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25.01.2022 A solid turnout at Bar Beach Narooma today in celebration of our local marine environment with the community participating in a Paddle Out to draw a focus on the preservation of the Batemans Marine Park’s sanctuaries Photos: Gillianne Tedder

25.01.2022 SBS News reports: Pharmacist Raj Gupta migrated from Punjab, India as a young man. His selfless service during Australia's Black Summer fires gained worldwide attention. This bushfire season, he reflects on the resilience of his small coastal community.

24.01.2022 Enjoy these gorgeous images from Ben Neely Photography and Web Design Ben Neely is a 39 year old Photographer, Web-Designer and Computer Technician living in Moruya. "These are a few on my favorite Landscapes pictures from 2020. Please Like, Follow and Share for more" ... Shall do Ben. Looking forward to more of our stunning South Coast via your lens. https://www.facebook.com/Ben-Neely-Photography-and-Web-Design-190101212469916/

24.01.2022 Philip MacDonnell of Sth Durras advises there is a huge pod of whales heading south - keep an eye out Wazza from Lighthouse Charters Narooma & Montague Island Discovery Tours with Wazza encountered a super pod last week Image: Wazza

24.01.2022 A woman has died after being pulled from water at a beach on the south coast. Just before 4.30pm yesterday (Sunday 17 January 2021), emergency services were called to Congo Beach, south of Moruya, after reports a woman and boy were stuck in a rip. Police have been told a nearby surfer assisted the woman and boy back to shore, where they were pulled from the water by witnesses.... Witnesses commenced CPR, but the woman died a short time later. She has since been formally identified as a 50-year-old woman from Sydney. The 10-year-old boy was assessed by paramedics and was uninjured. Officers from South Coast Police District attended and commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

23.01.2022 ABC South East NSW reports: ACCIDENT ON PRINCES HIGHWAY A two car crash on the Prince's Highway, north of Greendale, has seen one person taken to South East Regional Hospital in a stable condition. ... Emergency services were alerted to an incident involving two cars, with one vehicle rolled, shortly after 1pm. Two crews attended the scene, seeing one person safely transported to Hospital. Traffic is affected in both directions. Motorists are advised to allow extra travel time and follow all traffic directions. For an update on the incident and traffic across the state: https://www.livetraffic.com

23.01.2022 Changed traffic conditions on Batemans Bay bridge 8pm to 6am on Thursday 18 February Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions tomorrow night between North Street and the intersection of the Princes and Kings Highway for bridge joint repair work on Batemans Bay bridge. Work will be carried out for one night from 8pm to 6am on Thursday 18 February, weather permitting.... Intermittent stop/slow traffic control, lane closures, and a reduced speed limit of 40 km/h will be in place during work hours. There may be intermittent delays of up to five minutes. Motorists are advised to allow plan ahead, drive to the conditions, and follow signs and traffic control. https://www.beagleweekly.com.au//changed-traffic-condition

23.01.2022 George Bass Drive upgrade underway Eurobodalla Council is upgrading the notorious bends at Grandfathers Gully on George Bass Drive between Surf Beach and Lilli Pilli. Council received $3.8 million in Commonwealth Government funding toward the road safety improvements, which will include removing the tight bends, providing protected right-turn intersections to Grandfathers Gully Road and Denise Drive as well as widened lanes, centreline treatments and shoulders, improved light...ing, delineation and protective fencing. The upgrade will improve line of sight for drivers and provide safer access for residents to George Bass Drive from Grandfathers Gully Road and Denise Drive. It will also include a connection for a future off-road shared pathway to link Malua Bay, Lilli Pilli and Surf Beach to existing networks that will eventually connect Malua Bay cyclists to Batemans Bay and even Surfside. read more... https://www.beagleweekly.com.au//george-bass-drive-upgrade

23.01.2022 South Coast Police District report: An investigation is underway after a school at Eden was forced to close for the day for investigation and clean up after malicious damage to a number of classrooms. Shortly after 5pm yesterday (Sunday 9 November 2020), police were called to a school on Imlay Street, Eden, following reports of people on the roof throwing rocks at windows.... Officers from South Coast Police District attended a short time later and found several classroom windows smashed. Two boys were seen by police inside one of the classrooms, before they fled on foot in a southerly direction along Imlay Street, Eden. Police located a 10-year-old boy at the intersection of Bass and Imlay Street, Eden. A second boy, aged 13, presented himself to police in the presence of his parents a short time later. Both boys are currently assisting police with inquiries. A crime scene was established at the school, which has been closed today due to extensive damage to classrooms. Investigations are continuing. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

23.01.2022 Your midweek edition of the Beagle mailout is OUT NOW Delivered to your inbox every Wednesday the Beagle midweek edition is OUT NOW Subscribe on The Beagle website - it's FREE... https://mailchi.mp//your-midweek-edition-of-beagle-local-n

22.01.2022 Volunteers from Marine Rescue Narooma have arrived on scene 10nm east of Narooma on the Continental Shelf to rescue two people stranded on their disabled 25 foot flybridge cruiser. The crew of rescue vessel Narooma 30, Ross Constable, Mick Wahren, Don Shortridge and Shannon Greene, are taking the vessel under tow south. Narooma 30 will rendezvous en route with a crew from Marine Rescue Bermagui.... Bermagui 30, with Alec Percival, Caron Parfitt, Babs Stephens, Volker Aebischer, Steve Angelo, Jeff Donovan, Michael Abbott and Jim Anderson on board, will return the cruiser to Bermagui Harbour, where conditions are currently more suitable than on the Narooma bar. The crews are receiving communications support from Rhonda Ober and Paul Houseman in the MR Narooma radio base and Dennis Walker and Lynda Bailey at the MR Bermagui base.

22.01.2022 OUT NOWthe latest beagle abode : your online weekly Eurobodalla real estate guide The beagle abode is your comprehensive online weekly Eurobodalla real estate guide showcasing the current Eurobodalla property market and our Eurobodalla based realtors. https://www.beagleweekly.com.au/real-estate... or read it as a pdf here: https://drive.google.com//1epH7JXcVMS1fM4CPf8vzdyKs6P/view

22.01.2022 UPDATE - Fire and Rescue NSW Station 217 Batemans Bay report: Incident Call... Just after 4:30pm our brigade alongside Nelligen Rural Fire Brigade were called to reports of a bush fire on the Kings Highway between Batemans Bay and Currowan. We responded 2 trucks to assist Nelligen brigade. On our way to the call one of our trucks came across a minor motor vehicle accident and rendered assistance before continuing on the Kings Highway. Thankfully after a thorough investigation of the area no fire was found and all crews were able to return to station. Many people may have noticed a notification from the fires near me smartphone application, this is set after a 000 call has come in and will be updated as crews arrive on scene or investigate the area. Kings Hwy, Batemans Bay Stay up to date at https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me

21.01.2022 Your Beagle Weekender Vol 190 January 15th 2021 is OUT NOW https://www.beagleweekly.com.au//beagle-weekender-of-janua

19.01.2022 Your Beagle Weekender Vol 175 October 2nd 2020 is OUT NOW https://www.beagleweekly.com.au//beagle-weekender-of-octob

19.01.2022 Will the seven of the nine Eurobodalla Councillors change their opinion on Climate Change rather than dismissing it as a variable and changing climate ?

18.01.2022 Minor flooding of the Tuross River - more rain expected in the catchment over the next day or so. Tuross River bridge closures: Comerang Forest Road at Silo Farm Bridge, Eurobodalla, west of Bodalla... Nerrigundah Mountain Road at Tyrone Bridge, Eurobodalla, west of Bodalla

18.01.2022 Karyn Starmer of The RiotACT writes: "This year, as you head down the hill towards the coast, turn your thoughts to our reality over the past 12 months. Please don’t turn up and act like you own the place, not this year. Yes, we know, you have been coming here for years, and you love it too but this year, we are all just a bit fragile. "This year we may need a little more love, just a smile and a nod that you share a love of our home and you understand what we have been throu...gh." read on....

18.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS, HEAVY RAINFALL, ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES and DAMAGING SURF Issued at 12:01 pm Monday, 22 March 2021. http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDN21037.shtml

17.01.2022 'Postcards from the Fire' the Gallery in Mogo from the 2nd to 11th October The 'Postcards from the Fire' physical exhibition has been locked in. Photographs portraying memories from the 2019/20 summer bushfire tragedy will be on display at The Gallery in Mogo from the 2nd to 11th October. The exhibition is open to the public from 10am to 4pm daily.... https://www.beagleweekly.com.au//postcards-from-the-fire-t

17.01.2022 Fatal collision - Cooma Friday, 02 October 2020 07:45:15 PM A woman has died after a crash in the Snowy Mountains today.... About 4.30pm (Friday 2 October 2020), emergency services were called to the Snowy Mountains Highway, Cooma, following reports of a collision. Officers attached to Monaro Police District attended and were told a black Commodore Station Wagon was travelling south when it collided with a north-travelling Kenworth T950 Tipper truck, with dog trailer in tow. The Commodore was pushed into a gully and the front female passenger died at the scene. The driver of the Commodore, a 67-year-old woman, was trapped for a short time before being released by the NSW State Emergency Service and Fire and Rescue NSW. She was airlifted to Canberra Hospital. The driver of the truck, a 23-year-old man, was not injured. He was taken to Cooma Hospital for mandatory testing. A crime scene has been established that will be examined by the Lake Illawarra Crash Investigation Unit to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident A report will be prepared for the coroner and no further information is available at this time. The Snowy Mountains Highway near Dry Plains Road remains closed to traffic in both directions. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and delay their trip as there are no suitable diversions available. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report crime via NSW Police social media pages.

16.01.2022 Celebrating NAIDOC Week !!

16.01.2022 Nicola Eugenea Photography was at Coila today capturing these lush images :) of the opening

16.01.2022 About Regional report: A combination of bushfires, COVID-19 and the construction of a new bridge are contributing to a crippling housing shortage in Batemans Bay. read on....

16.01.2022 Batemans Bay Rugby Union & South Coast Donations Logistics Bushfire recovery centre closing this Saturday The Bushfire recovery site at Old Bunnings Building, Princes Highway, Batemans Bay is closing down with a massive clearance this Saturday. All stock left is surplus and will be available to anyone FREE this Saturday 5th December 2020. All items need to be taken on the day and can not be saved and picked up at a later day. Items at the centre and available for free include... furniture, building supplies, electrical goods, crockery, sinks, bath tubs, beds and much more. However, if anyone feels they want to make a donation to the bushfire recovery cause that will be catered for also. The gates open 9.00am until midday with organisers hoping for a good response. COVID 19 guidelines will be followed on the day including a register for anyone attending.

16.01.2022 Well done St Peters Broulee A music video to remember the year that was 2020 https://youtu.be/Cp4PXqAfRFE

16.01.2022 Rob and Kate of South Coast Pix have been out and about today bringing these stunning images to the community. Be sure to Like and Follow South Coast Pix for their regular photo updates of the Batemans Bay Bridge project and of their many projects up and down the coast

15.01.2022 Kate from South Coast Pix posted these stunning images today saying: "In my quest to stalk the whales, I made one last trip to Eden today. The season is all but over, but I wanted to see if I could get a great breach shot." There is no doubt you did just that Kate

15.01.2022 For those who enjoy a good lake opening. Coila Lake at Tuross Head

15.01.2022 ABC News report: Takata airbags: Toyota Corolla models added to list of dangerous cars on ACCC recall list

15.01.2022 Congratulations to Tilba Real Dairy Gold, Gold, Gold, Gold, Gold, Gold, Silver and Silver! That is the tally for our entries in the 2020 NSW Dairy Industry Association Awards.

15.01.2022 What a cracker of a day Amy of Region X Unspoilt Experiences Batemans Bay NSW reveals just how stunning our coastline is. Float the Batemans Marine Park, stop in remote locations to jump, relax, swim, snorkel, eat and float on!

14.01.2022 Help Narooma mum Brogan back on her feet after CBD fire Brogan's friend Carly Manning is organizing a fundraiser in the hope of gaining much needed support to help Brogan recover and move forward. Carly says "Brogan has suffered this year, first narrowly missing the New Years fires, recently separating from her partner, moving her business to a shop front after having to close her doors for 3 months to adhere to COVID restrictions and moving her family into their new home. I...t’s been a tough year for some, but tougher for others. With the current embargoes that we’re in place on insurances, every time Brogan tried to update her insurance after New Years and Covid, she was knocked back. "Brogan runs a beauty business and is renowned for creating the best and most lushes lashes on the south coast, with people travelling over an hour sometimes twice a month. She services other beauty areas including waxing and manicure and pedicures, with acrylic based products. "The aim of this fundraiser is to build up enough money to help Brogan get back on her feet financially to get through the next few months. read more..... https://www.beagleweekly.com.au//help-narooma-mum-brogan-b

14.01.2022 $10 Tickets ON SALE NOW - 2021 Mogo Wildlife Park Community Day on Feb 27th https://www.beagleweekly.com.au//10-tickets-on-sale-now-20

13.01.2022 Love the work of South Coast Pix voluntarily keeping the community up to date with the build of the new Batemans Bay Bridge. Definitely worth a vote - if you appreciate what they do jump over to this link and give them a vote of support https://bit.ly/31Ps6EX

13.01.2022 The BIG NEWS of the US election is that the White House will once again have First Dogs. Biden and his wife have two German shepherds, Major and Champ. And Major will be the first rescue dog in the White House.... These two will no doubt become as famous as Meghan Markle's rescue dogs, Bogart and Guy the Beagle. Trump was the first president in a century not to have a dog in the White House. In this image Trump is holding up Miss P for a photo shoot. In 2015 during this photo shoot Miss P was a prize winning Beagle having just won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show. - and it is clear what she thinks of The Donald.

13.01.2022 Terry McGee says it is time for agencies to begin to think outside of the box when it comes to neighbourhoods under fire attack About Regional are also covering the story below:

13.01.2022 Total fire bans are in place across nine regions: The Far North Coast, North Coast, Greater Hunter, Greater Sydney, North Western, Illawarra/Shoalhaven, Central Ranges, New England and Northern Slopes. There are more than 60 grass and bushfires currently burning across the state, according to the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS). https://www.abc.net.au//nsw-severe-fire-danger-a/12931478

12.01.2022 CHANGED TRAFFIC CONDITIONS Due to earlier landslide Monga Kings Highway near Pooh Corner Started yesterday 10:33pm... Last checked today 4:14am 1 westbound lane closed (shoulder). Attending Transport for NSW Advice Reduced speed limit (60km/h), Check signage, Exercise caution Check for all updates at https://www.livetraffic.com/incident-details/86541

12.01.2022 Hannah Sparks of About Regional asks "Moruya’s market is overflowing with produce, but where are the buyers?"

12.01.2022 South Coast Pix have captured the Merinda Clyde River Cruise returning from Nelligen. The video shows just how high the new bridge is in comparison to the old https://vimeo.com/481858240

12.01.2022 A crew from Marine Rescue Narooma is on the way to rescue a boater stranded on a 5m runabout just off the bar at Narooma. The boat has experienced a mechanical failure but is safe and being watched by radio operator Pat O'Shea in the unit's radio base. Rescue vessel Narooma 30, with new coxswain Don Shortridge at the helm, will return the runabout across the bar to shore.

12.01.2022 Your UP TO DATE fishing report from the tam at Tackle World Moruya as at Oct 2nd 2020 Moruya river. Look for the skinny! The skinny water that is. With a few days of warmer weather and sunny days, the flats areas are very slowly starting to wake up from their winter slumber. With reports that the water temps have been anywhere up to to 4degs (18 deg) warmer than the deeper sections, it’s no wonder that the flathead have started to show themselves. Soft plastics and hard body ...Continue reading

11.01.2022 Council Noticeboard November 11th 2020 for your interest

10.01.2022 Your FREE Beagle Weekender of November 27th 2020 is OUT NOW https://www.beagleweekly.com.au//beagle-weekender-of-novem

10.01.2022 Don't bother buying the local newspaper? Out of the area? Want to keep up to date with local news? Your FREE online Beagle midweek news edition is OUT NOW... https://mailchi.mp//your-midweek-edition-of-beagle-local-n

10.01.2022 South Coast Pix have been following the construction of the new Batemans Bay Bridge from Day 1. Enjoy this suite of images from yesterday as the barge being used for the pylons leaves the Clyde River to return to Sydney Thanks Rob and Kate

09.01.2022 PUBLIC MEETING (Covid safe) at BBay Community Centre 10:30am to learn more of Council's intent to vacate the Centre for community use and lease (and then sell) it at market rates to meet Mackay Park shortfalls A large assembly is expected at the Batemans Bay Community Centre, Museum Place this morning at 10:30 to learn more of Eurobodalla Council's intent to relocate community users of the facility to other venues and lease out the building at market rates. The Centre, paid ...for and owned by the community, has been earmarked by Council for sale/lease once the Mackay Park Aquatic Centre is completed to help pay for the estimated $3m per year running costs and most likely contribute to the estimated $18m GAP between the grants given and the final construction cost. The public are invited to attend to listen to speakers from the affected community groups and to hopefully present their concerns to any councillors or the Mayor if they decide to attend to listen. NOTE: SOCIAL DISTANCING MUST APPLY. This is NOT a rally and there is ample room for everyone to maintain a safe distance from each other in a public place. Much like the rules now being applied to the beach. Keep a towel distance apart.

09.01.2022 Marine Rescue NSW report: A crew from Marine Rescue Narooma is deploying to rescue five people stranded on a broken down boat off Lake Brou, north of Narooma on the Far South Coast. The 6m motor cruiser has been disabled by an oil leak.... The crew of rescue vessel Narooma 30 is Ross Constable, Don Shortridge and Michael Wahren, with communications support from Pat O'Shea in the unit's radio base. See more

09.01.2022 Man dies following crash Termiel. Saturday, 21 November 2020 02:18:12 PM A man has died following a single-vehicle crash in the state’s south today.... Police have been told about 4.30am (Saturday 21 November 2020), passing motorists located Toyota Prado that had crashed into a tree on the Princes Highway, about 5km south of Termiel. The body of the male driver was located in the vehicle. He is yet to be formally identified, however is believed to be aged in his 40’s. Officers from South Coast Police District attended and established a crime scene, which was examined by specialist forensic police. An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash is ongoing. A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

08.01.2022 A magic day at Coila Lake, Tuross Head Have you discovered Eurobodalla's best Travel Guide yet? https://www.southcoasttravelguide.com.au/tuross-head

08.01.2022 Fire and Rescue NSW Station 384 Moruya report: 8.54pm Monday 23/11/2020, Station 384 were called to a House Fire in Moruya, On arrival crews located a kitchen fire that had been extinguished prior to arrival. Crews entered the house and checked for hot spots using thermal imaging and checked for fire spread and extinguished hot spots in the roof space.... Luckily the fire had not had major spread and all occupants were safe. Crews rendered the area safe and returned to station. FRNSW Station 384 recommend that all households have a fire blanket and extinguisher available as hot oil fires should NEVER be extinguished with water as it cause more damage and harm to yourself. Always keep looking when cooking.

08.01.2022 Adding to our Eurobodalla #allkindsofnatural persona is the abundance and diversity of local produce available. Celebrating the pioneering, and then continued development the local seaweed industry adds to our eurobodalla food trail enjoy this article from The RiotACT.....

08.01.2022 Reposted from our friends up the hill, the Braidwood Bugle And what a hill it is. https://youtu.be/OL4ogbTwAJ4

07.01.2022 2EC reports: Public stop Batemans Bay man launching his boat in tense time at Hanging Rock

07.01.2022 A reminder from ABC South East NSW It's time to spring forward...

07.01.2022 South Coast Police District advise: Double demerits start at midnight tonight and continue until 11.59pm, Monday 5 October. Police will be targeting speeding, mobile phone, seatbelt and motorcycle helmet offences.

07.01.2022 Remembrance Day 2020 Images: The Narooma RSL Sub Branch had a small service here at Club Narooma to remember those who died or suffered for Australia's cause in all wars and armed conflicts. Image: Club Narooma... The bugle played at Moruya Cenotaph for the Remembrance Day Service - Photos: Anthony Mayne

06.01.2022 Man dies in quad bike crash South Coast A man has died after a single-vehicle quad bike crash near Bega on the South Coast earlier today. About 10.30am (Saturday 16 January 2021) emergency services were called to Sheehans Road at Candelo, near the intersection of Towidgee Lane, after reports a quad bike had lost control and left the road before rolling several times, ejecting the rider.... Members of the public went to the rider’s aid until the arrival of NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, the 57-year-old man died at the scene. Officers from South Coast Police District established a crime scene and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.

06.01.2022 South Coast Police District advise: The South Coast Police District are reminding motorists to take extra care on the roads with extreme wet weather warnings forecast right across the district. Parts of the police district are forecasting up to 100mm of rainfall which will increase the danger on roads. Drivers must drive to the conditions. You need to consider reducing your speed to ensure you have enough braking distance between yourself and the vehicle in front. ... Police are also reminding drivers to not enter floodwater, or cross flooded causeways. The major cause of death during floods is by people entering floodwater. Find an alternate route and avoid unnecessary travel. There are substantial penalties for persons who disregard road closed signs or enter flood waters causing a danger to themselves or passengers. If it's flooded, don’t risk it. On too many occasions emergency services must put themselves at risk to rescue drivers who make the stupid decision to enter flood waters and then become trapped. The Police will have a zero tolerance to this behaviour and you can expect hefty fines for those that take this risk There’s also the real potential for NSW Police, Ambulance, Fire and Rescue, SES, RFS and the VRA to be roadside with their red & blue lights flashing, so if you see emergency services on the road reduce your speed.

06.01.2022 A good write up in the Australian this weekend that showcases our region: Love the description of one of our favourite venues, Quarterdeck Narooma: "Lunch is a laid-back plate of sardines and salsa on sourdough at The Quarterdeck in Narooma, a bayou-style crab shack festooned with vintage American flags and tiki-bar curios, with Cream and The Doors on the stereo, and 180-degree views of the sand flats and Wagonga Inlet"... read the full article here: https://www.theaustralian.com.au//92ea94f45dc66af5d556c85a

04.01.2022 The latest Abode is OUT NOW for your interest beagle abode: the leading online weekly Eurobodalla real estate guide, showcasing the current Eurobodalla, and wider South Coast property market https://www.beagleweekly.com.au/real-estate

04.01.2022 Kelly Eastwood: delivering to your door across the Eurobodalla Launching this week: Eastwoods at Bermagui extends its coverage: from Dalmeny north to Batemans Bay every Tuesday Eastwood's Deli and Cooking School have been delivering quality meals door to door up and down the South Coast, from Tathra to Dalmeny, adapting to the needs of the Covid bound community who still love eating out but have discovered eating in can be just as satisfying with the ever changing menu optio...ns that are put up each week. Now residents further north can enjoy what is fast becoming a game changer for diners in these Covid times. read on..... https://www.beagleweekly.com.au//kelly-eastwood-delivering

03.01.2022 South Coast Police have located currency during a recent search of a property in North Batemans Bay and are seeking community assistance. Proactive Crime Team Police found several notes and coins of local and foreign currency on Tuesday 24 November 2020. Police suspect the money as being stolen property and we are wanting to locate the owner. The currency consists of an Australian, Fijian and English cash.... Anyone with information is asked to contact Batemans Bay Police on 44720099 or Crime Stoppers on 1800333000. Proof of ownership is required.

03.01.2022 Lest we forget The poem "In Flanders Fields" by Dr John McCrae, written in 1915, is the reason that we use poppies to remember those that have died in wars. In Flanders fields... In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place: and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields. John McCrae (18721918)

03.01.2022 Weekday night closure of the Kings Highway at Clyde Mountain from Monday 12 October Detours for light vehicles will be via the Princes Highway and Nerriga Road and are expected to add up to 75 minutes to journeys. Transport for NSW will carry out essential maintenance work on Clyde Mountain including slope stabilisation in response to recent rainfall.... The Kings Highway at Clyde Mountain will be closed in both directions at night between 6pm and 6am, Monday to Thursday for about three weeks from 12 October, weather permitting. Work will also be carried out in the day between 6am and 6pm, Monday to Thursday and 6am and 12pm on Fridays. How will the work affect you? To carry out this work safely we will need to close the road to traffic at night time. Detours for light vehicles will be via the Princes Highway and Nerriga Road and are expected to add up to 75 minutes to journeys. Detours for heavy vehicles will be via the Princes Highway, Picton Road, the Hume Highway and Snowy Mountains Highway and are expected to add up to 3.5 hours to journeys. During day time work hours, traffic control, lane closures and a reduced speed limit of 40 km/h will be in place for the safety of workers and motorists. Delays of up to 10 minutes can be expected. The road will be open from 12pm on Fridays until 6am on Mondays to allow for weekend traffic.

03.01.2022 WHAT????? Over three days, 119 random drug tests were conducted with 20 drug-affected drivers arrested as a result.!!!! This is startling to learn. Drug-affected drivers were the focus of a three-day long police operation on the far South Coast last week.... Operation Guardian was conducted by officers from the Traffic and Highway Patrol Command and South Coast Police District between Wednesday 25 November and Friday 27 November 2020. The operation targeted drivers in the Batemans Bay, Merimbula, Narooma and Eden areas. Over three days, 119 random drug tests and 122 random breath tests were conducted, with 20 drug-affected drivers arrested as a result. Twelve traffic infringement notices were issued, four people were fined for speeding, six future court attendance notices were issued, and eight vehicles were searched. South Coast Police District Commander, Superintendent Greg Moore APM, said the number of drug-affected drivers is a real cause for concern. To have twenty people test positive to drug driving is absolutely disgraceful, Supt Moore said. That’s twenty people who have made an active decision to take prohibited drugs and get behind the wheel. We are very fortunate that there were no fatalities or serious injuries as a result of this kind of behaviour.

03.01.2022 Passengers from the ill-fated Ruby Princess cruise ship may have infected up to 11 people with COVID-19 on a single domestic flight between Sydney and Perth in March. A study shows several people on a Qantas flight with Ruby Princess passengers developed COVID-19 Qantas is using the study to ramp up demands for sharing of passenger manifests... The airline says if it was aware of the risk, Ruby Princess passengers would not have been allowed on board The findings, based on genomic sequencing by West Australian researchers, has prompted Qantas to step up its demands for a consistent national protocol for sharing of passenger manifests. On March 19, QF577 left Sydney for Perth with 243 passengers, 60 of whom had been passengers on cruise ships, including 28 from the Ruby Princess, 30 from the Ovation of the Seas and at least two from the Sun Princess. Eleven of the cruise ship passengers were later found to have been infectious while on board QF577, including one "super spreader". read on.... https://www.abc.net.au//covid19-ruby-princess-pas/12718748

02.01.2022 Temporary closure of Surf Beach tip The Surf Beach waste management facility will be temporarily closed on Monday 30 November and Tuesday 1 December while Eurobodalla Council repairs some of the site’s internal roads and drop-off areas. The work is required following recent heavy traffic within the facility, including from bushfire clean-up vehicles.... Council acknowledges the inconvenience for the community while this important work is underway, especially for businesses and contractors. Brou waste management facility, off the Princes Highway on Brou Lake Road, is open and fully operational during the closure, from Monday to Friday, 7am to 4.45pm. For more information phone Council’s waste services on 4474 1024. https://www.beagleweekly.com.au//temporary-closure-of-surf

02.01.2022 Batemans Bay Basketball Association advise: This weekend the Batemans Bay Foreshore turns into a pop up 3x3 basketball court, with pro 3x3 players across the State converging on Batemans Bay to battle it out in the South Coast 3x3 Pro Hustle. This is a free community event. Games tip-off at 10am and will run through the day. Grandstand seating available.... With ex-NBL and current WNBL players locked in the standard of competition will be high. #1 ranked men's player in Aus - Lucas Walker Confirmed #3 ranked men's player in Aus - Tim Coenraad Confirmed #8 ranked men's player in Aus - Cooper Wilks Confirmed WNBL player Canberra Capitals - Abby Cubillo Confirmed WNBL player Canberra Capitals - Alex Delaney Confirmed WNBL player Sydney Flames - Sherrie Calleia Confirmed

02.01.2022 The Bas Team hit The Bay yesterday rolling out the first stage of a paste-up series for our upcoming exhibition, 'Untold Eurobodalla' by Lee Grant and Amadis Lacheta. The stories behind these local faces will be shared in a stunning body of work that opens at the Bas on 12 Dec 2020. #thebas #seeyouatthebas... #untoldeurobodalla #leegrant #amadislacheta #localartists #communitydevelopment #southeastarts #regionalartsnsw #regionlarts #yuin #eurbobdalla #batemansbay See more

02.01.2022 Maybe now the Eurobodalla Council might recognise that it is more than "variable and changing climate" as they continue to refuse to recognise Climate Change under the current voting Councillor bloc. ABC News reports: The BOM confirms it after crunching last month's numbers, while it was also the country's warmest spring on record for minimum and mean temperatures.

02.01.2022 How fireproof is your plan? Local Eurobodalla residents talking of their experiences last fire season, it’s a stark reminder for us all to prepare.

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01.01.2022 Coila Lake opening today. Expected to open at the top of tide in the next hour. Good thing the excavator operator is being supervised by seven council staff. A good turnout of locals offering diverse views on where the opening should be.

01.01.2022 Josh Burkinshaw Images has captured pure magic today posting: "One of the most amazing sights i have ever witness a mega pod of over 100 whales feeding off the South Coast."