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Your Beagle Weekender Volume 327 of September 8th 2023 is OUT NOW Read it as a PDF HERE Read it as a FLIP BOOK The Beagle Weekender: bringing you great weekend reading along with all that is happening around the Eurobodalla Shire in Arts and Entertainment, Food, Cinema, History and Reviews and the best What's On Guide on the coast.

Kevin Setter is the 2023 recipient of the Fergus Thomson OAM Heritage Award, accepting his prize from Yvonne Thomson at the Bas on Tuesday 5 September. The award recognises Mr Setter’s many months of original research – searching through microfilm and the online research tool Trove – and publication of Stage Coaches and Royal Mail Southern Eastern NSW 1841-1913, a comprehensive history of stagecoach travel in southeast NSW. Between 1841 and 1913 stagecoach was a popular and reliable way to travel. Mr Setter examines diverse aspects including early colonial coaches, accidents, mail contracts, and road building in the difficult coastal terrain. The book includes many exciting adventures and is also comprehensively indexed to assist readers in compiling their own family histories. The annual $1,500 Fergus Thomson OAM Heritage Award honours the former Mayor who was committed to preserving Eurobodalla’s cultural heritage. Previous winners include the Moruya Antique Tractor and Machinery Association, Shirley Jurman, and Gary Traynor. Also at the ceremony, Bronwen Harvey was presented with the 2023 recognition award for her work as chair of Tilba’s History and Culture Working Group that created static and audio-visual displays combining historical and contemporary stories, and showcased at the 2023 Tilba Festival. Above: 2023 Fergus Thomson OAM Heritage Award winner Kevin Setter. Above: 2023 recognition award winner Bronwen Harvey.

DEATH NOTICE Lindsay Jack Morey Died 4th September 2023 Aged 93 Late of Estia Aged Care Dalmeny, Husband of Lois(dec) Loved Father of Christine, Robyn, Lalita and Ross. A service will be held at Broulee Crematorium on Wednesday 13/9/23 at 11.00am

We congratulate Rose Farrington who defeated Carol Williams in the finals of the Tuross Head Country Club Major Singles on Thursday. Accolades to Carol who is 2023/24 Major Singles runner-up. Rose was “on fire” as she played a very focussed and steady game, “drawing” well and always having bowls in the head. After picking up several early multiple scores, by the 7th end Rose was leading Carol by 11 to 2. This early lead made it difficult for Carol to perform “her normal magic” and turn this game around so the game was over in 20 ends. Rose’s determination and experience to vary the “Jack” length according to the conditions, was very evident and a major factor in her victory today. Neither lady had an easy road to the finals as they played against strong Singles players in the preceding games. In the second round Rose had an exciting game against Marg Downey winning 25- 18 and in the third round last Tuesday, she won against Sue Fahey. In the first round Carol was victorious against Di Challice in a very close 25-24, in the second round she beat Lorraine Wake 25-12 and last Tuesday was very skilled in toppling our Champion Singles player Denise Lidbury in a very close and thrilling game 25-21. Both Rose and Carol are such worthy finalists and are a great example to the up and coming players in Tuross Club as they demonstrate such an enjoyment of the game, true sportsmanship and encouragement of others. All players love playing with and against Carol and Rose. It was encouraging to see so many supporters and friends who came along to watch the game. We thank Doreen Monks for umpiring both Tuesday and Thursday games this week, Di Newell, Acting President to mark today’s game and Di Challice as Chair of Match to be the Controlling Body. As always, we congratulate our greenkeepers, Tim Watson and crew who prepared a beautiful green. Spectators also enjoyed a few sprinkles from the hoses which were being used on the top green, preparing it to come back into use in the near future. We wish all ladies success in their future games. Several of them are participating in a District fours games next week at Malua Bay.

The Eurobodalla community is a step closer to accessing expanded healthcare services with the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) now on public exhibition for the new $260 million Eurobodalla Regional Hospital. NSW Health Infrastructure Executive Director Rural and Regional, Amanda Bock said the EIS provides another opportunity for the community to give feedback on the new hospital that will support the future health needs of the entire Eurobodalla Shire community from Narooma to Batemans Bay. “Healthcare practitioners, staff, and the Eurobodalla community, including our local Aboriginal community, have been involved in the design and planning of the new hospital since day one to ensure it meets the region’s unique healthcare needs,” Ms Bock said. “This feedback, along with several detailed studies by independent experts including construction and environmental management, transport and access, as well as structural and civil engineering, have come together in the development of the EIS. “We are now at an exciting point in the project with the community able to see detailed information and provide further feedback at the upcoming information and drop-in sessions, as we move closer to main construction works getting underway.” The EIS will be on public exhibition for 28 days, with information sessions held at: • Narooma Plaza, 19 September 10am to 1pm • SAGE Farmers Markets, Moruya Riverside Park, 19 September 3pm to 5pm • Club Tuross, Tuross Head, 20 September 3pm to 5pm • Village Centre, Batemans Bay, 21 September 10am to 1pm The Eurobodalla Regional Hospital includes: • Emergency Department • Eight-bed Intensive Care / Close Observation Unit • Increased capacity for chemotherapy and increased access to renal dialysis • Surgical and operating theatres and a day stay surgical unit • Expanded medical imaging department, including MRI service • Ambulatory care for community and outpatient services • Paediatric and maternity beds, and a special care nursery • Mental health beds for short term admission • Enhanced education and training facilities, including a simulation lab Early works for the hospital are complete with main works construction expected to commence following receipt of the required approvals. During the exhibition period, anyone can view the EIS documentation and make a written submission via the Department of Planning and Environment website: https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/major-projects/projects/new-eurobodalla-regionalhospital For more information visit the project website www.eurobodallahs.health.nsw.gov.au

Householders should begin now to make an onslaught on flies both large and small, as it is feared we shall have a plague of these germ carriers, during the Summer months, on account of the large number of carcasses (the breeding grounds of the housewife’s worst pest) lying about the out-bush paddocks. Since our last issue, splendid soaking rains have fallen in this district, thus making a welcome break in the weather. The rain is the best for 13 months and should make our farmers’ hearts rejoice. The local official registration at the Shire Offices for Tuesday was 172 points, Wednesday 182, Thursday 53, Friday 9, making a total of 416 points. The gauge at Mr. R. L. Dawson’s residence at Gundary, near the range of hills and a mile from the Shire Office, registered 454 points in three days. Mrs. W. R. Smith, aged 84 years, late of Little Oaky, Araluen, passed away at her residence, Gundary, yesterday (Friday) morning. … She was a native of Cambridgeshire, England, and had resided in this State for 67 years. She was married in Sydney 65 years ago. Deceased leaves a widow and family, three sons, George, Claude and Alfred, five daughters, Mrs. Clissold (Sydney), Mrs. Ebzery, (Cobargo), Mrs. J. Coppin (Gundary), and Miss Bertha and Eva Smith. The funeral will leave her late residence, Gundary, at 2 p.m. to-day, for the Methodist portion of the Moruya cemetery. Batemans Bay. (From our Correspondent) The business of the port has been brisk of late and no less than four ships cleared last week and two this week. All had full cargoes of timber; The net profit from the hospital ball held here in aid of the Moruya Hospital amounted to £25 6s; A challenge has been issued to one of our young oarsmen in the person of Clarrie Innes, but being a bit on the light side it is possible that a match may be arranged with his father, Charles Innes, in his stead. I have not heard if Clarrie is going to accept the challenge. Eurobodalla Shire Monthly Meeting. The tender of Mr. W. Jermyn for Shire Hall paddock for three years at £2 12s per annum, was accepted. … Correspondence Dealt With: From W. McIntosh, applying to enclose part of road from Gundary to Summer Hill. Resolved that the Council has no objection to the enclosure; From Govt. Savings Bank, Moruya, asking that Eight Hour Day, 1st Oct., be proclaimed a Public Holiday throughout the Shire. Request granted; From W. Hoyer, Central Tilba, re erection of rabbit-proof gates. The Clerk was instructed to inform Mr. Hoyer that the fee is 20s per gate per annum. Extracted from the Moruya Examiner by the Moruya and District Historical Society Inc.

Welcome to the new members who have joined the club recently. There are many ways photography weaves into people’s lives and starting photography is the beginning of a journey, not just of taking photographs, but capturing moments of our life. Whether you are a beginner or a more experienced photographer, each club member brings a unique way of relating to the world, which is represented in the diverse range of images that are submitted each month to the club’s competition. This month's competition theme was 'architecture' and the images were judged by FCC-accredited judge Gail Douglas. The submitted images conveyed how buildings and architecture have become part of our landscape and cultural history. There was a range of photographs from both Australia and around the world. Gail provided some insightful comments relating to composition, using perspective to enhance images, and thinking outside the square. Congratulations to club members who received awards for your images. Also on the night, club member Brian O’Leary gave a presentation on using a gun sight with a DSLR camera, which he uses to help track and photograph birds. His images of birds were awe-inspiring and demonstrated his skill and passion in this area. Club member, Peter Keogh, shared his photography journey from the first camera he owned when he was a boy living in Scotland. Peter came to Australia with his family in 1958 and throughout the years continued to pursue his interest in photography. Peter’s photography skills evolved alongside his continued camera upgrade as technology progressed. Peter’s photographic journey also paralleled different chapters of his life and different parts of the world he lived in. Peter shared a quote from a Fujifilm advert, “A camera is a tool designed to capture a precious moment that will never happen again. A split second in your lifetime.” Our life is made up of a series of moments, and capturing some of these creates a thread of memories that represent our personal journey. Another club member, Mick Newnham, gave a slideshow presentation showing photographs that captured his passion for boats. Mick’s photographs took us on a journey into his life and his travels around the world including Manila, Cambodia, China, India, Vietnam, New Zealand, Guam, Guana and of course Moruya! Mick’s images captured the fantastic interaction of people, boats and the culture and natural environment where boats are found. The club has an upcoming exhibition as a part of River of Art. The show will be held in the function room at Club Malua from Friday evening 15th of September to Sunday afternoon of the 17th. Feel free to come along and see an amazing array of images taken by club members. Beginner workshops have continued and there is another workshop scheduled for Saturday 9th September at Dr Mackay Community Centre in Moruya from 9 am to 11 am. If you would like to join, please contact the club for further details. Whether you are an absolute beginner or an advanced photographer, you are welcome to come along and join a club meeting. The club meets at 7.00 pm on the 4th Tuesday of the month, at Tomakin community hall, Ainslie Pde Tomakin. See you there on the 26th of September. If you have any questions you can contact the club at eurobodallaphotographicclub@gmail.com Check out their website at www.eurobodallaphotographicclub.org or Facebook. Competition Results August 2023 – Subject 'Architecture' Gold Award Brian Gunter Darwin Parliament Building Dave Kemp Lest We Forget Shirley Gunter Rotorua Museum Beth Westra Rundetårn Jeanette Robben Snow Country Style Silver Award Beth Westra Amsterdam Sue Hartland Hallway at MONA Tasmania Colin Pass High rise, High vis Dave Kemp National Museum Jo Love Nelligan Bridge Yvonne Mathews Southwark Bridge, London Shirley Gunter Steeple Image of the Night Dave Kemp Lest We Forget The following photographers received a highly commended award Anne Brown Ballarat Cathedral Yvonne Mathews Magnificent Architecture Peter Keogh NGV Shirley Gunter Old Hay Railway Station Gary Jones Skylight Gary Jones Stonewall Jeanette Robben Sydney Harbour Bridge Colin Pass Sydney Highrise All awarded Images are displayed on our website gallery: www.eurobodallaphotographicclub.org/galleries

Start your nursing or teaching career at UOW Eurobodalla Curious about a career in nursing or teaching? Come join us at UOW Eurobodalla and experience the following: Experience what it is like to study nursing or teaching at UOW Eurobodalla Explore the nursing lab or experience an interactive teaching session Get careers advice and discover the exciting career opportunities both degrees offer Hear from and connect with recent graduates and employers from both industries Learn about entry requirements and pathway options Saturday 14 October 2023 1:00 pm UOW Eurobodalla, Hanging Rock

Eurobodalla Council provides ready access to development proposals that have been approved, or are on exhibition for community members to view and provide their feedback. For information on how to make a submission, download the ‘Making a submission factsheet’ within the proposal’s related documents. You will find the FULL current list of pending and approved on Council's website HERE Track a development Proposal on Exhibition Council may notify a Development Application (DA) where the proposal: is considered to have a potential impact on adjoining and adjacent properties, or does not meet a standard in the acceptable solutions of the Development Control Plan (DCP). Community members can view these proposals and give feedback online during the exhibition period at: View development proposals on exhibition: notifications Council must notify and exhibit a DA in line with the: Community Engagement Strategy (1.0 MB). How to lodge a submission During the exhibition period, community members can give feedback about a proposal. They can do this by making an online submission to Council: Find the development proposal you want to make a submission about on Council's DA tracker. Click on the DA number (application ID). Read the 'Making a submission fact sheet' at the bottom of the page. Click on the 'Lodge submission' button. Complete the submission, upload any documents and click on the 'Submit' button. The assessing officer will review any submissions received and may ask the applicant to respond to the issues raised. This will occur before the assessing officer determines the application.

It was with interest and pleasure that the Narooma VIEW Club received the presentation of Safety for Older Adults delivered by three Regional Officers, Constables Dean – the Aged Crime Prevention Officer; David - the Crime Prevention Officer and Tony - the Youth Crime Prevention Officer at their last Meeting. The presentation was full of pertinent information such as what the role of the Crime Prevention Officer is. It is NOT to investigate elder abuse but rather to develop partnerships with local police; give referrals to appropriate services; engage in community education, police education & training; to liaise with community and conduct safety audits. Rather than leave it at that, the VIEW Police visitors went on to detail what elder abuse is. They emphasized that a person, looking after his or herself, even though very poorly, is not in an abusive situation. It’s people and institutions which can be guilty of neglect as well as physical, sexual, financial, and mental abuse. Members were fortunate to receive the booklet Safety Information Guide for Older Adults which looks at topics such as how to report a crime; the Emergency Services App; safety tips for living alone and how to protect yourself from Scam Artists. The very useful Next of Kin Register form was also distributed. It can be filled in and lodged at the local Police Station and in a time of emergency such as a car crash, may assist the ambulance and police to contact the nominated person. Of course, as VIEW members found out, there is a wealth of information on the NSW Police website: https://www.police.nsw.gov.au/ . The Narooma VIEW Club meets on the 4th Friday of the month for lunch at Narooma Golf Club. It’s a great way to meet others, to form friendships, listen to interesting presenters and support the Smith Family’s Learning for Life Program, (which assists disadvantaged school children in the local area to reach their academic potential.) Please contact Rosemary on 0418 619 725; Kath on 0437 744 567 or email naroomaview5@gmail.com for more details.

At its monthly meeting on Monday 4 September members of Tollgates Combined Probus Club welcomed in spring by hosting a (bee) black and gold themed meeting including morning tea featuring treats using honey as an ingredient. Everyone eagerly entered into the spirit of the morning, participating in various quizzes and information sharing segments. Vice President Frankie Gosbell, Shayne Starkey, President Garry Gray The guest speaker was Shayne Starkey, the Bio Security and Apiary Officer of the Eurobodalla Amateur Beekeepers Club, who provided a most interesting and informative presentation about bees. Not only did Shayne provide information about the bee, but she also talked about beekeeping and the habits of bees. Members were amazed at the capability and intelligence of the humble bee. We need bees – without bees humanity is in danger!! They play a most important part in our food production. President Garry Gray said that the morning was a great success with a good balance of information and fun which aligns itself to the Probus slogan of FUN, FRIENDSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP IN RETIREMENT. Interested visitors are welcome to attend meetings which are held at Batemans Bay Surf Club, George Bass Drive, MALUA BAY on the first Monday of each month at 9.45am. For further details contact us at tollgatesprobus@hotmail.com

An epic, kaleidoscopic story of four women connected across time and place by an invisible thread and their determination to shape their own stories, from the acclaimed author of The Mother Fault. One of the lucky few with a job during the Depression, Peggy’s just starting out in life. She’s a bagging girl at the Angliss meatworks, a place buzzing with life as well as death, where the gun slaughterman Jack has caught her eye – and she his. How is her life connected to Hilda’s, almost a hundred years later, locked inside during a plague, or La’s, further on again, a singer working shifts in a warehouse as her eggs are frozen and her voice is used by AI bots? Let alone Maz, far removed in time, diving for remnants of a past that must be destroyed? Is it by the river that runs through their stories, eternal yet constantly changing – or by the mysterious Hummingbird Project, and the great question of whether the march of progress can ever be reversed? Propulsive, tender and engrossing, this genre-bending novel is a feast for the heart as well as the mind and senses. For fans of David Mitchell’s Cloud Atlas, Michelle de Kretser’s The Life to Come and Jennifer Egan’s The Candy House, it confirms Mildenhall as one of the most ambitious and dynamic writers in the country. Kate Mildenhall is a writer and teacher. Her debut novel, Skylarking, was named in Readings Top Ten Fiction Books of 2016 and her bestselling The Mother Fault was longlisted for the 2021 ABIA General Fiction Book of the Year and shortlisted for the 2020 Aurealis Awards. Kateaches creative writing and co-hosts The First Time podcast – which features conversations with Australian writers – and is currently undertaking a PhD in creative practice at RMIT University. Kate lives in Hurstbridge on Wurundjeri lands, with her partner and two children. Kate’s third novel is The Hummingbird Effect. Find out more about Kate at katemildenhall.com or connect via Twitter (@katemildenhall), Instagram (@kmildenhall) or Facebook (facebook.com/katemildenhallwriter).

Being a teenager in the 1970’s came with owning lots of T-shirts. Back then T-Shirts carried the message of your firmly held views and those who inspire. Even though I was tens of thousands of miles from anywhere I had my Janis Joplin T-shirt, my Canned Heat, my Pink Floyd, Jethro Tull and Bob Dylan to name just a few of the influential poets and singers who spoke to me through their lyrics. I was fortunate that my father had given me a powerful fourth hand tube radio that picked up the world. I had a fine turner so, me being me, I trawled the radio waves and wrote down the stations I found. There was Voice of America, the BBC, All India Radio and ABC with over a hundred or more other depending on the weather. Through my radio I came to realise that there was “a battle outside raging”. The song “The Times are a changing” is worthy of a read. There was a ground swell of protestors around the world saying things needed to change and with every movement came a new line of T-shirts. When I arrived in Australia those with slogans on their T-shirts were called Hippies if it had anything to do with the environment. They were denigrated as Greenies and attacked for their opinion. Those Greenies still stand proud, and defiant for their cause as do the Environmentalist's who, long before the world understood the impact of fossil fuels revealed the latent impact of where we were heading. Once again these folks wore their protest on their T-shirts, protested and raided their placards. We’re a weird mob. The Majority of us are intolerant of those who don’t agree with us. It took a massive effort to allow Gay Marriage. Why? The power held by the two faced Christians in power. For the thousands who wore their Rainbow T-shirts with pride many were victimised and ridiculed. Many still are as they “dare to be different”. Legislation is one thing but the intolerance remains in the streets by those who don’t agree. Put on a T-shirt that indicates your political perspective and you will soon find someone who wants to challenge you. We have a referendum coming. There are two sides, Yes and No. Be sure to buy a t-shirt of your choice so you can be influential over someone else’s decision. You already have your mind set. Today many households received referendum booklets that have guidance on both Yes and No. I doubt many of the Yes folk would read the No reasons and vice versa. Instead they will buy the t-shirt of their choice and parade the street with the No people shouting their perspectives back whilst in their favourite NO t-shirts. Six weeks to go. Bottom line is that we do our best to learn for ourselves what the Voice is and what it is not. And then once your decision is made keep it to yourself and try to encourage your friends and family to do like wise. There will be many out there who will vote without thought and only by influence. Alas they will wear Yes and No T shirts to influence others. US or THEM Either they are researched or not. We don’t know. OWN YOUR VOTE. Until next—lei Come gather 'round people Wherever you roam And admit that the waters Around you have grown And accept it that soon You'll be drenched to the bone If your time to you is worth savin' And you better start swimmin' Or you'll sink like a stone For the times they are a-changin' Come writers and critics Who prophesize with your pen And keep your eyes wide The chance won't come again And don't speak too soon For the wheel's still in spin And there's no tellin' who That it's namin' For the loser now Will be later to win For the times they are a-changin' Come senators, congressmen Please heed the call Don't stand in the doorway Don't block up the hall For he that gets hurt Will be he who has stalled The battle outside ragin' Will soon shake your windows And rattle your walls For the times they are a-changin' Come mothers and fathers Throughout the land And don't criticize What you can't understand Your sons and your daughters Are beyond your command Your old road is rapidly agin' Please get out of the new one If you can't lend your hand For the times they are a-changin' The line it is drawn The curse it is cast The slow one now Will later be fast As the present now Will later be past The order is rapidly fadin' And the first one now Will later be last For the times they are a-changin' Bob Dylan 1964

Your Beagle Weekender Volume 326 of September 1st 2023 is OUT NOW Read it as a PDF HERE Read it as a FLIP BOOK The Beagle Weekender: bringing you great weekend reading along with all that is happening around the Eurobodalla Shire in Arts and Entertainment, Food, Cinema, History and Reviews and the best What's On Guide on the coast.

Members of the Dalmeny/Narooma Bushwalkers have been very active throughout 2023 to date. Autumn and Winter Programs have been completed with a variety of easy to hard walks being undertaken around the Eurobodalla and Bega Shires. We have a substantial contingent of members from Bermagui so we spend some time doing walks in Mimosa Rocks N.P. as well as Parks and State Forest close to home. The weather has been favourable for walking and very few have been cancelled due to wet weather. Some walks of interest that come to mind are Picnic Point north to Aragannu led by Barry Keely, a beautiful area of Mimosa Rocks N.P.; Gail Drurys walk in the Dignams Creek area south from here a new area to us: quite a few creek walks in and around Mitchells Ridge Rd just on our doorstep from Dalmeny; Iconic Gulaga Mountain from the North and a special walk combined with Bega Bushwalkers up the Saunders Track on the southern side of Gulaga a rugged walk through private property led by Robert Lewin form Cobargo. We live in such a beautiful area where it is relatively easy to get out in the bush and see spectacular sights, birds, and forest trees and it is easy to take it for granted, when you live down here. For instance we combined with Batemans Bay Bushwalkers and were led by Donna Garden from Moruya to an area just north of Moruya called Pollwombra Mountain . We have never been in this location and what a beautiful spot. Large Granite boulders, some towering trees, native Rock orchids coming into flower and beautiful creeks. This area was badly affected by the 2020 fires but still has a majestic beauty and is a State Forest not a National Park, well worth further exploration. Combining with other Clubs to do some walks is so worthwhile and it is interesting to note that bushwalking numbers are quite large in the Eurobodalla Shire. Batemans Bay has over 150 members; D/N Bushwalkers approx. 90 and when you look further Bega approx 50 and Shoalhaven huge (bigger than all the others) It is a significant activity, healthy and good for your mind. Dalmeny/Narooma has just put out our Spring Program together and we have a number of trips away as well as local walks.. A Kiama Trip to do some coast walking, A Budawang N.P. walk to the Monolith Valley and a week's trip to Mt Buffalo in Victoria in mid October. All are fully taken up. Most walks during the summer are coastal to get away from the heat. If you are interested in coming and doing some walks , we cater for everybody, with easy to hard grades. Look us up on the web site and come and meet us and discuss what you would like to do. Pictures are of Pollwombra Mountain Combined Walk with Batemans Bay Bushwalkers and Dalmeny/Narooma Bushwalkers.

SAGE members welcomed in a new committee at their annual general meeting on Saturday 19 August, after hearing that the organisation was in a robust financial position following the challenging years of bushfires and Covid, and well placed to continue its mission to grow the local food economy in Eurobodalla – food grown by local growers, provided to local people, at a fair price. SAGE NSW is a community group whose volunteers manage the Tuesday SAGE Farmers’ Market, Stepping Stone Farm market garden and training facility, the SAGE Education Garden, community food program, and monthly food share, and a program of education and social events. The new executive committee includes Peter Heyward as president, Cath Reilly as past president, Mark Barraclough as vice president, Jan Maitland as treasurer and Susan Heyward as secretary. Other committee members and convenors are Sandra Makdessi, Stuart Whitlaw, Adrian Cram, Eliza Cannon, Brendan Maher, Alda Rudzis, Sarah Cooper and Wendy Pearce. Outgoing president Cath Reilly thanked and acknowledged the contribution of SAGE volunteers and the many activities they bring to the community to support the local food system. “The SAGE community is amazing,” she said. “But it could be bigger! “Let’s keep telling the SAGE story so our community of people who want to eat, buy, produce, grow, sell and share local fresh food continues to grow,” said Ms Reilly. Incoming president Peter Howard, a member and volunteer for the past 3 years, said he would draw on the wisdom and support of the three past presidents present. “SAGE volunteers are the backbone of SAGE and I urge you to keep contributing and encourage more people to become members and be engaged,” he said. “A strong active membership makes our programs possible and gives weight to our advocacy to grow a strong food system in the local community, and beyond,” said Mr Heyward. For more information on SAGE visit https://www.sageproject.org.au/ Photo caption: SAGE NSW INC welcomed a new executive committee at its annual general meeting on Saturday 19 August 2023. Pictured is (back) Mark Barraclough, Brendan Maher, Susan Heyward, Jan Maitland, Peter Heyward, Stuart Whitelaw, (front) Alda Rudzis, Sandra Makdessi, Eliza Cannon, Cath Reilly. Absent: Adrian Cram, Sarah Cooper.

Moruya River. The warmer currents are continuing to push down along the coast at the moment, and are very slowly starting to bring the water temps up. The lower section of the Moruya river will be a little warmer than the upper sections, particularly on a run in tide. Try around the airport flats and the Preddy’s wharf areas for the best chance at finding fish. Fingers crossed the Flathead and Bream will be reacting to the warmer water pushing into the rivers, and be on he chew this weekend. Sunny warm days will also help to start the water temp climbing. The slime weed is still present in the middle to upper sections of the river, and is making the fishing very hard. In short, the lower sections will be the best options in the Moruya system this weekend. For the Bass fishos, we are now back into open season on the Bass. The bigger females will be starting their move back up into the fresh after spending winter doing their spawn run in the brackish waters. If you want to chase a XOS model, early season is the best time to get onto one. Tuross River. Much like Moruya, the lower section of the Tuross system will be your best option this weekend. Areas around the southern Potato Point side, the Boat Shed and around 4 ways will be the best option on the rising tide. The Flats areas will be the first areas to spark back to life in Tuross over the next few weeks to month. The flathead in Tuross are always the first in the Eurobodalla area to come to life. Large shallow flats systems, that warm quickly with warmer and longer days, always see the first of the flathead action. Rock and Beach. The Salmon and Tailor continue to be the main stay of activity along the coast this last week, with reports that they may be starting to thin out a bit. The Moruya Breakwall, and any beach that has a good gutter system, should be holding some nice fish this weekend. Along the rocky headlands, the Drummer continue to play ball for those who like a bit of close quarters combat. Offshore. The warm currents pushing down the coast have brought some unseasonal fish with them. We have had one reliable report of several free jumping Marlin spotted around bait schools only a kilometre offshore in the Bingie area. These will certainly surprise any angler looking for a feed of flathead or snapper, that have been found relatively easily around the 40m mark this week. With Fathers Day this Sunday, we have a few specials in store to help Dad out with some new tackle. Checkout our socials, or come in to see what is on offer. Today sees the start of Tackle Worlds Zman/Tackle Tactics prize pack competition. Details are posted up in store with flyers and on our Face Book page. Basically any $10 spent on Zman or TT products gets you an entry to win 1 of 5 $1000 prize packs. Be sure to get a receipt, as proof of purchase will be required when you enter online. The bait freezer is restocked, with whole mullet still a no show, and now salted Pilchards supply unavailable for about the next month according to Tweed Bait. I do have other alternatives though, so we have you covered. Stay safe and remember, “every days a good day for fishing…” Team Tackle World Moruya.

See the full gallery and exhibition details at bit.ly/RiverOfArtPrize2023 Images: 1. Bessie Nunes, Tales of flame, sculpture, 48 x 128 x 48cm 2. Geoffrey Odgers, Elephant Rock One Tree Beach Ochre 2023, oils on canvas, 10 x 76cm. 3. Indira Carmichael, Good Boy in the Garden, pencil on paper, 50 x 66cm. 4. David Ramsland, Forest Track, oil on canvas. 100 x 100cm 5. Nicole Grimm-Hewitt, Recovery, acrylic on canvas, 61 x 61cm. 6. Gary Caldow, Ghost Fishermen of Mill Bay, polymere acrylic on sealed board, 91 x 61cm. 7. Rachael Gibbons, Amphitheatre of Ochre, acrylic on canvas, 52 x 42cm. Judges: Andrew Gray, Executive Director South East Arts Helen Maxwell OAM, art valuer and curator and founder of Helen Maxwell Gallery, Australian Girls Own Gallery.

Friday, 01 September 2023 08:28:00 AM A man has died following a single-vehicle crash in the state’s south yesterday. About 8.30pm yesterday (Thursday 31 August 2023), emergency services were called to Old Wagga South Road, Mimosa, about 15km south-west of Temora, after reports of a single-vehicle crash. A Toyota Landcruiser utility was reportedly travelling south when it left the road and collided with a gum tree before catching alight. The driver and sole occupant – a 40-year-old man – died at the scene. Officers from Riverina Police District established a crime scene, and an investigation is underway into the circumstances surrounding the crash. A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

“What’s on Your Mind” Moruya Red Door Theatre Company 25-27 August/1-2 September Review by John Foulcher* A woman stands alone on stage, announcing to the audience that she’s lost. Jack Spahr’s Lost and Found, is a fifteen minute examination of a relationship. This intriguing scenario is marked by dialogue that is edgy and spare. Tension builds inexorably on a stage that’s almost bare towards a resolution which could be either liberating or catastrophic. This unsettling one act play performed by Moruya’s Red Door Theatre Company over two weekends in August and September is well worth the admission price. Spahr’s script is taut and engaging, and the performances are very impressive from the entire cast; particularly from leads Nichola Creighton as Tara and Anthony Mayne as her belligerent partner. Both Nichola and Anthony present these complex characters with ease and conviction and control of their craft. They are complimented on stage by the nuanced performances delivered by Stef Foster and Liz Fisher. The second one act play on the bill, Alan Bennett’s A Chip in the Sugar, continues this high standard of production. Bennett’s Talking Heads monologues are well-known, and Robin Aylott as Graham effortlessly engages with this brilliant script. Graham is a middle-aged bachelor neurotically dependent on his ageing, widowed mother. When ‘mother’ reconnects with an old lover, Graham feels shut out, vulnerable, unable to cope with the prospect of having to belatedly grow up and possibly leave home. He is immobile, ossifying in his armchair, repeatedly muttering ‘I didn’t say anything’ when called upon to face the ambiguous nature of his mother’s tenuous relationship with the past. In this sad, impotent man, Bennett portrays a failed nation, people too in thrall to their own petty routines to take risks towards the achievement of some kind of meaning and purpose. It's a message that’s as relevant as it ever was, and Aylott gives a wonderful performance as Graham. In the wrong hands, monologues can be tedious, static, but Aylott’s sympathetic, lively portrayal of this little man is enthralling, and not to be missed. Together, these two plays mark a change in direction for Red Door, and it is to be hoped that they garner the attention from the local community they so richly deserve. There are so many good reasons to see these plays. Review by John Foulcher* John is a widely anthologised and published award-winning Australian Poet and Drama Teacher for 30 years. John attended the matinee performance 27 Aug 2023. Only two shows left to these wonderful plays Fri 1st - 7pm Sat 2nd 7pm Tickets at the door 2 x 1 Act short plays at the end of Aug/early Sept in the Red Door Hall. 5 shows only with seating for 50 at each show. Tickets on Sale this week - see attached poster for details. "A Chip in the Sugar" - wonderful to be staging this terrific monologue written by Alan Bennett. Delighted to have the talented Robin Aylot back on stage in this Talking Heads classic written for the BBC. "Lost and Found" - written and directed by Jacky Spahr, an award winning director and actor from Canberra, who now calls Moruya home. Pleased to be premiering this short Pinteresque style one act play, which focuses on courage within relationships.