schedules to save money on candles and lamp oil. The common misconcep on comes from a sa rical essay he wrote in the spring of 1784 that was published in the Journal de Paris. Source: Franklin Ins tute

In 1895, New Zealand became the first country to officially adopt daylight saving me, followed by other countries including Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. The United States did not adopt daylight saving me un l 1918, during World War I, when it was introduced as a way to conserve fuel.

Sorry Fact Robot: Calling this BS: 1927 — New Zealand first observed daylight saving me. The dates and me difference were changed several mes over the following years. Source: NZ Government www.govt.nz

A er the war ended, daylight saving me was abandoned by many countries, only to be reintroduced during World War II for the same reason. In the years following the war, the prac ce became more widespread, with many countries adop ng it as a permanent measure.

Today, most countries in the world observe daylight saving me in some form, although there are some notable excep ons, such as China and Japan. There is also ongoing debate about the effec veness and benefits of daylight saving me, with some studies sugges ng that it may actually increase energy consump on rather than decrease it.

Sorry Fact Robot: You could have done be er: India also does not follow daylight saving me; countries near the Equator do not experience high varia ons in day me hours between seasons. Source Wiki.

So while change is coming for day light saving on Sunday the changes being heralded with pundits sugges ng that ChatBots will be taking over the jobs of journalists is a ways off.

Ques on: was the BS about Tuross Head that appeared in a na onal tabloid a few weeks ago wri en by a lazy journalist or a ChatBot?

It has to be fact: It was published on a History Page.

Changed traffic condi ons at Nelligen

Motorists are advised of changed traffic condi ons on Old Nelligen Road at Nelligen next week for asphal ng work.

Lane closures, stop/slow traffic condi ons and a reduced speed of 40 km/h will be in place during the work on Wednesday 29 March between 7am and 6pm, weather permi ng.

Motorists can expect delays of up to five minutes during this me.

Motorists are also advised of changed traffic condi ons on the Kings Highway and Wharf Street from Wednesday 5 April, weather permi ng.

Wharf Street will be reopened in a temporary arrangement with le -in, le -out vehicle movements only.

This arrangement will allow new pavement to be built in this area and will be in place for up to eight weeks, weather permi ng.

A detour via Braidwood and Reid streets will be in place for right-in, right-out vehicle movements.

Pedestrian access on Wharf Street will be maintained around the work area.

Traffic control will be in place for the safety of workers and road users.

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

Transport for NSW thanks motorists for their pa ence during this me. For the latest traffic updates download the Live Traffic NSW App, visit livetraffic.com or call 132 701.

Democracy Sausage Sizzle at Kyla Park Hall—Tuross Head Men’s Shed

For the first me in years the Tuross Head Progress Associa on was absent from the Kyla Park polling booth. Gone was the THPA gazebo and the immortal, it would seem, John Tilbrook serving sausages with onions. In its place was a new gazebo with a new banner proudly announcing the arrival of the Tuross Head Men’s Shed.

A gentle breeze wa ed from Coila Lake and carried the not-to-be-forgo en aroma of onions cooking on a barbeque to customers nearby. Soon there was a steady movement from the Polling Booth to the cheerful men eager to take their order.

Si ng nearby or under the covered area customers could leisurely absorb the beauty of Coila Lake while watching the bee-hive like ac vity of voters moving in and out of Kyla Hall. The light rain that fell did nothing to dampen the men’s enthusiasm as they went about the business of keeping their customers sa sfied.

A successful day completed, it was now me to pack the gear and banner ready for the next fundraising event.

With thanks to Woolworth’s Moruya for their generous supply of food for the day.

Ray Wilkes Secretary Tuross Head Men’s Shed

Fiona Phillips MP Member For Gilmore

Constituent Statement – Vale, Catherine Hurst

Thursday, 30 March 2023

I rise today to pay tribute to Catherine Hurst, a truly remarkable woman from Bingie on the NSW South Coast who has recently passed away.

Cathie first came to many people’s a en on for her deeply courageous and dignified public tes mony as a local cancer pa ent at the 2022 Parliamentary Inquiry into Rural and Regional Health.

And her contribu ons as a member of the ONE New L4 Eurobodalla Regional Hospital Advocates Group were confron ng and effec ve. Cathie bravely told her story as a local witness under oath and it could only be described as heroic and searingly uncompromising. It took courage to do what she did.

Those listening understood precisely what it meant to be in her shoes when she was told she would need to make long, uncomfortable journeys to access radiotherapy.

But it wasn’t just about her, Cathie told her story for other cancer pa ents' who live in regional and remote areas. She was a reless and passionate advocate for health and community.

Cathie's impac ul contribu ons speaking at large rallies, pe on presenta ons (including two to me), and media interviews brought her into personal contact with all manner of community. As well as with Federal and State representa ves. She established produc ve rela onships and friendships with many of them, including myself, Dr Michael Holland and the new NSW Health Minister Ryan Park.

Cathie was a modest but genuine local hero, and we were all honoured to know her. She had a fierce spirit, and a kind heart. Cathie will always be remembered for her reless work as an advocate for be er rural and regional healthcare.

However, Cathie's life was more than that…

She was a re red member of AusAid, and had a wide circle of longstanding friendships in and outside government circles, and from her many interna onal pos ngs. And I know she will be fondly remembered by all as a valued colleague and a wonderful friend. I’m happy to know that just this weekend she would have been thrilled to watch her advocate, friend and local member, Dr Michael Holland get re-elected.

But more importantly… It brings me immense joy to know that in her final days Cathie was able to watch one of her daughters get married.

I know that Cathie's passing is a great loss to her partner Grahame, her parents, siblings, and children. I offer my deepest condolences to all of them. Cathie was a beau ful and loving family member and a pillar of the community.

And her legacy will live on through the memories she created with all those who knew her. She was an inspira on to us all with her resilience, courage, and unwavering commitment to improving healthcare for rural and regional communi es.

We will miss her warmth, her intelligence, and her generous spirit. Vale, Cathie.

Your legacy lives on.

Attention local residents! Are you looking for a way to make a positive impact in your local community? Do you want to join a team of dedicated volunteers who work tirelessly to feed the firefighters who keep our towns safe?

Are you interested in making a contribution through the Rural Fire Service other than firefighting? If so, we want you to join the Eurobodalla Catering Brigade!

We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers over the age of 16 who live in the Eurobodalla Shire. No prior experience is necessary - we will provide you with all the training you need to provide catering services to other volunteers in training or at incidents.

Even if you can only commit a few hours a month, your contribution can make a huge difference to our community.

As a volunteer, you'll have the opportunity to develop new skills, make new friends, and contribute to the safety and wellbeing of our community. Plus, you'll be part of a supportive team who are passionate about making a difference.

To apply, simply head to this link: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/volunteer/join-the-nsw-rfs.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to send us a message at eurobodallacatering@farsouthcoastteam.org.au or phone 0428 226 240 and one of our friendly volunteers will be in touch to chat about what we do.

Moruya RSL Sub Branch Launches Their “Friends of the RSL” Programme in the lead up to ANZAC DAY.

In decades gone by, veterans of the Moruya RSL Sub Branch answered the call from our na on to serve in the Australian Defence Forces on home soil, in foreign waters & abroad on ac ve service. However through the passage of me as those bright young servicemen & women turned into today’s senior veterans age has wearied them & the years slightly condemned. So now our Diggers are pu ng out a call for any member of the community to join with the Moruya RSL Sub Branch in a new & innova ve programme tled “Friends of the RSL”.

This last week a small group of ci zens led by local celebrity, MICHAEL WEYMAN, have answered the call & are pu ng out the call to other local ci zens for help even if only for one day per year.

So what is this new ini a ve? The Moruya RSL Sub Branch is asking any members of our community, who may be able to spare a li le bit of me, to come forward on days such as ANZAC Day or Remembrance Day & help out. Roles may simply involve manning the BBQ for the ANZAC Day luncheon & cooking a few sausages or assis ng in placing chairs for the comfort of our elderly during the Dawn Service or ANZAC Day main service. As these roles suggest your obliga on to help can be as simple as one or two days a year at commemora ve events or other such occasions.

MICHAEL WEYMAN states “it means everything to help our veterans. Without our veterans & their sacrifice many years ago we wouldn’t have what we have today. My father was heavily involved in raising money for the Moruya War Memorial Swimming Pool & anything that was happening in Moruya, Dad was right behind it. That’s how we were brought up as kids to always jump in & help the community. So helping the RSL on ANZAC Day is just a small thing we can do for our veterans & I urge anybody to come forward & help even if it is just to cook on the BBQ. “ Of course, no experience is necessary & you definitely don’t need to have served in the Defence force. In the tradi on of “The Civil Service” this is a great way to show our ageing veterans that you appreciate their service to this wonderful na on of ours. You may be the descendant of a digger or your grandparents & great-grandparents may have served? Just as our veterans once volunteered we urge any interested pares to come forward & support our veterans.

VICKI MENNIE from Bingie said, “My Uncle Bob CRANDALL served as a machine gunner in New Guinea & Borneo with the 9th Division. I’ll be forever grateful to Uncle Bob for sharing his service tragedies & triumphs over many hours with me. I am proud to join the “Friends of the Moruya RSL” in his memory.”

Moruya locals CHERYL SUTHERLAND & GAIL SUTHERLAND have been unofficially volunteering for over a decade by serving liquid refreshments in the Moruya Memorial Hall a er the ANZAC Day march. Their father, Frank SUTHERLAND, manufactured camouflage nets for the war effort during the Second World War. He was a Life Member of many local organisa ons & because he was a barman he was once asked to man the bar for the diggers on ANZAC Day. He carried out this posi on for over 45 years & only missed one year. The sisters, Gail & Cheryl, took over from their Dad a er 2008 as their father became ill with demen a. The sisters said “the RSL has been a big part of our lives through our father’s volunteer work & we are very happy to carry on his legacy in recogni on of Dad & our Uncles who served during the war.”

This valuable assistance is not lost upon the veterans of the Moruya RSL Sub Branch. So by crea ng the programme “Friends of the RSL” our veterans can formally recognise commitment such as that demonstrated by these “Friends”..

If you would like to join “Friends of the RSL” or can spare some me regardless of how much or how li le contact the Moruya RSL Sub Branch by email at moruyarsl@southernphone.com.au . There is no fee to join the NSWRSL for veterans or serving personnel. Those who have not served are more than welcome to join as an affiliate members, also fee free, if they would like to. We welcome all enquiries.

Le to Right : Michael Weyman, Cheryl Sutherland,David Brown,Mick Power,Vice President Moruya RSL Sub Branch,Vicki Mennie,Gail Sutherland.

UOW Decision To Strengthen Connec on Between Metro And Regional Campuses

The University of Wollongong (UOW) will change the name of several of its domes c campus loca ons, with the aim of strengthening their local iden es and their connec ons with the communi es which they serve.

A er consulta on with relevant stakeholders across UOW since mid-2022, the proposal to rename a select few of UOW’s onshore campus loca ons was endorsed by University Council in February.

The change was announced to staff and students this week (Wednesday, 22 March) and will be implemented in the coming weeks across impacted loca ons.

The naming of UOW’s campus loca ons aims to support UOW’s objec ves across its metro and regional strategies.

The following UOW domes c campus loca ons to be renamed are:

UOW South Western Sydney becomes UOW Liverpool

UOW Southern Sydney becomes UOW Sutherland

UOW Batemans Bay becomes UOW Eurobodalla

UOW Bega becomes UOW Bega Valley

All other UOW onshore campus loca ons will retain their current name.

By loca ng regional campuses through naming within a broader area, the University is establishing a greater sense of ownership of and connec on with the local community. By loca ng metropolitan campuses through naming – Sutherland, Liverpool, and Sydney CBD – the University is improving the ability of students and the wider community to understand where these campuses live within Sydney’s dense urban context.

The changes will be implemented over the coming weeks across impacted loca ons.

UOW Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President Professor Sean Brawley said the changes would be er reflect the surrounding communi es in which the campuses are located and provide consistency across the University’s domes c footprint.

“Over the past 25 years, UOW has developed a strong network of regional and metropolitan campus locaons that play a vital role in their communi es. The change in name for some of our regional and metropolitan campus loca ons will ensure UOW’s iden ty is consistent.

“In our regional areas, in par cular in the Bega Valley and Eurobodalla, the updated names will highlight the immense role that these campuses play in suppor ng students throughout the Far South Coast.” UOW Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Patricia M. Davidson said the values, support and quality of educa on provided by the University remains unchanged.

“As an anchor ins tu on both at home and interna onally, our expansive global footprint means we are well placed to be at the forefront of change, and create a purposeful future for our communi es. We are able to fulfil our vision to inspire a be er future through educa on, research and partnership, addressing issues of importance across all of our communi es,” Professor Davidson said.

“UOW’s commitment to a be er future is strengthened by the work of the dedicated staff at our regional campuses in Nowra, Batemans Bay, Bega Valley and Moss Vale, as well as the staff at our Sydney metropolitan campuses in Liverpool, Sydney CBD and Sutherland who are commi ed to delivering teaching, research and community engagement whilst facilita ng an excep onal experience to the diverse communies.

“All students and staff, regardless of which campus they study or work at, are part of the UOW family.”

Narooma Oyster Fes val just around the corner

Join growers, chefs and shuckers to celebrate the marvellous Rock Oyster on the shores of Wagonga Inlet this May 5, 6 and 7.

A blend of cosmopolitan food experiences and immersive entertainment, the fes val is well anchored on the South Coast calendar for oyster lovers and families alike. Each year around 70,000 rock oysters are shucked and quaffed a er making their way to Narooma from estuaries along the New South Wales coastline, the only place in the world where they naturally grow.

Friday, May 5 is a warm-up for the big day on Saturday. A twilight affair that ends with fireworks over the water, this year will see an expansion of the food offerings in both premium dining and around the general foreshore. A gate cket will deliver you to mul ple oyster bars, liquor bars, food trucks, live music headlined by Benji and the Saltwater Sound System and projected anima ons.

While ckets to Friday’s popular Long Table Dinner sell within minutes, a new addi on, the Yuin Na ve Food Explora on, promises to be an immersive journey towards a deeper apprecia on of the culture and country of the regions’ First Peoples.

Saturday, May 6 is a huge day of tas ngs, exploring the foreshore and fierce but friendly compe on among the farmers. Live music all day includes blues great Owen Campbell and the Cosmic People, more from Benji and the Saltwater Sound System and more. The morning sees Australia's Biggest Oyster where the entries need to be seen to be believed, last year’s winner weighed in at almost three kilograms. In the a ernoon, cheer on the fastest shuckers in Australia's Oyster Shucking Championships which the fes val touts as the ‘race that stops a fes val’. This year, Tasmania’s champion Zoe Jacobson joins the compe on a er winning the state compe on in February. The winner will have the chance to compete on the world stage at the World Oyster Opening Championships in Galway, Ireland in September.

If cooking is a passion, you can learn from local, regional and celebrated chefs in the Be a Cooking Demonstra ons Program. Hosted by Farm to Fork’s Courtney Roulston, the line-up includes one of New Zealand’s best chefs Mar n Bosley who is also an author, oyster judge and fishmonger. Fresh from judging oysters at the Sydney Royal Aquaculture Show in April, Bos’s session is not to be missed. Rockpool Bar & Grill’s Corey Costelloe is back a er a hugely popular Steak Tartare and Oyster Mayo in 2022. His predecessor Khan Danis, now enjoying a sea change at Bermagui Beach Hotel, will join us this year to prepare a whole tuna with his colleague Dom Mannel, while Leon Poi from Wheelers Seafood Restaurant in Merimbula will teach us all how to cook live lobster at home. Merivale’s Hussein Sarhan will join us this year and we can’t wait to see what the Fred’s Head Chef will bring to the table.

The biggest a rac on for rock oyster lovers is the opportunity to taste the merrior of New South Wales estuaries. A pa ent stroll along Oyster Farmers Alley presents many opportuni es for freshly shucked oysters served a variety of ways and to glimpse the shuckers at work. A deeper dive into the world of oysters (at a more sedate pace) is to be had in the Ul mate Oyster Experiences, hosted by Australia's leading oyster authority John Susman, or a Champagne Oyster Cruise on the inlet.

In between the excitement, the Rock Oyster Lounge offers an exclusive, adults only space to refresh and graze on the fes val’s best offerings. On Saturday night, the Salty Fes val Fiesta is one of the first opportuni es to try Olsson’s Salt’s new range of margarita salts, along with yet more rock oysters, Mexican tapas and roaming canapes and dancing.

Sunday brunch will be best spent at the inaugural Hangtown Fry at Club Narooma. A dish born on the Californian Goldfields, the Fry combines crumbed oysters and bacon inside a pillow of fluffy eggs. A great way to round out a long weekend in this stunning part of the South Coast.

Coaches operate between Batemans Bay and Bermagui, with a free shu le bus around Narooma.

Grab your ckets at www.naroomaoysterfes val.com

Thriving

community garden at Batemans Bay Corps

Batemans Bay Corps a classic example of The Salva on Army mission in ac on The corps (church) has a small but dedicated band of members who are commi ed to making an impact in the community, according to Lesley Archer, Batemans Bay Corps Team Leader.

“Our a tude is to roll up our sleeves, get into it” says Lesley.

This is evident through the corps community garden – an ac ve place that is being expanded. Locals get involved in growing produce and preparing meals for those in need. Bunnings have come on board, providing materials and assistance from staff to build a chicken coop. The garden produces honey as well. Wednesdays are known as ‘Connect Day’, where the Connec ons Cafe (on site) provides a space for locals, especially those experiencing loneliness. Several groups meet at the cafe for good food, tea, coffee, and rela onship-building.

Batemans Bay Corps hosts a Chris anity Explained group, and the cafe hosts an art class twice a month, providing healing to par cipants. Doorways, a Salvos assistance service opens its doors on Wednesdays to dispense emergency food relief, as well as advocacy and referral to other support services such as Moneycare.

“Lonely people in our community are really finding a community, which allows them to do what they need to do,” says Lesley.

A key part of the corps’ strategy is to host other groups’ mee ngs, as they have a commercial kitchen. Lesley explained that they like to share God’s blessings with others, which allows the corps to build rela onships with people and alert them to other programs and creates natural connec ons.

Lesley described mul ple examples of community members coming to the corps for help, loving what they experienced, having their needs met, and deciding to come to church, volunteer, or rebuild rela onships. One recent example involved Lesley finding a group of young people camping in a local park. She invited them to the corps for a shower, food and conversa on about their situa on. With the help of a youth support worker, the young people decided to return to their respec ve families.

“We provided a space, looked a er them, and loved them,” Lesley explained.

Barb, an older member of the corps, connected with a young woman struggling with life’s challenges. The woman – who says she has found a sense of belonging, especially a er her father passed away last year –is now a ending church and learning how to knit.

As Lesley says, “All we want to do is see salva on in our community.”

Mar 30th - Planet TX Open Mic Night at Tukka Cafe

Moruya

Mar 31st - Drive Time at Batemans Bay Soldiers Club

Mar 31st - Carlie Remm at Moruya Golfy 5:45pm

Apr1st - Drive Time at Batemans Bay Soldiers Club

Apr 1 - Neeman Piano Duo 2:30 pm St Paul’s Anglican Church, Narooma

Apr 1st - Dave Berry – Tuross Club (7.30pm)

Apr 1st - Driving Sideways – Soldiers Club (8pm)

Apr 1st - Joe Driscoll – Moruya Waterfront (8pm)

Apr 7th - Dave Berry – Club Malua (8pm)

Apr 8th - Stru – Club Tuross (7.30pm)

Apr 8th - Driving Sideways – Soldiers Club (8pm)

Apr 9th - Rick Bamford – Club Tuross (9.30am)

Apr 9th - Allan Wa s Blues Band – Club Narooma (3pm)

Apr 9th - Driving Sideways – Club Malua (7.30pm)

Apr 16th - Eurobodalla Live Music at Moruya Golfy

12:30pm

Apr 21st - Dave Berry at the Moruya Golfy

Sat April 22 - Inven Ensemble - Rachmaninov Symphonic

Dances arr for six players 2:30 pm St Paul’s Anglican Church, Narooma

Songs Against Silence

Sunday 23 April 2023 12-2pm

Mossy on Gardens and Sydney musician Sara Sings will present ‘Songs Against Silence’ at the end of the April holidays for a sweet, chilled Sunday Session brimming with cruisy tunes for a very good cause - the Eurobodalla Domes c Violence Commi ee. (EDVC)

The EDVC is a great local collec ve of support services for all domes c violence cases, and who work relessly to educate our community about healthy rela onships and what to do if you are in an unsafe situa on.

The Mossy Group and Sara Sings are both personally passionate about this cause, and want music, combined with the beau ful moment of sipping a delicious coffee at Eurobodalla Botanic Gardens, to make a difference to our local community.

The community is invited to a end this free concert and leave a cash or electronic dona on on the day.

Dona ons also welcome online at: h ps://gofund.me/476e6819

Montague Visi ng Ar sts - Neeman

Piano Duo - Sat April 1st

For the next Montague Visi ng Ar sts concert at 2:30 pm on Saturday, April 1, they are delighted to welcome back the fabulous Neeman Piano DuoEdward and Stephanie Neeman - with a program of fabulous French music including Ravel's Mother Goose Suite and Debussy's Six épigraphes an ques.

Also on the program are four songs by Fanny Mendelssohn and a short piece by Cecile Chaminade.

The concert is at St Paul's Anglican church in Tilba St, Narooma, and you can see the full program here h ps:// montaguechoristers.org/next-concert

Meanwhile, the Montague Choristers have been rehearsing some rather sublime music which you can hear at the Good Friday Service at 11 am, at All Saints' Anglican Church, Bodalla.

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. Eurobodalla Writers (a Branch of the Fellowship of Australian Writers) www.eurobodallawriters.org

1st Wednesday of each month 10.30 -1.30 Red Door Hall, Page St, Moruya

1st Monday of each month 6.30 – 8.30 pm various venues

Contact Rosie Toth – rosietoth102@gmail.com or 0437627756

Gadfly 279 By Robert Macklin

How refreshing to see the outgoing NSW Premier, Dominic Perrottet and his successful rival, Chris Minns transferring power in such a civilised manner on election night. It capped a campaign that had truly been waged on high policy rather than the low road of personal malevolence.

When the outgoing Perrottet graciously conceded then told his audience to ‘get behind’ his worthy successor there was a moment of stunned silence among the Liberal foot soldiers who had watched in despair as their Party was banished to the wilderness of Opposition for at least the next three years. But then, to give them credit, they applauded the sentiments. And when Minns reciprocated in Labor’s celebratory venue, the reaction was just as generous.

You don’t have to be a cynic to suggest that one tribe was doing no more than replacing the other, with very little difference to the poor old voter. It’s true that in a centrist electorate like ours it often seems as though the major parties are much of a muchness. But there is a profound difference that underlies the contest.

In State politics which mostly delivers public services - from schools to hospitals and the various modes of transport - it sometimes seems like Tweedle dum versus Tweedled dee. But there is a philosophical gulf between the two. Labor believes it’s the government’s job to do the delivering while the Libs prefer to pass the task to private industry which they claim is more efficient.

After twelve years, it seems, the electorate decided this ‘efficiency’ was costing them an arm and a leg while the private suppliers were cashing in. So, time to give the other tribe a go.

The real differences, however, are starkly delineated in the Federal sphere, and no better than in the last election as fiercely recorded in Niki Savva’s bestseller, ‘Bulldozed – Scott Morrison’s fall and Anthony Albanese’s rise’.

There the difference is simple: The Liberals under Morrison believed that power devolved from above – as in the military chain of command - while Labor under Albanese held that it arose from the collective groundswell of the people. There are, of course, degrees of allegiance to the principles in each case. But for Morrison it could hardly have been more extreme.

He went right to the top. Savva writes, ‘As prime minister, Morrison would host gatherings of his prayer group in his Parliament House office. [Stuart] Robert, who kept a musical keyboard in his office, would call his staff in and together they would sing hymns…’

She quotes the website of The Canberra Declaration, a Pentecostal group claiming a national membership of more than 80,000, who organised a 21-day prayer and fasting effort which delivered the ‘miracle’ of his 2019 re-election. ‘The team at the Canberra declaration have never seen such a united fervent prayer and fasting in the recorded history of our nation. [It] was unprecedented as was the miracle.’

In April 2020, from his prime ministerial office Morrison participated in a national 24-hour Zoom prayer marathon organised by the Australian prayer network and The Canberra Declaration. According to Savva, Margaret Court oversaw Morrison’s prayer session in the final hour.

In 2022 they saddled up again for 21 days of prayer and fasting, but as Savva notes, ‘It did not achieve the same result.’

Perhaps the Minns/Perrottet covenant was the true hope for redemption.

robert@robertmacklin.com

Reading—Have a beer with Bazza by John Longhurst

Bella, the publican, plonked the old photo album in front of Mick.

“I found this old album down in the cellar while doing a bit of clearing out, Mick. Some of these photographs date back to the Nineteenth Century. I might sort a few for the local museum.”

Mick rubbed his chin and took a sip of his schooner

“I can help you there, Bella. I’m widely considered as the local historian.”

Bella raised her eyebrows and opened the album. They both peered at the stern, unsmiling faces from the Nineteen Century.

Bazza pulled up a stool alongside Mick and took a sip of the offered schooner.

Mick gave his chin a good rub and slowed his speech.

“Back in those days, Bella………things were pre y tough. There were droughts, strikes and economic downturns in the Colony……… There was not a lot to smile about. These photographs could be used to highlight the tough mes of our past.”

“Hang on a bit, Mick…….. I need to slow down my ears.”

Bazza chuckled, creased his forehead and cleared his throat. “Maybe Mick……. but there could be other reasons for the unsmiling faces.”

Mick raised both eyebrows.

“Well Mick, some experts believe early photography took guidance from pre-exis ng customs in pain ng. Smiles and grins were seen as inappropriate to that art form. Or……. maybe people were self conscious of their teeth. Dental care was s ll being developed.”

Bazza took a long sip.

“But the theory I like most, Mick…… is the long exposure me before the photograph was taken in those days. People could not hold a smile for that long and just adopted a comfortable pose. So….people not smiling because mes were tough?….. Only maybe.”

Mick took control of the album and began turning the pages through the Twen eth Century. He paused on photographs from World War One. In a slightly deeper voice, he paused on key terms; ‘Trench Foot’, ‘Parapet’ and ‘No Man’s Land’, as he referenced par cular photographs

He took a long sa sfied, deep breath and a sip of his schooner.

“So there you go, Bella. These photographs line up well with what happened during the Great War.”

Mick leaned back and stretched his shoulders. Bella nodded her head.

He glared at Bazza’s screwed face.

Bazza leaned in for a closer look at the photographs, flicking the album to World War Two, as Mick’s face reddened. “You might be dead right, Mick but it depends on the reason the photograph was taken. You see……. this one here with the young bloke smiling might have been deliberately taken to assure his family everything is okay. Perhaps….. thirty metres to the le , someone is lying injured or killed in ac on. Including that image would completely undermine the purpose of the photograph……... Or this photo here, with our boys charging, might be one the government photographer was instructed to take to li morale. Half an hour later they might be in retreat, but such a photograph would not suit the purpose. The purpose of photographs must be taken into account if we are to rely on them. In a lot of instances, the photographer does not take a picture because it does not fit the purpose or meet the audience’s expecta on. In some cases the photograph is taken or even doctored for propaganda reasons.”

Bella ran her fingers through her hair.

“So Bazza…… a picture is not necessarily worth a thousand words eh?”

Acknowledge: h ps:// me.com/4568032/smile-serious-old-photos/

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

Reading—le er to the editor

The Beagle editor, Dra Eurobodalla Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Strategy

The inten on of the strategy is to supports our en re community in the transi on to electric vehicles. The stated Purpose is to define Councils role in suppor ng the facilita on and growth of publicly available Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure (EVCI) in the Eurobodalla local government area.

In summary the document takes a passive stance to “work with”, “review targets”, “promote government grants” and finally “explore op ons”. There are no ac on projects, no milestones of delivery and no ini a ves to promote our area as a friendly place to travel through or visits if you own a EV.

The commercial charging network providers (NRMA, Tesla or Exploren etc ) are not men oned within the document and the document just appears to contain a big s ck to cancel their licences if they step out of line.

The Guidelines in regard to Councils role appear again to be passive with “provide input … on Council managed land”. They are described to a level of detail which should be contained in a policy document not a strategic plan.

There is not a single ac on item such as to install charging sta ons at Council managed parking venue (library, sports grounds and boat ramps) with more than 20 spaces or such like.

This document does not touch on or reference the key barriers for the adop on of electric vehicles in Australia of which range anxiety and lack of infrastructure are in the top reasons for lack of adop on. The sta s cs given just highlight the massive opportunity for the Shire to leverage into the movement to this technology along with the environmental benefits to our community.

As we have seen many me before if a project is not contained in the current ESC Delivery Program and Opera onal Plan there is li le chance that it will get off the ground during the current financial year hence any ac ons/ini a ves and projects which may flow out of this strategy must have these included in next year’s plan. None are proposed here.

The page 5 Principles guiding the use of this Strategy is lost in the transla on and colourful diagram. The graphics and colours are meaningless.

The Strategic outcomes enunciated in the document state “to support” with the ac ons to “establish guidelines” and to “iden fy loca ons” – nothing more. These are not strategic ac on plans but in the weeds detail which should be contained in a policy document.

It does not outline a long term vision of how to leverage the significant move by the community to enjoy the benefits of environmentally sustainable transport and the massive growth of the move to EV vehicles across Australian and in par cular our neighbour Canberra. The document does note that an es mated 40% of the money spent in the Eurobodalla comes from tourists visi ng the area yet this aspects is ignored in the strategy.

There is not a single reference to encouraging developers of mul unit blocks to implement suitable charging points throughout the development which will become essen al in future years.

Furthermore, Essen al Energy is not men oned to encourage them to par cipate in establish a local EVCI policy for say their replacement power poles or grid. This thought is le up to the supplier at no cost to Council.

This is highlighted by Ac on 1.4 “Explore op ons for installa on for kerbside EVCI (or other solu ons as they become available)” There are many solu ons that are currently available. Ausgrid in associa on with the Newcastle Council is implemen ng a very simple and cost effec ve solu on which was announced in December 2022. The first is at Dixon Park beach which has a two plug charger a ached to a power pole. A Tri um 50kW Fast Charger and two 22kW Level 2 chargers at a sports ground was implements earlier this year.

Where is a sec on containing Incen ves and Encouragements which contains ac ons such as community-based EV awareness and educa on campaign, EV touring promo on campaigns, incen ves for local organisa ons to hold EV events and test drives – there is nothing.

This document falls short and may just be a stake in the ground. There is not even a proposal for further discussion with associa ons and users. Co-opera on and partnerships is not men oned but must play an integral part in developing a prac cal implementa on strategy not only with key infrastructure providers, energy providers and adjacent Councils but owners groups and current EV owners who know the situa on where the rubber hits the road.

A more detailed analysis has been submi ed to Council as part of their current Public Exhibi on for community feedback.

Harry Watson Smith, Malua Bay Cupra Leon Plugin in Hybrid owner

Vandalism/ now you see it, now you don't

Dear Editor

Thankyou again for the coverage you gave the plight of the Candlagan Tree. As you can see the deed was carried out by the red-neck ‘arborist’. Just to let us all know who’s boss –they forget that they are employed by the people as caretakers of the Eurobodalla Shire.

I feel it was carried out in spite, the whole situa on has le me feeling gu ed and sickened by the malevolent behavior of those vandals working for Council. In hindsight I should have asked a private qualified arborist to remove the lower branches of this perfectly healthy tree, there’s always hindsight isn’t there but there’s no going back from the damage done.

I’ve sent the photo of the remaining trunk to the mayor to add to his album of conquests. Thanks for taking the me to read my words.

Frances Luke

Le “This tree has been in some of my pain ngs and many other ar sts come to this area.”

Frances Luke

100 Years Ago—31st March 1923

A NEW school building and teacher’s residence is about to be erected at Nelligen, and it will be seen by adver sement in this issue that tenders for same close on 12th April.

MR. Harvison has donated £1 each to the four local Churches, Convent and Hospital in acknowledgement for their prayerful sympathies and kindly offices during his recent illness, and as a thanks-offering for his speedy recovery.

AT 11 a.m. on Easter Sunday, Nelligen shall have the pleasure of hearing special music by members of the Goulburn Light Horse and Braidwood Brass Bands. A recital will be given at Bateman’s Bay at 8 p.m., and at Mogo at 10 a.m. Easter Monday.

WALLAGA Lake cricket team, which is comprised of darkies, won the Tilba Associa on compe on this season, Dignam’s Creek being runner up. Clem Bate, of Tilba, took 55 wickets at an average of 6.1 during the compe on.

THE es mated cost of the provisional Parliament House buildings at Canberra, referred to the commonwealth Public Works Commi ee for considera on, is £174,000. This is exclusive of furnishings and

ngs.

EVERYBODY looking skywards; Householders’ tanks nearly dry; Vegeta on dying for a refresher; Moruya gone to Sydney for the Show and Races.

THE Shire Council has the mber ready on the spot for re-decking the small bridge above the Mullenderree cross-roads.

THE South Coast and Tableland again won the district compe on at the Royal Show, with Western Districts second and the Murrumbidgee Irriga on area third, the points gained by the winner being 723.

AT a largely a ended public mee ng held in the Bodalla Hall – Mr. Hutchison in the chair – it was decided to tender Miss Daisy Callaghan, who is to be married shortly, a complimentary social on Friday night, 20th April, and make her a presenta on. Miss Callaghan has always been a very willing worker at the local dances and the residents intend to take this opportunity to show their apprecia on.

THE usual monthly mee ng of the Moruya Progress Assn. took place in the Shire Hall on Tuesday last. Present: - Messrs. O. J. Armstrong (chair), C. Johnson, C. Cheeseman, Rev. J. B. Fulton and Sec. C. Carter. … The ma ers of the light at the Police Sta ons corner and endeavoring to make Moruya an urban area were le to stand over ll next mee ng.

NERRIGUNDAH. (From a Correspondent.) On Wednesday, 28th inst. we lose from our district another of our popular young ladies, Miss L. O’Toole, who has endeared herself to one and all. She will take up du es at the Goulburn District Hospital on 1st April. Judging from the capable manner that she nursed Mrs. J. Whelan, of Bodalla, through a very serious illness, speaks for itself the success that awaits this young lady.

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

Residents Object to Proposed Reclassifica on of Public Reserve, South Durras

The Beagle editor, South Durras residents are again figh ng to save their “Dedicated Public Reserve” (Lot 84), the only wildlife corridor between the Murramarang Na onal Park, the Village sector of South Durras and our freshwater wetlands. They have submi ed detailed submissions objec ng to the Eurobodalla Shire Council’s Planning Proposal 19 to re-classify the narrow, naturally forested walkway to opera onal land for sale. They urge concerned residents to also make a submission by Wednesday 5 April 2023 to council@esc.nsw.gov.au. The current Proposal is based on a flawed 2018 Recrea on and Open Space Study (ROSS) report which simply dismissed the reserve as having “no conserva on or recrea on value” without any substan a on and very limited public consulta on. The report, prepared by ‘out of town’ consultants, failed to acknowledge that the land was a “Dedicated Public Reserve”, a wildlife corridor, a habitat for threatened yellow-bellied and greater gliders, a well-used public walkway, and an Asset Protec on Zone (APZ) providing access for firefighters and an escape route for people and na ve animals in a fire.

Even though we provided this cri cal informa on to the previous Council, it has been ignored. The Planning Proposal is full of discrepancies and contradic ons that could have been avoided if they had listened back then. The exercise appeared to be designed purely for revenue raising and to avoid public scru ny.

Notably, the Proposal is inconsistent with many of the new Council’s own policies and strategic plans for ‘protec ng and enhancing our natural environment’. A glaring example is the contradic on with the Council’s Dra Biodiversity Strategy which priori ses ac on to “iden fy, protect and enhance wildlife corridors”, widely reported in the Council’s recent newsle er. Destroying this narrow undisturbed bushland wildlife corridor with ‘wall-to-wall’ urban infill will undermine this strategy by destroying the tree canopy cri cal for endangered gliders and restric ng access for na ve animals to fresh water in the wetlands.

Also, no recogni on has been given to the consequences of climate change with the strong likelihood of more disastrous bushfires, par cularly as all of South Durras is classified by the RFS as a ‘high-risk fire area’. However the Proposal wrongly claims that, because the Reserve is approximately 160m from the MNP, there is no need for an APZ. To the contrary, evidence from the 2019-20 “Black Summer” bushfires shows that far-reaching ember a acks destroyed many homes in Eurobodalla.

The Reserve is a popular public walkway and much-valued asset and its removal would nega vely impact the community and visitors to South Durras. It is an integral part of the original Village subdivision designed to be sympathe c to the forest character of the adjacent Na onal Park with large blocks, reten on of natural bushland and a no-fence policy that allows the free movement of wildlife throughout the village. The area is famous for its prolific na ve fauna and its easy interac on with residents and visitors, which is promoted by the Council in their tourist publica ons.

The adjacent residents are predictably concerned about the loss of amenity and value of their proper es which were purchased in good faith on exis ng zoning. The Reserve is long and much narrower than the surrounding blocks, and clearly never planned for development in such a low-density area. It seems likely that any building would be posi oned close to both side boundaries and to the maximum allowable height, thus nega vely impac ng privacy and shadowing adjacent proper es. Such development would also fail to preserve the dis nc ve character and heritage of the Village.

South Durras Village residents and community groups implore the new Council to carefully consider all the informa on provided to them and to reject this Proposal for Lot 84. It is a valued “Dedicated Public Reserve” and failing to retain its original nature and purpose contravenes many of Council’s exis ng and proposed policies.

Please contact Dale Inabinet, spokesperson for adjoining landholders and Durras Community Associa on, on mobile at 0407928080 for more informa on on this important issue for South Durras.

South Coast History Society Recollec ons

39 OUT NOW

If you didn’t make it to South Coast History Day yesterday, you missed a very informa ve day. But not all is lost – Recollec ons 39 includes some of the informa on from some of yesterday’s speakers. This issue of Recollec ons also includes some very disturbing informa on about the future of ‘Trove’.

Peter Lacey says "As you will see we’re asking you (as a ma er of some urgency) to contact your local Australian Government Member of Parliament to encourage them to pressure the Government to find the necessary funding (in the overall scheme of things, not a huge amount!) to ensure Trove will con nue to operate into the future. Hopefully ‘people power’ will prove to be effec ve.

Paper copies of Recollec ons 39 will be available from the usual distribu on points along the South Coast from later this week.

We hope you enjoy the read. As always, any feedback will be greatly welcomed. Register to automa cally receive future copies of Recollec ons by email—Simply email ‘Send Recollec ons’ to southcoasthistory@yahoo.com. It’s free!.

Or subscribe and they’ll post copies to you.

Send your cheque for $20 to South Coast History Society, 90 Whitby Wilson Road, Quaama NSW 2550, along with your name and address, to receive paper copies of the next six issues of Recollec ons. Back Issues of Recollec ons are available, free, in PDF format at www.bit.ly/ Recollec onsX where X is the issue number (1 to 38, except for Issue 3 which is 3- and Issue 10 which is 10-).

Recollec ons 39 will be available to nonsubscribers at one of the many outlets across the region.

Six local ar sts who regularly get together and paint. These ar sts are all different in their approach to pain ng, style, technique, subject ma er, medium and colour pale e.

The artwork is diverse and ranges from realis c local scenes, impressionis c work, s ll life, abstract expressionism, as well as semi abstract landscapes and seascapes.

Various media is used, some of which explores acrylic paint, mixed media, ink, pastel and much more.

The exhibi on is open 7 days per week 10am to 4pm during April.

“Six Shades of Difference” exhibi ng at The Clyde Gallery, Bay Pavilions, Batemans Bay for the month of April.

'Silver Sea' by Sheryl Miller

Art exhibi on - Ward and Wilde - Birds of a Feather

18 March - 23 April

Where: Basil Sellers Exhibi on Centre, corner Vulcan Street and Campbell Street, Moruya

Opening hours: Daily, 10am – 4pm

This exhibi on presents the work of two ar sts, Mark Ward and Gillian Wilde, responding to their passionate interest in birds. The work is connected thema cally although has wonderfully diverse approaches.

There is also an element of whimsy, which allows further reflec on on our apprecia on of birds at this me of environmental change.

Mark Ward’s work compromises of oil pain ng, assemblage, lino-cut print and free-standing sculpture. Gillian Wilde’s bold engaging images on paper are an explora on of birds through hand-dyed ink paper collage and watercolour.

Ar st profiles

Both ar sts have been friends of the Bas for many years. Ward was part of the first project under the banner Bas About Town - Makers and Spacers project and Wilde was the 2022 Eurobodalla Prize Winner as part of the Basil Sellers Art Prize.

Mechanics Institute

As part of the Bas About Town programs, local artists are invited to showcase their works at the Mechanics Institute in Moruya.

Jessie Thompson

Exhibi on: Moments of Happiness

Exhibi on opening: Friday 21 April, 5-8pm

Exhibi on dates: Saturday 22 April - Sunday 7 May 2023

Exhibi on hours: Wednesday - Sunday, 10am-2pm

Bas About Town presents local ar st Jessie Thompson and her exhibi on Moments of Happiness. Using acrylic and mixed media techniques Thompson creates artworks based on capturing the miracles in nature, the wonders and curiosi es that exist when observing our land. Her works are quirky and bold with whimsical touches and express a passion for colour.

Thompson produces fragmented images drawn from experience and memories of her imaginary world; growing up, spending holidays camping in the bush with nature, observing and imagining. Then, as an adult, feeling pulled back to nature to heal, give hope, and is the ul mate happy place.

During the past couple of weeks several customers have been in our store enquiring about treatment for Ross River Virus. A er a reasonably wet summer there has been an abundance of mosquitos and as a consequence, unfortunately some of our communies have been afflicted with this very debilita ng virus.

For many years we have experienced great success trea ng the Ross River Fever as well as Barmah Forest Fever and Glandular Fever with the herb Astragalus in conjunc on with several other herbs such as Siberian Ginseng, Reishi Mushroom, Magnolia Vine and Chinese Liquorice.

Ross River Virus and Barmah Forest Virus, as well as Glandular Fever are extremely debilita ng ailments and me and me again, we receive very posi ve feedback from customers when treated with this Astragalus formula.

We generally find symptoms of Ross River Virus and Barmah Forest Virus are fever and headaches, joint pain, swelling and s ffness, muscle soreness, rash, lethargy, and swollen lymph nodes

Symptoms for Glandular Fever are somewhat similar with fever, sore throat and swollen lymph nodes and lethargy

Recovery from these debilita ng illnesses can be very slow, however when taking the Astragalus formula, we generally find improvement is very no ceable.

We suggest a 3-month course of this formula to restore a weakened immune system. This formula cannot however be taken when suffering a from a fever. When suffering from a fever it would be best to take the herb Echinacea which also helps fight viral infec ons. Once the fever has subsided, you can then recommence taking the Astragalus formula.

To assist in reducing joint pain and increase mobility we would also suggest a combina on of P.E.A. and Boswellia. Magnesium may also assist in reducing the muscle soreness.

Co-Enzyme Q10 also assists in energy produc on in cells and may assist in increasing energy levels as well as assis ng with immune support.

Obviously, bed rest is extremely important together with a healthy diet to assist in recovery.

For more informa on on treatment of these illnesses call in to see Bev and the girls at Go Vita in North St in Batemans Bay or phone 44729737. Don’t forget to tune into Bev on 2EC every Wednesday at 12.30pm

FIGS – THE ANCIENT HEALTHY FRUIT

Figs are one of those fruits which have been enjoyed since ancient mes. They are naturally loaded in phytonutrients, an oxidants, and vitamins. In fact, dried figs contain a concentrated source of vitamins and miner-

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als.

Dried figs are an excellent source of calcium, copper, potassium, manganese, iron, selenium and zinc. 100g of dried figs contain 640mg of potassium, 162 mg of calcium and 2mg of iron. In addi on, dried figs contain a good amount of B Vitamins together with some an oxidant vitamins such as vitamin A, E and K.

Of course, dried figs are always a great standby to prevent cons pa on. 5 grams of fibre can be found in 3 servings of dried figs -a good reason to include dried figs in your daily breakfast regime. Below is a tasty, dried fig breakfast recipe, which can be served on your muesli or porridge.

DRIED FIG AND APPLE BREAKFAST

Ingredients: 12 Organic Road Dried Figs, 3 apples, cored and quartered, tsp Go Vita Cinnamon, ½ cup Organic Road Coconut Sugar, 2 cups water.

Method: Arrange figs and apple in casserole dish, sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon and cover with water. Fit lid and bake in oven for 25 minutes in moderate oven, or un l figs and apple are tender.

Serve with muesli or porridge.

Another fantas c treat are these Dried Fig and Coconut Balls which not only gives you the nutri onal benefits of the dried figs but also the great benefits of coconut oil.

DRIED FIG AND COCONUT BALLS

Ingredients: 2 cups Organic Road Dried Figs, ½ cup Go Vita Australian Walnuts, 1½ cup Organic Road Shredded Coconut ,1/2 cup Organic Road Virgin Coconut Oil, grated zest of lemon.

Method: Remove stem from figs, roughly chop then combine figs, 1 cup shredded coconut, walnuts, melted coconut oil and lemon zest in food processor to process with chopping blade.

Process un l mixture is evenly chopped. Remove, roll into balls then roll in remaining shredded coconut. Refrigerate for about 2 hours.

Batemans Bay on show as new fun run launched on Sunday

Wri en by Hew Colless. In an exci ng new event on the Batemans Bay foreshore, the Bay to Bridge Running Fes val a racted close to 300 runners of all ages and abili es on Sunday, plus family and friends.

The new run takes in a scenic journey star ng on the beau ful Batemans Bay waterfront, across the recently opened Clyde River Bridge - taking in the stunning views of the Clyde River and Batemans Bay both ways - and con nuing along the picturesque foreshore.

The event is perfect for seasoned runners and running enthusiasts alike. Bay to Bridge offers something for everyone with distances from 2km, 5km, 10km and up to a half marathon. It’s an exci ng opportunity for runners to be part of this historic inaugural occasion.

For a number of athletes it also doubled up as a recovery run from their hit-out at the Batemans Bay Triathlon Fes val the day before, in Tomakin.

In the longest distance – the half marathon, line honours was taken out by Kate Ahern in the women’s category with a finishing me of 1:36:11, and in the male category Allan Whatmough finishing with a me of 1:19:24.

Bay to Bridge Running Fes val will be held on the Sunday following the Batemans Bay Triathlon, in March each year. Compe tor photos are available from GeoSnapShot and race results through Mul sport Australia.

For more informa on visit the Elite Energy website at eliteenergy.com.au

Phots: Bruce Chapman/Geosnapshot

Narooma Ladies Golf results

On Monday 27th March, 22 entrants competed in our Medley Stableford compe on.

Division 1: 0-21

Dorelle Monteith was the winner with 36 points off her handicap of 17

Division 2: 22-45

Di Williamson was the winner with 38 points off her handicap of 32

Balls went to 34 C/B

Nearest to pin:

Hole 9, Div 1 – Dorelle Monteith

Hole 14, Div 2 – Dierde Landells

Hole 17, Div 3 – Moira Richards

Wednesday 29th March – it was a rainy day for our Par (1) round. Plenty of ladies pulled out but a brave lot of 20 entrants started with only 14 finishing.

Two divisions: Div 1: 0-29, Div 2: 30-45

The division 1 winner was Jenny Wu ke-Hayes with a score of -1 off her handicap of 13.

The division 2 winner was Chris Hendra with a score of -6 C/B

Balls to -5 C/B

Nearest to pin:Hole 3, Div 3 Margaret Brown

Hole 14, Div 1 Sylvia Donohoe

Hole 17, Div 2 Lisa Beveridge

Balls to -5 C/B

Dierdre Landells, Julie Melville, Ann Durnan, Libby Shortridge. These ladies braved the rainy weather on Wednesday to complete the compe on.

Moruya Womens Golf

Wednesday, 29th March

Under grey threatening skies 22 players commenced an 18 hold Stableford round, but play was abandoned a er 9 holes due to heavy rain.

Despite the extremely wet condi ons, Pauline Nash scored an incredible 18 points on C/B and Vicki Goodwin came in in 2nd place, also on 18 points C/B.

Place Ge ers:

B Kennedy, N Cowdroy, J Lumsden, J Hebbard, M Bingham, L Doolan, J Ellis.

NTP: 5th Hole Jan Lumsden

Pennant:

Congratula ons to the Open Pennant Team who won their first match of the Pennant season 3 to 2 against Narooma at Catalina on Friday 24th.

Broulee Runners March 29th 2023

There were forty starters in tonight’s Broulee run. We welcomed Chloe Fisher, a visitor from Ballina and Rob Kelle , a Broulee resident to their first run with the group. Tonight, was the last of the Day Light saving start me and next week we will revert back to 4-30 PM start.

We were fortunate to have some of the athletes, who competed in various events last weekend. In the Triathlon Steve Phipps was 2nd in his age group and Jenny Taylor was 6th in her age group. In the Half Marathon Ma Lambert was 9th overall and Mike Lambert was 3rd in his age group. In the 10 kilometres Bernie Lambert was 1st in her age group. We hope to catch up with mes from other Broulee Runners, who par cipated in the various event.

Personal best mes in the 2-kilometers tonight were recorded by Harper Bourke (by 34 seconds), Violet Turner (by 20 seconds), Annie Johnsen (by 33 seconds), and Jennifer Tangney (47 seconds). In the 4 kilometres PBs were recorded by Stephen Seidel (by 22 seconds), and Brad Turner (by 14 seconds) and Andrew Greenway (by 6 seconds).

Photo: Pennant Team: Joan Hosking, Barbara Roberts, Val Moore, Lyn Gibbs & Cindy Becker

Moruya River.

We have a little bit of weather this week, but it hasn’t slowed the fish activity.

Good numbers of flathead, bream and whiting have continued to be caught around the airport flats, hole in the wall and quarry wharf. There are large numbers of small tailor in the river at the moment, which has been taxing of both soft plastic tails and on bait rigs. Under these schools however, there is a better than average chance there will be a lurking flathead or two picking up scraps that a school of chopper tailor miss.

The town bridge is looking good for a night session this weekend, with high tides coinciding after dark at the moment, you can expect to find trevally, estuary perch and some nice flathead on the sand flats in the middle of the river and around the drop offs. Look at the weed bed edges on the southern bank to find a few estuary perch.

Further upstream, the hole in front of the hospital is holding fish, as is the bend up, around Yarragee. Flathead, bream, estuary perch and the odd whiting can all be found. Tuross.

Flathead are still in very good numbers in this system, and are available from the front to the upper extent of the salts reach. Along the way, expect Bream, whiting estuary perch and whiting to also be on the cards. All methods are working at the at tempting fish at the moment, so whether it be baits or lures you prefer, you should be able to tempt a fish or two.

Bass continue to be a very good option in the fresh reaches of the river. With spinner baits hard body diving lures and surface lures all working well on this iconic Australian species. Rock and Beach.

This has been where most of the action has been last week, with salmon schools a plenty on the beaches and headlands. The major news has been the Longtail Tuna that blew through last Friday. With nice sized fish being taken from Pretty Point last Friday. Unfortunately due to last saturdays triathlon, I was unable to give Pretty point a fish as access was closed off. Fingers tossed there are still a few around this weekend, but given they were reported off Tatura on Sunday, chances are they have moved out of the area. Bonito are also available at the moment from the stones.

The bream and whiting are also available from the gutters in close on most beaches at the moment, so a few live nippers or beach worms will go a long way to tempting a few fish to you. Offshore.

Boat crews are having a hard time deciding what to target this week. With snapper, flathead, gummies, Tuna and Marlin all available in close this week.

The snapper are in close, in as little as 15m of water, they are also out deeper in 50-60m, so you can decide how far you want to go for a feed.

With the warm water still pushing hard down the coast, now is the time to capitalise on the exceptional conditions. Sunday is shaping up to be the better of the days, with both winds and swell conditions favouring the later half of the weekend.

Bait supplies are the same this week as last. Mullet, worms and block pilchards are still unavailable, while I am well stocked on everything else.

The new Shimano Arma Joint Swim baits have finally arrived in store, so if you are looking to throw one at big flathead or estuary mulloway, come in and check them out. I have had a restock of dive gear arrive this week, so snorkelers are going to be well looked after this Easter holidays.

Today is your last chance to get 25% off all Atomic Arrowz rods, as the March madness finishes at close of business today. I still have a few in stock, so see you today if this interests you.

We also now, as of 2 minutes ago, have a recycling drop off point for any old unwanted fishing line, line spools, hooks & sinkers available in store. Please NO wet or dirty items, and definitely NO Bait packaging. Don’t forget to enter our Buku competition.

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

Team Tackle World Moruya.

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By now, everyone would probably know we have a new NSW government with the Labor Party probably going to govern as a minority government, (which is nothing new in NSW). As usual, prior to an elec on, the government of the day tends to get the majority or air me on their policies so it is probably a good me to review just what the Labor party was promising and therefore hopefully what we can expect.

Stamp Duty: Earlier this year Chris Minns announced the Labor Party’s response to the Liberal government’s stamp duty reform that we reported about extensively. The Labor Party’s policy is to eliminate stamp duty for first home buyers purchasing a property below $800,000, while offering a concession rate for those obtaining a home valued between $800,000 and $1 million. This is es mated to provide a direct tax cut to around 95% of first home buyers.

Build-to-Rent: Importantly for us on the South Coast, the Labor party announced a $30m pilot build-to-rent project. Full details are yet to be released, but it is believed the project would see government developer Landcom iden fy public land for development in areas where supply shortages are prevalent.

No-Grounds Evic ons: These will also come to an end in the state and NSW rental commissioner will be appointed to be an “advocate and voice for renters by working closely with government, consumer affairs, stakeholders, and renters.” This is a similar scheme that was implemented by the ACT recently.

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 Longer-term funding certainty for homelessness and housing support organisa ons and tenancy advocacy services dealing with the fall-out from the housing crisis;

 Seeing all planning decisions will be made by the Minister for Planning; and

 No new developments on dangerous floodplains.

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