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According to the World Meteorological Organiza on Australia is set for a hot, dry El Niño.
Before all the climate denialists start to thump their keyboards I suggest they read on.
Fact: Summer is coming.
Fact: Summer gets hot.
Fact: if there isn’t much rain the bush gets dry.
Fact: Dry bush is dangerous. Already our bush is drying out.
Fact: Lots of dry bush a er a few years of wet means there is MORE BUSH.
Fact: Our region comprises around 3,421.7sq km of land, between Durras and Wallaga Lake. Around three quarters of this mountainous region is na onal park or state forest.
Fact: Somewhere in the Eurobodalla over the coming summer there will be a forest fire.
Unknown: Could it be of a scale that we had a few years ago? We really have no idea but yes, it could be.
According to former Fire and Rescue NSW Commissioner and Councillor with the Climate Council Greg Mullins the Climate Council’s El Nino media briefing that “we’re set for a bad year” warning that “three years of rain” from La Nina have created the perfect storm for fire condi ons this summer.
Given all the irrefutable facts above and the warnings that are coming from those who know best about fires it is me to ask the ques on “What have we, as a community, learnt and put into ac on in preparedness for the next fire onslaught?
In March 2020, nearly three and a half years ago, the Eurobodalla Shire Council Submission to the NSW Government Inquiry - 2019-20 Bushfires opened with:
“The extreme fire event experienced across Eurobodalla over the 2019-20 summer caused unprecedented damage to the natural and built environment, burning approximately 80% of the Eurobodalla LGA, and sadly cost three lives. It is inevitable that bushfires will again be experienced within Eurobodalla in the future.”
While Council’s recommenda ons to the Royal Commission were primarily focussed on big picture changes around planning, funding and resourcing they also managed to include:
“ix) the NSW Government should review the arrangements for evacua on centres including the training of addi onal local NSW Government personnel who work within the EOC and evacua on centres. Catering arrangements should also be reviewed.
x) NSW Government fund recommended improvements to the resilience and preparedness of Council owned buildings used as evacua on centres.”
Where are these evacua on centres ? According to the out of date Eurobodalla Emergency Management Plan Emergency Management Plans (State, Region and Local), Sub Plans and Suppor ng Plans are public documents. However, they do not contain contact details or loca ons of opera ons centres, evacua on centres or recovery centres. This and other sensi ve informa on is maintained separately and has a restricted and controlled distribu on.
Meanwhile in Bega Valley they are happy to advise the loca ons of their evacua on centres.
Why all the talk around evacua on centres? If you cast your mind back to the 2019-20 fires you might recall that the essen al informa on people had regarding where to go when advised to evacuate their homes was “bugger all”. Communica ons at the me were woeful and there was false messaging being cast across social media for want of any informa on at all. In the end clarity was given that the evacua on centres were at Hanging Rock Community Centre, Moruya Basketball Court and Narooma Leisure Centre. All three were ill prepared as evacua on centres. If there were requirements of a facility that met a standard to serve as an evacua on point none of these buildings would have passed muster. Alas, over the coming weeks they were put into service each facility failed.
Council’s submission to the NSW Government Inquiry - 2019-20 Bushfires advised that the Eurobodalla
Emergency Opera ons Centre coordinated the establishment and de-establishment of evacua on centres in Batemans Bay, Moruya and Narooma based on the fire predic ons from the RFS.
They then advised that the opera on of the evacua on centres was coordinated by the NSW Department of Community and Jus ce with volunteer agencies including the Salva on Army, Anglicare and Red Cross performing their respec ve roles . According to their submission early January 2020 saw up to nine and half thousand people register through the three evacua on centres.
The submission did not men on the failures of these facili es when it came to sanita on, nor the immense heat, the poor security, the inadequate resourcing and the failed protocols that should have been put in place and audited periodically to ensure readiness by both Council, lead agencies and local volunteer groups.
Council’s submission said of the lack of preparedness “It is important to remember that the arrangements in place are intended to keep people safe and to manage the expecta ons of the community in the difficult circumstances prevailing at that me. This was perhaps best summed up by the Manager of the Moruya Evacua on Centre when addressing the many hundreds of people at a briefing where it was highlighted that ‘this is a life boat situa on – we are not on a cruise ship’.
He may well have been referring to the gastro that was now ripping through the facility, most likely caused by failed toilets and inadequate ablu on and sani sa on provision.
Council added in their submission “The fact that people remained well in these circumstances was predominately due to the volunteers that ‘stepped up’. With no power, limited toilets and showers, no bedding, extreme temperatures and significant overcrowding, it is very fortunate and a credit to those people who took control of the situa on that a severe outbreak of illness did not eventuate”.
During the emergency, in addi on to the three evacua on centres, we are also advised that many more of the community made use of public reserves, golf courses and clubs. What was clear then is that the community DID NOT know what to do when told to evacuate. What is clear today is that the community STILL DON”T know what to do, where to go, what to take and not take, when advised to evacuate.
Council’s submission to the NSW Enquiry offered that “The RFS should consider addi onal community educa on in this respect to help improve the self-reliance of the community”.
What we do know is that li le, if any spending has been done to improve and prepare our evacua on centres.
What we do know is that the Eurobodalla Local Emergency Management Plan 2019 is well overdue for review given that it was ac vated in response to an emergency in 2019-20 and that deficiencies were iden fied.
It is rumoured that Council has enlisted an ex-council staff member to come in from re rement to assist in the oversight of Eurobodalla’s Emergency Plans.
While the revision of the Emergency Plan is stated as the responsibility of the Local Emergency Commi ee what is missing is community involvement.
Eurobodalla Council may well welcomed and par cipated in the NSW Bushfire Inquiry but have failed to engage with their own community who remain at a loss when it comes to being clearly informed of the evacua on facili es that will be available to them, the officially recognised Neighbourhood Mee ng Places, the suppor ng venues that will be serviced with back up power along with food, water and trained agency personnel. The last emergency crisis brought a succession of kneejerk ac ons, poor communica ons and proof of poor prepara on. Given that the fires WILL return one wonders what measures have been put in place behind the scenes by Local, State and Federal governments as there is li le if any evidence on display of proac ve prepara on for the next event. What is your plan? Un l next—lei
Marine Rescue NSW is urging boaters not to go out on the water in a number of regions tomorrow with a Gale Warning forecast for the Hunter, Sydney, Illawarra and Batemans Coasts.
West to northwesterly winds are expected to increase across tomorrow (Saturday July 8).
Winds are forecast to reach up to 74 km/h (40 knots) on the Illawarra and Batemans Coasts while 35 km/h (35 knot) winds are expected for the Hunter and Sydney Coasts.
Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Stuart Massey said the forecast conditions won’t be favourable for boating.
“When a Gale Warning is in place the best advice is to stay home.
“The forecast winds will make boating dangerous, it simply isn’t worth the risk.
“When a Gale Warning is issued, winds are averaging between 34 knots and 47 knots which is between 63 and 87 kilometres an hour, they are potentially very dangerous for boaters.
A Strong Wind Warning is also forecast for Sydney Enclosed Waters and the Macquarie and Eden Coasts tomorrow.
“We ask all boaters to check and monitor weather conditions every time they go out,” Inspector Massey said.
removers Eurobodalla Council rangers will launch a pilot program this weekend that for the first me will reward people with shopping vouchers if they are spo ed doing the right thing with li er.
From tomorrow, plain clothes and uniformed council rangers will be on patrol across the Shire looking for anyone li ering – a par cular focus will be on cigare e bu s dropped on the ground that can end up in our region’s waterways. Those caught doing the wrong thing face on-the-spot fines of up to $450.
However, in a first for Eurobodalla rangers, they will also be on the lookout for anyone seen picking up li er that may not be theirs or going out of their way to ensure their rubbish is disposed of properly. The focus is also on smokers disposing of cigare e bu s Coles Supermarket regional manager John Appleby has provided twenty $25shopping vouchers to be given away as part of the pilot program.
with their waste.
“It’s a beau ful part of the world,” Mr Appleby said, “so we should do everything we can to keep it that way and even if this inspires just a few people then that’s a good outcome. We have got a real responsibility to help find solu ons.”
Eurobodalla Council ranger Rory Hogan said the focus was the environment and to change people’s behaviour – not just with fines but also by rewarding good behaviour. “This is the first me we have trialled a reward program and hope that other businesses may also get involved in the future by offering vouchers.
“It’s a new idea and a good way of having a posi ve reinforcement for doing the right thing.”
Sustainability project officer, Mimosa Henderson, said the reward pilot program was part of round two of The Cigare e Bu Bin Project run with the NSW Environment Protec on Authority. As part of this project there are now over 30 cigare e bu bins throughout the Shire.
She said at one site, near the Dalmeny Playground, there had been an increase in people’s use of the bu bins by more than two thirds a er they were installed.
The NSW Government has officially given Montague Island Nature Reserve a dual Aboriginal name, in honour of the cultural significance of the island to the Yuin people.
Right: Left to right: Bruce Toomey, Jo Issaveris, Shannon Fields, Graham Moore, Kane Weeks, Lynette Goodwin, Jacky Puckeridge, Vivian Mason, Roz Fields, Bunja Smith, Dr Michael Holland, Minister Penny Sharpe, Shannon Fields, Anita Mongta
Attending the naming announcement was Member for Bega, Dr Michael Holland who told The Beagle “It has been an honour to have been present at the Barunguba Montague Island Nature Reserve name change ceremony, which would not have been possible without the long-standing efforts of the traditional owners.”
Barunguba Montague Island Nature Reserve, off Narooma on the NSW south coast, is valued as a significant ceremonial area and resource gathering place. In addition to its Aboriginal cultural values and state-listed European lighthouse heritage, the nature reserve protects several seabird species including the endangered Gould’s petrel, one of the largest little penguin colonies in NSW, and Australian and New Zealand fur seals. The island is recognised in the international Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Green List of Protected Areas, for its excellence in protected area management. The process of renaming Barunguba Montague Island Nature Reserve was initiated by the Aboriginal traditional owners to recognise the cultural heritage of the site.
Yuin Elder Uncle Bunja Smith said of the announcement “From Mother mountain Gulaga, came the two sons. Najanuka and Barunguba. We know this because it is in our stories and our songs. “As an Aboriginal Man and a Yuin Elder, I am filled with emotion to be standing here today with the ministers and our local member, to hear the word "Barunguba" sounded out as it should be! “I know this will delight all our Elders and Tribes people past, present and emerging.
NSW Environment Minister Penny Sharpe added “I am delighted to be in this stunning location to officially announce the dual name of Barunguba Montague Island Nature Reserve.
“The cultural significance of Barunguba has been passed down by ancestors to the traditional Yuin custodians of the Far South Coast and I acknowledge the effort of the traditional owners in leading this name change. “The Aboriginal name will sit alongside the non-Aboriginal name and I look forward to seeing Barunguba Montague Island Nature Reserve become widely and commonly used.”
On Monday, 26th June, the local WIRES branch released a male Powerful Owl back into its territory a er almost nine months in care.
The owl was originally found in the Surf Beach area by WIRES member Liz while out walking her dog. Her dog alerted her to the weird behaviour of the owl and it was quickly contained and transported to the Raptor Coordinator, Sandy Collins.
Powerful Owls are a vulnerable species.
"In the few years I have been Raptor Coordinator I have only had to rescue and treat two of them,” said Sandy.
The owl was assessed and had feather damage as well as a luxated lens in one eye. A er the owl was stabilised it was transported to the Raptor Recovery Australia (RRA), near Fitzroy Falls, for rehabilita on with WIRES' Head Raptor Veterinarian, Jana Schader.
The owl was cared for and rehabilitated over the months it took for its feathers to moult, as well as, to ensure he could hunt with the lens issue. Luckily Powerful Owls use hearing more than sight for hun ng. ‘Bates’ as he was nicknames by the staff proved to be an efficient hunter.
He was finally given the all clear and returned to within 150m of his rescue site on Monday night. Four members of WIRES a ended the release a er dark. Within 30 seconds of opening the box the owl quietly took off into the night, hopefully to reunite with his partner for the breeding season.
Eurobodalla Council urges residents to keep ba eries out of their bins following a fire at Moruya’s recycling facility last week.
On Thursday 29 June, a smouldering fire was discovered at Cleanaway’s Recycling Transfer Facility at Moruya.
Council’s waste services manager Nathan Ladmore said it was lucky recycling operators were quick to the scene and contacted the fire brigade. He said smoke was seen within the stockpile of the commingled-recycling shed.
“Before flames had the chance to break out, staff quickly separated the smouldering sec on away from the stockpile and began hosing down,” Mr Ladmore said.
Moruya Fire and Rescue a ended the scene, a lithium ba ery was the cause. Mr Ladmore said the situa on could have been much worse.
“It was great work by the recycling facility operators who acted quickly to mi gate a poten ally disastrous situa on - well done to them,” he said.
“Many modern devices contain lithium ba eries which need to be carefully disposed of. Damaged ba eries and devices can quickly cause fires and give off toxic smoke and vapours, flames, and metal projec les.”
Items not to be disposed in domes c waste includes:
All types of ba eries
BBQ gas bo les
Fire ex nguishers, smoke detectors and fluorescent globes and tubes
Oil drums, motor and cooking oils.
Ba eries can be disposed of for free at a community recycling centre or at Council’s waste management facili es. For convenience, there are also community recycling drop off points at Council’s admin building, Narooma and Batemans Bay libraires.
“We have designated sec ons at each waste facility for these high-risk items which can also be taken to drop-off points during the household chemical cleanout later this year,” Mr Ladmore said.
Unsure what items go where? Visit Council’s website to download the A-Z guide for waste and recycling
In other waste news, Council’s annual kerbside hard-waste collec on begins on Monday 17 July. To see dates and details, visit Council’s website.
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For the first me in NSW, a Deputy Secretary for Regional Health has been appointed as part of the NSW Government’s commitment to improving health outcomes for regional communi es. Regional Health Minister Ryan Park said the crea on of this role fulfills an elec on commitment to ensure regional health issues remain front and centre of the decision-making process within the Ministry of Health.
Mr Park said Mr Luke Sloane, the former Coordinator General, Regional Health Division at NSW Health, has been elevated to the new role. “I’m determined to tackle some of the key healthcare issues facing our regional communi es including priori sing the regional health workforce,”
Mr Park said. “The Deputy Secretary for Regional Health will play an important role in this as a strong advocate for resources and staffing at the decision-making table.
“Luke Sloane has demonstrated his dedica on to improving health outcomes and access to health services for people living in regional, rural and remote NSW, while leading the Regional Health Division.”
The Deputy Secretary for Regional Health will be supported by the Regional Health Division which was established in April 2022 and is working to strengthen and promote regionally-based, pa ent-centred approaches to the delivery of health services in regional NSW.
NSW Health Secretary Susan Pearce AM said the new Deputy Secretary for Regional Health will work closely with the Ministry of Health, regional local health districts and stakeholders to progress ini a ves already underway. “The Deputy Secretary will have a key focus on community engagement, regional workforce, contribu on to primary care reform and access to transport and accommoda on,” Ms Pearce said.
It is not known if the Deputy Secretary will engage with the Eurobodalla and Bega residents and advocate on their behalf for the commitment of a radio therapy facility that already has a financial commitment of $8 million from the Federal Government and full support of the Federal Member for Gilmore, Fiona Phillips and local Member for Bega, Dr Michael Holland.
On June 29th, 2023 Dr Michael Holland MP spoke to NSW Parliament in support of a No ce of Mo on for the establishment by the NSW Labor government of a Special Commi ee implemen ng the recommenda ons of the inquiry into Rural, Regional, and Remote Health Care.
NSW Health Secretary Susan Pearce AM said “Mr Sloane is perfectly placed to help build on the excellent work already being done as we strive to deliver the best possible health care for people living in regional NSW.”
Mr Sloane said the Regional Health Division has accomplished significant milestones, including the Regional Health Strategic Plan 2022-2032 and NSW Health’s commitment to the NSW Rural Health Inquiry.
“Over the past year, I’ve travelled to all parts of regional NSW to see and hear the challenges faced by communi es when it comes to accessing the quality health care they deserve,” Mr Sloane said.
“I’m confident as we con nue to implement the recommenda ons of the NSW Rural Health Inquiry we will con nue to see meaningful improvements in the provision of health care services to these important communi es.”
Jul 8th - Square Peg Duo at Batemans Bay Soldiers Club
Jul 8th - Rick Bamford – Moruya Golf Club (2pm)
Jul 8th - Dave Berry – Tomakin Club (7.30pm)
Jul 8th - Pearlerz – Club Catalina (7.30pm)
Jul 8th - Morri at Broulee Brewhouse 1-4
Jul 8th - Karake at Club Tuross (Every 2nd Saturday of the month)
Jul 9th - Rhys Duursma at Broulee
Brewhouse 1-4
Jul 15th - Tony Jaggers at Broulee Brewhouse 1-4
Jul 16th - Giaan Caif at Broulee Brewhouse 14
Jul 16th - ELM at Moruya Golfy 12:30pm
Jul 22nd - The Vallies at Batemans Bay Soldiers Club
Jul 22nd - Chris Oconner at Broulee
Brewhouse 1-4
Jul 23rd - Damon Davies at Broulee Brewhouse 1-4
Jul 29th - Min Ha at Broulee Brewhouse 1-4
Jul 29 - Affinity String Quartet 2:30 pm St Paul’s Anglican Church, Narooma
Jul 30th - Mark Smith at Broulee Brewhouse 1-4
Aug 12th - 19-Twenty & Sunday Lemonade at Moruya Waterfront Hotel Motel 3:00 pm6:00 pm
Aug 18th - Geoff Achison at Narooma Kinema
Sep 2nd - The 4th NelliJam 'Winter Breaker Country Party' is back post-COVID. The only dedicated country fes val on the far south coast. @ The Steampacket Hotel, Nelligen.
Sept 16th - One night in Memphis Batemans Bay Soldiers Club
Sept 23rd - Running in the Shadows Batemans Bay Soldiers Club
Upon taking the Speaker’s Chair each sitting day Milton Dick, the Labor MP for Oxley makes the following declaration: ‘I acknowledge the Nunnawaal and Ngambri peoples who are the traditional custodians of the Canberra area and pay respect to the elders, past and present, of all Australia’s indigenous peoples.’
It’s a 2010 addition to the opening ritual and quite a nice idea. Trouble is, since the debate about the Voice to Parliament, it’s obvious that many of Mr Speaker’s fellow MPs – yes, I’m looking at you Peter Dutton and David Littleproud – don’t share his sentiments.
It’s a rite that’s supposed to make us feel good, but if it doesn’t reflect our MPs’ true sympathies, it debases the notion to a silly fiction and makes a mockery of the Parliament.
But that’s just the beginning of the daily recitation. Milton Dick then intones something that, if you listen closely, can make your hair stand on end.
He addresses an imaginary entity he calls ‘Almighty God,’ and he ‘humbly beseeches’ said entity ‘to vouchsafe Thy blessing upon this Parliament. Direct and prosper our deliberations to the advancement of Thy glory, and the true welfare of the people of Australia.’
If you didn’t know better, you’d think Mr Dick had lost his marbles. So who is this virtual Entity and why should it be bothered with the joint Matthew Flinders christened long before the Aboriginal people even heard of its existence. Yes, I know it’s a version of the Christian ‘Lord’s Prayer’ and there are shaky claims that it was ‘written’ (in the unlikely event that he could write Greek) by the figure they call Jesus.
It found its way into the Parliamentary ritual, I discovered, when researching THE BIG FELLA – the BHP Story, which I wrote with Peter Thompson in 2009. It was introduced in 1901 by the first Member for Kooyong, a certain William Knox, the former BHP accountant.
At the time, Parliament had just passed the White Australia Policy thus alienating the Aboriginal people from the land they had occupied for roughly 60,000 years. So it undoubtedly reflected the views of the electors. And since paternalism was all the go they were perfectly happy for the Speaker to address the entity as, ‘Our Father, which are in Heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name,’
‘Thy Kingdom come,’ Mr Speaker continues. ‘Thy will be done in earth, as it is in Heaven!’ So, no need for an ICAC in those days. The socialists are not forgotten, as Mr Speaker says, ‘Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against us.’
Forgiving trespasses has never been Peter Dutton’s favoured policy since he became a police cadet straight out of High School and a Liberal candidate at 19, but Mr Dick, has already moved on. ‘Lead us not into temptation,’ he demands (respectfully); but deliver us from evil.’ And in anticipation of a lordly nod, he wraps it up with the diplomatic niceties: ‘For Thine is the kingdom,’ he cries, ‘and the power and the glory, for ever and ever, Amen.’ Okay, now it’s on with business as usual.
But wait a minute. Doesn’t the ritual offend he very basis of our democratic system which requires the clear separation of Church and State? And why exclusively Christian? What of all the other churches, mosques and temples? What of the third of us who mark ‘no religion’ on the census form?
Not good enough Mr Dick. Malcolm Fraser changed the National Anthem. Perhaps it’s time for a nationwide competition for a new Mission Statement – one that not only inspires the Parliamentarians but reflects the aspirations of the community they serve. What do you say, Albo?
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Know All Ron’s long defence of Ben Roberts-Smith met nods of agreement and encouraged him to pause, stretch his back and deepen his voice.
“So there you go….. let’s call it for what it is……. tall poppy syndrome….. the bloke won a Victoria Cross…… so of course he is innocent. I am going to stand with Ben Roberts-Smith.”
‘Hear hears’ all round and Mick took a sip of his schooner.
“You are spot on as usual, Ron. Let’s drink to that.”
Four schooners froze mid air and four stares were trained on Bazza’s stationary glass.
Bazza broke the silence with a clearing of his throat.
“Nah……. The bloke was not even on trial. In fact, it was a defamation suit he initiated and it backfired big time. It went for 110 days and a judgement of 736 pages. It gets summarised and tossed around in a media frenzy and we all become instant experts.”
Another awkward silence before Know All Ron leaned in.
“So you’re against a war hero, Bazza? Bloody disappointing!”
Some audible ‘tut……tuts’ spurred on Know All Ron.
“The system is at fault. The same applies to the ICAC finding on poor Gladys Berejiklian……”
Nods of agreement and the conversation became animated about the former Premier. Her performance during the bushfires and Covid lockdowns praised and her choice of boyfriend identified as her only fault. Mick held up the conversation and fixed Bazza in his stare.
“Well…. let’s raise a glass to Gladys’ innocence.”
Bazza again refused and Mick’s face reddened.
“Nah….. Mick. Again, it’s a 700 odd page ruling after months of consideration of evidence we only get a glimpse of…… I mean what’s the point of a legal system based on precedent, hopefully well considered laws, rights of appeal and highly trained legal minds or an ICAC with sweeping investigative powers to unearth evidence if it is overruled by four schooners of pub opinion? Why bother with the new The National AntiCorruption Commission when all the expertise is in the front bar of this pub?”
A very long pause before Mick sucked in a deep breath through gritted teeth.
“Ahhh…..let’s talk about the Second Ashes Test at Lords and Alex Carey’s stumping of Jonny Bairstow……. Unless you have a contrary view on that one, Bazza?”
Bazza leaned back to take in the four stares, sipped his schooner and smiled.
“Same principle, Mick. The umpires were best qualified to apply the rules of the game rather than the gin soaked mob in the Lord’s Long Room. The same rule applies whether Alex Carey knocks the bails off from a metre or ten metres from behind the stumps…… so howzat?”
Mick let out a long sigh.
“Ahhhh…… finally something we can all drink to…….the Australian Cricket Team.”
Have a beer with Bazza at john.longhurst59@gmail.com
Three whales travelling north were sighted off Moruya Heads on Thursday. One was cruising about quite close to the mouth of the river for some me, but, evidently, in fear and trembling of being bar-bound did not venture inside.
Mr. Stevenson, son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. G. Mitchell, has secured the contract for building an addi onal ten rooms to Mr. P. Bill’s Bay View Hotel, Bateman’s Bay.
Mr. P. H. Mills. C.P.S., has kindly supplied us with the vital sta s cs registered during the quarter ending 30th June, in the district of Moruya. Births – males 16, females 6, total 22; deaths – males 6, females 1, total 7; marriages – 7.
G. Thomas and T. Allen crushed 9 tons for 20½ ounces of gold at the small two-head ba ery at Utopia, Nerrigundah, which is a very sa sfactory return. The stone was taken from their li le mine which shows a reef 18 inches in bo om of sha , carrying gold equal to the lot that was crushed. They have another reef, a mile or two distant, which prospects well. H. and P. Motbey are working on a reef not far from Utopia ba ery.
Mr. L. T. Jenner, of Newstead, has added to the district’s list of motor-cars having purchased a four-seater Overlander.
Through his horse falling when racing a er stock on Thursday, Mr. Claude Donnelly had the misfortune to break his shoulder. Dr. Cutler set the injured bone, but the pa ent will have an enforced holiday of about six weeks.
Bateman’s Bay (From our Correspondent): Much excitement prevailed here on Saturday, when the new river punt, which is being built for Mr. Fenning, was successfully launched. The ceremony took place at 10 o’clock in the morning and went through without a hitch. There was a big a endance including visitors from other parts of the South Coast. … Congratulatory speeches were made by Messrs. George Mitchell, C. Mitchell, E. Lunn and J. Maloney, and responded to by Mr. Fenning.
The ”Kianga” called on here on Tuesday and completed the loading of a mber cargo and proceeded the same day to Sydney.
Deua River (From our Correspondent): Mrs. Johnson, of the Eurobodalla Public School, spent the midwinter vaca on at Deua River. As a teacher Mrs. Johnson had indeed dis nguished herself. Some me ago we were shown a copy of a magazine issue of “Great Public Schools of New South Wales”, in which her school was referred to as “the far-famed Eurobodalla School.” She was born at Snaphook, Deua River, being a daughter of the late Mr. M. Ryan, of that place. She is a sister of Mr. J. L. Ryan, of Deua River.
Congratula ons John Tilbrook & Eternal Vigilance.
It was a privilege to a end this weeks Tuross Head Progress Associa on to acknowledge Major IRTD) John Tilbrook CSM, RFD final mee ng as the Honorary Secretary.
John has been a tremendous advocate for his community through the Associa on. His commi ed focus to road safety played a significant role in the upgrade to the Princess Hwy intersec on; which was just one of his many achievements.
While at the mee ng, it was interes ng to hear of the Associa on working with SHASHA in their joint efforts to enhance the Coila Hall in prepara on for a dry and warm summer.
Personally, it was a good reminder to dust off my own bush fire prepara on plan following a few wet years that included covid. I think the key takeaway was that we regardless of the rain over the last few years, we all needed to con nue to be vigilant in light of a drier summer.
A mely reminder to ensure that the lessons of 19/20 are not lost as we all face into a drying climate.
Following publica on of a ‘Le er to the Editor’ when I was 14, my parents referred to me as the “writer of the family”, although fulfilling my crea vity in story-telling tended to mean I was assigned to wri ng family Christmas newsle ers!
Early 2007, with the encouragement of the psychic community, I gathered my notes on ethics around paranormal and psychic phenomena, and a manuscript eventually emerged ready for a publisher’s considera on. I’d made phone calls to publishers to gauge their interest. Then everything stopped as a rapid decline in my health occurred. Chronic pain intensified, complicated by reduced cogni ve abili es from reac ons to medica ons. My world was turned upside down. What does a word mean, or the context of a sentence? How do I comprehend what seems like a garbled conversa on, when even the words in a story are a blur? This was my new life, sounds a acking me, confusing me, robbing me of vitality and hope.
To my surprise a publisher contacted me, just before Christmas 2010, and asked would I be interested in having my work published – huge panic. Yes! But how? Slowly, and with lots of support from my husband, as well as prac cal help from a fantas c editor, Ethics of a Psychic Reading became a reality in July 2012. My next foray into the wri en word soon followed with a request from the Fellowship of Australian Writers (FAW) in 2013 for stories with the theme ‘Sydney’. My desire to encapsulate my mother Patricia’s memory of her childhood overcame my fears, and set me on a journey of discovery. 1500 words seemed daun ng, but receiving feedback from the Eurobodalla FAW (EFAW) day group which I had recently joined, my collec on of words towards a story about my mother’s early days as a child living near The Rocks in the 1930s started taking shape. In May 2013 the EFAW night group was established, for writers who wished to exchange cri que towards publica on of factual or fic onal novels, opening an opportunity for me. Even though I s ll couldn’t understand the meaning of words, nor comprehend structure, or character interac ons, I worked be er with feedback if it was wri en rather than verbal so I didn’t need to rely on memory. Conversa ons with my mother became richer with detail extending beyond those early years. My journey of discovery was two-fold – gradually turning around dysfunc on through developing speech and wri ng skills; and importantly ge ng to know my mother, her impact through – uninten onal – leadership and as an inspira on to family and others throughout her life.
From a deligh ul insight into Patricia’s childhood my desire grew to know more, beyond the adventure of fun and explora on. Snippets of informa on, a chance word, a smile over a cup of tea, Patricia spoke of hopes, challenges, respect, and achievements. Each month the Eurobodalla-FAW night group gave me a set of ques ons to ask her. I saw the child who grew up in a loving family where educa on and strong values of kindness were important; the dilemma of being a female, an emerging young woman and the societal expecta ons that were placed on her. I saw a quiet rebellion forging a powerful determina on when obstacles challenged her – not afraid of proving that she was equally skilled working within maledominated industries; a woman who melded an execu ve posi on and family from only a couple of years a er the Australian Marriage Bar was li ed, eventually encouraging family-friendly and diversity prac ces within the workforce for herself and others un l her re rement.
I never knew that a glass ceiling existed for women as both parents’ mantra was “you are capable of doing whatever you want to do”, and Mamma led by example. After eight years, researching and wri ng the book, I self-published What Glass Ceiling? Patricia Julianne Evans (nee Morris) a memoir.
This is the story of Patricia, an extraordinary Australian woman whose determina on and courage against
discrimina on from the 1930s onward became an inspira onal leader for future genera ons. Patricia has since been accepted into the Na onal Pioneer Women’s Hall of Fame, included in ‘Herstory’, an educa onal database on women’s achievements, and recognised by BORAL for 2021 International Women’s Day. As BORALS’s first female accountant in 1949, Patricia was featured on the company’s 75th anniversary poster for all their employees.
Patricia’s mo o:
“never underes mate what you can do in life” was ever present for herself, and inspira onal for everyone who came in contact with her.
Patricia Evans 1927-2022 R.I.P.
Suzanne Newnham is an author, writer, and contributor to numerous journals and anthologies; a health advocate for chronic pain management; and researcher into chronic pain using tai chi, qigong, and meditation. Her current project is another family inspired social history – 175 years of pubs on the site of Moruya Waterfront Hotel Motel.
What Glass Ceiling? and Suzanne’s other publica ons, purchase and informa on: h ps://www.suzannenewnham.com
The Eurobodalla Fellowship of Australian Writers has two groups that meet monthly. The night group meets from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the first Monday of the month in a private venue. The day group meets from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month at the Red Door Hall in Page Street, Moruya. Annual membership is $45. To join contact: h ps://eurobodallawriters.org/contact-us
As winter begins, club members con nue to demonstrate their enthusiasm to get out and capture their surroundings. This month’s compe on theme was ‘rust’. As seen in the photographs below, this theme inspired members to explore our local environment looking for all things rusty. The images tell stories of the past and capture the passing of me. How amazing that rust can be interes ng, evoke curiosity and even be beau ful.
The compe on was judged by Neil Keene who is the Media Lead at Lake Macquarie Council. The photographs inspired Neil to want to visit the Eurobodalla region and explore the rusty pieces of history that are sca ered around the area. Neil gave some great feedback, which highlighted the importance of elimina ng distrac ng elements within an image. These small details can some mes be overlooked, but can improve a photo significantly.
Also on the night, club president, Dave Kemp, gave a presenta on on photographing textures. Dave showed a range of ‘texture’ photos that he had taken both of the natural and urban environment. He then demonstrated how these images can be used in post-photo edi ng so ware to improve their background. The background can be just as important as the subject and can really enhance a photo.
Dave also gave an introduc on to “Ni y Fi y”, a 50mm lens, which is the closest lens you can get to the human eye. The use of this lens may be used as a compe on subject in next year’s compe on.
On Monday 12th June, club members went on a field trip to Mogendoura Farm near Moruya. The images captured were showcased at the club mee ng and included farm animals, farm machinery, sculptures and a range of historical collec bles that are displayed at the farm.
Another beginner photographer’s workshop was held on Saturday 10th June at the Dr Mackay Community Centre in Moruya. The workshop was received posi vely and beginners are learning necessary basic photography skills. Another workshop will be held on Saturday 8th July from 9am – 11am at the same venue. Thank you to the more experienced club members who are volunteering their me to help. The sharing of your knowledge and skills is very much appreciated. If you are interested in photography and would like some support ge ng started, then feel free to come a long and join.
Whether you are an absolute beginner or advanced photographer, you are welcome to come along and join a club mee ng. The club meets 7.00 pm on the 4th Tuesday of the month, at Tomakin community hall, Ainslie Pde Tomakin. See you there on the 24th of July!
If you have any ques ons you can contact the club on eurobodallaphotographicclub@gmail.com
Check out their website at www.eurobodallaphotographicclub.org or Facebook .
Recently I wrote about the benefits of Kunzea oil specifically for treatment of pain and inflamma on related to arthri s, neuralgia, scia ca, and shingles as well as muscle soreness. Since that ar cle we have had received nothing but posi ve feedback on this product.
This week I want to write about the posi ve benefits of using Kunzea oil for treatment of various skin condi ons including psoriasis, eczema and derma s.
Eczema, derma s, and psoriasis are condi ons which can cause dry, itchy, and inflamed skin and have been found to o en respond well to an -inflammatory creams. This is where Kunzea oil may be beneficial because of its an -inflammatory proper es.
The Kunzea Pain Relief Cream although being promoted to help with allevia ng inflamma on and pain related to arthri s, neuralgia, scia c and shingles may also be beneficial in trea ng eczema, derma s, and psoriasis. This cream not only contains Kunzea Oil but also Tasmanian Lavender Oil and Rosemary Oil. Both Lavender Oil and Rosemary Oil are known to be excellent for trea ng inflammatory skin condi ons. Kunzea Pain Relief cream is also enhanced with Vitamin E which also is known to soothe itchiness and redness of the skin reducing inflamma on. Plus, it also acts as a great moisturiser – what a bonus!!
Eczema, derma s, and psoriasis may also be more suscep ble to inflamma on when our skin becomes dry, rough, and itchy. Some mes hot showers can dry out our skin and it suggested lukewarm showers are more calming. Even more calming is a lukewarm bath with Kunzea Bath Salts dissolved in the bath water. These magnesium bath salts are thought to be effec ve in healing skin condi ons such as psoriasis, eczema and derma s. Soaking in magnesium salts is believed to enhance skin hydra on as well as improve skin barrier func on and reduce inflamma on of our skin. Once again Tasmanian Lavender Oil plus Ylang Ylang Oil are included in the Kunzea Bath Salts and both of these oils are known for their an -inflammatory proper es helping to relieve skin irrita ons. Plus of course the Kunzea oil also contains these an -inflammatory proper es.
It may be also beneficial to apply the Original Kunzea Cream as a moisturiser as soon as possible a er drying off a er the bath. This is important because it is essen al to lock in the moisture, to help keep the skin hydrated. The Original Kunzea Cream is a rich, fast absorbing cream which is great for hydra ng and protec ng the skin.
The Original Kunzea Cream is great as an all-round moisturiser and par cularly at this me of the year when our skin seems to be really dry. It’s also good as an intensive hand cream for dry hands and may be suitable for acne prone skin.
The Kunzea Pain Relief Cream, because of its an -inflammatory proper es is also helpful in soothing insect bites. It helps reduce the redness and stop the itch.
So now you can see why Kunzea Oil is one of my new favourite products. This mul purpose product cks so many boxes and of course it’s wonderful that it’s an Australian na ve and even be er, the Zea Kunzea range is produced and made in Australia. Zea started out as a small family run business and now is a fast-growing company based in Tasmania.
CHINESE DUMPLING SOUP WITH BONE BROTH
I’m sure by now we’ve all heard of the health benefits of bone broth. For those that don’t know, bone broth is a nutrient dense stock which is created by cooking up animal bones and connec ve ssue. Bone broth is generally made from the bones and connec ve ssue of animals such as chicken, fish, or beef.
This highly nutri ous broth is both rich in minerals and vitamins, plus essen al fa y acids and amino acids. The gela n found in bone broth is believed to be helpful for our joint health and our gut health.
Even if you don’t suffer from gut problems or you have no issues with joint health, it makes sense to regularly drink bone broth because it is so nutri ous.
Below is my scrump ous Bone Broth Dumpling Soup recipe. It is soooo easy to make and super delicious. You must try it!!
Ingredients: 8 cups vegetable or chicken stock; 1 Tbsp
Best of the Bone Broth Concentrate Natural; 3 cm piece fresh ginger peeled and grated; 2 Tbsp Spiral Foods Salt Rediced Tamari; 2 Tbsp Niulife Coconut
Balsamic Vinegar; 2 tsp toasted sesame oil;1 tsp Natural Road Xylitol; 1 bunch broccolini sliced; 2 carrots thinly sliced; 1 cup sliced mushrooms; 3 shallots sliced; 4 cups baby spinach; 16 XHC Dumplings (Chicken Basil; Tofu Vegetable; Pork Chilli or Wagyu Tomato).
Method: In a pot bring to boil the veg or chicken stock, bone broth, grated ginger, tamari, balsamic vinegar, sesame oil and xylitol. Simmer for approx. 10 to 15 minutes. Add carrots and dumplings. Simmer for 10 minutes. Add broccolini and simmer for further 5 minutes then add sliced mushrooms, sliced shallots and baby spinach. Serve with chopped coriander and chilli paste if desired, for extra flavour.
This evening we had 32 compe tors in the event with 5 personal best mes. In the 2-kilometres Eli Melgaard improved by 34 seconds.
Evelyne Carton ran an excellent me to improve by 2 minutes. In the 3-kilometres Chloe Tangney improved by 13 seconds and Meg Edenborough improved by 8 seconds.
Bernie Lambert, fresh from her half marathon, improved her 4kilometres me by 98 seconds.
The highlight of the event was the awarding of the 30-run shirt to Lewis Gunn.
The Gunn boys and mother Sara are an impressive athle c family, who finish well up in their chosen distance at each appearance at the event.
Gabbi is the first woman to play 50 Senior games for the Seahawks.
In only 50 games she already has a decorated career in back to back club Best and Fairest in 2021/2022 and also winning AFL Canberra Second Grade Women’s Best and Fairest in 2022.
Wednesday 5th July
The 5th GNSW Monthly Medal was another highly contested round. Some great scores were recorded by many of the 22 players, but none more so the by the two winners.
1st place and the prized Monthly Medal went to Edith Jones who finished with an outstanding score of 65 ne .
2nd place went to Joanne Dixon, also with a magnificent score of 70 ne .
Place Ge ers:
R Hawkins (72), N Cowdroy (73), J Ellis (74 C/B), J Hebbard (74), J Hosking (75), J Middleton (78 C/B).
Fifty two players registered for a 4BBB Stableford event on 5 July 2023.
Winning team on the day was the combination of Mike Birks and Herb Muriwai with a score of 20 points. They beat home in order, Henry Anderson and Barry Hoban with the same score, and then Richard Kelly teaming with Rick Brake, and Dorothy and Blaise Madden, both teams scoring 19 points.
Minor prizes went to David Williams and Allen Lee on 19, Bruce Harding and Neal Watson with the same 19 score, and then Steve Gardner teaming with Warren Hodder, and Ross Hendy partnering Paul Pereira both teams on 18.
Peter McRae and Julie Barningham won the Bradman award, with nearest the pins being awarded to Peter Coffey on the 4th, Frank Pomfret on the 6th, and to Dorothy Madden and Terry Milliken on the 7th.
Paula Coffey won the Accurate drive competition.
Monday 3rd July 23 entrants competed in a medley Stableford event.
Two divisions: Div 1: 0-27, Div 2: 28-45
Division 1 winner was Janice Eardley who posted a score of 38 off her handicap of 27
Division 2 winner was Julie Whyte who posted a score of 33 C/B off her handicap of 28
Balls to 31 C/B
Nearest to pin.
Hole 3, Div 1 Sylvia Donohoe
Hole 14, Div 2 Lynne Mcdonald
Hole 17, Div 3 Robyn Gible
On Wednesday 5th July 21 ladies competed in our July Monthly Medal.
Two divisions: Div 1: 0-21, Div 2: 22-45
Dorelle Monteith was the medal winner and division 1 winner with a great score of 70 ne off her handicap of 17
Division 2 winner with a ne score of 74 off her handicap of 31 was Margaret Brown Balls to 76
Nearest to pin.
Hole 3, Div 3 Ann Durnan
Hole 14, Div 1 Chris Fader
Hole 17, Div 2 Vicky Connaughton
A Stableford event was also run with 12 entrants.
The overall winner was Libby Shortridge who posted a score of 38 off her handicap of 35
Runner up was Marea Clarke who posted a score of 35 off her handicap of 34 Balls to 32.
Image: Dorelle Monteith - July Monthly Medal winner.
Moruya River.
Weather wise, it looks like we are in for an ok weekend, day time temps are going to be around the 18-20deg mark with sunny skies. Saturday is however forecast to be a bit on the windy side with peak gusts up over 40kph from the west. Sunday at this stage, looks to be the pick of the days to get out for a fish.
The river has been a little on the quiet side this week, with fish numbers down a little. I would try the areas around the spur wall opposite the airport camp ground, quarry wharf and even Preddy’s wharf if you are looking for a fish.
Live baits are a good option when things get harder, the Garlandtown flats is the best spot to target nippers if you are looking for some fresh live baits. These fished on light fluorocarbon leaders is a good option this time of year. You can expect that the local bream, trevally, Luderick and flathead population will find it hard to resist a fresh live bait.
The deeper banks and holes along the northern bank down from the town bridge are also a few more spots to look for a fish hiding in deeper water this time of the year.
Tuross River.
With the many branches twist and turns that the Tuross system has, finding somewhere out the the wind on Saturday, won’t be too hard. While a lot of anglers will be looking to the lower section of the system, that has relatively warmer water, there are still fish to be found in the top sections for those that know. Areas up the back like Bumbo lake that has a shallow mud base, can be a degree or two warmer in the cooler times of the year provided that the sun has been out for a few days. These areas may be worth a look after a run of sunny days. Also have a look at Borang lake towards the middle of the system as an option also.
Paddle tail style soft plastics fished and hopped slowly over these mud bottoms can net you some nice winter lizards.
Rock and beach.
Drummer and salmon are the mainstays along the coast at the moment. Any rocky headland, some bread burley and prawns on sturdy hooks will account for a few nice “pigs” or drummer. While the beaches seem to have good numbers of salmon for the surf fishers. The Moruya breakwall, albeit a fish magnet, does have days where the salmon aren’t around in any numbers. There have been a few of days like that this week, but when they are on, there are good numbers to be had. Wind sock always seems to hold a few numbers of fish in the good gutter located right out the front of it, while the rest of the beaches up and down the coast are also producing some nice big fat winter salmon.
Offshore.
I haven’t had any reliable tuna reports this week, so I am unable to say what is happening on the game front for the week.
There continue to be good numbers of both flathead and snapper taken in close this week though. The snapper are slowly starting to move into shallower waters, I would start looking at around the 20m marks and if needed move out to 40m. Flathead are available all year round, although their activity does slow up as the water temps drop.
The bait freezer is restocked, while mullet fillet and whole mullet are both non starters this week. We are stocked with everything else though, so you should be able to find something for the kids to go fishing with this school holidays.
Stay safe everyone and remember, “everyday’s a good day for fishing…” Team Tackle World Moruya.
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There was a communal sigh of relief as once again the majority of “so called analysts” were wrong and the reserve bank (RBA) decided to leave interest rates on hold (I wonder how many of these analysts get to keep their jobs?).
Managing the Australian economy is a real ghtrope affair and the big problem the reserve bank has is the lead me it takes for decisions to take full effect. As many people would realise, the RBA is trying to reduce infla on back from around 7% into the magic 23% range. However, most “analysts” say that it is approximately 6 months a er a rate decision that the full impact is realised. So, if the reserve bank con nues to push too hard on rate increases, they run the serious risk of driving the country into recession in 6 months me.
So, what is happening with infla on? Well, it’s coming down but no one is quite sure if that is happening quickly enough, so on this occasion the RBA has decided to pause its rate increase program, for this month at least so they can reassess next month a er new data becomes available to them. This week the AMP published their predic on of what is happening with infla on based on many factors (shown in the chart below) that they consider to be significant. The blue line in the chart clearly shows infla on heading back towards zero, which (fingers crossed) is excellent news and hopefully is coming from an “analyst” that will be correct in their predic on.
Pursuant to schedule 1(4) of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979, no ce is hereby given of the public exhibi on of a planning proposal.
This planning proposal has been prepared in accordance with Sec on 3.33(2) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
The purpose of the planning proposal is to jus fy the proposed amendment to Eurobodalla Local Environmental Plan 2012 (ELEP 2012) to iden fy a Heritage Conserva on Area at Bruce Cameron Drive. Moruya.
The effect of the planning proposal is to afford Brierley's boat ramp area further protec on in accordance with clause 5.10 of the ELEP 2012
Eurobodalla Shire Council is the Local Plan Making Authority for this planning proposal
The Planning Proposal will be on exhibi on from 28 June 2023.
Full details of the planning proposal will be available at Council's Moruya Administra on Centre, Batemans Bay and Moruya libraries and online at Council's website, www.esc.nsw.gov.au/publicexhibi on
You can lodge a submission suppor ng or objec ng to the proposal online at Council's website, by email council@esc.nsw.gov.au or in wri ng, PO Box 99, Moruya NSW 2537
Submissions must be received by Council by 4:30pm on 26 July 2023
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.
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