Beagle Weekender Vol 314 June 9th 2023

Arts ……………………. 24 to 29

Cinema ……………….. 16,17

Community ………………3 to 9

Reading ……………………..18 to 23

Real Estate…. 36 No ces…… 39

Food ………………………...30

Sport and Fishing………. 32 to 35

Editorial …………………..2

What’s On …………….... 10 to 15

Photo: Brian Kinsela

Welcome to this week’s editorial, Beware… what follows may be controversial but I need pursue it so that I might bring the elephant in the room to the table.

The issue I have is with the opening official explana on of The Voice by the Australian Government:

In late 2023, Australians will have their say in a referendum about whether to change the Cons tu on to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. (h ps://voice.gov.au/)

“The First Peoples of Australia?”.

Having had a life long interest in anthropology I took par cular interest in the stories told to me by my partner’s Uncle Nick, way back in the 1970’s when I first arrived in Australia.

Uncle Nick, being a direct descendent of the Knox sugar family who established CSR had long heard of a northern Queensland people he referred to as “pygmies. He told me he had read many a report of the “pigmies” and said that they were in fact the FIRST PEOPLES of Australia, having lived on this con nent for quite a few thousand years prior to the taller tribes who arrive some me much later. He was adamant that the simplis c history books that offer li le more than a regurgitated overview of aboriginal history to our school children was wri en in such a way that it glossed over the anthropological facts and findings that remain, to this day, in archives unread, and out of eye sight.

I must admit that I didn’t undertake my own further reading of the subject. Back then it was far more difficult as it was pre-internet. However, Uncle Nick’s anecdotes of the pygmies, passed down from father to son, remained at the back of my mind un l The Voice and now the relentless references to First People

“Hang on a minute, Uncle Nick was more than convinced by what he knew already that the “Pygmies” were the First Peoples of Australia. Yet here we were in 2023 having a referendum and there isn’t a skerrick of informa on about the “pygmies”. Were they an Uncle Nick tall story? No.

Fortunately we now have the internet and can search for the fabled pygmies. Within an hour I can assure you that you will find yourself being pulled down a rabbit hole that takes us all back to our collec ve roots, being that we are the all homo sapiens, the First Homo Sapiens, the only homo sapiens, and that before us there were the other lines that take us back to Day One, somewhere arguably in Africa. It turns out we are all directly related to each other. We are one, but we are many. Yet we do our level best to divide ourselves.

I grew up in a country that has 45% of the world’s languages. The island of New Guinea, that includes Nuigini and West Papua, is comprised of hundreds of tribes that developed in near isola on of each other. Other than by war or by trade the tribes rarely collec vely joined in to enjoy a wider benefit and exchange of ideas. The country today, at its grass roots, is s ll incredibly tribal, and as such, also incredibly vola le. Some might call it tribalism but when you see the irra onality behind many of the disagreements it boils down to pure racism.

Having seen the latent racism of our species, that sets out to always divide, I wonder if the referendum ahead should be reworded to deliver an all inclusive voice to all Australians, each and all of us. Maybe:

The Voice will give independent advice to the Parliament and Government. It will be chosen by all people based on the wishes of local communi es and will be representa ve of all communi es, gender-balanced and include youth.

It will be empowering, community-led inclusive, respec ul and informed. It will be accountable and transparent and will work alongside exis ng organisa ons with a program delivery func on and not have a veto power.

Each and all of us deserve an equal voice, and our cons tu on should reflect that, without division. My understanding is that, under Australian laws, we are all the same. Maybe I am wrong. As yet I s ll don’t understand why we are being asked to vote on a clause to be added to the Cons tu on that may further divide us.

I shall press on to understand the issue further, knowing I have to be well informed before I cast my vote.

Un l next—lei

Batemans Bay Bushwalkers return to the Big Hole Walking Track

Last weekend nine Batemans Bay Bushwalkers walked the Big Hole (and Marble Arch) Walking Track, located 40 kms south of Braidwood.

Na onal Parks recently undertook work on the track; and although this area is a popular walking des na on for bushwalkers from the South Coast and Canberra alike, the Batemans Bay Bushwalkers had not been back here since 2020.

Some of the nine drove up from the coast on the morning of the walk; others camped the night before at the head of the track at Berlang Campground. The temperature was not too cold, and rain not forecasted, so camping was a good op on.

The track itself is only some 12-13 km return. It passes through spectacular wooded and heath country, with magnificent views over the surrounding valley. The trail, very quickly, heads directly to its landmark geological feature, ‘the Big Hole.’ Aptly named because it is a big hole formed through the erosion of limestone over millions of years.

From there it was another 4 kms for the Bay walkers to reach the steep descent to Reedy Creek. The descent was tricky due to being overgrown. It is, no doubt, awai ng some maintenance work from Na onal Parks. But the descent was worth the effort.

Once at the creek, the Bay walkers followed it to the ‘Marble Arch’ cavern - a huge cave where blocks of marble have fallen from its roof. The cavern was easy to scramble through with the help of torch light; the Bay walkers clambering over limestone and marble forma ons.

The Bay walkers emerged in daylight at the slo ed canyon that the creek follows. This narrow gorge can be navigated over slippery rocks to a clearing where, according to some of the walkers who had done this trek before, there is an alterna ve route up the hill to join the track. This me, though, rather than wade in the freezing water, the Bay walkers turned back when wading became the only op on of passage through the gorge. Retracing their steps, the walkers headed back up the hill to the campground.

Many photos were taken of the incredibly unique geological features for which this walk is renowned. But as the walkers acknowledge, it is impossible to do the vistas jus ce. The Batemans Bay Bushwalkers are planning to return; this me not wai ng 3 years before they do so.

For more informa on about becoming a member of the Batemans Bay Bushwalkers, or to just come along as a visitor on one of their walks, see the Batemans Bay Bushwalkers website for all the informa on -h p://baybushwalkers.org.au

Shape health services in Eurobodalla for tomorrow

Southern NSW Local Health District is invi ng the community to have their say and help shape our local health services for the future, as part of our District-wide Clinical Health Service Plan.

The District will be holding consulta on workshops in Batemans Bay, Bega, Cooma, Goulburn, Queanbeyan and Yass throughout June 2023 to help plan for future health service delivery that is responsive to the health needs of its popula on.

Southern NSW Local Health District Chief Execu ve, Margaret Benne , emphasised the importance of community consulta on and collabora on in developing our District-wide Clinical Health Service Plan.

“We need to understand the needs of our local communi es in order to improve health outcomes for all. I encourage community members to a end the workshops in their local area to have their say and help us shape the future of Southern’s health services,” Ms Benne said.

Join in for a workshop in Batemans Bay at the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club on Tuesday 13 June at 5pm.

Register your a endance via eventbrite h ps://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/647653768857

Fungi Photographers of Far South Coast

In our search for fungi on the far south coast, the Fungi Feas val has unearthed many skilled fungi photographers living locally. Teresa & John Van der Heul, Narooma-based naturalists have specialised in the study and photography of fungi for more than 25 years. This year Julie Marten’s ‘Fungi and Snail’ photograph was selected for the annual Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Garden calendar. Graphic designer and photographer Chris Westoll has exhibited and won awards in the Eurobodalla Garden’s annual photographic compe on with his fungi images

Andrew Larkin grew up with cameras but started ge ng a bit more serious with photography in the mid 1980’s. He bought one of the first Canon autofocus SLRs (EOS 620) and started working digitally in the early 1990’s with scanned film and prints. Andrew bought the first of the digital SLRs to come to market (Canon EOS D30) and went through several genera ons of DSLR with Canon (10D, 5D, 5dMkII) before adding a Sony mirrorless system. Over the decades, Andrew has covered motorsports, weddings, street, landscape, and macro photography. Andrew has experience teaching photography, print making and colour management.

Andrew discovered the joy of photographing fungi and will be facilita ng two Fungi Photography Workshops for the Fungi Feas val. The first workshop is at Bournda Environmental Educa on Centre in Wallagoot on Sunday 18th June and the second workshop is at Club Narooma on Saturday 8th July. Workshop par cipants will learn how to treat mushroom supermodels like the fungal stars they are. Andrew will induct par cipants into the advanced photography features of your DSLR or Mirrorless camera and show you how to use them to create ‘wow’ shots of your best fungi friends.

www.iga.com.au/

Above: Andrew Larkin’s first encounter with Ghost Mushrooms

Feedback sought for Wallaga Lake Bridge work op ons

Transport for NSW is planning essen al repair and maintenance work on Wallaga Lake Bridge and is asking the community for input on the best way to deliver these repairs.

Transport for NSW Regional Director South, Sam Knight, said while the crossing is s ll safe, work is required to improve the func onality and durability of the structure to ensure it remains safe for all, including the local community and the travelling public, into the future.

“We understand there is no ideal me to carry out maintenance on Wallaga Lake Bridge, but we are commi ed to working with the community to deliver this essen al work,” Ms Knight said.

“Regular inspec ons of the bridge have iden fied the need to replace the girders holding up the bridge and strengthen the piles and abutment.

“To carry out this work we will be required to close the bridge to ensure the safety of the community and our workers. We are encouraging the community to provide feedback on the two op ons we have developed to help guide us on how we deliver the work with minimal impact to the community."

Op on one would see Transport for NSW carry out the repairs from September 2023 to May 2024. During this me the bridge will be closed for four and half months and under traffic control and reduced speed limits for two months.

Alterna vely, under op on two, repairs would be carried out from September 2023 to August 2024. Traffic control would be in place for one month, followed by six and a half months of day closures between 9am and 3pm, and a two-month closure to complete repairs.

Under both op ons, the bridge would be fully opera onal across the Christmas holiday period.

Consulta on is open to the community un l Friday 23 June.

For more informa on on the op ons and to provide feedback, community members can go to transport.nsw.gov.au/wallaga-lake-bridge, email at Wallaga.Lake.Bridge@transport.nsw.gov.au, or visit in person on Saturday 17 June at Payne’s Island between 10am and 2pm.

Marine Rescue NSW urges boaters to stay safe this King’s Birthday long weekend

Marine Rescue NSW is encouraging boaters across the state to play it safe on the water this King’s Birthday long weekend.

Marine Rescue volunteers across NSW are rescue ready from the Tweed to Eden and inland on the Alpine Lakes and Murray River at Moama.

Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Alex Barrell is asking all boaters to check weather condi ons and to be vigilant when out and about on the state’s waterways over the coming days.

“It is important at Marine Rescue that we are out there promo ng safe boa ng behaviours right across the NSW coastline and inland waterways.

“Rescues are one thing but if we can stop those happening before people get out on the water and get into difficulty that is a great thing for Marine Rescue and boa ng in NSW,” Commissioner Barrell said.

“Simple checks of making sure that your boat is in good working order before you leave the boat ramp.

“Checking that you have the right safety equipment and the right amount of fuel for your voyage can prevent a good day on the water turning into a bad day on the water,” he said.

Over the past 12 months, Marine Rescue NSW has seen posi ve growth in boaters using its lifesaving Log On and Log Off service.

“One simple step that any boater can take is to Log On with Marine Rescue, either over VHF marine channel 16 or via the free Marine Rescue app.

“It is a simple step and it means that if you don’t return as planned Marine Rescue will start looking for you,” Commissioner Barrell said.

Marine Rescue NSW is a volunteer based not-for-profit professional organisa on dedicated to keeping boaters safe on the water and suppor ng local communi es.

Next phase of Wagonga shoreline project underway

The next phase of the Wagonga Inlet Living Shoreline project has begun, with prepara on of the site for saltmarsh regenera on work, a je y and boardwalk.

A sec on of the Wagonga Inlet foreshore, between the Narooma Swimming Centre and Ken Rose Park, will be temporarily fenced off to restore and transform the shoreline.

Eurobodalla Council’s manager of environmental services Deb Lenson said machinery was expected to be onsite, star ng next week.

“There has been some delays and a huge amount of work done in the background to get it right; this significant project is a first for our shire and we’re very proud to announce the commencement of stage two,” Ms Lenson said.

“We will try to minimise impacts for our locals and visitors along the foreshore, par cularly over the school holiday period in July. The foreshore will be fenced off while trucks transport fill and materials to and from the site.”

“Along a 400-metre sec on of the inlet, there is a degraded rock wall that will be replaced with plants and other natural elements to prevent erosion.

“Wagonga Local Aboriginal Land Council rangers will be plan ng saltmarsh and terrestrial species to provide an environmentally-friendly seawall.”

Ms Lenson said a barge will be used to construct the je y.

“The je y will extend into the deep hole, where a floa ng pontoon will provide snorkel access and a place to e up your kayak,” Ms Lenson said.

Ms Lenson said sec ons of the foreshore will reopen as they are completed. She said the final phase of the project will involve building the boardwalk and main access onto the sandflats as well as educa onal signage.

“We are working with local Aboriginal ar sts to incorporate their art into signage along the foreshore,” Ms Lenson said.

The Wagonga Inlet Living Shoreline project is a collabora on between Eurobodalla Shire Council and the NSW DPI Fisheries’ Marine Estate Management Strategy and The Nature Conservancy Australia. The project has been supported by funding from both the NSW and Australian government’s reef builder ini a ve.

So far, Ms Lenson said the project’s oyster reef restora on work has been an exci ng success.

“The recently seeded sub- dal oysters are growing extremely fast, and the Sydney rock oysters on the inter dal reef are con nuing to recruit at a very healthy rate,” Ms Lenson said. For updates and more informa on, visit the project page on Council’s website.

Above: An ar st’s impression of the Wagonga Inlet Living Shoreline.

Jun 9th - Sam Stevenson at Batemans Bay Soldiers Club

Jun 10th - The Alvey's Farewell Party at the Steampacket

Jun 10th - Sam Stevenson at Batemans Bay Soldiers Club

Jun 10th - Southern Impact – Club Malua (7.30pm)

Jun 10 - Rick Bamford – Waterfront Hotel (7.30pm)

Jun 10th - Le Lane at One Tree Tavern Tuross

Jun 16th - Bondi Cigars, support by QLD Jake Hoskin at Narooma Kinema

Jun 16th - Simpson and Samson at Batemans Bay Soldiers Club

Jun 17th - Simpson and Samson at Batemans Bay Soldiers Club

Jun 17th - Steve Mar n – Club Tuross (6.30pm)

Jun 17th - Driving Sideways – Club Malua (7.30pm)

Jun 18th - Eurobodalla Live at Moruya Golfy

Jun 23rd - Mark Dabin at Batemans Bay Soldiers Club

Jun 24th - Mark Dabin at Batemans Bay Soldiers Club

Jun 24th - Rock Show– Batemans Bay Soldiers Club (8pm)

Fri 30th Jun - The INXS Tribute Show @ Moruya Waterfront Hotel

Jul 1st - Keith Urban Bryan Adams show Batemans Bay Soldiers Club

Jul 22nd - The Vallies at Batemans Bay Soldiers Club

Jul 29 - Affinity String Quartet 2:30 pm St Paul’s Anglican Church, Narooma

Aug 18th - Geoff Achison at Narooma Kinema

Sat October 14 - Acacia String Quartet - Beethoven and Schubert quartets 2:30 pm St Paul’s Anglican Church, Narooma

Sept 16th - One night in Memphis Batemans Bay Soldiers Club

What’s on

Beat Winter Blues at the Kinema

The Blues at the Kinema concerts con nue in June with the legendary Bondi Cigars on Friday 16 June, hosted by Narooma School of Arts.

“The Cigars’ meless and unpreten ous music has long merged rhythmic, rootsy grooves with blues, soul, funk and R&B,” said co-organiser Pe McInnes of Narooma School of Arts.

“So it’s no surprise they’re widely regarded as one of Australia’s greatest R&B bands, s ll producing great songs and fantas c live shows a er 30 years.”

Bondi Cigars

Coming to Narooma Kinema Friday 16 June – The Bondi Cigars Frank Corby, le , Eben Hale, Shane Pacey and Alan Bri on

The Bondi Cigars are led by Shane Pacey (guitar and vocals) and Alan Bri on (bass and vocals), two of the founda on members of the Cigars. Eben Hale (guitar and vocals) and Frank Corby (drums, percussion, vocals) round out the current lineup.

Support musician is Jake Hoskins, from Margaret River via Queensland.

“Jake is reputed to have an infec ous presence and sound, with shows full of high energy and feel-good, toetapping sounds,” Ms McInnes said. “We can look forward to Jake’s blues and roots style with catchy melodies, soul-powering vocals, great guitar and honest lyrics.”

Doors open 6pm; show starts 6.30pm. There will be a bar with wine, beer and cocktails, noodle boxes for vegans, vegos and meat eaters, and pizza.

Tickets cost $45. Buy ckets online through www.naroomaschoolofarts.com.au, not at the Kinema. If you but ckets by 7 June, go in the running raffle for Bondi Cigars merchandise announced on the night.

Batemans Bay’s Premier

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By Robert Macklin

Last week, America’s President Joe Biden, 80, fell over. He was handing out graduation certificates to US Air Force students when his feet became tangled on stage and down he went. He was quickly up and about and later tried to make a joke of it.

Alas, it too fell flat.

So, here’s a confident prediction – something similar is going to happen again – probably more than once – in the lead up to the presidential election in November 2024. Each time it does, Biden will lose support, and the closer we get to the election the more he will dig in and press his case for re-election; the less chance a Democrat alternative will have to establish herself as a viable option to the Republican nominee, now almost certain to be Donald J Trump.

Already Biden trails the Republican front runner. Unless something totally unexpected occurs (always a possibility in gun mad America) in January 2025 Trump will resume his chaotic, narcissistic governance from the White House, backed by a rabble Congress and a compliant Supreme Court.

I have been inspired to point this out by the thoroughly admirable efforts of John Menadue who does Australia a great favour by publishing each week a collection of erudite articles in his Pearls and Irritations journal. This week he featured a 5000-word analysis of Australia’s need for a defence and security policy and the formula for arriving at the best possible result.

It was written by retired Major General Mike Smith who, we’re told, was Deputy Force Commander for the UN Transitional Administration in East Timor. He covered all the bases – the American alliance, the role of intelligence, parliamentary oversight, public engagement and debate, as well as the obvious involvement of diplomacy and collective regional bodies.

But here’s the thing: It presumes that America will stay the same. All the old Biden policies of moderate Chinese containment and ‘status quo’ for Taiwan will remain

General Smith is not the only oracle to dip his toe into that murky stream of consciousness. There’s an entire platoon of pundits parsing the same story, from Hugh White and John Blaxland to more retired Generals than you could poke a swagger stick at.

They gather like the witches of Macbeth around the stewpot crying, ‘Double, double, toil and trouble, fire burn and cauldron bubble,’ and into which they load all manner of ingredients from ‘eye of newt and toe of frog, wool of bat and tongue of dog, Adder's fork and blind-worm's sting, Lizard's leg and owlet's wing.’

Trouble is, their analyses might well be tasty and logical, but the world is full of surprises. Perhaps it’s unlikely that Pretend Emperor Xi Jinping, say, will be struck down by some deadly disease; or that North Korea’s Kim Jong Un will mistakenly drop a missile on Tokyo. But some shining Australian VC hero might be revealed as a murderer who drinks beer from a victim’s prosthetic leg, or Australian defamation law actually delivers a fair judgement.

Either way, doddering Joe Biden fell over his own 80-year-old feet, and that’s a fact. Americans don’t want a doddering President, and many will stay home rather than vote for him. Trump’s people by contrast would walk over hot coals to the voting booths.

It’s not yet inevitable, but chances are that Trump is on his way back to power. And not all the eyes of newt or toes of frog in the oracles’ cauldron will prepare us for the chaos awaiting.

robert@robertmacklin.com

Reading—Have a beer with Bazz

Bazza sipped his schooner, scrolled through his iPad and offered the odd sigh. He nodded at the full schooner as Mick arrived.

“Ok…..Bazza, what’s news?”

Bazza leaned back.

“Actually, Mick……. I think I am suffering from holiday envy. I’ve received one email from a mate struggling through beaches, burritos and beers in Mexico and another from a mate chasing grizzly bears in Canada. I am trying to think up a response to assure them we are all having a be er me in the middle of winter down under.”

They both took sips.

“Well good luck with that, Bazza. …..They only have to tune into our news to spot your lies.”

Bazza leaned in.

“In fact, the old mate in Canada assures me the same issues impac ng us also dominate the news over there; cost of living, infla on, affordable housing and rising interest rates. So…..Mick…..our Reserve Bank Governor must have a twin in Canada.”

Mick rubbed his chin and grinned.

A long pause.

“Ahhh…Bazza …..I reckon that’s a bit harsh on the Governor. You see…….our charmer of a Treasurer reminds me of the footballer who would rather pass the ball than take the tackle. We used to call it a ‘hospital pass’ The responsibility for the state of the economy used to be with the Treasurer. He now passes the ball to the Governor to take the hit. Our ever smiling Treasurer seems to finish each match unscathed whilst they bring out the stretcher for the Governor.”

Bazza chuckled and took another decent sip of his schooner.

“Yeah…….I am not sure how many more games he will be playing, Mick. He has taken twelve big hits and is off contract later this year but what irks is his advice accompanying the latest rate rise.”

Bazza took another sip and his face reddened.

“All well and good to further depress the mood of the country with another rate hike but advising people on ways to cut back when you earn over one million dollars a year as the Governor of the Reserve Bank is patronising. Commen ng only on wage increases and produc vity when unit profit costs have tripled unit labour costs since the pandemic is misleading. In fact real, unit labour costs are six percent lower than before the pandemic.”*

Bazza finished his schooner and eyed Mick’s near full glass.

“I’m taking my me, Bazza. I need to follow the Governor’s advice and make it last un l the next rate hike.”

*h ps://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/grogonomics/2023/jun/08/the-economy-is-slowing-yet-therba-seems-desperate-to-ensure-this-is-as-good-as-it-gets-for-a-long- me

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

Fate, hope and desire collide for one special couple in a way they never would have expected. An epic love story, in the tradi on of Nicholas Sparks, from bestselling Australian author Mandy Magro.

One split-second choice. A spark of magic. What if your life could be completely different?

Grace Burrows knows her seven eth birthday celebra on is going to be an enchan ng affair. And she can't wait to immerse herself in an evening surrounded by family and her closest friends, to waltz across the dance floor as she used to and reminisce over shared memories gathered across the decades. But it's also the evening she'll have to finally reveal a secret that she knows will devastate her family - her me le with them is too short to be fair...

Scarred by his war- me experiences and losses, Charlie Wilson knows he's made a lot of mistakes. Too many. But none greater than ruining his marriage to Grace when they were young. Tonight, as they dance, Charlie is determined to tell her he's always loved her. But when old feelings and resentments are drawn to the surface, tempers fray and Charlie and Grace are le on opposite sides of the same old argument.

Fate, however, will give them one last chance to be truthful - and as a touch of magic sparks, everything changes...

A high society amateur detec ve at the heart of Regency London uses her wits and invisibility as an 'old maid' to protect other women in a new and fiercely feminist historical mystery series from New York Times bestselling author Alison Goodman.

Welcome to the secret life of the Colebrook twins: unno ced old maids to most, but unseen champions to those in need - society be damned.

Lady Augusta Colebrook, 'Gus', is determinedly unmarried, bored by society life, and red of being dismissed at the age of forty-two. She and her twin sister, Julia, who is grieving her dead betrothed, need a distracon. One soon presents itself: to rescue their friend's goddaughter, Caroline, from her violent husband

The all-new adventure from the interna onal bestselling author of The Hundred Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared

Sweden, late summer of 2011. Self-taught astrophysicist Petra has calculated that the atmosphere will collapse on the 21st of September that year, around 21.20 to be more precise, bringing about the end of mes.

Armed with this terrible knowledge, Petra meets Johan, a doomsday prophet, and Agnes, a widow of 75 who has made bank living a double life on social media as a young influencer.

Together, the trio race through Europe as they plan to make the most out of the me they have le , in more ways than one. But of course, things rarely go to plan, even the end of the world…

The Voice to Parliament Handbook is an easy-to-follow guide for the millions of Australians who have expressed support for the Uluru Statement from the Heart, but want to better understand what a Voice to Parliament actually means.

'We invite you to walk with us in a movement of the Australian people for a better future.' These words from the Uluru Statement from the Heart are a heartfelt invitation from First Nations People to fellow Australians, who will have the opportunity to respond when the Voice referendum is put to a national vote by the Albanese Government.

Indigenous leader Thomas Mayo and acclaimed journalist Kerry O’Brien have written this handbook to answer the most commonly asked questions about why the Voice should be enshrined in the Constitution, and how it might function to improve policies affecting Indigenous communities, and genuinely close the gap on inequalities at the most basic level of human dignity.

A handy tool for people inclined to support a ‘yes’ vote in the referendum, The Voice to Parliament Handbook reflects on this historic opportunity for genuine reconciliation, to right the wrongs and heal the ruptured soul of a nation. This guide offers simple explanations, useful anecdotes, historic analogies and visual representations, so you can share it among friends, family and community networks in the build-up to the referendum.

100 Years Ago—9th June 1923

Mrs. Ryan, proprietoress of the Bateman’s Bay boarding house is reported to have purchased the adjoining property from Mrs. Aus n and intends extending her already commodious premises on to that site.

A strange happening is reported from Bateman’s Bay. On Tuesday the ferryman was called from the northern side of the river for passengers. On reaching his des na on on an incoming de, the ferryman took a pair of jinkers, team of horses and the driver on board the punt, but when a emp ng to draw out into the stream found that the punt was fast on a bed of sand, despite the fact that the de was flowing in and only five minutes had elapsed from me of arrival to a empted departure. It took eight men to lever the vessel afloat again. The occurrence is a ributed to a sudden drawback of water.

On Sunday last a mixed team of Bega golfers visited Moruya and played a return match on the local links. Under the captaincy of Mr. R. Somerset, Moruya proved the superior. Prior to the commencement of play the visitors were entertained at a sumptuous dinner at Adams’ Adelaide Hotel.

On Tuesday Mr. J. Green, of Mantle Hill, received the sad news that his mother, Mrs. John Green, who resided with her daughter in Sydney, had passed away the previous evening at the age of 77 years. The deceased, who was a daughter of the late Mr. William Thomas, was a na ve of Moruya. She married Mr. John Green, who met his death some years ago through an accident in the late Mr. Edward Coman’s sawmill at Punkalla. With her husband and family she had con nuously resided in the district for nearly 70 years, a er which she went to live with her daughters in Sydney. Two of her sons, Messrs. Albert and Ambrose, pre -deceased her a few years ago. Many of the oldest residents in Moruya will remember her many excellent quali es, which the pioneers of those days fully appreciated. She was a splendid example of the old stock who endured many hardships during the early days of the colony, being a hard-working and industrious type. Many stories are recounted of her fearlessness and daring with horses, she, with her sister, Mrs. C. Constable, being considered two of the best horsewomen in those parts. … Le to mourn a fond and devoted mother are Messrs. John (Moruya), William (Eden), James (New Zealand), Samuel (Sydney) and Misses C. and N. Green (Sydney).

Adver sement: WANTED. RABBIT, FOXES, WALLABY & other Skins in any quan ty. Par culars on applica on to R. WHITTAKER, Cooper’s Hotel, Moruya.

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

Calling all ar sts – the River of Art prize is open!

The River of Art is now invi ng entries for the annual River of Art prize, with the theme Celebrate Place.

The Art Prize is open to ar sts of all backgrounds and na onali es. All mediums are welcome, including but not limited to pain ng, sculpture, photography, digital art, mixed media, and installa ons.

The prize money has increased this year with the winner of the prize receiving $3,500

Entries close on August 1. River of Art Fes val, 15 to 24 September 2022

Visit the website to enter www.riverofart.com.au/art-prize

Image: 2022 Art Prize exhibi on by Tideline Produc ons

TILBA WOODWORK SHOW Bate

St, Central Tilba Halls June

Long weekend – June 10 & 11

Love hand-made? Love the look of beau fully cra ed mber? Then the annual Tilba Woodwork Show is for you. The Central Halls on the main street of Central Tilba hosts the 27th exhibi on of fine woodwork cra ed by ar sans from north of Batemans Bay to south of Bega.

Exquisite handcra ed items will be both on display and for sale, ranging from small toys to cu ng boards and serving pla ers, from fine jewelry boxes to pens, bowls - both func onal and decora ve, and much more. Come and watch the magic of wood turners at work on the lathes, and stroll through the Exhibi on Hall and vote for your favorite piece on display.

In addi on, the Dalmeny Quilters will once again be special guests and will have a display of their intricately designed quilts and other handmade items, most of which will be for sale.

Fantas c Mixed Media Workshops Coming to the Bay

Amanda’s of Mogo are thrilled to have the fabulous Greek mixed media ar st Antonis Tzanidakis coming back to Batemans Bay on his Australian tour, teaching his amazing mixed media workshops. Antonis will be teaching 5 workshops in July, Friday 21st – Sunday 23rd July 2023.

You can book all 5 workshops for a great mixed media weekend or just one or two classes. Classes can be booked by calling Amanda’s of Mogo on mob. 0436 357 364 or online via our website - (h ps:// amandasofmogo.com.au/online-shop/)

His workshops range from a geisha bo le, decorated notebook, and panels plus an edgy poison bo le panel. Almost all of materials are provided including most surfaces, paints, pastes and embellishments.

Everyone can par cipate, no mixed media experience needed, you will learn plenty of different techniques like pain ng, ageing, an quing and faux rus ng.

When: July 21st , 22nd and 23rd 2023

Where: Batemans Bay Marina Resort, 49 Beach road, Batemans Bay

Meals: Morning and a ernoon tea. are included. Your crea ve weekend awaits. Bookings essen al. Book Now.

A STITCH IN TIME is an exhibi on of embroidery art by long me Mystery Bay resident Audrey Jean Coxhill. Running from Thursday 15 June to Sunday 25 June 2023 at the Narooma Gallery, Narooma

Audrey’s exhibi on presents a sumptuous collec on of handcra ed needlepoint. Each piece is carefully designed and drawn before she brings it to life with me culous and colourful s tching.

Audrey Jean Coxhill is a tex le and embroidery ar st with a deep passion for history and ancient arts. She draws inspira on from ancient Egypt, the Renaissance, Cel c and Medieval arts.

A trip to Europe in 1986 was Audrey's ini al inspira on. She has been s tching ever since, although rarely exhibits her work. Audrey, now in her 80’s has a flair for colour and design, as well as an extraordinary commitment to her cra . She has made hundreds of pieces including a 20 metre long replica of the Bayeux Tapestry.

Joanne Junor, a Professional Portrait Photographer, from Melbourne moved to Mystery Bay in 2021, and soon a er joined a local cra group where she met Audrey. Amazed by the detail in her pieces, Joanne knew she had to capture Audrey and her work in a portrait. With Audrey’s agreement she carefully transported over a hundred pieces to her studio to create the set. In the final portrait, now printed and framed in Audrey’s living room, she sits like a queen surrounded by all her beau ful crea ons.

Joanne says of the portrait they made together “I knew we had created something special and, I realised it would mean a lot to Audrey if she could have an exhibi on of her work, so I offered to help her achieve this. I believe her collec on is unique and needs to be seen.”

The opening event will be a morning tea held at the Gallery on Thursday 15 June at 10:30am. Everyone is welcome to come along and help celebrate the work of this amazing woman.

A STITCH IN TIME by Audrey Jean Coxhill

Where: Narooma Gallery (formerly SoArt Gallery), 92 Campbell Street, Narooma

When: 15 - 25 June 2023

Open: daily 10am – 4pm

Web: www.naroomaschoolofarts.com.au

Opening event: Thursday 15 June, 10:30am

The Bas presents: Lizette Richards and Miriam Shilling

Exhibition: Practice what you teach Exhibition opening: Friday 2 June, 5.00-8.00pm Exhibition dates: Friday 2 June to Sunday 18 June Exhibition hours: Wednesday - Monday, 10am-4pm

Bas About Town presents local artists and Visual Art teachers at Carroll College, Lizette Richards and Miriam Shilling with their exhibition Practice what you teach. Both women have been teaching art for over 20 years and have spent many years specialising in their chosen media. Lizette is a skilled silversmith, creating wearable items in silver, gold and various materials. She also explores ideas in clay and produces functional ceramics.

Miriam paints with watercolour on paper. She also makes hand built ceramic forms as a basis for underglaze painting. Teaching has proved to be a way of enhancing their own art making as well as inspiring their students.

They believe the more you can simplify and break down the components that make great art, the more you can achieve it in your own work.

Carroll College presents: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Carroll College have an upcoming Musical : Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The Musical will be held on Tuesday 27th, Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th June commencing at 6.30pm each evening.

The Sound of Music will open on the June long Weekend. If you’re having visitors bring them along to see this wonderful show.

Opening Night Friday 9th June with shows on Sat June 10th and Sunday June 11th.

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For many years we have been offering free Zinc testing in store. It’s a simple test – in fact it’s a taste test, so not at all invasive. Testing your Zinc levels can be beneficial, as Zinc deficiency may contribute to many health problems. It’s probably even more important at this time of the year as Zinc is believed to be helpful for our immune system.

When we think of supplements which may be helpful for our immune system, Zinc is not always at the top of the list. However, Zinc plays an integral role in maintaining a healthy immune system, particularly when it comes to treatment of the common cold.

There are ongoing studies relating to the benefits of Zinc for our immune system. Some studies have shown supplementing with Zinc, especially if we are Zinc deficient, may reduce the period of a cold by up to 50% (1). Which of course is good to know at this time of the year. Our white blood cells are vital for the healing process as well as helping our body defend against infections and Zinc may help to fight infection by assisting the production of white blood cells.

Low levels of Zinc may also be associated with poor would healing. Zinc is believed to help with cell division which means it supports the renewal of skin after injuries or abrasions. It also has another benefit in that it helps to fight off infection which of course is an added bonus. It has therefore been found to be particularly helpful for healing of wounds as well as ulcers.

It’s also believed Zinc supports healthy skin. For those suffering from acne, they will be pleased to note Zinc can be particularly helpful as it works in many ways. It can not only moderate inflammation and control the activity of oil glands in the skin, but it also promotes the healing of acne lesions plus helps avoid further outbreaks. By assisting the body to process the fatty acids required for the healing process of the skin, it can also be beneficial in decreasing scarring.

Our olfactory cells and taste buds also rely on zinc. Unfortunately, as we age sometimes our sense of taste and smell lessens. If we are low in zinc this can also contribute to this problem. Low male fertility has also been linked to low zinc levels because of low sperm count, seminal volume, poor sperm mobility and reduced testosterone concentrations. One of the highest concentrations of zinc in the body can be found in the prostate gland. It’s been found zinc levels decrease in the prostate tissue and prostatic fluid in men with prostate cancer.

Because Zinc is mainly absorbed through the small intestine, it has been found those suffering from malabsorption disorders are more likely to need extra zinc. I often write about leaky Gut Syndrome which can cause many health problems such as skin disorders, malabsorption, allergies, and auto immune disorders. Supplementing with Zinc can assist in tightening up and healing the gut wall and in turn helping to treat

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those health problems caused by Leaky Gut. It also means anyone suffering from poor digestion and gut and bowel problems may be suffering from low absorption of Zinc. An indication of low zinc levels may also be white spots on the fingernails.

Dietary sources of zinc include meat, egg yolks, dairy products, pumpkin seeds, liver, nuts, oysters, and sunflower kernels. If you are low in zinc however it is also important to take a zinc supplement. So, if you believe your body may be low in zinc, call into our store where we can easily test for low zinc levels.

For more information on any health issue call in to see Bev and the team at Go Vita, Your Health Shop at 5 North St in Batemans Bay or phone on 0244729737. Don’t forget to tune in to Bev on 2EC every Wednesday at 12.30pm.

Science M, Johnstone J, Roth DE, Guyatt G, Loeb M. Zinc for the treatment of the common cold: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. CMAJ. 2012 Jul 10;184(10):E551-61. doi: 10.1503/ cmaj.111990. Epub 2012 May 7. PMID: 22566526; PMCID: PMC3394849.

PUMPKIN SEEDS - HIGH IN ZINC & GROWN BY AUSSIE FARMERS Where possible, we try to stock Australian grown products. This isn’t always as easy as you might imagine. One example is pumpkin seeds also known as pepitas. Almost all pepitas sold in Australia are from China. We are lucky enough however to have access to one supplier of Australian pumpkin seeds.

Unlike the common pumpkin seeds which grow with a hard fibrous casing, they are a special dark green pumpkin seed which grows without the hard casing. They are much easier to eat and in fact quite crunchy. They are also activated releasing more natural enzymes. This seed from the humble pumpkin is packed full of nutrients. It is great source of protein, plant-based omega 3 and fibre. It is also high in vitamins and minerals, particularly magnesium and zinc.

Magnesium and zinc are both important minerals which can often be lacking in our diet. Adding pumpkin seeds can be helpful in improving magnesium and zinc levels. I like making up a trail mix of pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, flaked coconut, Australian sunflower kernels and almonds. They can be sprinkled over salads, your breakfast, soups etc. plus included in your baking – cakes, breads, or biscuits. With the colder mornings having now arrived, I love a good porridge for breakfast such as the following -

SUPER HEALTHY PORRIDGE Ingredients: 3 Tbsp Organic Road Rolled Oats, 1 Tbsp

Go Vita Organic Chia Seeds, 1 Tbsp Go Vita Aust Pumpkin Seeds, 1 tsp Go Vita Aust Sunflower Seeds, 1 Tbsp Organic Road Shredded Coconut, 1 Tbsp Go Vita Australian Walnuts, 1 Tbsp chopped Go Vita Organic Dried Figs.

Method: Combine rolled oats, coconut and seeds and cover with boiling water in a saucepan. Allow mixture to absorb water and occasionally stir. Once absorbed top up with your favourite milk and cook over low heat for 2 minutes. Pour into bowl and top with chopped walnuts and figs plus your favourite fresh fruit and yoghurt.

PUMPKIN SEED PESTO Ingredients: 1 bunch basil, ½ cup Hemp Foods Australia Organic Hemp Seed Oil, ¾ cup Australian Pumpkin Seeds, ½ lemon, 2 cloves garlic, ½ tsp Natural Road Himalayan Salt, 2 Tbsp Natural Road Savoury Yeast Flakes

Method: Place basil, oil, seeds, garlic, nutritional yeast, lemon juice and salt in food processor. Blitz until a smooth consistency – or leave a little chunky if you prefer.

Narooma Ladies Golf results

The week started with a Medley Stableford event with 21 entrants.

Two divisions: Div 1, 0-26; Div 2, 27-45

The Division 1 winner was Di Knoll with a score of 36 off her handicap of 18.

The Division 2 winner was Moira Richards with another great score of 38 off her handicap of 33. Balls to 34

Nearest to pin:

Hole 3, Div 1 Jan Shevlin

Hole 14, Div 3 Moira Richards

Hole 9, Div 2 Jenny Walker

The final of the Single Match Play was played between Di Wilkes and Chris Hendra.

Finally, on the 18th, it was won by Chris Hendra. Wednesday 7th June it was June Medal and Pu ng compe on.

Two Divisions: Div 1, 0-24; Div 2, 25-45

The monthly medal and overall winner was Jan Boxsell with a ne score of 69 off her handicap of 29.

The Division 1 winner was Chris Fader with a ne score of 70 off her handicap of 12 and runner up was Sylvia Donohoe with a net score of 72 ocb off her handicap of 3

The Division 2 winner was Maddie Robinson with a ne score of 73 off her handicap of 29. Balls to 76. Pu ng prize went to Jan Boxsell.

Nearest to pin:

Hole 14, Div 2 Jenny Walker

Hole 17, Div 3 Trish James

A Stableford event was also played with 15 entrants

The winner and first- me compe on with the ladies was Rebecca Hardy with a great score of 40 off her handicap of 32. Balls to 31 ocb.

Moruya Women’s Golf

Wednesday 7th June

The 4th GNSW Monthly Medal was another highly contested round with some very close scores recorded by many of the 21 players.

1st place and the prized Monthly Medal went to Shirley Noy who finished with a magnificent score of 72.

2nd place went to Dee Meek, also with a fantas c score of 75 C/B. Place Ge ers:

R Hawkins (75), B Kennedy (77 C/B), J Hebbard (77), C Becker (78 C/B), L Doolan (78 C/B), J Lumsden (78).

Narooma Men’s Bowls Social Bowls Winners’ Circle

On Wednesday we had a good turnout of 36 bowlers with winners decided by Lowest Winning Margin and this week the winners were Andy Thomson, Ken Burrows and Peter McKay (skip) who had a very close game throughout and a er being all square at 11 all a er 12 ends they swapped the lead a couple of mes before they med their run to perfec on for a 19 to 17 win against Warren Bender, Barry Goodwin and John Downie (skip). Second place went to Garry Burke and Allan Hepper (skip) who led 20 to six a er 18 ends and withstood a strong fightback from Peter James and Tony Gors (skip) and held on to take the game 23 to 20. The first res ng toucher went to Peter Dillon at 12.50, con nuing his good form of late. Well done Peter. Thank you to Rapley and Sons for their con nued support.

On Sunday we had two triples and a game of pairs with the winners decided by Highest Winning Score and this Sunday it was John Downie and Barry Lymbery (skip) who were 12 all a er 12 ends, 13 all a er 14 ends and down 16 to 17 a er 16 ends before they drew clear for a 25 to 17 win against Graeme Howden and Ken Burrows (skip).

Dixie Dean Triples

Sue Wales, Cindy Newell and their skip had a very ght first half to lead eight to six a er 10 ends before they took the next six ends to draw clear on their way to a 20 to nine win against Allan Chisholm, Terry Lewis and Peter Jones (skip). Peter Dillon, Rob Coulson and Greg Ryan (skip) played Mick Cavic, Darryl Goodwin and Kevin Callaway (skip) and a er bol ng out of the boxes Greg’s team led all the way for a good win.

President Pairs

One game was played this week, Cindy Newell and her skip playing Jim Constan and Sandra Breust (skip) and a er ge ng off to a great start Jim and Sandra led 20 to six a er 11 ends and 25 to 12 a er 17 ends before they dropped the last four ends but maintained their lead for a 25 to 18 win.

Photo: Shirley Noy

Photo - Dennis Maggs bowls while Tony Palmer takes the chalk off his bowl and posers Gail and Les consider things.

Tuross Head Vets Golf Par Event Results

A later start for the winter months combined with a fine morning saw a field of 51 players contest a Par event at Tuross Vets Golf on 7 June 2023.

Winner on the day was Richard Kelly with a score of +3, from Rick Brake on +2, together with Terry Milliken and Maree Coffey with +1s. Minor prizes went to Gail Rogers on 0, David Williams -1, Henry Anderson, Greg Thornton, Paula Coffey, Jennifer Gray and Peter Coffey all with -2s, followed by Robin Green, Chris Wra en, Ross Hendy and Ian Manton all with -3.

The Bradman award was jointly shared by Mike Birks and Robert McKirdy, whilst nearest the pins went to Peter Coffey on the 4th, Greg Bush on the 6th, and to Jane Egli s and Ken Hush on the 7th. Chris Wra en won the Accurate drive compe on.

Broulee Runners Wed 7th June 2023

An excellent evening for running and of the 44 starters there were 8 personal best mes. In the 2kilometres PBs were recorded by Imogen Seidel, Tom Ireson, Gemma Issaakidis and Anna Marley.

In the 4-kilometres the improvers were Brad Turner, Louisa McAsh, Bernie Lambert, and Gillian Stapleton.

Some of our young athletes have been compe ng at Sydney at the NSW Cross Championships and we look forward to seeing their results.

Moruya River.

For this time of year, the fishing in Moruya hasn’t been too bad. While there hasn’t been the frenzy of activity that the summer season brings has, there are still fish to be had. The town bridge is holding a few fish after dark on the flats in the middle of the river. With an evening high tide this weekend, the fishing after dark off of the bridge will be a good way to find a flathead or bream that are still holding up on the flats. Soft plastics sight cast to mooching flathead, or live nippers suspended off the bottom are both good techniques to try this weekend.

Downstream, the stretches on the northern bank heading down towards Malabar creek, have the potential to still hold a few flathead, while the deeper holes will be holding a few bream and maybe even a sneaky mulloway.

As we continue heading down towards the lower sections of the river, don’t forget to give quarry wharf a look, it will hold a few nice fish in its deep, rocky, snaggy holes.

The Garlandtown flats all the way down to the airport flats with its warmer water temperatures will be the last hold out for both bream and flathead as the water temps continue to drop. Live nippers are my pick for the best baits to be using, along with a good burley trail, to try and get any fish in the area interested.

Tuross River.

With Tuross experiencing the same cooling off that all other systems are going through at the moment, it’s time to fish low, both in the system itself and in the depth of water you target. Slowly worked, deep fished soft plastics will find both bream and flathead, while metal blade style lures make getting down to where the fish are hiding a much easier proposition. If chasing flathead with blades, up spec your leader a bit, as the size of a blade will fit along way down a flatheads cavernous gob, making leader chaff something to try and combat. I find 10lb fluorocarbon to be a good starting point.

As for where to start, the holes around fourways and above have always been a good 1st place to look. As the water temperature drops the water clarity will become crystal clear, so finding the slightly greener water that offers a bit more cover can be the key the fishing hiding fish.

Rock and Beach.

The drummer have been on the chew this last week, and are of a size that will make landing them difficult for the unprepared! These fish can and do have a habit of destroying the underguned angler. A good mix of soaked bread, prawn heads and shells, with a heavy gauge hook and cunji or prawn is all that is required to hook, and hopefully land these hard fighting and tasty fish. Bleed the fish out straight away, and take the fillets off the frame, being sure to leave the gut cavity untouched. The flesh is firm, white and oh so sweet, and yes I do have a soft spot for the humble black drummer!

As we move into the cooler months of the year, the ledges north of Batemans Bay, start to become more heavily fished with a rare breed of angler that likes early cold starts, and the chance of a screaming drag! The land based snapper guys become a common feature along alot of the more well known spots north of the bay, all the way up past Durras and even further north.

These guys are looking for the tell tail signs of the post spawn cuttlefish, that the big reds come in close to feed on. Hopefully we see a run of cuttlefish this year, as it is something that hasn’t really happened for the last 2-3 seasons.

Along the beaches, the salmon continue to be the main stay for most beach anglers, with all beaches a potential spot to find this enigmatic and some times polarising sports fish. Most will say that they are only good as cat food, but prepared properly and looked after, that can provide a good and tasty feed for the family. Bleed them out straight away, and if possible, keep them in a bucket of waters, so they don’t dry out during your session. While there are definitely better eating fish to take home, they are readily available, and can be an easy source of protein to feed the family.

Offshore.

The snapper are already moving into shallower waters, while there are still fish in the magic 30-40m mark, expect for them to start showing upon as little as 5m of water. Just be careful of swell size and direction, as 5m isn’t where you want to be if conditions are not great. The flathead also continue to grace most boat crews fish bins this last week. You can expect that they will start to ease up activity as the water temp drops.

Out wide off of Tuross canyons, there have been reports of a few Yellowfin around, so for those that don’t mind burning a bit of fuel to find some tuna, it could be worth a look.

The shop is still reasonably well stocked for this long weekend, although we are complete out of star sinkers for the beach guys at the time of writing this. I may have a delivery coming today, but more likely it will early next week. I am out of mullet of any kind in the bait freezer, while everything else is in stock.

Have a great Kings Birthday weekend this long weekend, remember that double demerits points will be in full swing for those driving anywhere this long weekend.

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

Team Tackle World Moruya.

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South Coast Property Specialists (Carlene Franzen) Tips #1150:

It’s Tax Time

Tax me is an important period for real estate investors in New South Wales (NSW) as it is the me when they need to file their tax returns and report their income and expenses for the financial year. This is a crucial period for investors as it can determine their tax liability and impact their cash flow and profitability. In this ar cle, we will discuss tax me in real estate in NSW and the key things that investors need to know.

Firstly, it is important to understand the tax obliga ons of real estate investors in NSW. Investors are required to report their rental income and claim deduc ons for expenses related to the property such as interest on loans, repairs and maintenance, property management fees, and council rates. Investors can also claim deprecia on on the building and its fixtures and fi ngs.

One of the key thing’s investors need to do during tax me is keep accurate records of their income and expenses. This can include rental statements, invoices, receipts, and bank statements. Investors should also keep records of any capital improvements made to the property as these can be claimed as deduc ons over a period.

Another important considera on for investors during tax me is the ming of their expenses. Some expenses such as interest on loans and property management fees can be claimed in the year they are incurred, while others such as repairs and maintenance may need to be depreciated over a period. Investors should also be aware of any changes to tax laws and regula ons that may impact their deduc ons and obliga ons.

One of NSW's most significant tax implica ons for real estate investors is the capital gains tax (CGT). CGT is a tax on the profit made from the sale of an investment property. The amount of CGT payable depends on a range of factors such as the length of me the property was held, the purchase price, and the selling price. Investors can reduce their CGT liability by claiming deduc ons for legal fees, adver sing costs, and stamp duty expenses.

Finally, it is important for investors to seek professional advice from a tax accountant or financial advisor during tax me. These professionals can provide guidance on tax obliga ons, deduc ons, and strategies to minimise tax liability. They can also assist with the prepara on of tax returns and ensure that investors are compliant with tax laws and regula ons.

In conclusion, tax me is a cri cal period for real estate investors in NSW. Investors need to be aware of their tax obliga ons, keep accurate records of income and expenses, and seek professional advice to ensure they are compliant with tax laws and regula ons. By doing so, investors can maximise their deduc ons, minimise their tax liability, and enhance their cash flow and profitability.

PETER JOSEPH VASSAROTTI

Passed away on the 5th of June 2023 at Moruya Hospital

Much loved partner of Susan. Cherished father of Tiffany and Stephen. Adored Nonno to four beautiful grandchildren.

AGED 83 years

Peter’s family and friends are invited to attend his funeral to be held at the Broulee Memorial Gardens Chapel, Broulee, commencing at 1:00pm on Wednesday the 14th of June 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)

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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

The Shed welcomes males over eighteen with the aim to provide a safe place to be involved in joint projects, snooker, photography, cards, table tennis etc or just have a cuppa and a yarn.

Our general open me is Monday and Thursday 8.00-12.00 am We also open Tuesday 2.00-4.00pm for cards (euchre) Wednesday 2.00-4.00pm for snooker and the camera group meet Thursday 2.00-4.00pm. For informa on contact

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