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Number 5 22 MAY 2020 Bespoke thanks to our volunteer firies

Mongarlowe RFS Captain Paul Bott with Travis Thompson Braidwood RFS Captain Scott Hart with Travis Thompson The Thompson family of were one of the Travis said "both brigades attended our farm on many who has much to be thankful for having been many occasions, as we had three impacts over that touched by the summer bushfires. Surrounded by terrible period, all from the Clyde Mountain fire." smoke for weeks, the fire came right to their property. Travis said Paul Bott, the Captain of the Mongarlowe It was fitting that in National Volunteer Week, Travis Rural Volunteer Bushfire Brigade, put in invaluable Thompson, on behalf of the family business, hours fighting the fires all throughout the Braidwood Thompson Bespoke Jewellers, presented cheques for and surrounding areas. We are all so grateful for all $1100 to each the Braidwood and Mongarlowe RFS their fine efforts." Brigades. The jewellers raised the money for the RFS through sales in the store during the January fires. Diana Thompson said "I suspect without them we Travis said "We raised this money once the highway would be homeless as well. So thanks are not opened from 10% of all sales, started from 9th January enough." until 31st January."

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OPEN 7 DAYS ~ The cornerstone of customer service for 107 years News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 2 22 May 2020 Letters to the editor Eden Monaro News Golden Poplars Almost a month after the resignation of Dr Mike When there was talk of removing the avenue of Kelly, the electorate of Eden Monaro still doesn’t Popular trees beside the road coming into Braidwood my know when the election will be, how it will be run, or initial reaction was, “Over my dead body”, and I got the the full field of candidates. locks and chains out. After attending the public meetings Labor’s Kristy McBain, former Mayor of Bega, has been with the RMS, and taking a critical look at the trees in the first out of blocks touring the electorate with ALP Leader light of day, so to speak, I began to realize they needed to Anthony Albanese. come down and be replaced. The fact the RMS saw them The Liberal Party are expected to announce their as a danger to motorist was not high on my list. The trees candidate this weekend, with preselection between were looking decidedly tired and ugly, particularly those Fiona Kotvojs from Dignams Creek, who was narrowly on the northern approach to town. They look even worse beaten in 2019, and QPRC Councillor and now as over the last 5 years the winds have played havoc Defence bureaucrat Mark Schweikert. with them. The traffic calming effect of the 80 kph speed Addressing a press conference, Deputy PM and Leader limit, remember it used to be 100 kph, past the of the Nationals Michael McCormack said on Friday 22 showground, has in my opinion, been the real May that they “hadn’t decided if the National Party would improvement in safety. The RMS accept this and the 80 contest Eden Monaro, but the decision would be at a kph limit will remain. The only thing I am not happy with is local level. It could well be a three-cornered contest” he the thought of Armco fencing. My Dad used to say, “Only said. fight battles you can win, best to live to fight another day”. In 10 years’ time when the tatty old trees are gone and the Other candidates include Independent Andrew Thaler new trees have grown up a bit I shall have forgotten all from Nimitabel, James Jansson from the Science Party, about it. Note, I believe the RMS only have funds to do Karen Porter from Yass for the New Liberals, and the the northern approach at present. As long as no idiots try National Farmers Federation Pru Gordon from Yass. and kill themselves on the eastern approach, the RMS The Hon Tony Smith MP Speaker of the House of might forget about us. Representatives announced that he is considering There is one thing we will have to keep our eyes on possible dates for the by-election for the electoral and that is to ensure the council maintain the new trees. division of Eden-Monaro. QPRC have to date proved they are concerned about The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) provides these sorts of things so I am hopeful. If they don’t, you will advice to the Speaker on feasible dates to consider. On see me with my “mozzie” trailer watering them regardless this occasion the AEC will also need to consider the of OH & S. additional logistical and public health challenges Richard Jolley, Braidwood presented by the Coronavirus in conducting the by- election. The AEC says “Voting options are not available at this stage as the timetable for the by-election is not set. In what are unprecedented times, very close consideration is being applied to all aspects of the by-election process. Information about how to access voting services will be communicated with voters clearly and regularly, and in sufficient time to enable access to voting.” LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Please provide your full name address and contact details (Not for publication). Please keep your Letters to under 500 words. Email [email protected]

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Update on Anglican Hall upgrade With the opening date of the hall The Anglican Hall is run by a Community Management closer each day, Committee and ‘stage one’ of an upgrade is going housekeeping is in full swing. If you well. are interested in any of these If you are looking for something to do in Social projects, call in to see Helen at the Isolation, check to see if you have any old photos Braidwood Community Bank or email her on tucked away somewhere? The committee are looking [email protected] or for photos dating back to when The Old Anglican Hall phone 0434 292 994 was in its heyday, when people came together for Celebrations, Dances, and many other activities. Right: One of the 15 Sebel chairs to be refurbished. Helen Farley is putting together a Book which will tell Below: The new toilet block at the hall. the History of this much loved, iconic Building. Your photos could be included to provide a "walk down memory lane". The Committee are also looking to restore the old metal Sebel chairs that are in need of sand blasting and powder coating to bring them to life again! Members of the community have the opportunity to be a part of a worthwhile project and pay for a seat to be restored and be honoured with a plaque in their name. There are 15 to be restored. Alternatively, a donation towards the purchase of plastic trestle tables would be greatly appreciated - the old wooden tables certainly are cumbersome and heavy. The committee are currently raising funds for Stage two which will include floors, painting, electricals and a new kitchen. Committee Member Matt Hulse says “The committee has worked really well together, as we all share a common vision. The idea is to have the hall as a multi-purpose space.” “In addition to its long-standing role of hosting parties, wakes, performances and training sessions, it could also be used as a business meeting and community group meeting place. In the case of emergencies, it could serve a function to evacuees for example” he added.

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Funding boost for local volunteers Councils wary of Planning Minister this National Volunteer Week intervention NSW councils will work with the State Government to help The Australian Government will provide a funding fast-track community infrastructure projects, but will seek injection for 25 local community groups and new powers to provide balance before allowing Ministers to organisations in Eden-Monaro to help assist the work of interfere by choosing which projects proceed. local volunteers, in what has already been a challenging Local Government NSW (LGNSW) President Linda Scott year. said councils strongly supported the need to work quickly and NSW Nationals Senator Perin Davey said more than flexibly to deliver community infrastructure as economic $85,000 will be given to the hard working organisations stimulus during the COVID-19 recovery. in the electorate. “However, our main concern is the risk of intervention by the “This funding will be used to help organisations including Planning Minister into the operation of councils will lead to Krawarree RFS Fire Brigade upgrade and add new uncertainly, which will prevent councils spending, preventing equipment and tools to their fire fighting vehicles, them from stimulating local economies and investing in including pole saws and improved navigational aids” infrastructure for the public good,” Cr Scott said. Senator Davey said. “This over-reach could have implications for how councils deliver their program of community projects and future “These upgrades and additions will enable the Brigade to financial planning.” make more effective use of the available resources and Cr Scott was speaking after Planning Minister Rob Stokes provide a faster, more flexible service to the community.” foreshadowed moves to force councils to pool their “The contribution of volunteers is vital to ensuring that infrastructure funds drawn from developer contributions: we continue to support families, provide employment money collected from each development as its share towards pathways for young people and strengthen community providing local parks, sporting fields, footpaths and local resilience.” roads that make residential developments liveable and Minister for Families and Social Services Anne Ruston attractive to communities. said the funding injection coincides with this week’s “The State Government must not dictate how a council uses National Volunteer Week. “While the work of our the funds already earmarked for a particular community volunteers may be unpaid it is not unrecognised. purpose or project,” Cr Scott said. From fighting bushfires, delivering food to vulnerable Cr Scott said LGNSW had worked closely with the State Australians in isolation and helping out with the weekend Government to help ensure councils were in a position to sport, they are all local champions.” help drive a locally led recovery from the economic impacts Minister Ruston said. “Nationally, volunteering has an of the COVID-19 pandemic, bushfires and drought. estimated annual economic and social contribution of “Councils stand ready to help kickstart the economic and $290 billion.” social recovery in local communities,” she said. The awarded grants range between $1,000 and $5,000. “To provide councils with the confidence to spend in this National Volunteer Week runs from 18-24 May. uncertain environment, the NSW Government needs to provide a commitment to work collaboratively with us, assuring councils they will not intervene in how we manage and deliver the local services and infrastructure their communities need." “Ministerial intervention risks undermining this process, denying the community the chance to have their say and reducing the confidence of councils to invest" she said. “Councils have an ongoing task of identifying and delivering local infrastructure needed to support their growing communities." “I am confident the Planning Minister, having consistently promised local government he will to work with, encourage and support councils, will ensure Local Government NSW is provided with concurrence powers to achieve our goal of supporting our communities through the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Send your contributions to [email protected] News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 5 22 May 2020 Phi'on's Stone of Contemplation

The labyrinth on the Phi’on Mangiri property at Mongarlowe has recently been upgraded with the installation of a Contemplation Stone. This 5 metre stone slab is 900 million years old and sourced from a quarry in South Australia by Ian Marr, a local and famous Letter Carver in stone or slab, who carved the message with the inscription: This ancient stone lies on sacred ground that is connected to our Dhurga aboriginal spirit of country; your desires, dreams and sensations; your bliss and the light within you; and the labyrinth pathway to universal oneness. Anyone who visits Mangiri is welcome to walk this classic, 8 path labyrinth and also take some time to stand, sit or lay on the Stone. Robert Gourlay says "maybe in 2021 when we have finished the landscaping, this labyrinth can be your special site for a yoga event, a small labyrinth wedding, small family gathering or just a quiet place to contemplate." All visits need to be notified to Phi’on in advance.

Irish connection a long way from Tipperary Chris Nelson reports that he was struck by an antique sign in Braidwood Antiques shop window (right). "After reading the heartbreaking piece on the bottom, and having an Irish background myself, I researched the small village of Clogheen in Tipperary and contacted them through the Council Committee. Derek Duffy and I are keen to get this item back to the Irish village it came from. As I made contact with the Clogheen Committee and found the lady running their Historical Society has a brother who lives only 20 kilometres from Braidwood! As Clogheen is gearing up for a festival and are excited to find this lost piece of their social history.

Send your contributions to [email protected] News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 6 22 May 2020 Draft Local Strategic Planning Statement - Towards 2040 Council has prepared the Draft Local Strategic Submissions will be accepted until close-of-business 29 Planning Statement – ‘Towards 2040’ which is now May 2020 and can be made in the following ways: open for community comment until 25 May 2020. · Online The Draft Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS) . By email to [email protected](External – ‘Towards 2040’ sets out: ·the 20 year vision for land-use link) (referencing ‘Draft Local Strategic Planning in the local area1; ·0 th xe s2pe0cimal cmharacteristics which Statement’ in the subject line) contribute to local identity; · shared community values to · By mail to PO Box 90, NSW be maintained and enhan ced; and · how growth and 2620. change will be managed into the future. Submissions and information lodged with Council during The NSW Government requires all councils to prepare this process may be subject to public access under and make Local Strategic Planning Statements. LSPS’s the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2010. are also required to meet various statutory requirements of For further information, please contact the Land-use the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. Planning Branch on 6285 6276 The Draft LSPS’s visions, objectives and planning priorities provide the rationale for how land-use decisions Other Items on exhibition will be made to achieve the community’s broader goals. Draft Operational Plan, The Draft LSPS works in concert with the Community Revenue Policy and Fees and Charges - The draft Strategic Plan 2018-2028 to set out the community’s long- documents outline Council's budget and capital term vision and aspirations for all Council’s planning works program from 2020-21. View the documents activities. Its vision, planning priorities and associated and have your say now - comments close 1 June. actions have drawn heavily from the extensive and various community consultations undertaken for the Palerang Water Supply and Sewerage Community Strategic Plan 2018-2028. Development Servicing Plans - View the draft plans You can find the LSPS in the document library on and have your say now - comments close 9 June. the website. There is a high resolution version and a low resolution version for those with slower internet Financial Assistance Policy - drought, bushfire and connections, but be aware that the maps and images will COVID-19 - View the draft policy and have your be difficult to see clearly in the low resolution version. say now - comment close 21 May

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9.4 Tender REGPRO022021 - Contract for Supply and Delivery of May Meeting of Council Bulk Water Treatment Chemicals The May Ordinary Meeting of Council is on 9.5 CD002-2015 - Extension of Contract 9.6 Cooma Road Tree Works Procurement Process Wednesday 27 May from 5.30pm. 9.7 Asset Management Policy Residents can tune into the meeting 9.8 Asset Management Plans via webcast.qprc.nsw.gov.au. 9.9 Closure of Farringdon Rural Recycling Station 9.10 Tourism Advisory Panel AGENDA 9.11 Economic Advisory Panel In light of the COVID-19, this meeting will be held 9.12 Aust Day Donations to Assisting Community Groups remotely. Presentations can either be made in writing or by 9.13 Financial Assistance Policy/Drought, Bushfire, COVID attending a Zoom1 m0ee txing 2: s0eem Pumblic Involvement at Meetings 9.14 Loan Program 2019/20 and 2020/21 on Council's website. 9.15 Loan Agreement - Common Seal of Council 1 OPENING 9.16 Land Values for Bushfire Affected LGAs 2 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY 9.17 Quarterly Budget Review Statement for the Quarter 3 APOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS FOR A LEAVE OF Ending 31st March 2020 ... 67 9.18 Investment Report - April 2020 ABSENCE BY 9.19 Review of QPRC Donations Policy 9.20 Councillor COUNCILLORS Superannuation Inquiry 4 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES 4.1 Minutes of the Ordinary 10 REPORTS TO COUNCIL - ITEMS FOR INFORMATION 10.1 Meeting of Council held on 22 April 2020 4.2 Minutes of the COVID Recovery Planning and Strategy Committee of the Whole held on 13 May 11 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 11.1 Local Traffic Committee 7 2020 April 2020 11.2 Minutes Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee 5 DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS 11.3 Fernleigh Park s.355 Committee 6 ADJOURNMENT FOR PUBLIC FORUM 12 NOTICE OF MOTIONS 12.1 Election Signs 7 MAYORAL MINUTE 13 REPORTS TO COUNCIL - DELEGATES REPORTS 13.1 8 NOTICES OF MOTION OF RESCISSION Delegates Reports 9 REPORTS TO COUNCIL - ITEMS FOR DETERMINATION 9.1 14 QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE 14.1 Responses to Councillors' DA.2019.1185 - Quarry Remediation/Rehabilitation and Questions Environmental Protection 15 NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DEAL WITH MATTERS IN Works - 791 Hoskinstown Road, Bungendore CLOSED 9.2 DA.2019.090 - Clause 4.6 Variation to Minimum Lot Size and SESSION 96 Erection of a Single Dwelling - Catholic Cemetery Road, Araluen Confidential - Not for Publication 9.3 Adoption of Draft QPRC Climate Change Action Plans 16 REPORTS FOR CLOSED SESSION

Below: More statistics from the Queanbeyan -Palerang ID Profile. QPRC Draft Local Strategic Planning Statement

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Queanbeyan-Palerang Libraries to re-open Braidwood Safety Improvement Project Our Queanbeyan and Braidwood branches are Transport for NSW has advised that they will start the planning to open on Monday 1 June. first stage of the Braidwood Safety Improvement Project on Monday 25 May with the installation of guardrail to Bungendore remains closed at this stage.To both sides of the Kings Highway at the northern ensure the safety of our community there will approach to Braidwood. continue to be restrictions. In Queanbeyan, Advancements in roadside barrier technology has Monday-Friday the library will open between reduced the amount of room required behind the guardrail, which has allowed us to keep the existing 10-11am for those who are vulnerable, before Golden Poplar avenue while improving safety for opening 11am-4pm to the wider public. motorists. Saturdays will be open 10am-1pm. Braidwood Work will be carried out between the hours of 7am and will be open Thursday-Friday from 11am-4pm 6pm on weekdays for three weeks, weather permitting. Lane closures, traffic control and a reduced speed limit of and Saturday 9.30am-12.30pm.The libraries 40km/h will be in place for the safety of workers and will only allow 10 people in at a time, with no motorists. seating or newspapers available. Users will Planting of the new Golden Poplar avenue will start after need to register their name on entry to the the guardrail has been installed. library, as a requirement of the NSW The community will be informed of the planting date once confirmed. Government. Hand sanitiser will be available Following advice from NSW Health and existing social and there will be separate entry and exit points. distancing measures, we are no longer able to involve Our Click and Collect service in Queanbeyan the community in the tree planting as originally planned. and Braidwood and Click and Deliver service in To make this project milestone available to the community, they will be recording the planting of the Bungendore will continue. trees and uploading the video to the project website.

Send your contributions to [email protected] News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 9 22 May 2020 $1.8 b funding boost for local governments The Federal Government has announced a $1.8 billion NSW councils have applauded the Federal boost for road and community projects through local Government for a fantastic first step on the road governments across Australia. The package of to a locally led recovery, following the support will help local councils support jobs and announcement. Local Government NSW (LGNSW) businesses by delivering priority projects focused on President infrastructure upgrades and maintenance. Linda Scott said the new funding would help The new $500 million Local Road and Community stimulate local economies through the Infrastructure Program and the bringing forward of construction and maintenance of infrastructure $1.3 billion of the 2020-21 Financial Assistance Grant including pools, parks and libraries and roads. payment will also help communities battling the “Councils are truly grateful for this recognition of effects of COVID-19. need, and committed to seeing the funding is Prime Minister Scott Morrison said local governments used to help their communities survive and were playing a critical role in responding to the recover from the economic impacts of not only impacts of COVID‑19. COVID-19, but also the bushfires, floods and “Our funding boost will help councils accelerate droughts that preceded the pandemic,” Cr Scott priority projects that will employ locally and support said. local business and also stimulating our economy,” the Cr Scott said the funding package announced Prime Minister said. today marked a very good start on the long road “These projects will cut travel times, make our to recovery. communities safer and upgrade the facilities we all “This will be a marathon, not a sprint – and enjoy while also getting more people into jobs. “We without taking away from this announcement in know this is going to be vital support, particularly for any way, we would urge the Federal Government councils that have faced the combined impacts of to consider the next step so we do not lose the drought, bushfires and now COVID-19.” momentum they and our councils are creating,” Minister for Regional Health, Regional she said. Communications and Local Government Mark Coulton said investing in infrastructure and jobs was crucial to helping regional communities rebound from COVID-19. “Our package enables councils to continue their proven track record of partnering with the Coalition Government to deliver opportunities for locals to be employed and businesses to benefit by providing materials and services,” Minister Coulton said. “The package takes Commonwealth investment in local governments through the Financial Assistance Grant program to $2.5 billion this financial year, with a further $1.2 billion being distributed through other programs to deliver infrastructure, and provide relief from drought and bushfires.”

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ANGLICAN PARISH OF BRAIDWOOD BRAIDWOOD UNITING CHURCH Forgiveness There was a man standing before a judge Jesus says, “I am the light...” Leonard Cohen in Bathurst for shooting a Wedge-Tailed Eagle. This a says, “There’s a crack in everything...that’s how protected bird and people who kill the light gets in.” We can get tricked into thinking them must pay the consequences. The man pleaded that it is us at our best, our good behaviour, or with the judge by saying, “I just arrived in this state and I our public face that brings us the light of Jesus, have never seen a bird that large before. I was hungry and then reflects that light out to the world. and could not stop myself from shooting and eating it.” However, Cohen would remind us that it is our The judge said, “I forgive you, just don’t let it happen cracks, our flaws and failings, it is our again!” vulnerabilities that let the light shine through us. The man replied, ”Yes, sir!” The judge, curious about It is our acknowledgement of having need, of not the bird, asked the man, ”How did it taste?” The man being perfect, of being vulnerable that provides replied, “Oh, I guess somewhere between a Whooping space for abundance that comes from our Crane and a Spotted Owl.” generous God. Rather than hide from God Scripture is clear there is no limit to God's forgiveness. through shame of our weakness, like Adam and Psalm 103:12 in particular notes, "as far as the east is Eve did, we can bring all our weaknesses to from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions God. For God IS love, and love covers over all from us." our failings. There is no judgement here, only When a person repents, God completely removes our compassion and strength to keep walking. sins. Of course, God's unlimited forgiveness is not an Blessings from Dr Julie Fletcher and the excuse to continue sinning. Romans 5:20—6:4 makes congregation of the Braidwood Uniting Church this clear. Instead, His grace should cause us to devote ([email protected]). Please join us on our lives to Him in faithful service. Even Jesus set the Braidwood Community Radio for Church on example of a servant by washing the feet of His Sundays at 10am. disciples (John 13) and giving His life as a sacrifice for our sins. Parish Scribbler

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movie review with Jack Watkins-Sully

@raggady_jack Why Didn't They Ask Evans? (1980)

About a month ago I read 'Why Didn't They Ask Evans?' and finding it so hard to put down I decided to get the first screen adaptation. This 186 minute film was the first Agatha Christie work made for television since the early 1960s, this was due to Agatha Christie's dislike of the medium after previous poor attempts at adapting her books. Given a hefty (for the time) budget of one million pounds it proved to the Christie estate and ITV executives that with the right production values they could make a success of the famed author's works on the small screen. The all star cast and excellent locations chosen made this film the archetype for two (among others) long running series, Marple and Poirot. The film is almost identical to the book, it captures the feels and tones beautifully. The lead roles of Bobby Jones and Lady Don't get scammed looking for a Frances Derwent are played by James Warwick and Francesca Annis, although they do a great job with their portrayals I lockdown puppy couldn't help feeling that they were maybe five or six years too Australians have lost nearly $300,000 to puppy old for the parts. Supporting roles by Sir John Gielgud, Connie scams this year, and scammers have been Booth, Eric Porter, Madeline Smith and Robert Longden all feel particularly targeting those seeking a furry fairly spot on. Another actor I felt wasn't quite perfect was Leigh companion during social isolation. Lawson as Roger Bassington-ffrench, from the book I felt he Scamwatch has seen a recent spike in puppy was more of a suave character, Lawson came across a little scams and in April reports were almost five times creepy. Joan Hickson, who would go on to play Miss Marple higher than the average, with losses on track to also has a small role. exceed the 2019 total of $360,000.ACCC Deputy The DVD release is far from perfect and certainly looks like VHS Chair Delia quality. Unfortunately this is probably the best we'll ever get. I Rickard said “Unfortunately the rush to get a new would assume that indoor shots were filmed on video stock and pet and the unusual circumstances of COVID-19 therefore even if it did get upscaled to Blu-Ray would still look makes it harder to work out what’s real or a scam.” rough. It's a different story for outdoors though, these shots Scammers set up fake websites or ads on online would most likely have used 16mm and should look fairly crisp classifieds and social media pretending to sell (albeit very grainy, not that that's a bad thing) if they still exist sought-after dog breeds and will take advantage of separately from the finished product and have been kept in good the fact that you can’t travel to meet the puppy in condition. There are multiple release of Why Didn't Ask Evans? person. On DVD. The reasonably priced ones on eBay range from $8 - The most common breeds reported were $15. The releasee I purchased is the most recent one and Cavoodles and French Bulldogs and most people probably the one that has had the most restoration work, It cost contacted the scammers via an email address they $15 and was shipped from Goulburn with next day delivery. found online. I split the viewing over two nights but could have easily watched “The safest option is to only buy or adopt a pet you it in one go. Completely absorbing and being one of the best, if can meet in person and if you cannot do that during the current lockdown restrictions, consider putting not the best, Christie adaptations I have seen makes this an the search on hold,” Ms Rickard said. easy recommendation. FOUR STARS So far this year Scamwatch has received over 2,000 reports about COVID-19 scams and reported @Raggady Jack currently holds over 1,000 titles and continue to add more classic and contemporary films every week. With the current losses are now more than $700,000. situation the internet is slow making it harder for people to stream, “If you think you have been scammed, contact your proving the point that physical media is still important. bank or financial institution as soon as possible,” Ms Rickard said.

Send your contributions to [email protected] News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 12 22 May 2020 GARDENING WITH WANDA EGAN June 2020 Keep an eye out now for Bindii. It is best sprayed in early winter with a selective herbicide. Bindii spray® or Did you know ? Kamba®, a spray that contains Dicamba or MCPA are Are grubs and slugs ruining your best used for this weed and other flat weeds in your planting beds? Place a few slices in a lawn. If you have a species of lawn related to buffalo, small pie tin (or wrap in foil) and your read instructions as some of the buffalo garden will be free of pests all season species of lawns need a particular spray. long. The chemicals in the cucumber Please follow directions as it is a waste of product and time to ‘double the dose’. You may have to do a second react with the aluminium to give off a treatment too so keep an eye out for Bindii later in the scent undetectable to humans but drive season. garden pests crazy and make them flee It’s time to divide Peonies and other deciduous plants the area. for added colour in your garden. If you have some extra plants, trade them for colours that you don’t have or just Out of WD 40 and need to fix a squeaky give them away. Who doesn’t like getting a gift of a hinge? Take a cucumber slice and rub it flowering plant? Peonies love a sweet soil so add some lime and turn into the soil before planting. along the problematic hinge, and voila, Divide and plant Asparagus and Rhubarb crowns over the squeak is gone! winter into enriched soil where you won’t need to dig around as these plants once planted, like their roots left (Thanks to Noel De Mamiel) alone. It would be a great idea to mulch any of your gardens, vege patch or ornamental flower garden with mulch at this time of year if you haven’t already. Any type of mulch will do. Something is better than nothing! If you are not using your vege patch, cover with composted manure and then Pea straw or Lucerne mulch thickly (100 mil) to leave till you start your patch again in late winter/early spring. This helps the soil stay warmer for longer, increases the microbe activity, and keeps the weeds at bay. Plant your Asian greens and lettuce in 2- 4 week intervals for many months of winter greens supply. Liquid fertilise with worm juice or Seasol for quick growth. Visit your local nursery to order or buy your roses and fruit trees that are bare rooted. Your local nursery will be bursting with plants in June and July. Make sure you have prepared your ground in advance of receiving your plants as you only get one real good chance to improve the soil before you plant your roses and/or fruit trees. Turn the soil over with compost or manure. You may need to alter the Ph level of your soil. Altering the Ph will need some time to take place before you plant your new bare- rooted plants.

Send your contributions to [email protected] Braidwood Bugle News for Braidwood & the district Page 13 15 May 2020 RURAL NEWS GOOD NEWS FOR FERAL FIGHTERS ZOONOSES ANIMAL DISEASES THAT CAN INFECT YOU Zoonotic diseases are animal diseases that can infect and cause disease in humans. Anyone working with or handling animals needs to know about zoonoses and the precautions they must take to minimise their risk of infection. Examples of zoonotic diseases are: Hydatids, Q fever, Hendra Virus, Campylobacter and Salmonella. Hendra Virus can spread from flying foxes to horses and from infected horses to humans causing death. This winter is forecast to be a higher risk season for the north east of NSW. Horse owners are encouraged to vaccinate their horses if they compete or take their horses Land managers across are being supported into Hendra risk areas. For more information see to continue important biosecurity work, as the Environment the primefact: www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0 Protection Authority (EPA) temporarily adjusts pest control accreditation periods in response to COVID-19. South East 019/310492/Hendra-Virus-Primefact-970-1.pdf Local Land Services General Manager, Anthony Marshall, People who have close contact with large numbers of welcomed the exemption saying it will help protect farmers animals such as farmers, abattoir workers, shearers, and the environment from feral pests like wild dogs and foxes. knackery workers and veterinarians are at a higher risk of The EPA has extended Vertebrate Pesticide Accreditations contracting a zoonotic disease. Members of the wider due to expire, and those that had expired since 1 March 2020, community are also at risk from those zoonoses that can be until 20 October 2020. transmitted by family pets. “This is good news for land managers and communities in our People are exposed to the bacteria, protozoa, fungi, viruses region undertaking autumn baiting, and those already and parasites that cause zoonoses in a number of ways. coordinating their spring campaigns.” Some people are more susceptible to contracting a zoonotic The support and adaptability of Local Land Services has been disease due to their immune status, for example those a constant throughout the drought, fires, floods and now people who are on immunosuppressive treatment, pregnant COVID-19. women, alcoholics and diabetics. It is important to realise “We’re here when it matters, and ready to support you with that zoonoses may be contracted from both ill and innovative solutions for pest management, including ‘drive apparently healthy animals. The highest risk is from faeces, thru’ bait collection and advice around best practice for pest urine, birth fluids, or eating raw eggs, milk and meat. management” Anthony added. “We offer a safe, contactless service to maintain social Contact with zoonotic disease agents is preventable by distancing, and ensure you’re still able to manage pests taking several basic precautions including: washing hands effectively.” well with soapy water after handling animals and before you The agency is currently working on developing an online eat; always prepare the meat you eat safely and cook it well training solution for Vertebrate Pest Induction Training. The do not drink unpasteurised milk. course covers topics such as baiting techniques, toxicity, provide prompt and effective first aid treatment to cuts and storage, transport, legislation and work health and safety. scratches, and keep them covered use; personal protective Those completing the course will be issued a five-year equipment to match the task e.g. overalls, gloves, boots, accreditation to use 1080 and Pindone for feral pest control. goggles, aprons, masks de-worm your farm dogs every 3 Land managers are encouraged to call their nearest Local months against round worms and every 6 weeks against Land Services office to express their interest in the online hydatids in high risk situations. Do not allow dogs to feed on training, and to talk to a biosecurity officer about immediate offal; control rodents, feral cats and pigs ensure you, at risk options for pest management or planning for the months family members and staff are vaccinated against Q fever ahead. horse owners should consider vaccinating their horse Land managers can access LLS support and services safely against Hendra virus; vaccinate cattle against Leptospirosis over the phone on 1300 795 299, via the new online form South East Local Land Services District Veterinarians at lls.nsw.gov.au, or through Facebook messenger. Mark Doyle District Veterinarian Bega

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Send your contributions to [email protected] News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 15 22 May 2020 Drought, fires, flood and COVID-19 takes cattle shows online By Brianna-Lee McGovern Local stud, Merton Park Poll Herefords, owned by Cathy Noakes, has had plenty of setbacks in the last few years, from brain tumours to fires, floods, drought and now with COVID-19, and as well as all the annual country shows being cancelled. For livestock breeders and exhibitors such as well as Merton Park Poll Herefords, country shows are more than the odd dagwood dog and show bags. Some breeders travel many kilometres each weekend just to attend show, both the fun of the show life and the importance of promoting themselves and what they do. Cattle and other Merton Park Phoenix Kirsten P003, aged 24 months livestock breeders use shows as a way to exhibit what they have placing 3rd in his class. bred and even how their stud has grown over the years. If lucky you are awarded a broad ribbon to end the day. Without these shows, studs and the youth who follow these shows closely, are not able to enjoy this hobby or what is for some even their lifestyle. Now the cattle community have banded together and a few online cattle shows have popped up. One online show was held earlier this week by Cattle Kids Australia. The group was started on Facebook by Emily from Queensland. Emily is currently a year 11 Student at Maleny high. She said “I originally started cattle kids Australia after posting an interest post of my personal Facebook page about an online show. I had seen a lot of virtual shows mainly overseas and Merton Park QuickDraw Empress Q002, aged 14 months, placing 4th in his class wanted to bring one here. Plus, I was missing the show life. I shared the pages posts on lots of different cattle pages and the response was amazing. So many lovely people and even gained sponsorship for the classes.” “It was a great experience and I would 100% do it again, with help this time. There were a lot of beautiful animals and it was incredibly hard to judge without having them physically in front, not to mention they were all very well bred cattle. It was an absolute please and everyone’s nice comments made it worthwhile” said Emily Merton Park Poll Herefords has entered some of their cattle into these shows. Of 4 cattle entered into the Merton Park Quana Kirsten Q001, Aged 16 months, Placing Cattle Kids Australia online show, all placed well. 6th in the biggest class of the online show These online shows have proven themselves both highly beneficial and very difficult on both the exhibitors and judges. Having to judge something they cannot see physically, only being shown what those entering consider their best, makes for quite an interesting challenge. The exhibitors, having to work hard with the animals and take the best photo they can to catch the judges eye, while still getting the opportunity to share their cattle. With an even wider audience than a live show, they are sure they will become an annual event. It is safe to say while those organising these online shows have done an amazing job. Merton Park MxH, a crossbred steer, weighing 427kg, placing 3rd

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PHASE ONE FROM THE AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT'S TRAVELLING STOCK RESERVES WILDLIFE AND HABITAT BUSHFIRE RECOVERY South East Local Land Services says PROGRAM FUNDING UNDERWAY Don’t get burnt with a hefty fine for taking firewood South East Local Land Services is implementing phase one of the Australian Government’s Wildlife and Habitat Bushfire illegally from a Travelling Stock Reserve (TSR). Recovery package in response to the southern fires. Did you know you can be fined up to $5,500 for illegal Funding of $200,000 has been provided to enable Local activity on a TSR, including removing or destroying Land Services and partners to undertake immediate on- timber? Find out more here https://bit.ly/3byqjGe groundwork in bushfire affected areas to protect threatened Be smart and source your firewood from a legal source. species and habitat. TRAVELLING STOCK RESERVES - TSRS “The funds provided by the Australian Government, and When grazing or moving stock around the State, the ongoing support from the NSW Government, enabled us to grazing industry uses a network of parcels of Crown land move quickly to help protect threatened species in some key called travelling stock reserves (TSR). In areas” said South East Local Land Services General addition to grazing and moving stock, the TSR network Manager Anthony Marshall. also has other values such as biodiversity conservation, “Post fires we knew that if there was to be any rain, erosion Indigenous and European culture and recreation. and the flushing of sediment and debris into catchments, There are more than 6,500 TSRs on Crown land in NSW, would be a huge risk. “So too would the movement and covering an area of around two million hectares. increased grazing pressure of large pests like deer. TSRs include stock routes, which are corridors (ranging “We were able to get these projects up and running quickly from 60 metres to almost two kilometres wide) that as we have the established teams and networks with the capacity to do this kind of work”. connect smaller watering and camping reserves, generally The South East Local Land Services team worked with the spaced 10 to 20 kilometres apart (based on a day’s walk Mogo and Batemans Bay Local Aboriginal Land Councils to for cattle or sheep). The total TSR network in NSW covers install emergency erosions mitigation control measures, almost two million hectares, with 75 percent (including including coir logs and placement of existing burnt timber, to Stock Watering Places) in the Western Division prevent sediment run off in priority fire affected areas in of NSW. the Deua River and Clyde catchments. At all times, important restrictions apply to the use of In the Mongarlowe/Palerang area the team, working with TSRs in relation to camping, water usage, timber removal, some enthusiastic community members, has also carried out firewood collection, motorbike and four-wheel drive an erosion mitigation project to help reduce the impact of access, fences and mechanical equipment. post fire run off to areas of known habitat for the Macquarie These are designed to protect the integrity of the TSRs Perch. which are an asset of state significance. On the Far South Coast the Local Land Services biosecurity Note: In line with public health advice, TSRs are not team has targeted deer in areas where they have been available at present for any recreational purpose, including observed post fire. Deer compete with native animals for food camping. and put considerable grazing pressure on natural and pastured areas. “The whole region is still coming to terms with the impact of the fires, this work is important to us and the communities we support. “We have more projects in the pipeline and look forward to working with our community partners in the coming months. “This project is supported through the Australian Governments Wildlife and Habitat Bushfire Recovery Program”. For more information about biosecurity or natural resource management issues in your areas please contact your nearest Local Land Services office on 1300 795 299

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Results: Saturday May 16 - Peter Young & Aaron Clarke Trophy Thank you for your generous sponsorship. A draw into pairs was undertaken following the completion of play, and then scored to get a 2BBB Stableford result for each team. Men’s Winners: Andrew Clark & Ted Emmett 52pts Runners Up: Nelson Sargent & Richard Walker 48pts Ball Comp: Phil Wilson & Roger Hovey 46pts, Rod Royds & Don Burke 45pts, Michael Toirkens & Keith Ferguson 45pts

Handicap Changes: Braidwood Golf Club News Roger Hovey down 1 to 22, Nelson Sargent down 2 020 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS - May 23, 24 & 30 1 to 18, Nick Fry down 1 to 13, Andrew Clark down 1 to 18, Ted Emmett down 1 to 19, Richard Registrations for the 2020 Braidwood Walker out 1 to 19 Women’s 2BBB - Northangera Championships will close Monday 18th May at 6 PM Trophy and payment for the first 2 rounds must be paid Many thanks to Shirley Shoemark for her before play begins on Saturday May 23. Members continuing generous sponsorship of this trophy. are reminded to let Mark know (ph 0409250713) if Women’s Winners: Judy Scott & Fran McGrath they wish to play. The schedule has been updated to 44pts Runners Up: Barb Stuart & Deb Ferguson 40pts c/b Ball Comp: Jackie Clark & Margy reflect recent relaxations in Covid 19 restrictions, Gardner 40pts Handicap Changes: Margy with groups of 3 now to hit off at the times specified Gardner down 1 to 27 in the attached spreadsheet. Day only players are shown in RED. A final schedule will be released on Coming Events Tuesday once registrations close on Monday night. Saturday May 23: Men’s Stroke (Monthly Medal) The hit off schedule will stay the same for all three Men’s Championship Round 1 Women’s Stroke (Monthly Medal) rounds, with the championship groups and tee times Women’s Championship Round 1 staying the same for the entire 3 rounds. All players Sunday May 24: Men’s Championship Round 2 playing in the Championships MUST hit off the 1st Women’s Championship Round 2 tee for each round. Saturday May 30: Men’s Championship Round 3 Players are reminded that they MUST put their Women’s Championship Round 3 name, handicap, gross and nett results on their score cards, and sign their card - only the player's signature is required to formalize their card. Verbal confirmation of their scores should be done with their playing partner/s on a hole by hole and final gross and nett score perspective. Failure to do so will result in dis-qualification.

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Braidwood Redbacks: Front left to right, Molly Braidwood Redbacks: U16 girls sevens socially distanced presentation Chidgey & Isabella Hindmarsh. Back left to right, from ADFA women's players. Photos: Georgeanna Story. Louise Story, Emma Barclay & Jade Bunn.

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