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Number 35 23 December 2020 Christmas Greetings

Digger Toirkens get's into the festive spirit. Braidwood Christmas Services More Christmas pets inside ANGLICAN PARISH OF BRAIDWOOD BRAIDWOOD UNITING CHURCH Christmas Eve Christmas Eve at 7pm. St Andrews 6pm A Family Christmas Pageant filled with joy and hope. ST BEDE’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Christmas Day Christmas Masses: 5pm Family Mass; 7pm Vigil Mass. St Pauls 11am Holy Communion (Christmas Service) CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE St Andrews 9am Christmas Service with Holy Communion on Braidwood Community Radio, brought to you by the All services are Covid safe and open to all. Churches of Braidwood. 7pm Christmas night. News for Braidwood & the district Bugle Letters Page 2 23 December 2020

Vale Major General the Hon Michael Jeffery AC, AO (Mil), CVO, MC (Retired) Good bye 2020 The recent passing of our Patron, Michael Jeffery, is a great loss The summer holidays are here already! After the to the nation. year we’ve all had, this important break takes on General Jeffery’s service to Australia has been outstanding new significance. including a very distinguished military career followed by his I think it’s fair to say that most people feel like service to Western Australia as Governor and then to the nation they didn’t have a holiday last summer. as Governor General. Bushfires forced thousands of visitors to leave, Following his time as Governor General, General Jeffery while residents dug in to face the unfolding crisis continued to ‘serve’ via his involvement with many organisations at our front door. some being the Royal Flying Doctor Service and his Outcomes Floods and COVID-19 followed, only adding to the Australia that promoted organ donating, addressed obesity and emotional, environmental and financial distress in included the Think Tank, Future Directions International and his our community. beloved Soils for Life. This summer presents an opportunity to I was privileged to have a Governor General/Minister recharge, renew and reconnect following the relationship with Michael Jeffery during my time in the challenges of 2020. Australian Parliament and then while chairing a subcommittee of If you are choosing to holiday here for the first Soils for Life. time or the 100th time – thank you and welcome. I was delighted when he agreed to become the Patron of The You have chosen the most amazing community Institute and he has been an inspiration to me, the to share this time with and the most diverse Board and our employees over the past few years. General and thrilling landscape. Jeffery leaves wonderful legacies with many organisations and Your support of this community goes a long way none more so than those of us that shared his passion for in creating the renewal and regrowth we are healthy soils. working towards. I have no He very much understood the role of soil, water, plants and doubt you will be richly rewarded, not just by the animals in repairing and rebuilding our landscapes and their role activities, local products and services and the in regenerative agriculture. T he Federal Government also acknowledged his leadership in this environment – but by the smiles from business area when they appointed him Australia’s National Soil Advocate owners and residents. and more recently instigating the Healthy Soil Award in his For some, the first anniversary of our Black name. Summer will elicit painful memories. Michael Jeffery will be greatly missed by many Australians. We Every person you meet will have their own at The Mulloon Institute send our condolences and warm individual story and experience from this time; regards to his wife, Marlena, and his family at this sad time. We you do too perhaps. This has been a year that have lost a great Australian,but we will be inspired by the has touched us all. legacies he leaves. One of the hallmarks of 2020 has been the Gary Nairn AO empathy we have shown each other; that time, The Mulloon Institute, Chairman warmth and respect is something we need to be extra mindful of as summer builds and anniversaries approach. Some people are still living in challenging circumstances and you may be shocked by some of the damage and destruction that remains. Please respect people’s privacy as you travel our region. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, Australians have worked hard to allow us as many freedoms as possible ahead of this holiday period. That is something we can all be immensely proud of. It’s important to maintain all the healthy practises that have become part of our life in 2020 – hand hygiene, physical distancing and remembering to register your details at venues. We have laughed during 2020 about wanting to reboot this year – I hope this break provides the chance to do that and set yourself and those around you up for a happy and healthy 2021.

Kristy McBain Member for Eden Monaro

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Braidwood CWA Cook Book launched

The Braidwood CWA Cook Book was launched last Friday at the National Theatre. The CWA Cookbook features three or more recipes from each member. At the launch by QPRC Mayor Tim Overall, guests were able to taste a recipe from each member and have them autograph the book alongside their photo. The book is now available at VIC and bank $15 a copy. Quilters Christmas Raffle This year’s raffle quilt was made by Dianne Challen and the winning ticket drawn by Geraldine Sutton at the Ryrie Park Markets on Saturday. The Quilt was won by Ann Hopkins. This was Geraldine’s last day of organising the Ryrie Park markets, after 30 years of service to the community. Thank you Geraldine. Photo: Dianne Challen and Ann Hopkins with the Raffle Quilt.

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The paddock at Brad and Valerie Barry’s Majors Creek property is sporting a festive cut for the season. While out mowing this week, the idea came to Brad only after starting on the perimeter. Brad said “This year with the abundance of green grass the cattle haven’t been able to keep up. It’s much more fun this year with all the green grass.” Brad did the cut freestyle, using only his eye before putting the drone up to check how it has turned out. Brad also happened to be a commercial drone pilot operating under company, Indigo Aero. www.Indigoaero.com.au “As a drone pilot, I will be offering videography and photography services including Real Estate, Agriculture and 2D and 3D Mapping of land and structures starting January 21” Says Brad. After the bushfires, Brad joined up with his local Majors Creek RFs brigade realising how important it is for the community. Brad said, “I’m also a volunteer member of the NSW RFS for the Brindabella brigade and hope to offer my drone services to support the community in the future.” News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 5 23 December 2020 School's out for Jill Mrs Jill Clarke had her last day of teaching last week, before taking extended leave. For over 20 years, Mrs Clarke has been instrumental in educating the children and young people at Braidwood Central School. Having started as a student of the school herself, she has watched our school grow and change over the decades. In her time she has seen the classroom wood fire and teachers Jill Clarke with students at BCS: and Braidwood's official rite of passage - A farewell on The Rock piano of her primary days change to smart boards and flexible learning spaces. Jill has supported countless Dangling demountable students with their learning and wellbeing and has been proactive in Last week Braidwood Central School sustaining the rich history of our saw preparations for the next phase school and town. of the new build commence. Her connection with our school In order to begin the phase 2 build extends to her own family, with four works, 3 existing demountable generations of buildings were removed from site. Clarke children to attend the school. It was a mammoth task but the day The entire Braidwood Central went well. Some of our students School community will miss her filmed some of the action for us. passion, care and support and we The next step will be the removal wish her all the best in her next and relocation of L Block to chapter. Narooma High School. All the best, Jill! By Keesha Whitford

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Kyra Cara and Astro Rosso from Corang Estate Clyde

Monty Bonnie Ally

Digger The Chief Cara, Jack & Emma with Jess News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 7 23 December 2020 Kids News launches Bushfire Religious Annals of the Braidwood District : Poetry Competition The People and their Churches HarperCollins is producing a colour photographic book with a narrative Just in time for Christmas, a around the 2019/2020 bushfires new historical book is hot off the and their impact, focusing on the press. stories of the people and the “For many years Brian communities affected by the McDonald OAM and Jill Clarke bushfires. The book is a have been piecing together partnership between HarperCollins, information, photos and stories NewsCorp and the National about the churches of Bushfire Recovery Agency. Braidwood and the little Each chapter will feature one of the churches of the surrounding 13 regions from the Bushfire districts. Not only does this book Recover Film Project. The book will record the milestones of the close with two poems, which will various churches in their region, be written by a school-aged child it also gathers information about from fire affected areas. the people who have helped The poems will be sourced by a and aided the growth of the competition. Harper Collins want community that were children and teenagers around the established alongside the country — and particularly those in church buildings." fire-affected regions — to share their experiences of the fires, then and now. Each church comprised of various families that attended service Your poem might be a thank you or mass each weekend, ran the Sunday Schools, helped the to firefighters, a tribute to all that various ministers to find funds to build their churches, schools or was lost or a community halls. They also aided the liturgical ministries, visited celebration of your own or your the public school and local hospital, cleaned and decorated the community’s resilience. It might be church and churchyards; they also supported their communities about how the fires looked and through membership of a variety of solidarities and committees.” smelt, how you felt back then, or “The Braidwood men and women and their children were and still how you feel now, looking back at are the backbone of each local districts. Even though the last summer. churches are not frequented as they were over the last 150 years, In addition to the prize of their they are still admired for their active community fellowship.” poems being published in the book, Brian and Jill have dedicated the book “to our past and present the two winning poets will receive a family members who have passed down their knowledge. We trip to for the book would like to acknowledge our spouses Deirdre and Richard, who launch along with their have shown much patience and support as we collected and parents/guardians, as well as a strove to put pen to paper over the last twelve months.” copy of the book. Available at the Visitors’ Information Centre, $25.00 plus postage The entry form for the competition ($10.00) is at kidsnews.com.au News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 8 23 December 2020 QPRC Hours Payphones and Telstra Air are free again General Council services will be closed from 1pm on Thursday this Christmas and New Year 24 December and reopen 8.30am on Monday 4 January 2021. The Telstra payphone network will be free and available to Council’s after hours emergency contact anyone who needs to use it between December 24, 2020 number is 1300 735 025. and January 1, 2021. That way, those who need it can Braidwood, and Pools make free local, national and standard mobile calls, SMS to Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day anywhere around Australia. Garbage, Recycling and Greenwaste collection Things you need to know For bins that are normally collected on a Friday: In Sutton Free calls around Australia to local, national and standard mobiles from Telstra payphones from 24 December 2020 Acres, Majors Creek and Araluen, your bin will be collected on – 1 January 2021 inclusive. Free calls exclude international Thursday 24 December. Please place bins out on Wednesday calls and premium services (19x), Mobile Satellite, and evening 23 December 1234, 12456 directory services. Excludes Telstra rented Waste Transfer Stations, landfills and bin compounds payphones. Free Wi-Fi data at select Telstra Air payphones All closed Christmas Day and Telstra Stores, in Australia only. Telstra Air available Usual Hours: The Braidwood Transfer Station will be open for Wi-Fi enabled devices only. during the following hours: Friday: 1-4 pm Braidwood Vet Surgery Saturday and Sunday: 10am to 4.30pm CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS Thurs 24th Dec - 9 am - 2 pm (please note early Monday: 1-4pm close) The Buy-Back building will be open on Sunday between 10am 25th Dec to 28th Dec we are closed and 4pm Tues 29th Dec - 9 am - 4 pm (please note early close) For a full list of Council facilities and services hours over this Wed 30th Dec - 9 am - 4 pm (please note early close) time, please go to www.qprc.nsw.gov.au/christmas-new-year- Thurs 31st Dec – 9 am – 2 pm (please note early close) hours Fri 1st Jan - we are closed Sat 2nd Jan - 9 am - 12 noon Normal hours resume from Monday 4th January For emergencies between 7am – 9pm, please contract our on call vet on 0248422697 Please note that we have one vet on call over the Christmas and New Year period and they are looking after both small and large animals. If you are unable to reach them on 02 48422697, they may already be attending to other emergencies. Alternative small animal emergency services that are open 24 hours over the period are ARH Emergency Service (Fyshwick 6280 6344) or Canberra Veterinary Emergency Service (Gungahlin 6225 7257) News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Church News Page 9 23 December 2020

Anglican Parish of Braidwood Braidwood Uniting Church “‘Twas the night before Christmas and all thru the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse...” While Christmas is often portrayed as large, extended families all coming together to eat amazing good, different times of life bring unique Christmas experiences. I remember as a child, makeshift beds on the lounge room floor with the cousins. Struggling to sleep in the atmosphere of excitement. I remember the teenager wanting to escape the “oldies” of the family, and just hang-out with my friends. I remember the poignancy of the Christmas as I prepared for the birth of my own first son. I remember chaotic, early mornings with boisterous, excited children desperate to see what was hidden inside the red wrapping paper under the Christmas tree. I remember quieter mornings, prodding teenagers to get up and get ready for church. I remember Christmas visits with tiny grandchildren, where my excitement joined with their squeals of delight. I remember those tiny grandies all grown up, taking Images of Christmas us out for Christmas lunch. I remember the quiet Christmas when everyone else was busy: pushing back loneliness with Whether we look at Christmas through secular or spiritual precious memories. I remember the blue Christmas: the eyes we confront multiple images that can impact our lives balancing act of holding grief gently while trying to keep and thoughts. The image at the head of this page appears breathing. As I remember the different experiences of to have little or no connection with Christmas in Australia Christmas past, I find that common thread, the one constant and yet it does remind me personally of a Christmas spent that flows through them all: I am celebrating the human birth of in the Northern hemisphere some years ago. The snow put the divine Jesus, my closest friend. Whatever our stage of life, on its best white coat just for the Christmas season but no matter the details of this year’s season, the meaning of let’s just look at some of the other images the emanate Christmas remains: Jesus chose to come to show us we are from this picture. Can you see the light in the midst of the loved. We pray you experience love this Christmas. darkness? Isaiah 9:2 tells the prophecy of Jesus coming in Blessings from Dr Julie Fletcher and the congregation of striking and stark language; “The people who walked in Braidwood Uniting Church. Carol Service, darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land Christmas Eve, 7pm. Sunday Services 10am. Weekly Garage of darkness – on them light has shined”. Sale is on holidays; look forward to seeing you in 2021. This is just a foreshadowing of what the coming of the Christ Child would be like and in verse 7 Isaiah attributes “…then the rain came…” certain titles to this child of God, he will be called, 16th January, 2021, 4:30pm at the National Theatre, Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father and Braidwood. An ecumenical service to commemorate the day a Prince of Peace. One might easily conclude that this wide band of rain swept across our land and started to prophetic foresight is simply, BRILLIANT! extinguish the fires. Fortunately, the story does not end there. The planning Brought to you by the Churches of Braidwood. was precise and accurate, the execution of the foreordained plan equally breathtaking. The light shining in the darkness again surfaces at the time of Christ’s birth. In Luke 2:9-11 we read; “Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord SHONE around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them (the shepherds), ‘Do not be afraid; for see – I am bringing you good news of great joy for ALL the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord’.” Again, we might say, BRILLIANT! What could be even more brilliant would be a response to God through the person of Jesus Christ. The year 2020 has for many been shrouded in darkness through bushfires, the Covid Pandemic and localised flooding. Maybe we have felt lonely and isolated at times, but the Christmas message invites us to share in the light of revelation. To embrace the person of Jesus Christ is to live in relationship with the one who brings healing and forgiveness to a troubled world. May each of us reassess and reflect where our own individual loyalties lie this Christmas. God Bless! Rev. Rick Lewis News fOr Braidwood & the district Braidwood Church News Page 10 23 December 2020 St Bede’s Parish "Government must act on face masks Christmas is a celebration of lights. Jesus promised: “those NSW Labor has renewed calls for the Government to who follow me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the make masks mandatory, particularly on public transport, light of life,” (John 8:12).Jesus is forever the guiding and as the COVID-19 outbreak in the Northern Beaches saving light that scatters the darkness of sin. There is a lot grows. of darkness of attitudes in our family and personal life. We The Government announced 30 new COVID-19 cases faced a lot of darkness this year such as drought, bushfire today, which has led to further restrictions enforced and covid-19. Darkness will not have the last word. There is hope. There is light. For Christians that JESUS IS LIGHT, across Greater Sydney. our hope, and glory. But our Lord invites us to bring our During the announcement Health Minister Brad Hazzard dark side of life - broken relationships, our weaknesses, congratulated the Northern Beaches community for addictions of sins, impure thoughts and actions everything increased mask wearing and told the media ‘it would brings before the lord. So that He can renew us and make make a lot of sense’ for people across Greater Sydney us a new person. The book of Revelation says- "Behold, I to wear masks over the coming make all things new”. We sincerely pray this Christmastime days and potentially into the new year. that the light and testimony of the Saviour will come into our Premier Berejiklian also said, "For heaven's sake do not hearts, that our lives will reflect his life and attributes, and get on public transport unless you're wearing a mask." that people everywhere will accept the blessings of his NSW Labor Leader Jodi McKay said: “They need to act mercy and grace. I wish a peaceful Christmas and happy New Year to all. before it’s too late. Fr Praveen Paul “It’s time for the Government to explain why it won’t Christmas Masses: 5pm remove doubt and simply make masks mandatory in Family Mass; 7pm Vigil Mass. Bookings high risk settings.” will be either online at https://www.trybooking.com/BMYAJ “Rather than just recommending masks in public or phone/text Helen on 0430169849. Bookings for Family transport, supermarkets and shopping centres why not Mass will be in Families; 7pm to be booked as individuals. make them mandatory?” Ms McKay said. Bookings open 1 December and close 23 December. “We only get once chance to prevent a second wave, Please let any family coming home for Christmas know that we can't afford the risk of confusion or regrets.” they (or you) must book to be sure of a place at their Shadow Minister for Health Ryan Park said: “Public Mass of choice. Bookings are limited due to the Covid restrictions. Health Orders exist for this exact reason and with the No weekday Masses after Christmas. stroke of a pen the Minister can end any uncertainty.” Meditation: Thursdays at 10.30am “Public health orders exist to protect the community. The Adoration: Fridays 9am-10 am Premier should use them to stop the spread of the virus Social Justice Group: meets in the Church and keep the economy moving,” Mr Park said. Sunday 7th February 2021 at 10.30am. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the Araluen Stations of the Cross: 3.00pm First Friday of every United States reports that updated scientific evidence month, commencing 4 December. All welcome. indicates mask wearing is now believed to protect both Father Dermid McDermott will be our supply priest from the wearer of the masks and those around them. The January to the end of March 2021. University of Washington estimates that 130,000 lives would be saved in the United States if 95% of people wore a mask over the coming months. The Shadow Minister for Transport Chris Minns said: “The NSW Opposition has repeatedly called on the Government to reverse its position, learn from other States and Countries and make face masks mandatory on public transport. It is the cheapest, easiest, safest way of protecting the people of NSW." News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 11 23 December 2020 Give kids the gift of Congratulations to Dennis Saunder - Winner of oral health this Christmas the Capital Chemist Christmas Loyalty Thousands of Australian families could be missing out on Competition. Dennis is looking forward to free dental work they’re entitled to these holidays. trying out the board games with his family While uptake of the Child Dental Benefits Schedule has over Christmas. gradually increased since it was introduced in 2013 with almost 38% of eligible children using it, a 2018 poll found that one in four eligible families is not yet aware of the scheme. “Qualifying families – those with children aged two to 18 who are receiving Family Tax Benefit Part A or a relevant Australian government payment – are entitled to $1013 dental work in every two year period under the Schedule,” the Australian Dental Association’s (ADA) Deputy CEO Eithne Irving explained. “The government needs to do a lot more to publicise this SchedulePhoto : J soen neligibleie Mar sfamilieston can get the treatment they may have thought they could not afford,” she said. “The long stretch of school holidays is the perfect time to book your dental appointments and get your kids along to the dentist to get their teeth checked and treated where necessary. If you’re eligible, the cost of the work may be covered by the Schedule. “The dentist will spot any issues that might be brewing, explain the best way to brush and floss, and what food and drink kids – and indeed the whole family – should keep to the bare minimum over the holidays and beyond.” Families can check their child’s eligibility and CDBS balance through their Medicare online account at MyGov or by calling 132 011. Christmas and the school holidays are often a time when health matters take a back seat and sugar consumption skyrockets. But Ms Irving reminds people that “tooth decay is the most common chronic disease in both adults and children. “Statistics show that 42% of Australian children aged 5-10 years had experienced tooth decay in their primary teeth- that’s two in every five children! It’s disappointing that children so young have so much tooth decay,” she said. Other alarming statistics show that 24% of children aged six to 14 have experienced tooth decay in their adult teeth, and 27% of five-to 10-year-olds have untreated dental decay. For older kids, figures show one in six teenagers consumes over 5kg of sugar a year from sugary drinks alone, amounting to about the same weight as the standard family cat. The ADA also wants to remind people that dental practices are still using covid-safe measures - including triaging patients about recent movements, temperature checks, hand sanitizer, mouth washes, full practice room cleans after every patient and staff wearing the full range of PPE. Another hot oral issue for families this summer is the extra rough and tumble kids get up to in the backyard and the risk of injury to the mouth from a fall or knock.

Send your contributions to [email protected] Subscribe at www.braidwoodbugle.com.au News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 12 23 December 2020 Animal Management Tasks To Focus On This Summer Lou Baskind – District Vet Any animal that has never been vaccinated, or The bureau of meteorology is predicting December where the vaccination history is unknown, should to February to be wetter than average for nearly all get the two-dose regime: two doses of vaccine, 4 – 6 of Australia, with warmer nights very likely for all of weeks apart. Australia and warmer days for much of the South · Chemical drench for young livestock at East. Take note of the likely problems these weather weaning conditions could bring and put preventatives in place In most circumstances I am an advocate for testing to keep your animals happy and healthy. the faecal egg count before deciding whether to use · Monitor, prevent and treat for blowfly strike a chemical drench for livestock. However, the Flystrike is a serious welfare issue in animals, weaning process is a period of significant stress, causing not only discomfort and stress but leading to and these young animals are so susceptible, that I death if untreated. Sheep are the most susceptible recommend a weaning drench as a rule. Drenching animal, due to the trapping of moisture in their will help weaners to survive. Use drenches with fleece from urine and faeces. Other animals can be more than one chemical group to make it more struck too, if there are predisposing factors such as a likely you completely kill the worms. Don’t use the wound or moisture. I have seen flystrike in sheep, same drench each time as resistance to the alpacas, rabbits and thick-coated dogs. ◦ chemicals is likely to develop. Many drenches With soil temperatures now over 15 C, fly maggots are now available in small packs making drench that over-wintered in the ground are hatching. rotation easier. Coming out of a few dry years, fly numbers will start Do a worm egg count in those weaner animals 4 – 6 low but if given the opportunity will build up rapidly. weeks after the weaning drench to decide on your Each female sheep blowfly can lay up to 300 eggs next course of action. Other groups of sheep and the whole lifecycle can take just 2.5 weeks in should also be monitored with worm egg counts to favourable weather. determine the need for drenching and other Monitor animals closely for strike. If an animal is actions such as pasture rotation. For more struck the area must be shorn or clipped including a information go to WormBoss.com.au clear barrier for 5cm around the strike zone. Collect · Plan for hot weather and heat waves the shorn fleece and maggots and destroy them. Hot conditions in summer can cause hyperthermia Treat the site with a strike dressing such as in a range of animals. All animals need to maintain ivermectin or spinosad. Don’t use a flystrike preventative as treatment for a struck animal, a constant body temperature within a small range. because the maggots will take too long to die. Tolerance to heat is a factor of species, breed, coat For sheep, consider applying a long acting colour and coat length, body condition, speed of dicyclanyl preventative now to give 18 – 24 weeks temperature change (adaptation), ability to sweat protection. Resistance to chemicals has been and underlying health status. reported so monitoring animals is essential, even Hyperthermia will result in reduced feed intake and when a preventative is used. reduced reproductive performance. In severe cases For more information go to death can occur. Pigs are particularly susceptible as http://www.flyboss.com.au/ they have almost no functional sweat glands. · Include the second booster in the vaccine Chickens are also highly susceptible. program Ensure animals have access to good shade or Young livestock, such as sheep, cattle, goats and shelter, and plenty of clean good quality water. alpacas, should now have their vaccines for Limit activities in the heat of the day. Water for clostridial diseases. Depending on the species and backyard animals such as chickens can be kept farm management you may give a 3-in-1, 5-in-1, 6-in- cooler by shading the trough, and even by adding 1 or 7-in-1. These vaccines protect against Pulpy ice to waterers on extremely hot days. Pigs should Kidney (also known as overeating disease) which can be provided with wallows. Housing for animals cause sudden death in livestock grazing lush young must have good ventilation. grasses, or grains and pellets. They also cover several · Address selenium deficiency other common diseases of livestock. Selenium is a trace element. Both too little and The first vaccine in a program only offers short too much of it can cause disease in livestock term immunity. To ensure long lasting protection, including cattle, sheep, goats and alpacas. Selenium give a second vaccine booster 4 – 6 weeks after the deficiency can cause poor growth in young first. Most stock can then be vaccinated annually. It is livestock, as well as White Muscle Disease (a recommended that goats and alpacas are vaccinated progressive syndrome of stiffness, weakness, every 6 months. Sheep and cattle are routinely collapse and death) and other ill-thrift syndromes. vaccinated yearly but more frequent vaccination is Fertility problems with pregnancy loss can also required where the risk is high, such as dietary occur. change from sparse to lush conditions, or if being fed grain or pellets. 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Animal Management Tasks New Electronic Work Diary approval The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has To Focus On This Summer approved a third Electronic Work Diary (EWD) option, Continued from previous page - which will be available for use from next month. Selenium is present in the soil, taken up by plants, NHVR Chief Regulatory Policy & Standards Officer Don and thereby eaten by the animal. Soils of the outhern Hogben said, following consideration by an assessment Tablelands are known to be low in selenium. panel, the NHVR has approved Netstar’s Garmin Fleet Selenium levels are lowest in spring, and in pastures 7XX Series for use as an official record for heavy vehicle with a lot of clover. Young growing animals are most driver work and rest hours from January 11, 2021. susceptible. “The first two approved EWDs have been available Selenium surveillance funded by the Bushfire across Australia since December 1 and drivers and operators will now have access to an additional Recovery Fund is underway and has shown low product option,” Mr Hogben said. selenium levels in both sheep and cattle in the “Full details are available on the NHVR website.” An Palerang region. A local mob of cattle were diagnosed EWD is an electronic recording system, approved by with white muscle disease. the NHVR, to record the work and rest times of a High dose long-acting selenium supplements are driver, and is a voluntary alternative to the Written available but shouldn’t be used without establishing Work Diary. the selenium status of the animals first, due to the The introduction of EWDs means drivers can record risk of overdose. their work and rest hours by pressing a button, rather Either talk to your vet about assessing the risk, or use than spending time ruling lines and counting multiple a vaccine or drench that includes a short-acting time periods on multiple pieces of paper. Some EWD selenium supplement. also include features, such as alerts, to assist drivers to For more information on summer issues in livestock manage their compliance with work and rest rules. and other animals, feel free to contact me at “Drivers must continue to carry their Written Work [email protected] Diary for a transition period, to ensure that they comply with the requirement of carrying 28 days of records.” Any issues with EWDs may e reported to the NHVR by phone or using a website format www.nhvr.gov.au/contact-us News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 14 23 December 2020 FREE RABBIT CONTROL BAITS AND FREE LIVESTOCK FREE ONLINE VERTEBRATE PESTICIDE INDUCTION WORM TEST KITS TRAINING Register now so you don’t miss out! Nicky Clarke – Biosecurity Officer For a limited time, South East Local Land Services is Baiting with pesticides can be the most cost-effective supporting landholders and livestock managers in the option for reducing large pest animal populations once all -Palerang region with the following programs: physical control methods have been applied. 1. Feral pest rabbit control program– join the fight against To acquire and use 1080, Pindone, RHDV, or PAPP baits pest rabbits, help your community and protect our in NSW, you must be accredited (or under the direct environment. All participating landholders in the QPRC area supervision of an accredited person) with an AQF3 will be provided free baits and calicivirus. Chemical Accreditation or Vertebrate Pesticide 2. Free worm tests for livestock- Test kits for ‘WormTest Induction Training (VPIT) course accreditation. Basic with Worm Typing’ (usual price of $63.56 incl GST) are Historically, Local Land Services has delivered VPIT available free of charge from our office at 42 Ryrie Street training face-to-face in a three-hour training session. We Braidwood. The WormTests are available on a first come first will still conduct face-to-face training for small groups, served basis for eligible landholders with a limit of one per however there is now also the option for landholders to holding. If ‘WormTest Basic’ is not the right worm test for your undertake this training online. circumstances, we can tailor the subsidy for you. Just get in Our online VPIT takes approximately two hours to touch with our District Vet, Dr Lou Baskind, by email complete and can be completed at any time, at no [email protected] phone on (02) 4842 3800 to cost. Upon successful completion, you will hold a five-year discuss your situation or find out more. accreditation to possess 1080, Pindone, RHDV and or If you’ve never done a WormTest this is a fantastic opportunity PAPP baits. to give one a go and see the benefits for yourself. Lou can The Local Land Services course takes you through the guide you through the process from start to finish. legal responsibilities, safety requirements and practical For further information and to register call the considerations for effective use of baits and pesticides. Braidwood Local Land Services officeon02 4842 3800 For more information please search Vertebrate Pesticide Induction Training on the Local Land Services Websitewww.lls.nsw.gov.auor contact the Braidwood office WHERE ARE ALL THE CHRISTMAS BEETLES? on (02) 4842 3800. Once common in summertime – particularly at night around streetlights or as visitors at barbecues in eastern Australia – these large and often colourful scarab beetles The Albion Cafe Hours comprise 36 different species, nearly all of which are endemic to Australia. They’re all in the genus Anoplognathus, with the common names of some species including king, queen, and campfire beetle, washerwoman and furry tailed prince. But you may have noticed that they are less common than they used to be, with these metallic pink, brown, green and gold insects likely to be experiencing similar declines in numbers that are blighting other insects worldwide, particularly in urban areas. Perhaps unsurprisingly, increasing human population numbers and habitat loss are implicated as the most likely causes for declines. Read the full article: Ghosts of Christmases Pasts by John Pickrell in Australian Geographic. (From the LLS December Newsletter)

Send your contributions to [email protected] Subscribe at www.braidwoodbugle.com.au News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 15 23 December 2020 Commonwealth Government Bushfire Legal Aid Scheme The Commonwealth Government has provided funding for legal assistance to NSW primary producers and small businesses dealing with legal issues relating to the 2019/2020 bushfires. Under the Scheme, private lawyers will have access to funding to provide legal services. How does the Scheme work? If you are an eligible small business owner or primary producer, your solicitor can apply for funding of $2000 to assist you to resolve your legal matter arising from the 2019/20 bushfires, and up to $5000 for related expenses like expert reports. Additional funding is available in reasonable circumstances. If you have more than one bushfire related legal problem your solicitor may receive separate funding for each problem. The funding is available for legal issues including, but not limited to: Insurance disputes Commercial leases Contract disputes Planning and building law Local Government disputes Entitlements to government grants and schemes Credit and debt Banking Fencing issues Property law Employment law issues for employers

Your legal issue could be anything related to the fires. For example, you might have an insurance dispute, a fencing issue or a commercial tenancy issue. Initial grants are $2000 for legal costs and $5000 for related expenses like export reports but you can apply for another grant if the first one doesn’t resolve the issue. Here’s the website with some more info on the scheme: http://disasterhelp.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/.../bushfire... You apply for the grant through a local lawyer, so if you know one already, you can speak to them about the scheme. News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 16 23 December 2020

Using rivers as roads LOCAL LAND SERVICES – CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR TRADING HOURS The Braidwood Local land service office will be closed from 12pm Thursday 24 December to Friday 8 January 2021 for the Christmas, New Year period. If you suspect an animal disease emergency, please phone the Emergency Animal Disease hotline on 1800 675 888. If you suspect a plant health emergency, please phone the This week Council's Natural Landscapes team Exotic plant pest hotline on 1800 084 881. hired an amphibious all-terrain vehicle (AATV) to For assistance with non-emergency livestock health issues, A help survey remote waterways. Biosecurity officers please contact your nearest private vet. were specifically searching for Gorse plants as part WE WISH YOU A HAPPY AND SAFE HOLIDAY SEASON. of our 'Gorsebusters' project. Gorse is one of our BRAIDWOOD LOCAL LAND SERVICES OFFICE – CHANGE rare weeds that we are trying to contain and OF PHONE NUMBER A eradicate before it becomes established. Please be advised that the Braidwood Local Land Services The ‘Gorsebusters’ project is funded by the regional office phone number has changed. Our new phone is (02) w Weeds Action Program to help find any plants that 4842 3800 We apologise for any inconvenience and may have spread downstream from isolated appreciate your understanding with this change. Unfortunately, infestations on the Shoalhaven and Endrick rivers. we can’t avoid this change as its associated with our telephone The surveys were successful with new infestations lines being upgraded to the NBN, and the NBN not supporting of Gorse found along both rivers. Surveys and our old telephone number. control will continue in the new year. We will be Please start using our new phone number (02) 4842 3800 from A including the use of kayaks and drones to support today as our old phone number will be disconnected shortly. the safety of staff in these difficult worksites.

N News for Braidwood & the district Bugle Public Notices Page 17 23 December 2020 Young Writer Book & CD available at VIC Are you looking for a shift or two a week? The Visitors Information Centre has copies Weekend work available in the Pine Garden of the Best Writing from the Braidwood Restaurant and The Servicemen's Club bar area. Lions Young Writers Festival 2020 and also Would suit semi-retired or someone looking for a second job. Applicants in Bar Area must have the CD which features the Braidwood Pre- current RSA & RCG and be willing to complete School Children. TAB basic mandatory training in the first week. Daniel Champagne Previous applicants need not apply. If you LIVE at The National Theatre Braidwood would like further information or are interested SUNDAY, 10 JANUARY 2021 4pm & 6pm please contact Michelle on 02 4842 2108 or email [email protected] Tickets online · $26.41-$31.68 Braidwood Driver Reviver Many of our wonderful volunteers (mainly Braidwood Servicemen’s Club Memberships SES) are standing down from Driver Reviver Membership renewals were posted out this week, so you possibly have received it by now. & are looking for other organisations/ If for some reason you haven't please contact volunteers to assist/take over. Anjali or Michelle from the Club office. More info to come. It is a legal requirement if you are using the Braidwood Races are back club premise to be a member or be signed in on Saturday 6th February - The Club has booked by one if you live in a 5km radius. a party band who will be playing music from the Now is a great time to join to get the full 12 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s! They will kick off at 7pm! months benefit of Club membership. Did you know that you pay more for your Braidwood Men's Shed drinks as a non-member so why not join today! Open every Tuesday and Friday Membership is only $20! from 9:30 AM New members always welcome Enquiries phone or message 0450961039 or [email protected] Breast Screen Mobile Van dates The Breast Screen Van is scheduled to return to Braidwood 13/9/2021 until 25/9/2021 (TBC) The Van will be in Goulburn from 4 January to 2 April 2021. News for Braidwood & the district Bugle Public Notices Page 18 23 December 2020 Braidwood Servicemen's Club Pub Painting If you are looking for a last minute Christmas Gift a ticket to our Pub Painting afternoon on the 30th January is a great idea! Or if you have finished your Christmas shopping why not treat yourself to an early Christmas Present! Tickets via https://pubpainting.com.au/.../0130-braidwood- tropical...

GALLERY SPACE Open 2nd Sunday of the Month 10am - 2pm 44 Coronation Ave Braidwood Ph 0427 501 418

Lions Christmas Cakes at the Community Bank 00 Lions Christmas Cakes available for 9,0 $1 purchase in the branch. 1kg -$13, 1.5kg -$17 TO CED DU Nerriga Produce Market RE 1st Sunday of the Month Weekly Garage Sale Braidwood Uniting Church Every Wednesday 9-3 cnr Duncan & Monkittee St News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Sport Page 19 23 December 2020 YOGA Pose of the Week

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Side Plank Pose - Santolanasana Variation A pose to strengthen the muscles of the arms, shoulders and spine. Also an arm balance that helps to tone the core muscles and work on stability and one-pointedness.

To practice - Assume the plank position with the feet together. Transfer the weight onto the right arm and right foot. Roll on to the outer right foot, resting the left foot on top the right, keep the body straight and the chest facing forward. Position the left arm and hand along the trunk or raise it up in line with the shoulder. Keep the side of the waist lifted and be careful not to sag in the hips. Hold for as long as comfortable, then to release, roll back into the plank position and repeat to the other side. News for Braidwood & the district Bugle Sport Page 20 23 December 2020 Braidwood Results: Saturday December 19 - 3 Person Ambrose Cross Country Mark & Sherilee Newman Trophy – Golf Club With thanks for your sponsorship and a fun event. News Winners: Donna Kuhn, Roger Hovey & Rod Royds nett 43 1/6 From The Committee: Runners Up: There is a proposal for Presentation Night 2021 that instead of a formal dinner, we have the presentations of Tom Duffy, Keith Morgan & Keith Oakford nett 43 5/6 the season’s winners straight after the day’s event, with Last Place: partners welcome & with finger food served. Fran McGrath, Nelson Sargent & Terry Hughes nett 49 1/6 We ask the members for their feedback on this NTP: Rod Royds, Michael Toirkens & Keith Morgan proposal and if you would forward your thoughts in a reply to this email to Braidwood Golf Club Coming Events ([email protected]). Feedback is required quickly as a catering booking with Vanessa needs to be Saturday December 26: made as soon as possible, should we decide to stay Medley Irish Stableford 3 Ball. 12.30 Hit off – All players. with the current format. 2021 A list of shirt size preferences is up on the board for Saturday January 2: those members will require one. Please fill in when you Men’s & Women’s Stroke - Monthly Medals can. Saturday January 9: Also, thanks to Mary & Ted Emmett who helped with clearing up at the presentation dinner. It was a merry Men’s Single Stableford – Brendan Booker Trophy band! Women’s Single Stableford – No Sponsor From all the committee, we wish everyone a Happy Monday January 11: Christmas and a peaceful & healthy New Year. Thank you ACT Vets for your support throughout 2020 and especially our Saturday January 16: grateful thanks to all our many volunteers as we could Committee Meeting 10.30am not manage without you. Your ongoing generosity with Medley Matchplay (President vs Captain) donations, sponsorship, time & energy is really appreciated and very important to our future. Thanks. Southern NSW Local Health District has adjusted its COVID 19 testing clinic times during the upcoming Christmas and New Year holiday season. Arrangements are in place to increase testing times over the holiday season if the need arises. To keep up to date with the latest go to https://www.snswlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/ourser vices/infectious-disease/covid-19 Need testing outside these times? Testing can be arranged through our emergency departments. Please call 1800 318 248 COVID-19 testing symptoms SNSWLHD is urging anyone feeling unwell – even with the mildest of symptoms such as a runny nose, scratchy or sore throat, cough, fever, shortness of breath, headache, tiredness, loss of taste or smell, nausea, diarrhoea or muscle aches – to self-isolate and seek COVID19 testing, so cases in the community are identified as quickly as possible. There is no longer a requirement to schedule appointments at most of the District’s COVID19 testing sites. Callers to the SNSWLHD 1800 318 248 COVID line will be provided with information on testing eligibility and clinic times and locations. To protect lives & stay safe: Stay in if you are unwell Arrange to get tested Maintain physical / social distancing download the COVIDSafe app It’s OK to get tested more than once, if you have symptoms at different points in time.

If you’re unwell – call Southern COVID line on 1800 318 248 or use our enquiry form https://www.snswlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/additi onal-pages/covid-19-testing-enquiry-form about a COVID 19 test today.

For a list of testing clinics in the Southern NSW Local Health District Area click on https://www.snswlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/our- services/infectious-disease/covid-19 For up-to-date statistics NSW Health Read more COVID-19 FAQs News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 22 23 December 2020 Merry Christmas and a very Happy and Healthy New Year to all the readers of the Bugle A

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