Beagle Weekender Vol 308 April 28th 2023

Arts ……………………. 37, 38

Cinema ……………….. 27,28

Community ………………4 to 21

Reading ……………………..29 to 35

Real Estate…. 46 No ces…… 49

Food ………………………...39,40

Sport and Fishing………. 41 to 45

Editorial …………………..2,3

What’s On …………….... 22 to 26

Photo by Alex Rea

Welcome to this week’s editorial, Back in days of old there was an expecta on that a hotel would provide shelter and hay for a guest’s horse. That seemed fair enough however the burden was on the hotel to have stables and provide feed. No doubt the provision of a stable and feed was considered when a traveller was looking for accommoda on.

Then along came the automobile. Their requirements were simple. Off street secure parking. So hotels became motels and built carparks to accommodate the demand. And once again the provision of secure off street parking would be considered by a traveller, looking for accommoda on

Each and all of us have our par cular needs when travelling. Mine includes a decent coffee machine, good wi-fi, a good bed and bedding, a reasonable bathroom and security for myself and my car. While I don’t remember most of those places that cked the box I remember many of those that did not. The places that one will neither recommend or readily return to.

When you think about what it would take for each of the poor ra ng places to li their game it mainly comes down to money. Money for refurbishment, for bedding, for cleaners and more staff, for internet, bigger TVs in the rooms, a coffee pod machine, fresh milk in the fridge. The list could go on and on and as it does the cost of the room goes higher because the hotelier has to bare the cost.

At the end of the day it is the hotelier that needs to make a profit. There is a fine line between the costs and the returns. And at the end of the day it is the choice of the guest as to whether they return.

As was the case in days of old when a hotel didn’t have a stable or hay, where a motel didn’t have off street parking, Cable TV or free Wi-Fi or more recently a charging dock for an Electric Vehicle (EV), the choice remains with the guest to look elsewhere.

I ponder however on the hotel of old providing fresh feed and hay. Basically it is the hotelier providing, at their cost, fuel for your journey. Fortunately for motels there was no such obliga on to provide fuel for clients automobiles but now it appears that the EV drivers are making their holiday accommoda on choices based on whether EV charging is available.

In the ABC South East News ar cle of Wednesday 26th April ‘Businesses rush to install electric vehicle charging to keep tourists coming back’ Holly Tregenza reports:

“EV-driving tourists visi ng the New South Wales South Coast are already increasing, raising concerns a lack of charging sta ons may force them to go elsewhere”, and “Katherine Maxwell from the South Coast Health and Sustainability Alliance is one of a growing number of people worried tourists will start looking elsewhere for a holiday. We had queues lining up four or five deep over summer," Ms Maxwell said.

I’m not sure when it happened but what we now have is EV owners expec ng more and more infrastructure to be provided by Councils, workplaces, shopping centres and now hotels, motels and even BnBs. And not content with just trickle charging the demand is for fast chargers. And how much do the EV owners want to pay for such provision. Nothing.

Ms Maxwell told the ABC "Imagine showing up in a petrol car and you had to wait an hour and a half to fill up your car. You just wouldn't do it."

Ms Maxwell said the South Coast was currently considered an EV black spot, with most new chargers being built along the Hume Highway, far from the coastal route.

She said the council and state government must priori se building more fast chargers before it was too late.

I am le wondering about this cart before the horse. No doubt we had it in days of old when horses provided our transport and travellers had to do without stables and provided feed. No doubt there was range anxiety with the first motor vehicle travellers reliant on petrol and venturing into the regions that had no petrol sta ons. But in both of those instances the private sector jumped in and stables were built and petrol sta ons lined our highways. But now it appears to have shi ed where the expecta on is that the government provide free charging sta ons and that hotels, motels and even BnBs gear up to avail free charging for guests vehicles.

While Eurobodalla Council has come up with a fairly nebulous dra Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) Strategy that ‘addresses the provision of EV charging infrastructure on council managed lands’ there is no requirement at all for any of the hundreds of apartments and homes in the Eurobodalla to future proof new buildings by proac vely taking strategic ac on to provide the electrical infrastructure which will support expansion and connec on of addi onal electric vehicle supply equipment as demand grows.

The report to Council on March 28th, 2023 stated:

While EV uptake in the Eurobodalla is rela vely low, there is a need for Council to take ac on on EVCI for these reasons:

• there is a clear push from Australian and NSW Governments to deliver a na onal charging network for EVs. Council has a role to play in this network.

• there are opportuni es for ECVI to enhance both the tourist economy and placemaking ini a ves in the Eurobodalla through coloca on with businesses and a rac ons.

There are risks for Council in not keeping ahead of demand for EVCI in the Eurobodalla (long wait mes at chargers causing problems for residents and visitors, and subsequent reputa onal damage for both Council and the Eurobodalla as a des na on).

In a nutshell the Council has only iden fied that it needs to have in place a policy if a third party wants to put a charging sta on in a Council carpark. This would be at no cost to Council or ratepayers and will garner a fee by way of a lease.

Meanwhile Council and Planning NSW have not imposed any requirement for new buildings to be suitably, and safely wired for the expected tsunami of electric vehicles

All Planning NSW has to say is:

One of the biggest concerns for poten al EV owners is the availability of EV charging. There is an overwhelming preference to charge at home overnight or at workplaces during the day because this is where cars are already parked.

Many buildings are not yet ready for EV charging and will need to install appropriate infrastructure to deliver the most convenient and prac cal charging op on.

The good news is that there is a private enterprise solu on on the horizon that works like AirBnB called ChargeHound that gives EV drivers access to a network of reliable EV charging op ons at affordable rates across Australia - all verified and bookable online. You might not have solar panels on your house with an EV plug in but maybe your neighbour has. Maybe the motel you are staying at doesn’t need to provide free charging when it only needs to install a ChargeHound outlet.

These are indeed early days for EV cars in the region and there will be many lessons to learn. Somewhere within all the poten als are things that the government and private industry can do that require li le in the way of cost and more in the way of policy, guidelines and ra onality of expecta ons.

I s ll reflect on the horses of old that ate hay and le pa es. Australia produces around 3,300 tonnes of lithium-ion ba ery waste each year. We are so fast to adopt rechargeable gizmos and cars but our recycling rate is just 3%. And a lot of that goes into landfill via our bins.

While it might be said that “the council and state government must priori se building more fast chargers before it was too late” I am of the opinion that we need to priori se a discussion as to where we are rushing towards and ensure that the community as a whole is included in the ride. Building free public fast charging sta ons to sa sfy the demands of tourists should not be funded from the public purse, just as giving free petrol to visitors cars would be acceptable.

But nothing will come of it all while the planners sit on their hands and private enterprise remains cau ous during a me when so much government money is being spent on establishing EV charging networks.

There is much to consider and we s ll have a long way to go. Let’s just hope we have ba ery range enough to get there.

Moruya’s Campbell Street closes for upgrade

The road pavement is being renewed and stormwater drainage is being upgraded at a sec on of Campbell Street, Moruya, from Monday 1 May to Friday 12 May.

The sec on of road between Page Street and the roundabout at the Princes Highway will be closed to traffic during the roadworks.

Eurobodalla Council’s construc on engineer Manuel Marquez said construc on teams will escort residents and business operators to and from proper es within the worksite as required.

“We will open the road to weekend traffic and when it’s possible, we will open to through traffic a er hours,” Mr Marquez said.

“There will be detours in place and digital message signs to adver se the road closure informa on.”

Mr Marquez said the team will begin excava ng on Monday.

“We are replacing the pavement and resurfacing the road, as well as upgrading stormwater drainage to reduce the likelihood of damage in the future and further need for maintenance,” Mr Marquez said.

He urged the public to be cau ous of heavy machinery in the area and to allow extra travel me.

“We will be working on the road from 7am-4pm on weekdays as the weather permits,” Mr Marquez said.

For updates on roadworks and closures, visit Live Traffic NSW or Council’s website.

When working remotely is your cup of tea

While many of the shire’s workers are back at the office, shop or warehouse, others are s ll working remotely or running businesses from home and Teresa Lever wants them over for morning tea. Eurobodalla Council’s manager of economic development said there were over 3,000 GST registered businesses in the shire.

“Many of these are home based, while changed workplace polices at other organisa ons permit staff to work from, well, anywhere,” Ms Lever said.

“From an economic development perspec ve, it’s important Eurobodalla has the services and infrastructure that enables people to conduct their business. We’re also uncovering a cohort of people possessing an unimagined and exci ng collec on of skills and capabili es.”

To help connect these remote workers Council is partnering with coworking spaces at Narooma and Batemans Bay to host free morning teas.

“It’s a chance for professionals to meet with others close by in a comfortable and professional environment,” she said.

The Narooma networking morning tea was held at Common Ground Coworking, downstairs in the Midtown Arcade, 4-6 Narooma Crescent on Tuesday 18 April.

The Batemans Bay morning tea will be held at Desk Coworking, 4/5 Orient Street on Tuesday 9 May from 10.30 to 11.30am.

“I look forward to welcoming newcomers to our business community and working with them to develop a clearer understanding of how people are now working in the shire,” Ms Lever said.

Good info makes star ng school easier

Parents looking to give their li le ones the best possible start at school in 2024 can get along to school readiness informa on sessions at Batemans Bay, Moruya and Narooma next month. Eurobodalla Council has run its Be Ready program since 2015, providing families with informa on and ac vi es to ease children into their first year at primary school. Transi on-to-school coordinator Jus ne Tominey said the sessions provided a doublewhammy of useful informa on.

“I am joined by am early childhood researcher Dr Lyn Cornin and a speech therapist at each session; the three of us will be available to cover all your ques ons about smoothing your child’s transi on to school life,” Ms Tominey said.

“We also give out free transi on-to-school kits. These are packed full of resources for parents and include plenty of ac vi es that ready kids for school, helping them with skills like confidence, turn taking, name wri ng, coun ng, talking and listening, and working with others.”

Ms Tominey said 90 per cent of a endees at previous school ready informa on sessions reported a be er understanding of their own child’s development level and provided prac cal steps to prepare for school “For example, we received feedback from a parent who had concerns about their child’s level of socialisa on and that the professional advice and informa on gave them the confidence and resources to seek more support,” she said

“Anecdotal feedback like this supports research that shows the 70 per cent of pre-schoolers well prepared for big school fit in more quickly and do be er in literacy and have fewer emo onal and behavioural difficul es later in life.”

School readiness informa on sessions will be held from 1-2 pm at the Eurobodalla Libraires as part of Families Week; at Moruya on Monday 15 May, Batemans Bay on Tuesday 16 May and Narooma on Wednesday 17 May. Families who can’t make one of the sessions can s ll receive a school-readiness kit by contac ng Council’s Children’s Services

Men’s Health Educa on Rural Van (“Mherv”)

Hosted by the Rotary Club of Batemans Bay, the Rotary Men’s Health Educa on Rural Van (Mherv) will be visi ng Batemans Bay on Wednesday 3rd and Thursday 4th May 2023 to provide free basic health assessments to both men and women.

The van will be located in the northern carpark of Club Catalina on Beach Road, Batemans Bay and will operate from 9.30 AM to 3.30PM on both days. The assessments are free and no appointments are necessary.

Assessments will be provided by Registered Nurse, Bill Power, who travels with the van around New South Wales. Each individual will have their blood pressure, cholesterol level and blood sugar level checked. Bill is also happy to have a quick chat about general health issues.

Rotary es mates that over the last five years, 450 lives have been saved because of Mherv free basic health checks. The Mherv van sees around 3,500 pa ents each year and more than a few have previously undetected condi ons. On average, around 40% require a follow up by a general prac oner.

The Mens Health Educa on Rural Van (Mherv) is an ini a ve of Rotary in New South Wales and was originally set-up to focus on issues rela ng to men’s health. However, both men and women are most welcome to a end a free assessment at Mherv.

“Don’t hesitate to give 10 minutes of your busy day to get a free basic health screen”, says Bill. Literally, “It could save your life”.

Rotary acknowledges the support of the Royal Freemasons Benevolent Ins tu on (RFBI) and Electrodry in making this free service available to the public.

Rental Survey 2023: Too Damn High?

Three in Five Aussies Say Their Rent Is “Overpriced”

· 58.9% of renters say they feel their rent is overpriced

· 64.7% of women say they feel their rent is overpriced, compared with 52.9% of men

· 9% of renters spending 61% or more of their income on rent

· 33.9% say they feel their rent is “fair”

A nationally representative survey of Australians (n=1,000) conducted by Savvy has shown that almost two in five renters (59.2% of 392 renters) are spending over 31% of their weekly income on rent.

30% spend between 31%-45% of their income on rent; 20% of spend between 46%-60% of their weekly income on rent. 9.2% of renters say they are spending over 61% of their weekly income on rent. Women are also disproportionately spending more on rent; only 3.8% of men are spending between 61%75% of their income on rent, compared with 8.3% of women. There is also disparity in the 46%-60% band (17% of men vs 24% of women.)

This is potentially alarming, as the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare define households or individuals are under rental stress if they are spending more than 30% of their income on rent. Compared with numbers from 2022, higher proportions of people are spending far more on rent, with 5.9% saying they spend between 61%-75% of their weekly income on rent, up from 4.3% in 2022.

3.2% say that they are spending over 76% of their weekly income on rent, up from 0.43% in our last survey.

Three in five say rent “overpriced”

58.9% of renters said that they feel their rents are “overpriced,” broken down into 64.7% of women and 52.9% of men.

33.9% say that their rent is “fair” while a mere 7% say their rent is a “bargain.”

The average median rent in Greater Sydney is $470 while the median weekly household income is $2,077 according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, which was taken in 2021. This data was taken when inflation was tracking at RBA-standard levels and interest rates were at record lows of 0.1%p.a. The cash rate is now at 3.6%p.a., and inflation is at 7.8% (Dec Quarter 2022, CPI.)

Savvy spokesperson and finance expert Adrian Edlington says that the trend towards people paying rent in the extremes is concerning.

“Households devoting over forty-five percent or more of their income toward rent are in rental stress which can put a strain not only on finances, but people’s mental health and wellbeing. With utilities set to rise later this year, it could lead to an even greater cost of living crisis for renters in Australia, setting back plans for home ownership or other major asset purchases.

“Also, the fact that women are paying more than men is worrying. However, both men and women can agree that their rents are overpriced; and that may get worse as time goes on.”

If you are experiencing acute mental stress due to finances, contact Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 or Lifeline on 131 114.

Eurobodalla businesses … are you ride ready?

Businesses and entrepreneurs are invited to a workshop to prepare for the influx of adventure-chasing visitors as Eurobodalla becomes a mountain biking des na on.

Eurobodalla Council has teamed up with Des na on Southern NSW and Sapphire Coast Tourism to run two Ride Ready Workshops - one on Monday 1 May, 5.30-7.30pm at the Bay Pavilions and another at the Narooma Golf Club on Tuesday 2 May, 5.307.30pm.

Eurobodalla Mayor Mathew Hatcher said businesses can embrace the opportuni es that come with the shire’s new mountain bike networks.

“It’s exci ng to know mountain bike riders will be coming to visit all year round,” Mayor Hatcher said.

“Groups of friends will visit as well as families and keen individuals – it’s such a diverse market. We’ll also see Eurobodalla added to the race events calendar, a rac ng some top compe tors and spectators.

“With Narooma Mountain Bike Club’s new trails almost complete and Mogo’s trails set to start opening early -2024, there’s a lot of tourism-related business opportuni es to jump at.

“A er a big day of riding, they will be looking for a feed and place to sleep, as well as other a rac ons to explore.”

Council’s economic development manager Teresa Lever said many businesses have already booked into the workshops.

“Specialist consultants will give insight to what’s happening in our region and par cipants can learn how they fit in to the mountain bike tourism market and ways they can benefit,” Ms Lever said.

“We want to make sure that interested businesses have a clear understanding of the expecta ons of the market before making any investment in infrastructure or services.”

Ms Lever said examples of other mountain bike des na ons, their successes and failures, will be shared in the workshop.

“We want businesses to hear from the experts about ways they can make visitors’ experiences the best possible,” Ms Lever said.

Eurobodalla Council staff will a end the workshops to offer support to exis ng and start-up businesses.

Workshop bookings are limited. Secure your place at the Batemans Bay Ride Ready workshop via Eventbrite. Secure your place at the Narooma Ride Ready Workshop via Eventbrite.

Changed traffic condi ons on Wharf Street at Nelligen

Motorists are advised of con nued changed traffic condi ons on Wharf Street and the intersec on with the King Highway in Nelligen.

Intermi ent closures of Wharf Street will con nue un l Friday 30 June, weather permi ng. These closures will take place between 7am and 6pm as required. This is required to allow for the new footpath on Wharf Street to be built, the removal of the temporary pedestrian bridge, pavement work on the highway and line marking.

Wharf Street is currently open in a temporary arrangement with le -in, le -out vehicle movements only. This arrangement will con nue un l Friday 30 June, weather permi ng.

A detour via Braidwood and Reid streets will con nue to be in place during these closures.

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

Traffic control and detour signage 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

“THE LOST ONES” takes on Shitbox Rally - Autumn 2023

Newcastle, NSW to Townsville, QLD via Betoota in 7 days,

Mike Bromfield and David Walkley are set for the adventure of a life me when they join a convoy of teams in Shitbox Rally, Australia’s largest independently-run fundraiser for Cancer Council. Shitbox Rally is not a race, it’s a challenge to drive cars worth $1,500 or less across Australia via some of its toughest roads to raise money for Cancer research. This remarkable event has raised more than $37 million since the first rally in 2010. To par cipate, each team must raise a minimum of $5,000.

Team: “The Lost Ones” - Mike Bromfield, Re ree from Tuross Head and David Walkley, Re ree from Rylstone NSW

“Our entry is dedicated to Pennie Zwar and Mark Dunkerton, two wonderful people who we lost too early in their lives. We hope ongoing research will help our friends who are presently facing the threat of cancer, and those close to them that feel so helpless. We will be driving Dave's Australian built 27 year old Toyota Corolla (a ridiculously unsuitable “shitbox”) along remote outback roads. We will (hopefully!) do approximately 3,500kms in 7 days”, says Mike Bromfierld.

Box Rallies (Shitbox Rally, Mystery Box Rally and Cancer Cruise) Founder James Freeman who lost both of his parents to cancer within 12 months of each other, said; “Shitbox Rally is not a race, but a reward for fundraising efforts. This is a chance to explore Australia, drawing teams from around the country to help achieve the extraordinary.

A er 13 years of rallying, we are s ll bringing out some firsts for this route. It's the first me we are star ng from Newcastle and the first me we will have Betoota as an official stopover. As always, The Outback delivers with a truly spectacular route in place, incredible scenery and hospitality. As with every rally I am always excited to show our par cipants the wonders of the places we travel through and to. The incredible experiences along the way and the challenges associated with driving a $1,500 car on these remote Teams not only pull together to help each other through the challenges of the rally itself, but also help and support each other through openness, mateship and camaraderie from people that have gone through similar hardships with their own cancer stories. Bring on Autumn 2023!”

To donate to “The Lost Ones”, please visit Donate to Shitbox Rally/The Lost Ones h ps://autumn2023.shitboxrally.com.au/the-lost-ones/donate

Multiplex appointed to finalise plans for Eurobodalla $260 million Regional Hospital

The delivery of the new Eurobodalla Regional Hospital has taken a key step forward with a Contractor appointed to finalise the design and planning, in preparation for construction of the new $260 million health facility.

Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Health Dr Michael Holland said Multiplex had been engaged following a competitive tender process to work on the detailed design for the redevelopment, which will deliver a sustainable, modern and purpose-built hospital to support the needs of the entire Eurobodalla community from Narooma to Batemans Bay.

“This is an important milestone for the hospital project and local community who will soon have access to a brand-new hospital, as well as expanded health services including intensive care, paediatric services and increased access to chemotherapy and renal services,” Dr Holland said.

“Having the Contractor on board early allows the builder to work collaboratively with the project team, bringing their knowledge and expertise of healthcare infrastructure planning and construction to the hospital’s planning and design.

“Multiplex will consult widely with local clinicians, staff, patients, and the community to ensure the new regional hospital is delivered to a world-class standard,” said Dr Holland.

The Eurobodalla Regional Hospital includes:

• Emergency Department

• Eight-bed Intensive Care / Close Observation Unit

• Increased capacity for chemotherapy and increased access to renal dialysis

• Surgical and operating theatres and a day-stay surgical unit

• Expanded medical imaging department, including MRI service

• Ambulatory care for community and outpatient services

• Paediatric and maternity beds, and a special care nursery

• Mental health beds for short term admission

• Enhanced education and training facilities, including a simulation lab

Early works for the hospital are underway with construction due for completion in 2025.

Marine Rescue NSW has recorded a record number of rescues over the 2022/23 boating season

Marine Rescue NSW volunteers across the state from the Tweed to Eden and on the inland waterways of the Alpine Lakes and at Moama were involved in a record 3,263 rescue missions from October 1, 2022 to ANZAC Day this year.

This season’s figure was an increase of 1.3% on the previous record set during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020/21 while emergency missions increased by 7% to 897.

Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Alex Barrell said volunteer crews returned 7,472 boaters to shore during the season.

“It’s been a really busy summer for our members and we have seen a consistent theme across a lot of our rescues.

“We continue to see a lot of boaters running out of petrol, experiencing mechanical and engine failure and our message to boaters is to continue to check your equipment, make sure your boat is in good working order before you head out and importantly always check the weather conditions,” Commissioner Barrell said. 57% of rescue missions were for engine problems, flat batteries or fuel issues.

Marine Rescue NSW also saw a large increase in the number of boaters Logging On with the service. Commissioner Barrell said 48,379 Log Ons were recorded over the boating season.

“On the back of our Marine Rescue crews being really busy this summer it’s been great to see more boaters Log On with Marine Rescue.

“We’ve seen an increase of around 20% of boaters Logging On over VHF marine radio or through the Marine Rescue app. It’s really important that any boater that goes out and about particularly in the offshore environment takes the opportunity to Log On with Marine Rescue and that’s whether it’s over the VHF marine radio or through our free Marine Rescue app. The fact that you Log On and that Marine Rescue is tracking your voyage means that if you don’t return as planned rescue services will start looking for you,” he said.

Marine Rescue NSW radio operators managed 156,244 radio calls over the season with a large portion answered by the Marine Rescue Sydney State Communications Centre. 53 of those calls were Maydays where lives were in imminent danger while 44 Pan Pans were received from boaters in an urgent but non-life threatening situation.

Commissioner Barrell praised the work of volunteers across Marine Rescue’s 46 units who played an important role of keeping boaters in NSW safe.

“I want to commend all Marine Rescue NSW volunteers for their thousands of hours of dedicated service to keeping our coastline and waterways as safe as possible this summer,” he said.

Of all activities being undertaken during the season’s 3,263 rescue missions, 46 per cent involved boaters either fishing or cruising.

“We’re so lucky have great waterways in NSW, we love seeing boaters out there and enjoying them,”

Commissioner Barrell said.

“We just ask that they continue to do it safely, focus on safety, focus on the weather conditions and enjoy our great waterways,” he said.

Boating Season Breakdown - Three busiest units in each zone* - October 1, 2022 to April 25, 2023

ILLAWARRA

Port Kembla: 97

Jervis Bay: 88

Sussex Inlet: 48

MONARO

Batemans Bay: 75

Eden: 32

Bermagui: 24

Uncle Bunja Smith answers your questions about the Voice

MEETING SUNDAY MAY 7 Red Door Hall, Anglican Church, Page Street, Moruya Why an Indigenous Voice to Parliament? What do you think about the referendum? Please come & invite your friends (people of all political persuasions welcome) A discussion of the referendum with local elder Bunja Smith....your questions answered...get connected!

Uncle Bunja is well known as a local Walbanga and Murramarang man from the greater Yuin nation. He works as the Regional Manger of Aboriginal Home Health Southern - Australian Unity, and has held board positions on various health, legal and natural resource management organisations on the south coast, currently including the South East Local Land Services Board. In 2018 he became Chairperson of the Biamanga National Park Board of Management. This Park, under joint Aboriginal management, is recognised as important for the Swift parrot. You may want to read Uncle Bunja’s observations of local climate change below:

In a time of hot debate about the Referendum, Bunja Smith is a great speaker who welcomes open and honest discussion. This is your chance to talk directly with an elder who tells it like it is! Hosted by the Eurobodalla Greens ** Tea and bikkies will be available.

Bunja’s story My name is Uncle Bunja Smith. I am a Walbanga Elder, from the greater Yuin nation. I live on the wonderful south coast of New South Wales. I’m involved in a lot of things that happen in my community, especially aged and home care for Aboriginal people. My people are deeply connected to nature through our totemic systems. You often hear the Yuin nation referred to as Umbarra, the black duck, because that’s our tribal totem. But we also have individual totems. Being connected to particular animals made you responsible for directly caring for that species. This is how our people cared for the environment – although that relationship was broken down by colonisation, along with the loss of our language and our access to lands.

I’ve definitely noticed changes in the weather and in Country. It’s almost as though someone has turned it on its head. Summer is a lot wetter and winter is a lot colder – but then we’re having more and more droughts as well. It’s volatile – it goes from extreme to extreme.

All of these changes are having an effect on nature, on the things that grow and the things that don’t grow, which has a flow on effect on animals. It’s testament to what’s happening to our land, and to our Country. Lakes have dried up. Waterways and wetlands have disappeared.

Just before I was born, people were water skiing on Lake Bathurst – which in Aboriginal terms we call Bundong. Today you can walk across it. It’s been reduced to a puddle. And then we get torrential rain that washes away the topsoil and pollutes the waterways.

This happened during the bushfires here in Batemans Bay. The fires were ferocious, they burnt everything. And then we had torrential rain that washed the topsoil and ash into the Bhundoo, which is our name for the Clyde river. I’ve never seen the river so polluted – it affected recreational fishers, oyster farms, all sorts of people who depend on clean water.

There’s been a shift recently back to Aboriginal people and our land management practices. But we’re not a silver bullet – we can’t just come in and do a one-off cultural burn and expect it to be roses. You have to do it regularly – it’s like mowing your lawn, but on a grander scale. If you don’t take care of the bush, it gets overgrown and clogged up with flammable undergrowth – but if you take too much, it dries up and increases the risk of fire. Everything we do to nature has a flow on effect – and it’s why we’re seeing what we’re seeing in Australia today.

If we don’t act within the next five years, it’s going to be too late. Our ability to undo the effects of climate change will change dramatically. It’s like we’re driving a car with all the warning lights glowing red – if you pull over you can fix the problems, but if you carry on driving the engine’s going to blow.

Bega: Report on recycling depot fire a reminder to keep batteries out of bins

The ACT Government has concluded its investigation of a recycling depot fire in Canberra last year with a warning that choosing the wrong bin to dispose of household waste can have dire consequences.

Bega Council’s Waste Strategy Coordinator, Tim Cook said the Hume Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) was the site where Bega Valley sent its domestic recycling to be processed.

“The investigation found that common household batteries placed in the recycling stream were the cause of a fire that destroyed an entire recycling facility,” Mr Cook said.

“Batteries of any type, whether from your television remote control, your mobile phone or rechargeable drill can be a fire risk if placed in a household bin.

“The good news is batteries can be safely recycled through our Merimbula and Mobile Community Recycling Centres (CRC), our library-based Community Recycling Stations, and B-cycle drop-off points found at local shops and supermarkets.

“Many people aren’t aware of this, and the findings of the ACT Government investigation are a timely reminder that we can all do the right thing when disposing of these seemingly harmless products.

“It’s sobering that a small handful of batteries caused a major safety hazard for facility staff and nearby residents, as well as significant environmental damage and an expensive rebuild project and resource diversion strategy.

“Diversion of recycling to other recovery facilities is a key point we want to stress because other facilities in NSW are available to process the shire’s recyclables in the absence of an operating MRF in Canberra.

“Until a new facility is built at the Hume site, all domestic recycling from the Bega Valley Shire is being diverted to a recycling centre at Nowra.

“This means residents should continue to recycle and put out their yellow bin every fortnight as usual.”

For more information on Council’s Community Recycling Centre, its library recycling stations and to find out when the mobile CRC is visiting a waste transfer station near you, visit Council’s website. To find out where your nearest B-cycle drop-off point is, visit the B-cycle website.

https://bcycle.com.au/how-you-can-b-cycle/battery-safety/

Above: The handful of batteries that caused the fire at the Hume Materials Recovery Facility.

Trish Ellis was officially presented with an Order of Australia medal

St Bernard's Primary School, Batemans Bay posts: Trish Ellis was officially presented with an Order of Australia medal during the school holidays, by the Governor-General at Government House, Canberra. It's an incredible achievement and such an honour that Trish works in our schools teaching language and culture.

Reduced speed limit on 600m of South Head Road Moruya from 80 to 60km/h

The speed limit will be reduced this month on South Head Road in Moruya, adjacent to the intersec on with Halyard Drive.

A Transport for NSW spokesperson said the current 80 km/h zone will be reduced to 60 km/h for an addi onal length of approximately 600 metres, to improve safety in the approach to the Halyard Drive intersec on.

“The speed limit was recently reviewed by Transport for NSW following concerns raised by local community members,” the spokesperson said.

“The review was carried out in accordance with the NSW Speed Zoning Guidelines and took into considera on factors such as road geometry and usage, adjacent development, traffic mix and volumes including school bus ac vity, shared pathways and street ligh ng.”

“The reduced speed limit will provide a safer road for all transport users because reducing the speed limit also reduces the likelihood and poten al impacts of crashes in the approach and at the intersec on.” Work to install the new 60 km/h speed limit will be carried out from Thursday 11 May 2023 and take two days to complete, weather permi ng.

Traffic control and a 40 km/h road works speed limit will be in place periodically to ensure the safety of workers and motorists.

Motorists are asked to adhere to the changed traffic condi ons and follow the direc ons of signs. Community members can register on the Safer Roads NSW website to receive updates on permanent speed limit changes in their nominated area and provide feedback on proposed speed limits.

Photo: St Bernard's Primary School, Batemans Bay

Public Hearing to sell 3 prime Council reserves to raise revenue sighting "surplus to need"

Public hearing for draft planning proposal: reclassification of community land to operational land

Reference: OP0098-S006 Public hearing: Thursday 4 May 2023, starting at 10am in the Council Chambers, 89 Vulcan Street, Moruya

Register to speak at the public hearing by: Wednesday 3 May 2023 at 4.30pm

Planning proposal Eurobodalla Shire Council has gained gateway determination to amend the Eurobodalla Local Environmental Plan 2012. This planning proposal has been prepared in accordance with Section 3.33 (2) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. The purpose of the planning proposal is to justify the proposed amendments to Eurobodalla Local Environmental Plan 2012 (ELEP 2012) involving the reclassification of community land to operational land. There are eleven (11) sites proposed to be reclassified.

Seven (7) small sites that adjacent property owners who wish to purchase for private open space.

Three (3) sites are recommended to be reclassified and sold by Council’s Open Space and Recreation Strategy because they are considered surplus to public need

Council considers the following Surplus to Public Need and wants to sell the parcels:

1. Part of Lot 1110 DP236653 (35-37 Illabunda Drive, Malua Bay)

2. Lot 84 in DP 259212 (Village Road and Banyandah Street, South Durras)

3. Part of Lot 74 DP 776541 (9 Moir Place, Broulee)

One (1) site relating to land with existing Council infrastructure on a public reserve. This site is not proposed to be sold.

Do you object to the Council selling these reserves that were dedicated as Public Reserves? Public hearing

A public hearing is required to be held when public land is being reclassified under Section 29 of the Local Government Act 1993. A public hearing will be held on Thursday 4 May 2023, 10am at the Council Chambers in Moruya.

If you wish to make representation to the hearing, you must register with Council by 4.30pm on Wednesday 3 May 2023:

by email council@esc.nsw.gov.au or in writing to PO Box 99, Moruya NSW 2537

A public hearing gives the community an opportunity to discuss issues with an independent person in a public forum. The public hearing be independently chaired. Council will consider all submissions and the public hearing report before deciding about whether to proceed and forward their decision to the NSW Government. The NSW Minister for Planning is the Local Plan Making Authority for this planning proposal.

NSW SES Moruya say thanks for stepping up

NSW SES Moruya Unit post: A huge thanks to the Eurobodalla community for stepping out and suppor ng the NSW SES Moruya and NSW SES Batemans Bay Unit Open Day on 22nd April. A massive shout out to MP’s Dr Michael Holland & Fiona Phillips for joining in on the ac on.

For anyone who missed out and would like to know more about volunteering with NSW SES, don’t panic!!

There is s ll me before our latest recruits look to start their SES journey, head to www.ses.nsw.gov.au/getinvolved/volunteer for more informa on. Or pop into the unit at 10 Yarragee Road Moruya on a Tuesday night between 6-8 for a chat with our members. Whether you’re on a truck, out and about in the community, or back in the unit, there is a role for everyone:-

Truck driver, Administra on, Storm Operator ,Flood Rescue Logis cs & Maintenance Road Crash Rescue, Ver cal Rescue, Community Engagement

Dr Michael Holland, Member for Bega, announced as Parliamentary Secretary for Health

Today NSW Premier Chris Minns has announced the Minns Labor Government Parliamentary Secretaries: Dr Holland said of the announcement: "I am honoured to have been appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Health by the Premier of New South Wales, the Hon Chris Minns.

"It is a wonderful privilege to work with the new Minister for Health and Minister for Regional Health, the Hon Ryan Park and my parliamentary colleagues to urgently fix our damaged health system.

"It is my responsibility to improve health services across New South Wales including where my work started in the Bega electorate.

"A er 12 years of Liberal Na onal government and a damning inquiry into Health Outcomes and Access to Health and Hospital Services in Rural, Regional, and Remote NSW, it is me for a fresh start.

"As a doctor for 42 years, it is an opportunity to extend my work in a field which I know and enjoy while serving my electorate and my state"

Chefs set for 16th Narooma

Oyster Fes val

Are you ready?

The recipes are in for the Narooma Be a Home Living Cooking Demonstra ons and entry is included in your Saturday General Admission cket!

Each chef has chosen to celebrate South Coast seafood in a unique way. You can be sure to be entertained and inspired to try something new at home this winter. Don't miss the stellar line-up for the Narooma Be a Home Living Cooking Demonstra ons this year!

10.30am Khan Danis & Dominic Mannel, Bermagui Beach Hotel

11.20am Hussein Sarhan, Fred’s Paddington

12.15pm Corey Costelloe, Rockpool Bar & Grill Sydney/Melbourne/Perth

1.15pm Colin Fassnidge, Castlereigh, My Kitchen Rules

2.15pm Mar n 'Bos' Bosley, Yellow Brick Road NZ

Oysters, blue eye, john dory, lobster – the Narooma Be a Home Living Cooking Demonstra on Program is going to be a taste sensa on!

The line-up is the envy of every food and wine fes val in Australia. Farm to Fork’s Courtney Roulston returns as our host for a second year and each chef is thrilled to have the pick of the South Coast’s Autumn harvest to feature in their recipes.

Each session will be entertaining and full of great ps for you to take home to your own kitchen. If you are lucky enough to be near the front you will get a tas ng too! Seafood is high on the shopping list, with Yellow Brick Road’s Mar n ‘Bos’ Bosley (NZ) set to present some incredible dishes. An author, fishmonger and now oyster judge, ‘Bos’ will travel to the fes val following a busy me judging the finest oysters at the Sydney Royal Aquaculture Show. For us, Bos will prepare Rock Oysters with Apple and Fennel Slaw and a Quick Rock Oyster Chowder that’s sure to be on high rota on on our tables this winter.

The fes val is delighted to welcome back chef Colin Fassnidge, in-between takes for My Kitchen Rules and taking care of his own restaurant Castlereigh, to prepare a special dish – Poached Chicken in Rock Oyster Nage. The star of the Australian My Kitchen Nightmares has a string of accolades from Hats to Top 100s and was trained by the legendary Raymond Blanc. Last year’s recipe, Poached Fish with Oyster Cream, fast became a new favourite!

Fes val friend Corey Costelloe (Rockpool Bar and Grill) is returning for his third year, this me to create a Singaporean Oyster Omele e inspired by Spice Temple, part of the Rockpool Dining Group. In 2022 Corey wowed the crowd with a Steak Tartare with Oyster Mayo.

From Fred’s at Paddington, Head Chef Hussein Sarhan will be preparing a dish for all seasons, a John Dory en Papillote with Leeks and Vermouth Bu er.

Bermagui Beach Hotel Execu ve Chef Khan Danis and Sous Chef Dominic Mannel are preparing a whole fish dish with plenty to share. Get ready for Salt Baked Whole Blue Eye Trevalla with Confit Kipfler Potato, Fennel with Aioli and Salmoriglio!

Tickets to the fes val and bus fares for routes between Batemans Bay and Pambula can be purchased from www.naroomaoysterfes val.com.

Worth its salt(marsh) - construc on begins for Living Shoreline project in Wagonga Inlet

The landmark Wagonga Inlet Living Shoreline project is entering a new exci ng phase this week, with works to remove a degraded sea wall and restore saltmarsh habitat underway.

The project is a collabora on between the Eurobodalla Shire Council, The Nature Conservancy Australia (TNC) with funding support from the Australian Government’s Reef Builder ini a ve, the NSW Marine Estate Management Strategy, and the NSW Environmental Trust.

TNC’s South East Oceans Manager, Kirk Dahle, said this new phase is a really exci ng me for the partnership and for iconic Wagonga Inlet.

“The improvement of the foreshore follows the comple on of the first na ve flat oyster reef in NSW and the first inter dal oyster reef on the NSW south coast in July last year,” Mr Dahle said.

“The restora on of oyster reefs at Wagonga Inlet will benefit both people and nature. By filter feeding, oysters enhance water quality, and the reefs will provide habitat for marine life, as well as an important natural defence against coastal erosion and damage from storms,” Mr Dahle said.

“We're excited to move onto the next stage of the project with the removal of a degraded seawall and the restora on of saltmarsh habitat along a 400m sec on of the Inlet.”

“This project is important for the inlet, but also as a demonstra on project for nature based coastal protec on around Australia,” Mr Dahle said. Saltmarshes are a key habitat within the estuarine seascape of NSW that have been degraded through human impacts such as foreshore developments, coastal erosion and land reclama on.

NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Fisheries Manager, Jillian Kea ng said that the project was unique, not only for the benefits it will bring to nature and people in the inlet, but also because it demonstrates the importance of nature-based solu ons to coastal erosion.

“The project combines natural elements, such as saltmarsh and oyster reefs, as opposed to tradi onal concrete and rock seawalls,” Ms Kea ng said.

Le to right Kylie Russell NSW DPI Senior Fisheries Manager, James Caffery Eurobodalla shire council officer, Kirk Dahle South East Oceans Manager The Nature (TNC) Concervancy, Lewis Hurley TNC Project Officer

Con nues…

“The Living Shoreline will protect the coastline from erosion and support biodiversity and water quality in this beau ful part of the world.” Heidi Thomson, Natural Resource and Sustainability Coordinator from Eurobodalla Shire Council, said works will also start on new accessways, a boardwalk and a je y and pontoon to improve public access to a very popular recrea on area of the Inlet. The construc on of the je y is supported by the Recrea onal Fishing and Camping Facili es grants program. Wagonga Inlet is one of 13 sites iden fied for reef restora on under Reef Builder, a partnership between the Australian Government and TNC to bring shellfish reefs back from the brink of ex nc on and support the economic recovery of communi es impacted by bushfires and COVID-19 restric ons.

The Marine Estate Management Strategy is a 10-year strategy which aims to deliver the NSW Government’s broad vision for the marine estate: A healthy coast and sea, managed for the greatest wellbeing of the community, now and into the future.

For more informa on about the NSW Marine Estate and shellfish reef restora on in NSW visit www.marine.nsw.gov.au.

To find out more about Reef Builder and the Wagonga Inlet Living Shoreline project visit The Nature Conservancy website h ps://bit.ly/3xx1edA and the project page h ps://www.esc.nsw.gov.au/council/ major-projects/current-projects/planning-recrea onbusiness/wagonga-inlet-living-shoreline

Official opening of Observa on Point

It was a perfect day for an official opening of Observa on Point. Although this scenic spot at Batehaven was reopened to the public on December 24, today the occasion arose to thank everyone who worked on the project. The proceedings began with a smoking ceremony and cultural dance by Muladha Gamara. Aunty Meryl Crole then cut the ribbon with Mathew Hatcher - Mayor Eurobodalla Shire and Fiona Phillips MP - Federal Member for Gilmore

If you haven’t already gone to check it out – you should! Read more about the project HERE: h ps:// www.esc.nsw.gov.au/council/major-projects/current-projects/planning-recrea on-business/batemans-baycoastal-walking-trail

Apr 29th - Mark Dabin – Batemans Bay Soldiers Club (8pm)

Apr 29th - The Rolling Stones Show at Tomakin Social Club

Apr 29th - Alex Lloyd at Smokey Dans

Apr 29th - Joe Driscoll – Tuross Club (7.30pm)

Apr 29th - Dust & Echos at One Tree Tavern

Apr 29th - Allan Wa s Blues Band – Club Malua (8pm)

May 5th - Rick Bamford – Club Malua (7.30pm)

May 6th - Rick Bamford – Club Tuross (7.30pm)

May 6th - Nancy and the Jam Fancys/The Darrans/Mudmen/Seeker

High Energy Rock and Roll is again coming to the shores of the Moruya river as Nancy and the Jam Fancys play their first home town show since 22’.

May 6th - Chango Tree at One Tree Tavern, Tuross Head

May 6th - Fractured Minds, Too Slow Joe, Midnight Jukebox and Flavuh at Smokey Dan's

May 7th - Bodalla Bowling Club -Carlie Remm Music from 1pm to 4pm

May 20th - Parmy Dillon at Smokey Dans

May 26th - Tim Freedman is coming to Smokey Dan's in Tomakin

May 27th - Creedence and Friends –Batemans Bay Soldiers Club (8pm)

May 27th - Canberra Blues Band SunBears, support by local muso Kara Coen at Narooma Kinema

May 27th - Parmy Dillon at Tukka Cafe

May 28th - The Vallies – Batemans Bay Soldiers Club (8pm)

been busy playing their organic take on classic 1980’s Australian punk rock throughout sweat filled bars and pubs

Gadfly 283 By

Robert Macklin

The Witness J secret trial and imprisonment that was first revealed in CityNews on 14 November, 2019, took another controversial turn last week with the release of Jus ce John Burns’ original sentencing remarks, calling him ‘reckless and driven by anger’.

However, Witness J has refused to be silenced. He has told CityNews the Judge’s remarks were ‘factually incorrect’. ‘I never betrayed my oaths, no classified documents were sent and I was fundamentally let down by an agency that con nues to elude public accountability.’

CityNews has only ever iden fied the agency as subject to the Intelligence Services Act of 2001. However, the eminent Melbourne barrister Julian Burnside AO QC, has been more specific. And in July 2022, the Sydney Morning Herald published an ar cle by reporter Lisa Visen n recording that the watchdog for Australia’s na onal security laws, Grant Donaldson found that the ‘secret prosecu on of the former Australian spy known as Witness J should never have happened and must never happen again.’

This prompted A orney-General Mark Dreyfus, she wrote, ‘to commission a wide-ranging review of laws governing the level of secrecy courts can apply to proceedings involving na onal security issues.’

The report is due for comple on in November.

Last Wednesday, the ACT Chief Jus ce Lucy McCallum released Judge Burns’ remarks since, she said, ‘Secrecy is anathema to the rule of law [though] the logic of some secrecy in the case was clear.

It is also now equally clear that, had not Witness J made contact with CityNews while s ll serving his sentence in the Alexander Maconochie Centre, the case would have remained unreported.

Witness J, then in his mid-30s had been imprisoned in a sec on of the gaol reserved for sexoffenders, even though his was not a sex offence. Even the ACT A orney General Shane Ra enbury, was unaware of the case.

He had spent much of his me in gaol recording and wri ng his observa ons of the thoroughly unpleasant characters – and their occasional redeeming features – in a manuscript which he felt would give some purpose to his life while penned in with them.

A graduate of Duntroon and with an honourable military career serving in East Timor, Afghanistan and Iraq, he was decorated before later becoming a civilian intelligence officer. By the me of the offence he had been at the front line of Australian security his whole working life.

He was also a fluent and engaging writer; and in prison he was encouraged in this pas me by the then

con nues…….

General Manager of AMC, Ian Robb. He was also familiar with my 2015 book, Warrior Elite – a history of Australia’s Special Forces and Intelligence Agencies.

Then in October 2019 two things happened – Ian Robb departed for greener fields and Witness J sought advice from myself – via a roundabout but strictly legal manner – on how best to get his book published. And a new AMC Manager Ms Corinne Justason took over.

I had received permission to visit him in AMC, but on the day before the appointment I was told it had been reviewed and denied. Later I learned that the AFP then raided his cell and his brother’s home to confiscate the MS.

Facing a future where jobs would be hard to find – he took civil ac on, represen ng himself against the ACT Government. Jus ce Burns presided and on 8 November 2019 found against him. My wife and I were present in the rare Friday a ernoon se ng, and my report followed in which I coined the Witness J alias.

Since then, his book Here, There Are Dragons – was published. Indeed, in 2021 plans were well advanced for the Canberra Writers Fes val to host a Q and A session between Witness J and myself. However, COVID restric ons intervened to make the event impossible to stage.

Mean me, I understand he is keen to con nue a wri ng career in a genre more popular and compelling than his first foray into the rough and tumble of non-fic on publishing.

My own view, a er wri ng four biographies of Special Service volunteers and several military histories, is that like so many of our front-line soldiers, he was pressured to breaking point. Some call it PTSD. To others it might well appear as recklessness driven by anger.

robert@robertmacklin.com

Reading Tuross Today©

The sky is blue and the shade fragrant under the Norfolk pines

The fifing parade approaches and reminds

Of when khaki was a clothing trend

And men did not come back from around the bend

The crowd are here to pay respect

To feel the drumbeat and quietly reflect

On the freedom they love and cherish,

To honour the Service Personnel that did perish

To think on the families and the terrible cost

To remember the loved ones who were lost

To look to tomorrow with its promise in place

To bless those now in a sacred space

I cannot stop the tears falling

As I can hear the young voices calling

“For your freedom, I will pay the price

But please remember my sacrifice

For once I too, enjoyed all the fun

Was kissed by the warmth of the Australian sun

Loved the surf and the sandy beach

And miss the home I will no longer reach”.

Tory

25.4.2023

Life is a story …

Have you got a story to tell? Or a poem? Want to write, share and learn in a friendly environment? Come along to a mee ng. New members welcome any me. 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

Travel back to the 1900s and meet Emily Wilde and Wendell Bambleby, two characters who are not easily forgo en. Emily is a professor of Dryadology—the study of faeries and fae—and so as part of her research she journeys to a remote Scandinavian island to study “the hidden ones”, a mysterious race of faes who have rarely been recorded. This is Emily’s big chance, her Encyclopaedia will be the first of its kind to document faerie lore, it’s guaranteed to propel her career and earn her the respect she deserves.

There’s just one problem, when Emily reaches Hrafnsvik her socially awkward ways deter the townsfolk from detailing their encounters with the fae, thus in turn hindering Emily’s research.

THE UNMISSABLE DEBUT THRILLER.

Roach - bookseller, loner and true crime obsessive - is not interested in making friends. She has all the company she needs in her serial killer books, murder podcasts and her pet snail, Bleep. That is, un l Laura joins the bookshop Smelling of roses, with her cute literary tote bags and beau ful poetry, she's everyone's new favourite bookseller. But beneath the shiny veneer, Roach senses a darkness within Laura, the same darkness Roach possesses. As Roach's curiosity blooms into morbid obsession, it becomes clear that she is prepared to infiltrate Laura's life at any cost.

Absorbing, lyrical, vivid and compulsively readable - The Heart is a Star is beau ful storytelling from a talented new writer. A novel for fans of Holly Ringland, Jacqueline Maley, Hannah Richell.

The Heart is a Star is an engrossing, lyrical and powerfully absorbing novel about the complicated and beau ful messiness of midlife; about the ways in which we navigate an intricate, complicated world; and about how we can uncover our true selves when we are forced to face the myths that make us.

100 Years Ago 28th April 1923

Extracted from the Moruya Examiner by the Moruya and District Historical Society Inc.

Messrs. A. L. Jeffery and A. Lou t are improving the value of their Old Man Bed proper es and increasing the grazing areas by having the swamps thereon drained.

Mr. A. F. Emmo has already commenced opera ons to improve “Riverview,” his newly purchased farm at Bodalla, having put a gang of men on to erect a bridge across the Tuross River leading thereto, at a cost of £200.

Supplies at the local stores are ge ng short owing to the steamer being bar bound.

Mr. Siddall, of the Freezing Works, is adver sing for a million rabbit skins for which he will give 2/- per lb. Bodalla. (From our Correspondent) On Friday evening, April 20th, the local hall was filled to overflowing, the occasion being a social evening and presenta on to Miss Daisy Callaghan, one of Bodalla’s most popular young ladies, on the eve of her marriage to Digger Jack Motbey, of Wandella. All parts of the district were represented. The presenta on which was a handsome cabinet of cutlery, was made by the chairman Mr. Hutchison. … Mr. W. Vagg, in a humorous speech, wished Miss Callaghan all sorts of good luck. Mrs. O. Whelan thanked Daisy for her kindness to the children in teaching them, both at school and at church. Mr. Motbey also thanked those present for their apprecia on of Daisy’s many good quali es. At midnight a sumptuous supper provided by the ladies, was served

Moruya Co age Hospital. – The usual monthly mee ng of the Commi ee of management was held in the Shire Hall on 19th inst. …Correspondence: From Paul Nomchong, Braidwood re the collec on for the hospital in connec on with the visit of the combined band and concert party. The amount realised being £4 4s; From A. M. Wilson resigning his posi on as Secretary. Resigna on received with regret.

The Treasurer’s report was read showing a credit balance of £250 14s 11d in current account. The Matron reported – Pa ents in hospital on Feb 28th, 3 females; admi ed since last report, 3 males and 3 females; remaining on 31st March, 3 females. Dona ons in kind received as follows: - Mrs. Stephens, eggs, vegetables and 1 bo le of sauce; Mrs. P. Simpson, Nelligen, 1 case apples; Mrs. Parbery, jam; Mr. C. Ahoy, fish, fowls and eggs; Mrs Donovan, potatoes; Mrs. A Simpson, 1 bo le pickles; Mrs. Connors, fruit; Mr. A. Cooper, fowls and eggs; Mrs. Smith, Araluen, fowls.

The House Commi ee reported that more wood needed to be split up. The pipe in the bathroom was leaking badly and needed immediate a en on. Some bed cking was necessary to renovate some pillows and beds. The light at the hospital was running unsa sfactorily. Decided to leave the ma ers about the wood, leak and light in the visi ng commi ee’s hands. The matron was authorised to procure the necessary cking.

Images of the Moruya Hospital 1937 and an image from wikipedia of bed cking

Bega Budget (NSW : 1905 - 1920), Saturday 22 September 1906

Interes ng Islands near Bateman's Bay

The Bateman's Bay correspondent of the Moruya 'Times' gives some interes ng par culars about Tollgate and Schnapper [sic] Islands on the local seaboard. All along the N.S.W. coast there are locali es which are well worth visi ng and exploring by those who can afford the me and are interested in novel surroundings. But it is only now and again descrip ons of these spots are available.

Familiarity with his surroundings breeds contempt in the average Australian, therefore on the South Coast, at any rate, places away from the beaten track are seldom visited.

The Bateman's Bay writer says: “Mr. Benson, the surveyor, visited and surveyed the Tollgate Islands during the week, being conveyed thither in Judd's* launch. The Islands have been applied for by some persons who wish to remove the guana, fairly large beds of which are on both islands. The party captured and brought to the Bay a family of penguins. Fairly large flocks of these birds inhabit these windswept islets.

Mr. John Milton, the pilot in past years, used to camp on the northern island from me to me, and had erected there a small hut. 'Twas then possible to walk from one island to the other at low water, but through some slight earth quiver the part of the island on which the hut stood, disappeared one night, and there is now 12 feet of water between the islands. On his next visit all he could find of his hut was a few boards, and odds and ends that had been cast ashore.

Schnapper Island, the island near the township, is much more frequently visited, being only a couple of miles from the wharf, and given a fine day well repays a visit. Its main feature of interest being a tunnel which traverses it from north to south, visitors always making a point to walk through. If, from a geological point of view, the Island is a treasure house, the rocks display nature's fantas c handiwork on all sides.

As the na ve people in former years used the tunnel or cave as a burial place, ' s needless to say the island is seldom or ever visited by them.

Newsle er of the Clyde River and Batemans Bay Historical Society Inc Issue No. 53 Autumn 2023

www.iga.com.au/

The

Moruya

Museum has an exci ng new exhibi on ‘Nights in White Linen’.

Linen has history extending back over 30,000 years and while it has been overshadowed by co on and synthe cs in more recent mes, it remains a useful tex le.

Our new exhibi on celebrates this now much overlooked fabric that was the mainstay of quality clothing for millennia.

This exhibi on is open to be enjoyed at the Moruya Museum, 85 Campbell St Moruya, on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10-12.

During your visit please add a line to our cumulave Nights in White Linen story that will be published at the end of the exhibi on.

Fes val Launch & Call For Entries

The River of Art Fes val is back from Friday 15 to Sunday 24 September 2023. Now in its 18th year, the 10-day fes val will feature culture, music, visual art, theatre, and crea ve workshops around the fes val theme Celebra ng Place.

The River of Art Fes val is now invi ng proposals from ar sts, the community and business to be a part of this year’s fes val by producing crea ve works or providing a venue or gallery to host events.

The deadline for proposals is Wednesday 12 July.

A Dark Night for Eurobodalla Photographers.

Film Noir was the theme for the evening at the April mee ng of the Eurobodalla Photographic Club. The words “Film Noir” derive from French and mean "black cinema." It was in France during the post-war years that the term was used to describe a certain set of Hollywood films that were saturated with a darkness and cynicism that was not seen before. Len Glasser, a freelance videographer and educator, was our guest for the night as both judge and presenter for our “Film Noir” studio demonstra on, sharing his enthusiasm and exper se for the Film Noir style.

The compe on for April was “Mechanical” and, in keeping with the Film Noir topic, entries were restricted to Monochroma c images only. Len Glasser's cri que of the compe on entries was very helpful and informa ve, demonstra ng the subtle nuances of monochrome photography in contrast, tonal range, and composi on. Len spoke about the wide interpreta on of the topic, ranging from macro to wide range shots. He likened some of the shots to portrait photography and spoke about looking at detail and looking at devices in context and interac on and ac on of machines, as well as photographic technique and execu on.

Our grateful thanks to Len for his input into the evening.

If you have been thinking about joining the club or would like to try out a mee ng before you decide, you are very welcome to come along and join us. The club meets at 7.00 pm on the 4th Tuesday of every month, at Tomakin community hall, Ainslie Pde Tomakin. The next mee ng is Tuesday 23rd May

If you have any ques ons you can contact our club at eurobodallaphotographicclub@gmail.com

Check out the website at www.eurobodallaphotographicclub.org or Facebook

OPENING NIGHT

Of Embers, Epicorm II

Featuring works by:

Walbunja/Ngarigo Cheryl Davison-Overton

Mirabel Fitzgerald Jennifer Hawkins

Julie Mia Holmes Raewyn Lawrence

Amy Schleif Jo Victoria

Curated by Nicole Wallace

Friday 5th May, 2023

OPENING NIGHT: 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Guest Speaker, Deputy Mayor, Alison Worthington

at Basil Sellers Exhibi on Centre Corner Vulcan and Campbell Streets, Moruya

Opening Night!

BOOK YOUR FREE TICKET

Exhibi on runs from 6th May to 4th June, 2023

Open Daily, 10:00am to 4:00pm

ARTIST TALKS: Saturday 13th May, 11am

Several years ago, I wrote a series of ar cles on the therapeu c benefits of Moringa oleifera. I admit when I first began my research on Moringa, I was quite scep cal as there appeared to be so many astounding claims about the health benefits of this plant. However, the more I read, the more I became convinced this may well be a herb which cked many of the boxes when it came to a supplement for good health. In fact, the health benefits of this nutrient dense food are so well recognised and acknowledged, Moringa is used by many interna onal aid groups including UNICEF to help fight malnutri on across the world.

Fortuitously, Moringa grows well in subtropical areas, where malnutri on is most prevalent. Trees for Life Interna onal is an organisa on at the forefront of encouraging and educa ng communi es to grow this nutrient dense tree. Interes ngly other NGO’s undertaking Moringa tree projects believe plan ng these drought resistant Moringa trees to be a sustainable approach to comba ng poverty, malnutri on, and environmental degrada on as well as nurturing economic development and genera ng income for rural villagers. These trees are grown in orphanages and schools with the belief that providing adequate nutri on for children will enable these children to realise their full intellectual and physical poten al.

The Moringa oleifera tree originates from the northern regions of India where the leaves have been valued for centuries for their nourishment. For centuries many cultures have used Moringa oleifera as a medicine and for many it was known as the “Miracle Tree” because of its many astounding health benefits.

This tree has been recognised to contain more than 92 nutrients and 46 types of an oxidants. It contains all the essen al amino acids we need to build strong healthy bodies. The nutri onal content of Moringa oleifera really is quite gobsmacking. It contains high levels of Vitamin A, C and E. It’s a fantas c source of Vitamins B1, B2,B3, B6, Bio n and Choline plus Calcium, Vitamin D and K, Potassium and Iron. It contains high amounts of Lutein for eye health and preven on of macular degenera on, Zea n which has potent an oxidant proper es to help fight ageing, Tryptophan which is a known to help with insomnia, plus selenium, querce n, and zinc.

When it comes to protein, Moringa leaf powder contains approximately 40% protein. Moringa leaf powder is so abundant in Vitamin C, gram for gram it contains 7 mes more Vitamin C than oranges. As we know Vitamin C is important for strengthening our immune system and preven ng colds and flu as well other diseases.

Gram for gram Moringa Leaf Powder contains 5 mes more Beta Carotene than carrots. Beta Carotene is important in our diet as our body produces Vitamin A from Beta Carotene and once again Vitamin A is important when it comes to helping our immune system fight infec ons. It is believed Beta Carotene can help to prevent strokes plus some cancers. In conjunc on with Beta Carotene, we also need Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Selenium to deliver the greatest cancer protec on and guess what? Moringa Leaf Powder contains them all. Many would not realise Beta Carotene has the ability to prevent cholesterol damaging

the heart and coronary arteries, thereby protec ng against heart disease.

Moringa Leaf Powder also contains high amounts of B1, B2, B3 and B6. These B Vitamins work synergis cally to help with energy produc on as well as metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. They also support the nervous system. When it comes to Calcium, Moringa contains 4 mes the amount of calcium found in milk, 3 mes the amount of iron found in spinach, 3 mes the amount of potassium found in bananas.

Now you can now understand why Moringa oleifera has been embraced by NGO’s to help combat malnutri on. I’m aware malnutri on is not generally an issue in our communi es however since researching Moringa several years ago, I really do believe Moringa Leaf Powder may be the ul mate health supplement. As I said, I was scep cal when I first researched Moringa, however the feedback from customers over the past few years has certainly convinced me of the therapeu c benefits of Moringa oleifera. There have been many benefits shared by customers over the years, however the most frequent comment has been the increase in energy and feeling of wellbeing a er supplemen ng with Moringa. Moringa is ideal for all ages.

If you want to know more about Moringa, call in to see Bev and the team at Go Vita, Your Health Shop at 5 North St, Batemans Bay or phone on 44729737. Don’t forget to tune into Bev on 2EC every Wednesday at 12.30pm.

CHICKPEAS – A HIGH PROTEIN LEGUME

With many people these days looking to increase protein in their diet, chickpeas have been found to be a low fat complete protein food. As well as being a good source of protein they are an excellent source of fibre, folic acid, manganese, iron, magnesium, copper and zinc. Because chickpeas may help to improve blood sugar levels they are a good food to be included in the diet of diabe cs or someone suffering insulinresistance. Chickpeas have a delicious nu y flavour with a texture which is quite starchy. To cook dried chickpeas it is best to soak them overnight (as least 10 hours) which will lessen the cooking me and make them easier to digest. A er soaking, drain and wash the chickpeas. Cover the chickpeas with water, boil rapidly for 10 minutes, then reduce the heat and simmer un l chickpeas are so – this will take at least an hour.

When cooking chickpeas, I suggest you cook more than you need as they freeze really well and it means you have them on hand for other dishes you might like to cook. Generally you will find 1 cup of dried chickpeas will cook up to 2 1/2 cups of cooked. The other op on is to buy canned chick peas which for some, may be more convenient.

ALMOND & CHICKPEA PATTIES with TOMATO-AVOCADO SALSA (Gluten and dairy free)

Ingredients: 1 can Honest to Goodness Organic (425g) Chickpeas drained, 1 cup Natural Road Almond Meal, ½ cup Natural Road Linseed Meal, 1 cup Natural Road Savoury yeast flakes, 1 cup grated carrot, 1/2 cup diced red onion, ½ cup chopped fresh basil, 2 tbsp Plenty Aust Extra Virgin Cold Pressed Olive Oil, 2 eggs, 1 cup Lotus Organic Quinoa Flakes

Method: Blend all ingredients in food processor into a paste. Mould into pa es, coat in quinoa flakes and lightly fry. Serve with tomato avocado salsa (Combine 3 ½ cups diced tomatoes, 1 cup diced avocado, 1 tsp fresh lime or lemon juice, 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil, ½ tsp finely chopped garlic, ½ tsp olive oil, pinch Himalayan Rock Salt)

Broulee Runners Wed 26th April 2023

Back to school and soccer training reduced the number of athletes this evening. Nevertheless, there was lots of talent on show as there were 15 personal best mes recorded in the field of 42 starters.

In the 2-kilometres James Gunn, Ben Rosenbaum, Janelle De Frenza, Audrey Turner, Ashlee Beby, Violet Turner, Cathy West, Charlie Shannon, Orla Tangney recorded PBs.

In the 3-kilometres Sunni West, Emma Dawson and Meg Edenborough recorded PBs. In the 4-kilomrtres Andrew McPherson, Brad Turner and Frank Lemmon recorded PBs.

Tight Finish At Tuross Head Vets

Golf

Good weather and course condi ons saw a ght finish in the Tuross Head Vets golfers Stableford event on Wednesday 26 April 2023. Three players finished with 21 points with Vets Captain Ian Miller edging out Robert McKirdy and Warren Hodder on count back. Close behind was Peter Coffey on 19. Minor prizes went to Des Jackson also on 19, Gail Rogers and Ross Davidson with 17, Neal Watson, Ian Manton and Ray Downey on 16, and finally Greg Bush, Terry Milliken, Frank Pomfret and Ted Quinlan all with 15.

Greg Smith took out the infamous Bradman award, with nearest the pins going to Rick Brake on the 4th, Ian Miller on the 6th, and to Dorothy Madden and Herb Muriwai on the 7th. Anne e Manton won the Accurate drive.

Image: inner Ian Miller surrounded by Robert McKirdy (L) and Warren Hodder (R).

Vale

Vale: Maree O'Brien

The wake for Maree will follow at the Catalina Club. Maree Anne O'Brien

23-07-1954 to 20-04-2023

Daughter of the loving parents Mervin and Mary Corcoran, Maree was born and raised along side her two Brothers Trevor and Brian in the small country town of Crookwell.

Maree had a love for the family farm and also the game of Grass hockey where she competed at a representa ve level.

Maree a ended school at the Marian collage in Goulburn. In her later teenage years Maree would meet Michael O’Brien, the two would marry and leave the country to build and new life and family in the coastal town of Batemans Bay.

For years the Duo would run the iconic Bayview Hotel with great success, however for Maree this was also her proudest me raising their son Adam and daughter Lisa. Maree was selfless and always devoted her me to her two children with many of their spor ng ventures and family adventures.

It was through Maree’s support that Adam today gained his long term goal of becoming a NRL head coach.

Maree was so proud of the mother Lisa would become to her to beau ful grandchildren, Lilly and Kai who she adored.

A er Maree’s me at the Bayview hotel she would shi to work alongside her very close friends in an administra ve role at Camerons mber and hardware and this would see out most of her working career.

Maree was a loving mother to Adam and Lisa, mother in-law to both Sharyn and Ben.

Caring and loving Grandmother to Lilly and Kai. Caring partner to David

Best friend to Michele and friend to many. There was nothing not to like about Maree and her caring personality. Maree will be sadly missed by many.

The family and the closest friends of Maree would like to invite all that may have had their lives touched by Maree to join us and celebrate her life.

1pm May 1st at the St Bernards Church, Batehaven.

Narooma Men’s Bowls : Social Bowls Winners’ Circle

On Wednesday we had a good turnout of 42 bowlers with winners decided by Lowest Winning Score and this week the winners were Baxter Smith, Tony Palmer and John Sco (skip) who had a very close game where the lead changed on five occasions before they picked up two shots on the last end for a 16 to 14 win against Tony Gors, Peter Dillon and Greg Ryan (skip). Second place went to Dennis Maggs playing with expats Michael Knight and Ray Gale (skip) who jumped the gun to lead 10 to four a er eight ends before Greg Maloney, Jeremy Seaton and Gavin Richardson (skip) came back strongly to lead 16 to 15 a er 18 ends but couldn’t keep the momentum up as they went down 16 to 18 to Ray’s team. The first res ng toucher went to Greg Maloney at 13.30. Well done Greg, on song as usual. Thank you to Rapley and Sons, Narooma Plaza, for their con nued support.

On Sunday we had three rinks of triples and a rink of pairs and the winners, decided by Lucky Rinks were Clare Cork and Enid Brooker (skip) who started strongly to lead 14 to nine a er 11 ends and con nued their top bowls to take their match 25 to 16 against Olwyn Mayer and Ken Burrows (skip). Second place went to Sue Sansom, Warren Bender and John Downie (skip) who had an all the way win against Sue Waldock, Pieter Vos and Jean Vos (skip).

Pennant Results

Round 9 of the Pennant Compe on was played this week with our Grade 5 team Playing Braidwood at Narooma. Results were: Grade 5, Narooma won 10 points to 0, 69 shots to 42 – Peter Robson, Peter Dillon, Rob Coulson and Gavin Richardson (skip) won 29 to 14; Peter Ha am, Margaret Naylor, Tony Palmer and Dave Herman (skip) won 17 to 16; and Les Waldock, Gail Howe, Jeremy Seaton and Keith Picke (skip) won 23 to 12. In Grade 6 Narooma played Dalmeny at Narooma. Narooma lost 1 point to 9, 60 shots to 65. Results were: Cindy Newell, John Redman, Vicki Herman and Terry Lewis (skip) lost 20 to 28; Allan Chisholm, Pam Grant, Gary Murane and Sandra Breust (skip) lost 15 to 24; and Mick Cavic, Jim Constan, John Voytas and Peter Jones (skip) won 25 to 13.

Image: John Voytas contemplates his bowl while Rob Coulson prepares to bowl.

Moruya Women’s Golf

Wednesday 26th April

The first of the three rounds of the Championships saw some great scores recorded by many of the 14 A & B grade players who played stroke and 8 C grade players who played a stableford. Congratula ons to all who placed in this first round:

A Grade Winners

A-1 Jenny Ellis, 73

A-2 Dee Meek, 76

B Grade Winners

B-1 Barbara Roberts, 70

B-2 Pauline Nash, 75

A Grade Place Ge ers

A-3 Robyn Hawkins, 79

A-4 Melinda Asbury, 80

B Grade Place Ge ers

B-3 Marie Muriwai, 77 C/B

B-4 Noelene Cowdroy, 77

C Grade Stableford

Winner: Edith Jones, 35

Runner up: Kylie White, 34

NTP’s 6th Hole Div.1 Robyn Hawkins

10th Hole Div.2 Noelene Cowdroy

Photo: Jenny Ellis, Barbara Roberts and Edith Jones

Moruya River.

With the forecast for the weekend star ng to look a li le damp, we can reflect on what has, yet again, been another great week of fishing in our own li le slice of paradise.

There have been nice tailor, up to 45cm taken in the river this week, along with plenty of average sized flathead also in the 45cm size range. Along with the flathead, the bream and whi ng have also s ll been around in numbers that have kept the last of the school holiday families entertained. Live nippers are the pick of the baits for all of the above men oned species, and have been easily sourced down on the Garlandtown flats on a low de. If collec ng live baits is something you haven’t tried, it’s great fun for the whole family, and doesn’t require a lot of equipment. Come in and we can help set you up.

The town bridge, and the hospital have both also s ll be producing some very nice fish this week as well. Flathead, bream, trevally and whi ng have all been playing catch with visi ng and local anglers alike. The hospital area will start to become a good spot to try for a few estuary perch, as the summer season winds down.

Tuross River.

Tuross has fished excep onally well this last week, with all the usual suspects available to those who have fished this pris ne system this week.

Store owner Graham managed a cracking 90cm mulloway on 2-4kg bream gear this week. The spot it was taken, isn’t a surprise to those who know, as there are only a handful of regular spots that historically always produce the mighty mulloway. The fish took 30 minutes to subdue before coming to the net. A very nice capture on light gear.

The middle sec on of the system around 4 ways has con nued to produce lots of averaged sized flathead as well as bream, whi ng and the odd trevally.

While the upper reaches have seen some nice sized flathead, bream and lots of small tailor along all the river banks and snags and shallow sand and mud flats.

The lower sec on of the river, will s ll be under the influence of the warmer currents that are star ng to slow up the push south, so the fishing ac on will be a li le more concentrated in the warmer waters, while the back sec ons of the river are already star ng to show signs of cooling. Something that will no doubt be further sped up with this weekend forecast rains. Rock and Beach.

The salmon are as always ever present along the beaches at the moment, they aren’t in super huge numbers, so it will be a ma er hurry up and wait for them to swim past you, if you didn’t manage to drop right on them upon arrival. The tailor are also s ll readily available during the low light periods of the day, with some nice fish in the 40-45cm range taking pilchards and cast metal lures.

There are s ll good numbers of bream and whi ng s ll very willing to take a lightly presented worm or pipi, in the close gu ers at the moment as well.

Offshore.

We do have a southerly change coming through this weekend, with Saturday probably being the pick of the days swell and wind wise. Sunday looks like it’s going to blow a dog off a chain, with the winds looking to top out at around 60kph!!

For those that do decide to head out, keep an eye on the weather.

There con nue to s ll be nice catches of snapper, flathead and gummies at the moment. All of which can be taken in the magic 3040m mark, so long trips offshore to find fish, shouldn’t be needed this weekend.

We finally have whole mullet back in store, we should have mullet fillet on the next visit from tweed bait, everything else is available for this weekend, and has been restocked.

We had two pallets from Kings arrive early in the week, so all the popular items are back in stock. Winter camping doesn’t need to be an unpleasant experience, with the correct gear, it’s a great me to get out and enjoy our beau ful environment. There is nothing be er than si ng around a roaring campfire with a camp oven roast cking away for a few hours. We have plenty of gear from sleeping bags, self infla ng ma resses, awnings and swags to keep you warm and dry.

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

Team Tackle World Moruya.

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Our Building Industry Needs YOU!

Last week, the Sydney Morning Herald had a frontpage article titled “NSW needs huge surge of homes to meet demand”. We have all known for a long time about the housing shortage which has assisted in keeping prices well above pre-boom levels and caused major issues in the rental market. But how many do we really need to build?

The forecast had been for 36,000 new homes to be built each year for the next 5 years BUT the new government now estimates that this number needs to be 62,800 per year. This is a total of 314,000 new homes in the next 5 years. That is a massive increase of 75% on the previous forecast. The new Planning Minister, Paul Scully, described it as “greater than we thought”, which is probably an understatement.

Compounding the problem is that the average processing time for Development Applications (DAs) has increased in this financial year from 83 days to 105 days and 116 days in the last month alone. The increase in time has been put down to staff shortages and incomplete applications which need to be updated and re-submitted. These are certainly grim statistics if the government is looking for ways to fix the problem. Apparently, the Department is now looking at whether technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be used to speed up the approval process.

Of course, the issue for the government is not just having houses built. There has to be infrastructure available such as roads, public transport, water, sewer, power. The government is therefore looking at bringing forward new housing in areas that are already connected to good infrastructure such as land near train stations.

Meanwhile, it is almost every week the media is reporting on building companies that are going into liquidation. This massive increase in housing and construction must provide huge employment opportunities for all skills in the building industry. It will also require a huge increase in the supply of building materials. It looks like over the next 5 years (and no doubt longer) our building industry will need more businesses and more people to get involved. If you have building/ trade skills, then now, more than probably ever, our “Building Industry Needs You!”

Indigenous Community Facilitator - Eurobodalla

Job No.: 650855

Loca on: Eurobodalla, New South Wales

Employment Type: Part- me, frac on (0.6)

Dura on: Fixed-term appointment un l 28 August 2024

Remunera on: Pro-rata of $96,320 - $105,645 pa HEW Level 07 (plus 17% employer superannua on)

The Opportunity

The purpose of the Indigenous Community Facilitator role is to work in close partnership to organise and facilitate mee ngs, workshops and gatherings of community members. The primary goal is to ensure local perspec ves and knowledge are leading resilience and community capacity building ac vi es in the delivery of the Fire to Flourish program.

The posi on will be responsible for managing and establishing rela onships with key indigenous stakeholders that will be inclusive of Tradi onal Owners, community Elders, adults and young people, Land Councils and other relevant Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisa ons.

The posi on will see you:

 Foster informal rela onships with the view to building and deepening connec ons within the community

 Give voice to the community by enhancing opportuni es for a diversity of community perspec ves, values and aspira ons through meaningful par cipa on

 Ensuring that resilience building ac vi es are inclusive of Indigenous, Non-Indigenous, young people, seniors, LGQBTI+, CALD and people with disabili es

 Working as a highly effec ve member of a team of community facilitators while maintaining a strong community-led focus

Only Indigenous Australians are eligible to apply as this posi on is exempt under the Measure Provision, Sec on 12 (1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2011 (Vic).

Enquiries

Ms Kizzy Nye, Community Lead - Fire to Flourish, +61 497 262 442

Closing Date

Wednesday 10 May 2023, 11:55pm AEST

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