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TAFE NSW Moruya carpentry student, Jack Hirst, will represent NSW against some of Australia’s best young carpenters at the WorldSkills National competition in Melbourne this month. The WorldSkills Australia 2023 National Championships will see over 500 vocational students converge in Melbourne over three days with their eye on a coveted gold medal. Batemans Bay’s Jack Hirst is the only TAFE NSW student from the South Coast and Far South Coast to be competing in the national event. WorldSkills hosts regional, national, and international competitions which celebrate excellence and showcase vocational educational and training. Winners from the Nationals are in the running to be selected for the Australian Skillaroos team to compete against more than 75 countries. The international championships have run every two years since 1950. Mr Hirst said he was keen to show what he’s got after months of mentorship by his TAFE NSW mentor Anthony Hybinett, as he prepares for the most grueling competition of his life. “It’s pretty crazy to be representing the state in the Nationals,” Mr Hirst said. I entered the regional competition because I thought my boss would be happy with me sharpening my skills. I didn’t expect to win and go on to the national competition,” he said. Mr Hirst works for Ralston Building, based in Batemans Bay, and said the company had been supporting him along the way. As part of the competition, Jack will be given plans for a project he must build. The first time he will see the plans will be on the day. To score well, his accuracy must be within a tolerance of one millimetre, and he will be working against the clock to interpret the plans and build the object as accurately as possible. “This competition is great for apprentices who really want to fine tune their hands-on skills. I’m a lot more particular about my work now,” he said. TAFE NSW Executive Director Education and Skills, Kerryn Meredith-Sotiris, said Mr Hirst had earned the right to compete to represent Australia after winning in his category at the State WorldSkills competition. “The ultimate goal for Mr Hirst will be to earn a place on the Skillaroos team representing Australia at the WorldSkills Competition in France next year." “WorldSkills competitions provide TAFE NSW students with amazing, and potentially life-changing, learning opportunities. It creates an exciting, interactive, and engaging environment for participants. They will learn important life-long skills to help them succeed individually and help deliver a highly skilled workforce.” The WorldSkills Australia 2023 National Championships will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 17-19 August.

Fire and Rescue NSW Station 384 Moruya report: · 8/8/23 16:00 RP384 and RV384 responded to assist ambulance Tuross Beach. ********** On Tuesday the afternoon of August 8th 2023 emergency services, including the Westpac Rescue Helicopter attended a medical emergency on Coila Beach, Tuross Head, located around 400 metres north of the closest access road, being Tuross Boulevarde. Unfortunately the patient suffered a heart attack and died at the scene. Photo: Fire and Rescue NSW Station 384 Moruya

Enjoying another perfect, sunny, winter’s day our social bowlers were keen to get out on the green. There was a game of triples and a game of pairs and this week the winning team for the day, decided by Lucky Rinks, was Sue Sansom and Cindy Newell (skip) who had a great game where they led 10 to 4 after seven ends then had their opponents Denise Holman and Susan Wales (skip) take a few ends to square the match at 13 all after 15 ens. Sue and Cindy squared the remaining ends but picked up two extra shots for a hard fought 19 to 17 win.. Susan Wales won the Rapley’s Meat raffle. Thank you to Rapley and Sons for their continued, valued, support. Major Pairs The final of the Major Pairs was decided on Tuesday when Carol Harraway and Vicki Herman (skip) met Alison Maloney and Sandra Breust (skip). Alison and Sandra started strongly and after eight ends they led seven to three. Alison and Sandra continued to play top bowls and they drew clear for a good win. Congratulations to Alison Maloney and Sandra Breust for taking out the Major Pairs title for 2023/24 and well done to all the other teams who helped make this such a good Club Championship. Photo - Winners of the NWBC Major Pairs Championship Sandra Breust (skip) and Alison Maloney are congratulated by runners up Vicki Herman (skip) and Carol Harraway.

New courses at TAFE NSW Nowra are set to boost the regional economy by upskilling the leadership abilities of current and emerging managers at local businesses, community groups and government agencies. The Certificate IV in Leadership and Management courses will be offered in a face-to-face workshop program in August. The first course, which starts on August 16, is already full but enrolments are being taken for the second course which starts on August 23. The face-to-face workshop model has been especially designed for organisations looking to support professional development of their future leaders and build organisational capability in core leadership skills. Teacher Rosalie Whitington said the new courses aimed to support business growth by helping local leaders meet modern economic and social challenges, including handling difficult conversations and improving team dynamics. “We’re teaching skills such as emotional intelligence and innovation so leaders can realise their potential, gain confidence, and be better equipped for today’s management environment,” she said. “The demand for this training reflects a desire by employers to grow their operations by enabling managers to improve their leadership skills and support the creation of high-performing teams – which leads to a stronger economy and greater job opportunities for the community.” The courses are supported by online tutorials and a delivery schedule that considers school holidays and work-life balance. They teach a range of core and specialty units that will help leaders to improve their skills in fields such as management, communication and critical thinking, with a strong focus on personal health and wellbeing. New student Donna Newell, who is the licensee of LJ Hooker real estate at Bateman’s Bay, completed the first workshop stream in Leadership at Work and has already implemented some of the knowledge she gained at her workplace. “The face-to-face workshop program gave me the opportunity to hone my communication skills and gain valuable insights into leadership and management concepts,” she said. “I now have the confidence to use my authentic leadership style to encourage and include all members of my team, regardless of experience, age, or background. “It’s a pleasure to see how they in turn grow and flourish.” For more information, visit tafensw.edu.au.

Fifty players registered for an Aggregate Stroke - Secret Partners event on Wednesday 9 August. Winning combination on the day was Warren Hodder and Les Thompson with an aggregate score of 75. They beat home Derek Hoare and Annette Manton on 78, Des Jackson and Frank Pomfret on 81, and finally Ken Hush and Rob Nash also on 81. Minor prizes went to Tony Crook and Ron Hanlon with 81, Ann Ware and Mike Birks, Rick Brake and Peter Coffey, and finally Steve Collins and Ian Manton all with scores of 82. Paul Green and Allen Lee had the honourable distinction of taking out the Bradman award whilst nearest the pins went to Bruce Ware on the 4th, Steve Collins on the 6th, and to Leonie Snodgrass and Steve Collins on the 7th. Len Rogers took out the Accurate drive. Winners Warren Hodder and Les Thompson

River of Art festival organisers are pumped, this Saturday’s free Lanterns From Waste workshop at Art Central is shaping up to be a fun half day out and everyone is invited! The goal of the day is create a sea of lanterns for Luminous: Celebrating Place at Moruya Showground on September 23. There are cash prizes for youth aged 16 to 25 too, along with free entry to see the final installation at Luminous! All materials and lunch are provided – winning! We have intercepted some fun materials which were on their way to becoming landfill, including colourful textiles, wire and plastics. You can learn the art of lantern making from fabulous teachers, with folks from Repurposing for Resilience, Creative Spirit and Art Central who will also add the light to your lantern. Artists who are having Open Studios and Exhibitions will also be dropping by to catch up ahead of the River of Art festival in September. That’s not all, we’ll also be making a big octopus lantern using a fabric mache technique! The workshop is open to all ages, please register by Friday, August 11. Workshop hours are 11am to 3pm. Part of the Lanterns from Waste Youth ART Comp, open to folks aged 16 to 26 and their collaborators. Entries close on September 9. There is a whopping $650 for first place, $450 for second and $250 for People’s Choice.

Excellent running conditions for this evening’s run attracted 48 starters. It was great to see three of the original Broulee runners in Jill Brown, Nev Madden and Annie Johnsen. Nev is recovering from a hip operation, and he is determined to get back to full fitness. Michael Filmer-Smith, whose first run was in 2014, ran tonight. He currently lives in England and is back in Australia and made a welcome appearance. There was a lot of class this evening with 9 personal best times. In the 2-kilometres Sophia Carver backed up her PB of last week to record another by 13 seconds. Henry Stitt improved by 3 minutes and 39 seconds, Otis Remling by 20 seconds and Buddy Stitt by 2 minutes and 38 seconds. In the 4-kilometres the improvers were Nuno Goncalves by 27 seconds, Louisa McAsh by 6 seconds, Charlie Jackson by 22 seconds, Henry Bissell by 11 seconds and Meg Edenborough by 7 seconds. 2 Kilometres Sophia Carver 9.22 Angus Delaney 10.11 Candice Delaney 11.23 Alexis Carver 11.50 Lotte Knobel 11.52 Erin Domeny 11.53 Regina Knobel 11.55 Anthony Knobel 11.56 Chloe Tangney 12.01 Imogen Seidel 12.11 Henry Stitt 12.44 Cove McAsh 12.47 Ewan McAsh 12.48 Alyssa Birks 13.25 Otis Remling 13.29 Theo Birks 13.30 Tommy Birks 13.31 Katharina Birks 13.32 Elise Remling 13.33 Julianne Domeny 13.44 Buddy Stitt 14.27 Sol Stitt 14.34 Matt Stitt 14.35 Jill Brown 14.45 3 Kilometres Scott Carver 12.48 Andrew Greenway 17.59 David McCann 25.30 Annie Johnsen 28.11 Nev Madden 28.18 4 Kilometres Daniel Beby 14.40 Nuno Goncalves 15.33 Rob Kellett 17.06 Paige Connaughton 17.13 Brad Turner 17.48 Andrew McPherson 17.52 Ryan Bissell 18.44 Louisa McAsh 18.41 Steven Seidel 19.32 Michael Filmer-Smith 20.15 Lyndall Jackson 21.23 Lulu Henley 21.32 Deb Connaughton 22.10 Dave Connaughton 22.15 Kelita Bourke 22.28 Charlie Jackson 22.34 Henry Bissell 22.39 Steve Phipps 24.14 Meg Edenborough 24.18

The Beagle Editor, The letter 'Natural Disaster Resilience. Perhaps a lesson in lost opportunities of what could have been' by Dr Michael Holland, Bega MP dated 6/8/23, clearly outlines the important steps we must take collectively but also at a local council, state and federal level. From my research and personal experience, families struggled. They were unsure where to go, for how long for, what to bring, and how to stay safe. We must use the lessons from the extreme bushfire season of 2019/20 to ensure we are better prepared next time. As Dr Holland outlined, 'we are dangerously vulnerable medically.' We need to ensure the health and safety of all, especially our most vulnerable, is not put at risk by poor sanitation, lack of access to clean water, and exposure to heat and smoke. As the Community Engagement Officer for the Australian Breastfeeding Association’s Community Protection for Infants and Young Children in Bushfire Emergencies Project, it is my goal to see we improve planning for future disasters. Our project aims to increase community resilience to disasters by facilitating better planning and preparedness to meet the needs of very young children and their caregivers in emergencies. Forming the first part of ABA’s Bushfire Project, the Babies and Young Children in Black Summer Bushfires (BiBS) Study surveyed and interviewed 256 parents of children age 0 to 4 years at the time of the Black Summer Bushfires, and 63 emergency responders. The BiBS study has identified the challenges faced by parents of very young children, and what can be done to improve emergency response. The resulting report (available at aba.asn.au/emergency makes 16 recommendations to improve emergency response. ABA will be implementing the findings in Eurobodalla Shire. The lessons we have learnt from the BiBs Study are clear. Suitable evacuation centres need to be formally identified and upgraded, to include stored water supplies and access to power, as well as a separate space for parents and caregivers of very young children. These spaces should be resourced with a private space for mothers to sit and breastfeed or express milk, snacks and water for breastfeeding mothers, a clean space for infant formula preparation, washing and sterilising supplies, access to hot water for washing, complementary foods and feeding implements, nappy changing facilities, safe sleep spaces, and an appropriate play space for babies to crawl, sit and play along with suitable clean toys. Families should not have to wait in long queues for help or resources, nor must wash feeding equipment in toilet sinks. Families also need better information on how to prepare to evacuate and where to go. We also recommend, based on our findings, that existing emergency policies, planning and guidance should be evaluated with a ‘young child lens’ to identify gaps and allow adjustments to be made to ensure the needs of very young children and their parents and/or caregivers are appropriately met. Individuals with expertise in the needs of babies and toddlers should be involved in evaluations and planning adjustment. These policies and plans must be integrated across relevant government and non-government organisations. It is imperative that relevant organisations work together, not in silos. Like Dr Holland says, we need cooperative and coordinated Local, State and Federal governments on all matters related to disaster resilience, response and recovery. We would welcome the implementation of resilient infrastructure and effective emergency response systems, as well as a coordinated natural disaster public health policy. These policies should include plans and procedures for the management of safe and appropriate infant formula distributions, as an essential medical resource for infants not breastfed. Thank you for taking this important issue to relevant state and federal ministers, Dr Holland. Now we need to bring focused attention to these issues at a local level. Next month, our project is providing an opportunity for community groups, individuals and/or organisations to participate in one of our 1-day preparedness workshops. These workshops have the goal of supporting organisations and individuals to adjust their planning or resources in light of the findings of the BiBS Study. These workshops are open to any individual or organisation who supports families with infants and young children in the community. They are suitable for NGO's, health, welfare and emergency response organisations, childcare centres and preschools, government and/or community organisations. We are hoping representatives of a variety of organisations will attend in order to provide an opportunity for networking between groups who are committed to better supporting families with babies and toddlers in future emergencies.  Workshop participants are invited to bring along their current organisation's emergency plans, resources and procedures, to work through them with a 'young child lens'. These FREE workshops will be fully catered and will include plenty of breaks for networking opportunities. We will also supply attendees with various resources developed by our team for supporting families in disasters. Please complete this link by August 12 to register your interest and preferred date: https://forms.office.com/r/nup1YFZ3N1 Dr Michelle Hamrosi Community Engagement Officer Community Protection for Infant and Young Children in Bushfire Emergencies Project Australian Breastfeeding Association (RTO 21659) Images: Hanging Rock and looking outside of a caravan window

A professional restraint fitter will be providing free child car seat safety checks and installations this Sunday 13 August in the car park of Narooma Library. Bookings are essential. Scan the QR code or click this link https://unsw.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3WXVhCyA9M3vzpQ Use the form to book a timeslot at the upcoming Child Car Seat Fitting Day on Sunday 13th August, which will take place in the car park of Narooma Library. Timeslots are available between 8:00am - 1:00pm. The car seat fitting check is estimated to take 15 minutes per car seat. If the restraint fitter identifies any errors in the way that the car seat is installed or used, they will refit the car seat correctly. They can also provide you with child car seat safety information and answer any questions you might have regarding the use of your car seat. If you want the child restraint fitter to check more than one car seat, you may make multiple bookings. Please book one 15-minute timeslot for each child car seat. If there are not enough consecutive timeslots for your car seats, please contact one of our researchers at CarSafety@georgeinstitute.org.au.

On Saturday 12 August, forest defenders are rallying in key cities and regions of Australia, calling for an end to native forest logging nationwide. Powerful and positive campaigns to end native forest logging in NSW and Tasmania are escalating and this national day of action is a chance to add your voice (or dissent) to calls to end the harvesting of publicly-owned state forests. Attending the rally will be members of the Bob Brown Foundation, the Knitting Nannas, and the Cheerleaders for Radical Action on Climate (CRAC) and other local environment groups in Ulladulla for the National Day of Action.

A social fundraiser for the Muddy Puddles Charity. Sat 26th Aug 2023, 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm $50 per ticket - live music, canapes and one free drink. Private function room at Starfish in Batemans Bay. *18 years and over. Muddy Puddles supports children and young people with disability to reach their goals. Our therapy team build the capacity of young people, their families and support networks to facilitate independence and community participation. Tickets HERE

The final report of KPMG’s review of Bay Pavilions will be presented at next week’s Council meeting. The review, ordered by general manager Warwick Winn early in 2023, assesses the current operating performance of the facility against the assumptions of the business model and includes seven key findings addressing a range of financial, governance and management issues. Bay Pavillions Financial Performance Review, Final Report 27 June 2023 along with the KPMG brief will be available in the Council Meeting agenda from Wednesday. Mayor Mathew Hatcher said he welcomed the review’s public release. “Transparency is critical for community confidence. There are important lessons to be learned from this review and decisions to be made based on the recommendations in the report.” Mayor Hatcher recommended public release of the review via a mayoral report to Council in March 2023 to ensure transparency for councillors and the community. For information about Council Meetings and how to participate, visit www.esc.nsw.gov.au/meetings The fondly named 'Pav' will come under the spotlight at next week's Council meeting

ARE YOU A YOUNG VETERAN OF THE AFGHANISTAN WAR, IRAQ, EAST TIMOR, THE SOLOMONS OR PEACEKEEPING? Batemans Bay Street Parade to recognise all young 'new generation' veterans. Saturday 2nd September 2023 SAVE THE DATE! For the very first time, the four RSL Sub Branches of the Eurobodalla (Batemans Bay, Tomakin, Moruya & Narooma) will join forces to formally recognise our young veterans. Using the 15th Anniversary of the battle of Khas Urozgan as a commemorative focal point, a street parade will take place up Orient Street Batemans Bay, starting at the Police Station and culminating in a short service at the Batemans Bay Cenotaph. If you know a young veteran who has served their country since 1990, please spread the word. Veterans do NOT need to be members of the RSL to participate. PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD and help us to commemorate this next generation of ANZACS. PH. 044 969 2401 for further details.

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The team at Eurobodalla Jobs and Training have posted their latest job vacancies this week and some fee-free training. Don’t forget, if you live in Eurobodalla, Rhonnie or Amy can help you with job applications and training, as well as updating your resume and practicing for an interview. Click here to complete the survey so you can access this FREE one-on-one support.t. For more information on any of the jobs below contact the Eurobodalla Jobs and Training team via their Facebook page, by phoning (02) 4474 7380 or by email at employmentprojects@esc.nsw.gov.au You can also be added to their weekly Job Alert email list where you'll be sent the latest jobs and their application links straight to your email! Getting a job has never been so EASY. For more information or to book contact Amy on 4474 7380. Direct all enquiries to https://www.facebook.com/EurobodallaJobsandTraining or phone apprenticeships and traineeships 1. Salt Water Breeze Café in Tuross Head is looking for a full time first year apprentice in commercial cookery 2. 3six9 Café in Moruya is looking for a full time hospitality trainee. construction, trades and laboring 3. Nature Coast Plumbing in Moruya is looking for a full time or casual plumber 4. Flooring Xtra in Batemans Bay is looking for a full time flooring installer hospitality and tourism 5. NRMA Murramarang Beachfront Holiday Resort in South Durras is looking for a full time head chef 6. Mogo Pies is looking for a barista to work Wednesdays and Thursdays. More shifts may be available during the holidays. 7. Jim’s Cleaning in Moruya is looking for a cleaner for the Eurobodalla area to work across multiple sites. 8. Domino’s in Batemans Bay is looking for a full time in-store team member 9. Salt Water Breeze Café in Tuross Head is looking for a casual staff over the summer period. 10. Domino in Batemans Bay is looking for a full time delivery expert 11. Horizon Holiday Apartments in Narooma is looking for a casual housekeeper. Training available. retail 12. Prouds Jewellers in Batemans Bay is looking for a casual sales assistant 13. Sportfirst in Moruya is looking for a casual shop assistant ($30.91 per hour, negotiable school hours) 14. Carpet Court in Batemans Bay is looking for a full time office allrounder 15. Southlands Fruit and Veg in Moruya is looking for a wholesale assistant ($30 an hour). 16. Kmart in Batemans Bay is looking for a team member office and IT (professional) 17. Eurobodalla Council in Moruya is looking for a part time fixed term customer service and information officer ($37.73 - $40.19 per hour) health and community services 18. Eurobodalla Council in Moruya, Batemans Bay and surrounds is looking for part time direct support workers ($30 - $33.25 base salary per hour) 19. Prodigy People in Dalmeny is looking for a full time clinical care coordinator ($107,000 - $120,000 plus super) 20. Opal HealthCare in Denhams Beach is looking for a full time enrolled nurse 21. Opal HealthCare in Denhams Beach is looking for a full time registered nurse (Up to $95,000 a year plus super plus penalty rates) 22. APM Assessment Services in Batemans Bay is looking for a contract aged care assessor. Will suit registered nurses, physiotherapists and occupational therapists. 23. Ensure Health in Batehaven is looking for a full time general practitioner with skin cancer intertest. 24. The Disability Trust in Batemans Bay is looking for a full time speech pathologist – graduate opportunity ($97,000 to $102,000 plus super per year) 25. The Disability Trust in Batemans Bay is looking for a full time occupational therapist – graduate opportunity ($97,000 to $102,000 plus super per year) 26. IRT Group in Dalmeny is looking for a part time clinical nurse educator 27. IRT Group in Dalmeny is looking for a part time registered nurse 28. Connected Resourcing in Batemans Bay is looking for a full time registered nurse - aged care 29. Optimum Health Services in Batemans Bay is looking for a full time physiotherapist (Up to $105k per year plus super plus access to up to $20k professional development) 30. Southern NSW Local Health District in Moruya is looking for a part time dental assistant grade 1 ($30.37 - $32.56 per hour) 31. Southern NSW Local Health District in Moruya is looking for a full time Aboriginal health worker 32. Affinity Education Group in Moruya is looking for a part time early childhood teacher 33. Aruma in Batemans Bay is looking for a part time support worker 34. RSL LifeCare in Batemans Bay, Moruya and Narooma is looking for a part time community support worker aged care 35. IRT In Batemans Bay is looking for part time food service assistants 36. Dementia and Aged Care Services in Batemans Bay is looking for a full time community care coordinator 37. Estia Health in Dalmeny is looking for a part time nursing assistant other 38. Carroll College in Broulee is looking for a part time temporary classroom teacher ($68,356 to $120,335 paid pro-rata for part-time appointments) 39. Southern NSW Local Health District in Moruya Hospital is looking for a full time health and security assistant 40. Batemans Bay High School is looking for a full time teacher technology FREE TRAINING (eligibility applies) TAFE Moruya is offering a free learner drivers’ course. The course will run for four days in total in August. TAFE NSW is providing more than 300 certificate and diploma level qualifications fee-free (eligibility applies). South Coast Colleges in Batemans Bay offers fee-free courses in September and October in First Aid, Traffic Control, White Card. Aligned Leisure at the Bay Pavilions have secured funding to run a fee-free Lifeguard course for high school students (aged over 16 years).

Club Championship 2023 plus Stroke event On Tuesday 8th August 2023, 9 ladies competed in the 3rd Round of the Club Championship. The Stroke event was sponsored by Marie Mapleson. The Club Champion was Pauline Nash (302 gross) with the scratch Runner Up Gail Page (302 gross). There was a play off with Pauline Nash winning the Championship. Division 1: Net Winner was Annette Manton with 230. Net Runner Up was Leonie Doolan with 243. Division 2: Scratch Winner was Chris Wratten with 320. Scratch Runner Up was Pam Alexander with 332. Net Winner was Marilyn Bingham with 229. Net Runner Up was Elsa Shearer with 230. Daily Winners: A Grade: Winner was Pauline Nash (26) with a score of 70 A Grade Runner-up was Leonie Doolan (26) with a score of 73 B Grade Winner was Pam Alexander (34) with a score of 70 B Grade Runner-up was Elsa Shearer (39) with a score of 71 C Grade Winner was Jenny Reilly (45) with a score of 79 C Grade Runner-up was Dianne Brown (45) with a score of 85 Lowest off the stick was Leonie Snodgrass with a score of 91 Nearest the Pin On the 6th was Leonie Doolan On the 15th was Elsa Shearer On the 7th was Leonie Doolan Above: Club Champion – Pauline Nash

President Sue Beavan and Bowls Organiser David Thomas welcomed 37 ladies on another lovely Sunny day, although a little windy at times to keep us on our toes. Great to see Janet McKay back on the green as well as our fabulous greenkeeper Adam, both back in good health. Robyn Butcher now has the title of Bowls Educator and will give a talk each week on the Rules and Etiquette of bowls which will help any new bowlers particularly, plus a refresher for others. Winners Rink 8, Tricia Wheeler, Lisa Grice, Nancy White, Skip Nancy put in some fabulous shots. Runners-up Rink 9, Connie Anderson, June Williams, and Paula Hancock. Rink 10, Janet McKay and Helen Rees sharing a half game with Bev Keatly and Olga Geshwend. Lucky Losers Rink 12, Wendy Geary, Joan Rimmer and Kim Giannasca. Other winning teams, Sue Palmer, Bev Feehan and Margaret Bridges. Carmel Price, Lyn Hardy and Noleen Taylor. Robyn Butcher, Jan Shalders and Rae Fayle. Money Club winners on 33 Janet McKay, 26 Tricia Wheeler . Happy Birthday wishes to Lyn Hardy and Sue Palmer who will celebrate this weekend. Congratulations to Jeanette and Kevin Roberts who celebrate their 60th Wedding Anniversary. Winners, Tricia Wheeler, Lisa Brice, Nancy White . Runners-up in State Reserve Fours Championship . Peter Guthrie, Darren White, Murray O'Bryan, Peter Hutchinson

On Saturday Rob and Kate from South Coast Pix spent the afternoon capturing the Batemans Bay U3A Singers and the Australian Rugby Choir - for an afternoon of great singing - this was a fund raising event for the The Salvation Army, Batemans Bay Corps who will use the close to $2000 raised to support locals in need. Please enjoy this video of the afternoon.

Last Sunday, Eurobodalla for Yes volunteers and locals met at the Batemans Bay foreshore for a group photo and mark their first public get together. Over 100 people came together and showed their support for a YES vote in the local region for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Yes23 continues to have a significant presence within the region with more events to come in the upcoming months. Last weekend everyday Australians held community events across Australia in support of the Yes campaign, with over 8000 homes being doorknocked and an army of volunteers out on the streets. In the local Eurobodalla region volunteers have a stand at every market in the Bay, including Narooma and Moruya. The volunteers are keenly engaging with the local community and distributing information about the upcoming referendum. Eurobodalla for Yes will be hosting information sessions across the area and encourage those interested to get in contact. The group is available to travel to communities, workplace, organisations, sports and social clubs to share information and meet with local communities. Paul Spooner for Eurobodalla for Yes said “This is about bringing Australians together. We are building a positive movement that includes people from all walks of life and we encourage everyone to get behind this referendum that will give Indigenous people a real say on issues that affect them,” “We have an enthusiastic and motivated group of volunteers supporting a Yes vote here in the Eurobodalla and we encourage those interested to join us, or a Yes 23 volunteering group wherever you are across Australia.” More information can be found here. On Sunday 6 August over 100 people came together on the pontoon at the Batemans Bay foreshore for a photoshoot - comprising Eurobodalla for Yes volunteers and supporters of the Yes vote.