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Number 57 26 May 2021 New RFS Shed opened at Majors Creek
The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Lake George District “This new building is greatly welcomed and will not only celebrated the opening of a new fire station at Majors Creek assist with vehicle housing, but with training and the fighting on Saturday. of fires locally and the old station will be repurposed for use NSW RFS Assistant Commissioner Kelly Browne joined Tim by the community." Overall, Mayor Queanbeyan Palerang Regional Council and Assistant Commissioner Browne added the NSW RFS is NSW RFS District staff and Brigade members at an event to committed to providing volunteer firefighters with the mark the station’s official opening and thank volunteers for equipment, infrastructure and resources they need to carry their ongoing service to the community. out the important work of protecting their local “This excellent new station built at a cost of almost $829,000 communities from fire and a diverse array of incidents. is a modern, standalone, fit for purpose building that is “I would like to take this time to praise all our volunteers for greatly welcomed by the volunteers and the communities their ongoing efforts each and every day, particularly when they serve,” Asst. Commissioner Browne said dealing with emergencies here in Lake George District. “I wish to thank Queanbeyan Palerang Regional Council for “We also thank the families, friends, employers and contributing $31,716 towards the final cost and colleagues of these and all of our volunteers. We know it congratulate the Majors Creek Brigade and community for takes their ongoing support and patience which in turn raising just over $11,000. enables NSW Rural Fire Service volunteers to do what they do to save lives and property.” News for Braidwood & the district Bugle Letters Page 2 26 May 2021 Cuts to community facilities and programs Place based adult learning proposed while Monaro St gets upgrade We have a system that fosters reductions in local QPRC wants to cut spending on footpaths, services. community hall upgrades, a leaking swimming pool Think of your tractor being hauled off to a regional and the community donations program, among other centre for a simple scan tool interrogation. It’s items, to clawback $2 million from the projected collateral damage in the name of economic rationalization. budget deficit while borrowing $5 million to upgrade It’s the same for the technical and further education Monaro St in Queanbeyan. system (TAFE), without any in-house capacity for In its draft budget for 2021-22, QPRC has identified engine management system analytics. $2.040 million in cuts it wants to make to improve its CAEs filled this role, at least in part, and universities bottom line. But these cuts will just defer spending have not the will, or indeed the capacity, to bring non and in some cases, e.g. the leak at Captains Flat academic learners up to speed! pool, will increase costs. Let’s get real: We missed the opportunity to address As convener of the Queanbeyan Sustainability Group this gap in Technical and Further Educational when universities were handed all that inner-city real estate that has benefitted from the community donations belong to CAEs, without negotiating alternatives for program, I know how valuable these grants are to individuals with less than perfect tertiary entrance local groups. scores. More opportunistic than malevolent. We just Communities should not have to pay for poor financial have to wear it. management. Let’s start again: Attach adult focussed technical The sale of a dozen or so council properties was learning centres to every senior secondary school in supposed to fund the upgrade of Queanbeyan’s CBD the bush. Split them off after year ten to address security issues and teach average academic but a deal signed with a property developer under achievers about technology in general and gain Administration in 2016 fell through, leaving the council familiarity with technology based phenomenon in without the anticipated revenue for re-developing particular. These people will fill the service industries Queanbeyan city centre. So the new council rank and file. headquarters, costing $74 million, will be financed You learn best what you like doing most! mostly by borrowings. Aspirational self-directed adult learners with an The Member for Monaro offered $10.5 million towards entrepreneurial flare will do the rest; where they are, a multi-level carpark for Morisset St, one of the when they can, without leaving their families, and still milk the cows. proposed re-developments under the failed deal. It’s place-based and goes some way to redressing When the project did not proceed, the grant was re- rural access and equity issues. directed to upgrading a portion of Monaro St, but If innovation percolates upward and builds on existing council had to kick in $5 million, which it has chosen understandings, anyone can do it. to borrow. Rob Woolley QPRC has structural problems with its budget – rising Braidwood costs without revenue to cover them. Deferring basic works and programs that support community groups is not a long-term solution. Nor is relying on increasing rates, fees and charges at well above the inflation rate and wage increases. Katrina Willis Greens candidate for QPRC Queanbeyan News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 3 26 May 2021 Multi-media retrospective celebrates Dylan’s 80th Birthday
Any collection is a window into the mind of the collector. Each small part may be insignificant, but as a Back to the original colours collection can tell a story. On Sunday, the 80th Birthday of Bob Dylan was celebrated with an unusual one day exhibition of ephemera, music and film collected over many decades by David Jones. ‘John Winston and Bobby’ was a multi media retrospective with recordings, concerts, film, documents, books, magazines, trivia and distractions. The Braidwood Servicemen’s Club auditorium was filled with the collectables. Beginning at noon with some of Dylan’s latest music travelled back through time to 1962 ending in the evening with some Dylan New York recordings and the Beatles last performance in Hamburg. The show Braidwood Old Sunday School Hall has a fresh acknowledges the bond between the Dylan and coat of paint in its original colour. With a Lennon as evidenced by his 2012 tribute song – Roll on ‘Tackling Tough Times Together’ regional and John. rural regeneration grant of $56,000 the funds A gold coin entry donation went to the Braidwood Life are being used to repair exterior timbers and Centre. stone foundation along with painting of the outside of the hall. News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 4 26 May 2021 St. Bede’s Church needs pot of gold for urgent repairs
By Terrence Roach The copper nails that have held the slates of St Bede’s Church in place for nearly 160 years have started to fail. Rain is getting in, the battens to which the slates are nailed are rotting; some slates have slipped. It is just a matter of time before the situation becomes critical.
St Bede’s is a monument to the dedication and commitment of past generations who have contributed their small donations to build this extraordinary church. With the changes in Covid protocols, the Church is once again open during the week so take the chance to go in and have a look around. The granite walls are massive and the slate roof with its distinctive patterning is a work of art. The rafter design inside is one of only two like it in Australia and the Rose Window at the back of the Church is simply a magnificent piece of art.
The problem is that despite continuing repairs and refurbishments over the years, the congregation simply doesn’t have the money to replace the whole roof.
A crisis finance meeting was held at St. Bede’s last week to discuss what can be done. The bill to fix the problem comes to about $300,000 and the parish STOP PRESS : St Bede's Parish has been successful doesn’t have that kind of money – although the in its application and will receive $111,150 for the committee is confident, it can raise up to half that repair of the roof. amount. More than 220 projects are being funded under the An application has been made to the Caring for State NSW Government’s NSW $5.5 million Heritage Grants Heritage Fund and an application to the Community Program. Building Partnership Program run by the State The grants are awarded to heritage owners and Government, will be submitted . custodians, local government and the community. This enables the delivery of a broad range of heritage The great thing we have discovered is that we are not outcomes including conservation and repair works, on our own. A range of community organizations see education programs, and heritage interpretations. the importance of this piece of history and have rallied In this 2021-23 round, funding has been prioritised to round to support our applications. We all value the support recovery and preparedness for natural importance of heritage in this town and we know that disasters, with more than $4.6 million invested in 182 we have to work together to ensure that the heritage projects in areas affected by declared natural fabric of the town as a whole, is preserved and disaster. enhanced.
Long term, the alternatives facing the parish community are dire. The regular income is spent on running the parish and work in the community – there is nothing left over for capital works of this size.
Without repairs the church will eventually become unusable.This would be a blow to Braidwood’s claim to be a Heritage town.The whole community would feel the impact! The low cost option of a corrugated iron or colorbond roof quite simply, cannot be contemplated.
The situation looks grim and the only hope is that the grant process can deliver the money needed to do the work. News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 5 26 May 2021 QPRC 2021 Art Awards The creative community have come out in force for the QPRC 2021 Art Awards, with 70 artworks submitted by talented residents from across the LGA. The exhibition is a testament to the diversity of styles and high level of artistic skill incubating in the studios and farm sheds of the Queanbeyan-Palerang region. This showcase will present a judging challenge for Monika McInerney, Director of the Belconnen Arts Centre and Gina Mobayed, Director of Goulburn Regional Gallery, who have the difficult task of selecting the awardees from such a high calibre field. Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council has partnered with Bendigo Bank’s Braidwood and Bungendore Community Branches to offer an expanded art prize. The major prize will be $5000. The award is an acquisitive award with the winning artwork joining Council’s collection. There is a group of smaller prizes with the $2,000 Youth Emerging Artist Award for those aged 18-25, $2,000 for the Small Sculpture Prize and a $1,000 Ceramics Award. These awards will be announced at a special event on Thursday May 27 after which the exhibition will be open to the public. Representatives of the Braidwood and Bungendore Community Branches will select their own special $1,000 Bendigo Pick Prize and the community will be able to vote for the $1,000 Viewer’s Choice Award throughout the exhibition, with the winner of this prize to be announced at the conclusion of the exhibition via Council’s social media platforms. To further support the local arts community who have suffered economically over the past 3 years with the effects of drought, fire and pandemic, Council has agreed to waive the usual 25% commission charged Paul Dann - Life With My Camera on art sales at this year’s art awards exhibition. You're invited to see the extraordinary The QPRC 2021 Art Awards & Exhibition will take place photographic legacy of Paul Dann as he travels in The Q Exhibition Space in Queanbeyan, with the Official Opening & Awards Ceremony taking place on across the far reaches of Asia, Eastern Europe Thursday 27 May, 5.30-7.30pm. and Russia with his wife on a motorcycle that The exhibition will be open to the public from 28 May barely got them through. This is a rare and to 19 June, Tuesday to Saturdays, 10am – 4pm. For further information you can email the Culture and Arts once-in-a-lifetime exhibition. team at [email protected] and online Opening Night: Friday 28 May, 6pm. at www.qprc.nsw.gov.au Exhibition continues: Saturday-Sunday, 10am- 3pm, 29-30 May and 6-7June. News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 6 26 May 2021
Coming up @ Altenburg A case study in flexibility and customer service Studio Altenburg will open an exhibitions by This Library and Information Week Queanbeyan- Arwen Hannaford, Leah-Kate Hannaford and Palerang Regional Council acknowledges the brilliant services that our Libraries provide to the community. Karyn Thompson on Friday June 4th @ 6pm. Mayor Tim Overall said that during the COVID-19 Sales from 10am lockdowns in 2020 staff from Queanbeyan-Palerang The guest speaker will be Vicky Jenkins. Libraries went above and beyond to find new ways to Bookings essential for Friday Night Opening. connect with the community. Limited numbers due to COVID protocols “As this week is the Australian Library and Information email [email protected] or phone Week, I want to thank our Library staff for the efforts 0413 943 158 they undertook to adapt and be flexible in the way they provided services to their community during COVID Vanilla Cafe will be open for dinner afterwards - lockdowns,” Mayor Overall said. bookings essential 0416836136 Library staff took their Storytimes, Baby Bounce and EXHIBITIONS CONTINUE TO JULY 3 Holiday Programs online, publishing them on Gallery + Shop hours Friday - Sunday 10-3 Facebook and YouTube. As the community didn’t have access to the makerspace equipment, staff BRAG call out for submissions for TWISTED: filmed creative instructional videos with house-hold TEXTILE EXHIBITION materials that people would have in their homes. Submissions are due Friday 18 - Saturday 19 Lots of families participated in weekly Lego June; 10.30am - 3.30pm and the Exhibition challenges, sharing their photos via Facebook. The opens Friday 25 June, 6pm. “ We've taken a Book Club went online and books were chosen that very loose definition of textiles: 'An were accessible in both eBook and eAudiobook format interlocking network of materials'. So if you and discussions were held via Zoom. The State Library of NSW supported the boosting of work with metal, threads, yarns, wood, wicker, our e-resources and we opened up our Home Library even clay - we want to see what you can make Service to anyone who wanted books delivered to their by interlocking them!” door via contactless delivery. A Click and Collect To include your art-related event in the next service was established at all our branches. newsletter at no charge, please email Now that doors are open again, the Library’s programs [email protected] have returned face-to-face, while keeping an online presence through the Australia Reads program – where staff read books by Australian authors published by Australian publishers. The Library continues to be creative and introduce new programs. The Little Bang Discovery Club for pre- schoolers aged 3-5 years allows children to discover the world of science through experiences and activities using everyday objects. They learn the basics of science: collecting, classifying, measuring, and experimenting. The monthly STEAM Club has a mixture of fun activities for children aged 8+, where children have learned to code, plant vegetables and cook zucchini fritters, make bath bombs, sew library bags, make papier-mâché volcanos, create video games and much more. The services the Library provides are not just for children, with Tech Savvy Seniors classes and fortnightly movies for seniors. If you’re interested in colouring, the adult Colouring Group is held on the 1st Saturday of each month, while the Mobile Library bus continues to travel to all areas of the region. To discover more about Queanbeyan-Palerang Libraries, go to https://library.qprc.nsw.gov.au/ or visit your local branch in Queanbeyan, Braidwood and Bungendore. News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 7 26 May 2021
St Bede’s cross country runners off to Sydney Congratulations to the St Bede’s Primary School runners who represented the Northern Region at the Archdiocesan Cross Country Carnival at Stromlo last week. Mrs Tooth was happy to report that all of our students ran so well! Notably, Isla placed 6th in 11yr girls, Archer 5th in 10yr boys and Pippa 2nd in 10yr girls, they will all be progressing to the Mackillop Championships in Sydney.
BCS Public Speaking Anusha Bajracharya has followed Jack Wasson and made it through to the state semifinals of senior public speaking. It's quite an achievement for a small school like BCS. In her prepared speech Anusha spoke about recent publisher self-censorship of children's picture books and what that says about societal values, and in the impromptu on the topic 'A World Away', she spoke (after 3 minutes preparation) about a group of boys who recently survived and cooperated for two years after being shipwrecked on a pacific island and contrasted that to the difficulty we often have in cooperating fully and effectively in normal society. Both our students will compete in the semis on 28 May. News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 8 26 May 2021 News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 9 26 May 2021 Free activities for World Environment Day Kings Highway resurfacing and safety barrier works In the lead up to World Environment Day on Saturday Council will be working on the Kings Highway 5 June, Council will be hosting a variety of free between Weetalabah Drive and Burbong Bridge, east environmental and sustainability workshops, talks and of Queanbeyan. Work will involve replacement of wire a screening of the award-winning film ‘2040’. rope barriers with steel guard rails, some heavy The events run from 1-6 June and are online, in patching, asphalt resurfacing and enhanced centreline Braidwood and in Queanbeyan. Find out more about line markings. Work commences Monday 3 May and these events and links to register at is expected to be completed by the end of the month. bit.ly/WorldEnviroDayQPRC. Traffic control will be in place.
Sustainable Fashion Online Workshop | Tuesday 1 June 11am-12pm online Australian Liveability Census Join us for a simple, yet powerful way to understand The 2021 Australian Liveability Census is the largest sustainability and transform your wardrobe. social research project in Australian history. After a year where our local neighbourhoods were more FrogID Bushfire Roadshow hosted by the Australian important than ever, it is the perfect time to Museum | Wednesday 2 June 1.30-2.30pm at the understand what can make them better for you. Braidwood Servicemens Club Complete your survey at www.placescore.org/dc and Learn more about the National Museum's FrogID have your say on what is most important to you. project. Find out how frogs are informing drought and bushfire recovery in our region. After the talk, Donna Hazell - frog ecologist - will give us a run down on conservation opportunities for locals, including some of the best apps to use when out and about in your area.
The Mysterious Platypus - QPRC's favourite Monotreme | Friday 4 June 1-2pm online Join us for an online workshop with Geoff Williams from the Australian Platypus Conservancy and find out more about our fascinating platypus.
Horticultural Heritage Walk | Friday 4 June 9.30-11am around Braidwood A local expert on Braidwood's flora and fauna, Mary Appleby, will lead you to discover many fine trees that contribute to the town's heritage status. Meet at 9.30am at the Ryrie Park Rotunda.
'2040' World Environment Day Screening | Saturday 5 June 5-7pm at The Q, Queanbeyan Join us at The Q for World Environment Day. A free screening of the award-winning feature documentary ‘2040’ will run with complimentary popcorn and time for comments and questions.
River Clean-up with Molonglo Conservation Group | Sunday 6 June 10am-12pm in Queanbeyan Meet us at Queen Elizabeth II Park at 10am before moving on to clean along the banks of the Queanbeyan River. Bring sunscreen, a hat and some gloves and help keep our rivers and waterways clean. There is a free sausage sizzle for all participants.
News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 10 26 May 2021 Don't forget to have you say on QPRC Draft QPRC Waste Strategy Your Voice website. The following The current waste management within QPRC reflect pre- projects are out on public exhibition. amalgamation arrangements. This have created inconsistent 2021-22 Draft Operational Plan, Revenue servicing and charging outcomes. Policy and Fees and Charges - These Consultants were engaged to develop a long-term strategy to guide documents set out: our waste management and improve landfill diversion rates. · Operational Plan - the projects and activities Development of the draft Strategy was informed by a Waste Strategy that Council will undertake in the next financial Working Group and public consultation held in late 2018. year Factors considered in the development of the draft Strategy: · Revenue Policy - outlines what we propose to Legislative and regulatory requirements including the NSW charge for general rates and water, sewer and Government target to increase diversion from landfill to 70% of waste waste · Fees and Charges - covers all the things that Appropriate and equitable provision of services across the LGA Council charge for eg venue hire, sportsgrounds, and harmonisation of fees and charges where the same services aquatic centre plus more are provided https://yourvoice.qprc.nsw.gov.au/draft- A need to rationalise operations, including waste disposal, to integrated-plans-2021-22 - comments accepted until 7 June 2021 better service the community and to reduce costs The draft Strategy has been developed with a number of external New tariff structure for Palerang pressures: communities water and sewerage schemes - Bans on exporting waste from Australia to various nations outlines changes to charges for Bungendore, including China and Indonesia Braidwood and Captains Flat urban properties to Growing waste generation rates over time be introduced for 2021-21 - Population growth https://yourvoice.qprc.nsw.gov.au/1new-tariff- Growing environmental obligations and expectations from the structure-for-palerang-communities-water-and- community and government sewerage-schemes - comments accepted until 7 Environmental and WHS risks June 2021 Recommended changes to fees, charges and waste servicing arrangements Draft Waste Strategy - a long term strategy The recommendations of the Strategy will result in changes to some which will guide our waste management and service arrangements. It will result in changes to fees and charges. In improve the amount that we are sending to some areas this will result in an overall reduction in charges, landfill - https://yourvoice.qprc.nsw.gov.au/draft- however in other areas, it will see an overall increase in fees and qprc-waste-strategy - comments accepted until 3 charges. June 2021 Ratepayers and residents are encouraged to look at the Storymap Draft Bungendore Contributions Plan for car (External link) or review the document to understand the proposed parking facilities - which will collect changes. contributions from developers for public off- Recommendations in the draft Strategy street car parking facilities within Bungendore - The draft Strategy considered “business as usual” and five other https://yourvoice.qprc.nsw.gov.au/draft- scenarios. Each offers different arrangements of services and actions bungendore-contributions-plan-car-park - to drive QPRC closer to the NSW Government diversion target of 70% comments accepted until 22 June 2021 of waste diverted from landfill. Of the scenarios, Scenario 3 has been recommended for the Draft Plan of Management Mount following reasons. It: delivers the equal highest waste diversion Jerrabomberra - assists Council in meeting its over the life of the Strategy, balances costs to residents with obligations as a land manager - delivering diversion targets, provides an equitable solution for all https://yourvoice.qprc.nsw.gov.au/mount- residents and businesses in the LGA, provides all residents with jerrabomberra-pom - comments accepted until access to all QPRC waste facilities, provides sufficient resources 22 June 2021 and funding to enable the identified actions to be undertaken. To manage transitional cost impacts to residents, various rating 2021 Australia Liveability Census - More bike approaches were considered. The recommended rating approach lanes or better footpaths? Events or outdoor provides phased amendment of the charges and maintains sufficient dining - take the survey now - https://yourvoice.qprc.nsw.gov.au/2021- funding to undertake Strategy actions. liveability-census - survey closes 22 June 2021 Submissions may be made on the draft Strategy until Thursday 3 Closing soon June: By completing the survey online Review of Bungendore Floodplain Risk By email to [email protected](External link) referencing Management Study and Plan - We are asking the "Draft Waste Strategy" in the subject line members of the community to complete a survey By mail to PO Box 90, Queanbeyan NSW 2620 which will help us collecting flood data - Delivered in person to either the Queanbeyan, Braidwood or https://yourvoice.qprc.nsw.gov.au/review- Bungendore office bungendore-floodplain-risk-management-study- plan - survey open until 28 May News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 11 26 May 2021
Ordinary Meeting of QPR Council Tweets from the Ordinary May Meeting of AGENDA 26 May 2021 QPRC tonight #QPRClive Commencing at 5.30pm Queanbeyan Council Chambers Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council advises that this Council has deferred seeking the community’s meeting will be webcast to Council’s views about introducing an EnviroCARE website. Images and voices of those attending will be Special Rate Variation Levy based on a 3.6% captured and published. variation over seven years until after the A recording of the meeting will be archived on the website. September local election To view webcasts or archived recordings, please go to webcast.qprc.nsw.gov.au Council awards contract for the construction of the Bungendore Off-Street Car Park to 1 OPENING Capital Civil Contractors 2 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY 3 APOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS FOR A LEAVE OF ABSENCE After a period of public exhibition, Council BY adopts the amended Cat Containment Area – COUNCILLORS Googong and Jumping Creek Policy. Future 4 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES subdivisions where this Policy will apply will 4.1 Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 28 include conditions to identify area as a Cat April 2021 Containment Area 4.2 Minutes of the Planning and Strategy Committee of the 2/2 Council will consider applying this Policy to Whole held on 12 May future greenfield developments in the LGA 2021 after broader consultation in the wider 5 DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS community. Council will advocate to the NSW 6 ADJOURNMENT FOR PUBLIC FORUM Government to consider a review of state- 7 MAYORAL MINUTE wide rules relating to roaming cats 8 NOTICES OF MOTIONS OF RESCISSION 9 REPORTS TO COUNCIL - ITEMS FOR DETERMINATION Council endorses the installation of water restrictors in accordance with the Debt 9.1 EnviroCare - Proposal for Special Rate Variation Levy Recovery Policy 9.2 Tender Recommendation for Construction of Bungendore Off-Street Car Park Council receives the March 2021 Quarterly - Contract 2020-10 Budget Statement and adopts budget 9.3 Cat Containment Area - Googong and Jumping Creek variations, noting estimated consolidated Policy budget deficit of $4,671,000 9.4 Use of Water Flow Restrictors 9.5 Quarterly Budget Review Statement for the Quarter Investment Report for April 2021 is received, noting return was $654,637 Ending 31st March 2021 9.6 Investment Report - April 2021 Council agrees to proposed pricing agreement 9.7 Icon Bulk Water Pricing Agreement with Icon Water Limited for 1 July 2021 - 30 10 REPORTS TO COUNCIL - ITEMS FOR INFORMATION June 2023 10.1 CRJO Board Meeting Minutes 10.2 Resolution Action Sheet Council notes minutes of Disability Access 11 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Committee (including recommendation to engage a consultant for an accessibility audit 11.1 Disability Access Committee of Monaro St): Les Reardon Reserve s355 11.2 Les Reardon Reserve s355 Committee Committee: and the Environment and 11.3 Minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Advisory Sustainability Advisory Committee, Committee Meeting Held 7 April 2021 Council confirms minutes of the Local Traffic 11.4 Local Traffic Committee 20 April 2021 Committee Meeting 12 NOTICES OF MOTIONS 12.1 Car Parking for Bungendore Scout Hall Council will receive a report at its July 2021 meeting on the provision of car parking for 13 REPORTS TO COUNCIL - DELEGATES REPORTS the Bungendore Scout Hall 13.1 Delegates Report 14 QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE That concludes tonight's meeting. If you’d like 14.1 Responses to Councillors' Questions more background on the decisions you can 15 NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DEAL WITH MATTERS IN find the business papers on our website. An CLOSED SESSION archive of the live stream will be available in 16 REPORTS FOR CLOSED SESSION the coming days at 17 CONCLUSION OF THE MEETING http://webcast.qprc.nsw.gov.au/archive.php# QPRClive News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 12 26 May 2021
Vinnies Round 3 Bushfire Community Grants 2021 Delivering Ag2030 plan Grants up to $30,000 on offer to help restore bushfire- The Australian Government has released the May , affected communities. highlighting further measures that the government has The St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn is put in place to back the agricultural industry as it works offering Bushfire Community Grants of up to $30,000 towards its goal of $100 billion production by 2030. and organisations in areas affected by the black summer Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency bushfires are encouraged to apply. Management David Littleproud said the agricultural “In many areas, particularly those hit hardest by the industry has been crucial to the nation’s economic black summer bushfires, communities are still recovery and a shining light in the Australian economy. rebuilding,” said Raymond Akhurst, Bushfire Recovery “Australian farmers, fishers and foresters have put their Coordinator at the St Vincent de Paul Society shoulders to the wheel throughout the pandemic and Canberra/Goulburn. are expected to deliver a combined $71.2 billion to the “The St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn is Australia economy in 2020-21, up from $66.5 billion in now accepting applications for our third round of 2019 2020,” Minister Littleproud said. community grants. “Additional investments in this budget include over “Grassroots organisations are encouraged to apply for $400.0 million to further strengthen biosecurity, $29.8 grants of up to $30,000 – with applications closing on 9 million to grow the agricultural workforce, and $15.0 July. million to improve trade and market access. “The aim is to attract projects that help rebuild and “While Australians can expect drought, flood and fire, create future resilience and those that contribute to no one could have expected the widespread impacts of positive, worthwhile community causes. This is part of a global pandemic on industry. the Society’s plan to support people affected by natural disasters like the black summer bushfires for the long “Despite these extraordinary circumstances, Australia’s haul,” said Mr Akhurst. farmers, fishers and foresters responded with “In the immediate aftermath, our Members were on the determination and resilience. ground providing emergency supplies like food and “The Australian Government is backing the hard work clothes as well as temporary accommodation. our agricultural industry puts in by providing over “Since the immediate crisis passed, we have been $850.0 million in funding through this year’s budget. working with communities to help them replace what “This investment will drive the competitiveness, growth was lost. and resilience of the agricultural industry. It will deliver “These grants are part of our long-term plan to help the the tools required for producers to reach their goals. areas most devastated during the black summer “Our farmers and farming communities are playing a bushfires rebound,” said John Feint, President of the St leading role in Australia’s economic recovery, creating Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn. rural and regional jobs, and we are backing them all the If you have a project that needs funding that will help way.” restore your community following the black summer For more information visit www.agriculture.gov.au/ag- bushfires, please, apply,” said Mr Feint. farm-food/ag2030
Araluen Biggest Morning Tea
Australia's Biggest Morning Tea is a community event that raises vital funds to make a big difference for those impacted by cancer. We would love you to join us on Thursday 27th May at the Araluen Hall at 10.30am Here are some ways in which the money raised can help: *$25 protects 15 children from potentially harmful sun exposure through SunSmart school programme. *$43 pays for a cancer nurse to be available on 131120 for an hour to offer expertise and support to those in need. *$155 provides transport and a nights stay at a local Cancer Council Lodge for people who need to travel for vital cancer treatment.
EVERY DOLLAR COUNTS! News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 13 26 May 2021 NSW Nature Conservation Council’s Regional Environment Conference 2021 in Batemans Bay
The NSW Nature Conservation Council’s Regional Environment There were also be workshops on a range of topics Conference 2021 was held on Saturday in Batemans Bay. including: Using citizen science to trigger EPA The key themes were: Bushfire recovery, Native-forest logging. protections for state forests, Protecting the critically Marine conservation, Building the conservation movement on endangered swift parrot, Saving Batemans Marine the South Coast. Sanctuaries, The state of play of logging on the South More than 100 people attended the Conference. Coast, Threats to native forests at Manyana from “The South Coast of NSW is one of the most stunning places in the world, with an astonishing variety forests, beaches and housing development, Electric vehicles and wetlands,” Nature Conservation Council Chief Executive Chris microgrids, Management of weeds in post-fire Gambian said. landscapes. “Sadly, the things people love about this region are being In the lunch break, there was a rally at Forestry Corp’s threatened on many fronts by logging, urban sprawl and climate south coast office to protest the destruction of Swift change. Parrot’s habitat by native forestry. “Even though it has been almost 18 months since the Black With an estimated only 350 individuals left in the wild, Summer bushfires, the South Coast is still reeling from its the Swift parrots desperately need feed and habitat impacts." trees on the South Coast when they return from their “The trauma of climate change is not an abstraction for people migration south in just a few weeks time. Without in this region – it is part of their lived experience. these resources, they will face a swift decline. “This week’s conference is a chance to take stock, reflect on what was lost, what was learned, and to regroup and find ways forward.” News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 14 26 May 2021 Author, Journalist and Screenwriter Robert Macklin as a regular contributor to the Bugle. THE GADFLY PAPERS, are a delightful collection of columns he has been writing since 2012.
Fortunately, they were deployed in different units in Afghanistan where the alleged war crimes took place. Moreover, Roberts-Smith strongly Gadfly denies any wrongdoing and has sued NINE, the indefatigable Nick McKenzie and the distinguished By Robert Macklin Chris Masters who have not only broken the story In his 2018 Memoir, Reporter, the distinguished but have persistently brought new elements to American journalist 1 Seymour Hersch, who uncovered public attention despite the threats, lawsuits and the My Lai massacre in Vietnam and the Abu Ghraib unceasing political and official pressure to desist. scandal in Iraq, wrote these perceptive comments: The ABC has also joined the task with excellent ‘The newspapers of today far too often rush into print work from reporter Mark Willacy. with stories that are essentially little more than tips, or However, there is a militarist streak in the hints of something toxic or criminal. For lack of time, Australian community that really doesn’t want to money or skilled staff, we are besieged with the “he know. It goes back to the earliest colonial days said, she said” stories in which the reporter is little when the Troopers under government orders Pmhootroe : tJheannn iae pMaarrsotto. nI always thought it was the ‘dispersed’ the Aboriginal peoples in the armed newspaper’s mission to search out the truth and not invasion of the continent. It received a huge boost merely to report on the dispute…Was there a war in the propaganda surrounding the British disaster crime?’ called ANZAC. And the WWII rescue by the USA Happily, the last weeks and months in Australian from the ‘yellow hordes’ sealed the deal. journalism demonstrate that all is not lost. Against the The horrors of Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan odds, investigative journalism lives on despite the forces of repression that would bury it forever - most notwithstanding, it lives on and the Morrison recently the revelations beginning with Brittany Government is aghast at the thought of holding Higgins; the friends of Christian Porter’s accuser; the military to account. Deputy PM Michael Andrew Laming’s victims; and ending (so far) with McCormack when confronted by the allegations of Christine Holgate’s backlash. They have rocked the RS and others partying with the prosthetic leg of a powers that be. dead Afghan, responded: And there’s more to come. ‘Ben Roberts-Smith was sent to Afghanistan, to the Middle East to do a job for and on behalf of Then there’s the great work by a combination of NINE Australians. And he certainly did that. He was Media’s 60 Minutes program and reporter Nick honoured with the highest award of valour that McKenzie that led to Judge Bergin’s inquiry into any Australian could possibly receive. And if there Sydney’s Crown Casino which blew James Packer’s are allegations against him, then they should play board out of the water. Moreover, throughout regional out in the proper processes. Everybody is certainly Australia, civic-minded communities and innocent until proven otherwise in this country and entrepreneurs are starting their own online and the media should respect that and appreciate that hardcopy publications to hold their Councils to account there's a lot to play out in this regard.’ and provide a forum for their readers. More power to Indeed there is. them! [email protected] But perhaps the most difficult, time-consuming and personally dangerous story has been – and remains – Braidwood Community Bank the accusations against a cohort of SAS operatives, 1 The difference between a reporter and a and particularly, Ben Roberts-Smith, holder of the journalist? The journalist has two suits. prestigious Victoria Cross. I first heard of him when writing the biography of my friend, Rob Maylor in the bestselling SAS Sniper in 2011. When Rob did the tough ‘Selection’ course in February 2003 he shared a room with ‘RS’. Rob’s wife, Georgina was on hand when they completed the course. In the book, Rob said, ‘George bought some beers, pizza and chocolate biscuits to the main gate of Campbell Barracks and I shared this with RS. I put the biscuits in the fridge for the next day but RS decided to have a midnight snack and ate the whole packet; he is a bloody eating machine.’ News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Church News Page 15 26 May 2021 Anglican Parish of Braidwood In verses 3, 5 and 11 Jesus confronts Nicodemus with a kind of censure by saying, ‘Very truly!’ or ‘I A N IDENTITY CRISIS tell you the truth!’; Jesus wanted Nicodemus to John 3:16 is one of the most widely quoted verses in the come to a fuller knowledge of the Godhead and whole of scripture; ’For God so loved the world that he crushes his ego by saying he must be ‘born anew’ gave his only Son, that whoever who believes in him or ‘born from above’. It must have come as quite a may not perish but have eternal life’. The interesting shock to Nicodemus that simply being a law-abiding thing about this verse is that it sits near the end of an citizen and Pharisee was insufficient to qualify him awkward encounter between Jesus and Nicodemus. for God’s eternal kingdom. Jesus is here declaring Superficially, it seems like Jesus is interacting with that the only pathway to reconciliation with God is Nicodemus by means of riddles which creates even through renewal. Renewal involves repentance and greater bewilderment and confusion in Nicodemus. faith as the only permissible entry pass to God’s There is a sense that Nicodemus is like so many of us in kingdom. relation to our understanding of God and Jesus. We suffer from blurred vision and try to unravel the AS the dialogue progresses the exchanges become ambiguity and mystery surrounding the person of Jesus. more animated as Nicodemus seeks further One must assume that in this life our image of Jesus clarification by questioning the sheer impossibility, Christ is incomplete or inadequate because we rely on in his mind, of what Jesus is proposing. At no stage human perceptions, just as Nicodemus did. in the conversation is the lack of deep abiding faith Nicodemus recognised that Jesus was someone special more exposed and pronounced. Nicodemus keeps but couldn’t quite identify what made him so unique and digging a deeper and deeper hole by looking for divine, despite being aware of his presence in the answers in animate object, that which is observable, community by miraculous signs and healings. Back in touchable, and subject to scientific or biological that time Jesus was not about to produce a photo ID investigation. The naivety, blindness and darkness licence or passport, he just travelled around the of his entrenched mindset quickly became the fuel countryside attracting crowds and attention wherever he of his disbelief, if not his unbelief. Jesus wanted went. Nicodemus himself was something of an enigma Nicodemus to look beyond the darkness, beyond because he is identified as a Pharisaic Jew and yet his the physical to a more enlightened spiritual name was a Greek derivative, meaning ‘Conqueror of encounter. the People’. From the reactions of Jesus in John The way Jesus deals with Nicodemus reflects just chapter 3 it seems clear that Nicodemus was looking for how he deals with all of us caught up in frustration, human characteristics rather than divine or spiritual doubt, and disbelief. Jesus wants all of us on the traits possessed by Jesus. His opening gambit is same wavelength by renewing our minds and apprehensive, he calls Jesus a Rabbi, a teacher come abandoning a preoccupation with earthly things. from God and then focuses on the outward signs only. Rev. Rick Lewis. Jesus’ response suggests he was looking for something more, he wanted to see inner conviction or the state of a person’s heart and mind. News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Church News Page 16 26 May 2021 St Bede's Parish Braidwood Uniting Church REFLECTION on the Most Holy Trinity by Greg Sunter In the epistle of James, the author bluntly Have you thought? Mystery states, “Faith without works is dead…” I always thought that to describe the Trinity as a ‘mystery’ was a bit of a ‘cop (James 2:17). This seems like an obvious out’ for not offering a decent explanation. However, a theological ‘mystery’ is statement: Christians are called to DO things. defined as something that not only are we incapable of discovering except We are to keep busy. However, we easily get through divine revelation, but that even when its truth has been fully revealed, off track if we take this declaration at face we are incapable of fully grasping it. Our understanding can never be any value. “Works” may not be what we think it is. more than partial, even when we fully accept it. This is a concept with which When we read the early chapters of Genesis, our world struggles – that there is something that is not fully able to be known God gave humanity two specific works: but it’s OK not to fully understand it. 1.Care for the earth and all it holds (Genesis Living the Gospel – The Sign of the Cross 1:28), along with Jesus’ instruction that the disciples go out to all the nations and baptise them 2.Rest one in seven (Genesis 2:3), and that is ‘in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit’ is an designated as complete rest (Leviticus 23:3). instruction that is still being carried on today. Those precise words are used I think within the Australian culture we have by the priest at every baptism. They are also the words used in the sign of the fully embraced the first work concept, and cross – whether that is a personal, private blessing of oneself or a blessing of we’ve reinforced hard work with pithy a group as in the introductory and dismissal rites as part of a Eucharistic statements such as “cleanliness is next to celebration. When we make the sign of the cross we use the words of Jesus. Godliness,” or “the devil finds work for idle Weekday Masses: Tuesdays at 10am in the church.. hands.” But I wonder how many of us have Meditation: Thursdays at 10.30am in the Presbytery. pursued the hard work of rest and resting Adoration: Fridays for 1 hour between 9 and 10am. Please call in at any time well: complete rest. The theme of having a during that hour to pray in front of the Blessed Sacrament. Sabbath, a space of rest, is picked up by Paul Araluen Stations of the Cross: 3.00pmFirst Friday of every month. All in the book of Romans 14:5-6 when he welcome. encourages us to observe Sabbath, giving Social Justice Meeting: Sunday 13 June in the church at 10.30am. thanks to God for it. What difference might we Vinnies Meeting: Friday 14 May at 1.30pm in the Presbytery (following the see in this frantic, anxious world, if we office) followed the Maker’s instructions. So when Krawarree Mass: Sunday 30 May at 11.00am. All welcome. James says, “Faith without works is dead…” Ecumenical Pentecost + 2 Service on Sunday 6 June 2021 at the National (James 2:17), it would strengthen us in spirit, Theatre. soul, and body, to have some habit of rest, as Morning tea at 10am followed by the service at 10.30am. Please try and a part of the work we are called to do as attend if you can. faithful people. I wonder if I’m up to the rest Parish gathering: Parishioners are invited to a Chinese Banquet to be held at challenge; are you? the Braidwood Servicemen’s Club following Mass on Saturday, 5 June. If you Blessings from Dr Julie Fletcher, and the are interested in attending, could you please leave your name in the book congregation of Braidwood Uniting Church. provided at the back of the Church or email to the office, Join us for Worship, 10am Sundays, or catch [email protected]. Cost per head Adults $23, Children 4-12 years $11.50 up on Radio Church, Sundays 6pm. Weekly Under 4 yrs free. Germaine, Social Group Coordinator Garage Sale, Wednesday 9-3. Cnr Duncan You are invited to a "Call to Connect" women's ministry (CTC) Zoom and Monkittee Streets. prayer experience from our new free Starter Kit for women to form Pentecost + 2 prayer/sharing groups and an opportunity for Q&A. Choose one of the The Birthday of the Christian Church following dates; June 21st, 22nd or 23rd, 7.30-8.30 pm. All welcome. Register Come join the celebration in the National for one evening to [email protected] If you have any Theatre. Sunday, 6th June, 2021 questions please submit with your registration so we get through them all on 10am Morning Tea10:30 Worship the night. The Prayer segment and Zoom link for the evening will be emailed Brought to you by the Braidwood Uniting to you the day before. The leadership team will be running the sessions. Church, along with St Andrews Anglican and womenstaskforceacg.wordpress.com/womens-prayer-groups/ electronic link St Bedes Catholic Churches. Facebook: Call to Connect women's ministry News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 17 26 May 2021
A Beer with Bazz # 15 Bazza shook his head as Mick reached into his pockets for a bunch badges which he arrayed in front of the laptop. ‘Now Barry, when I meet with the other groups I put on the appropriate badge and then start the chat about exchanging preferences.’ Bazza picked up a ‘I LOVE CATS’ badge and eyeballed Mick. ‘Yeah, yeah, I hate cats but the CAT SOCIETY is a group above the line and I reckon they will be eliminated early on and I want their preferences. Mick strode straight to the bar table, cleared the Same goes for this badge ‘BAN THE WIDE glasses and coasters and set up a laptop and an COMB’. There is a group above the line that won’t iPad. The screens were soon alight and coloured let go of the wide combs dispute of the nineteen graphs were before him. eighties in the shearing industry.’ Bazza straightened his back. Bazza raised both eyebrows. ‘Well g’day, Mick. You look a bit pale and what’s all ‘So you need to be popular with the unpopular to this?’ get the popular vote.’ ‘Bazza, I’ve spent the past week in the back room ‘You’re catching on, Barry. There is even a mob putting together deals to get elected to council. I’ve who want to reform this whole preferential voting got to form a group and name it so I can get above system but I don’t need to worry about them the line in the ballot. It’s called preferential voting and because they can’t form a group above the line on it’s pretty bloody complicated. Luckily I’ve got a mate principle.’ who calls himself a ‘vote whisperer’.” Bazza gave his forehead a scratch and grinned out of Bazza rubbed his chin. the corner of his mouth. ‘Yeah you can’t support hypocrisy.’ ‘Pretty straightforward, Mick. Just call the group ALMIGHTY MICK AND THE APOSTLES and away ‘Well so far so good, Barry. Now check out these you go but you might need a bit of gender balance.’ graphs here on the laptop. I’ve pretty much covered all the groups that make up the shire and Mick shook his head. their level of happiness so at the touch of a button I know how to please them. You see here? You fit ‘That name will put off the non Christians, Bazza. into this group.’ Come to think of it, the Christians might be offended too. Anyhow, that’s the least of my problems.’ ‘What’s this bar all the way down into negative happiness?’ Mick cleared his throat. Mick shook his head. ‘I want you to focus, Barry. I will go very slowly because there is a lot in it. I tried to explain it to the ‘That’s Shirley just outside of town. She’s upset wife but she got a bit pissed off with me.’ about everything from the garbage trucks being too loud, footpaths not wide enough and not enough Bazza now grinned fully. roses in Ryrie Park. I’d have to wear thirty badges to get her onside.’ ‘Really. I’m going to try really hard, Mick’ Bazza’s finger rested on his designated happiness ‘You see, Barry according to the ‘vote whisperer’ most measure and he moved it way south past Shirley. people vote above the line on the ballot paper because they could not be bothered numbering every Mick bristled. box below the line. Am I going too fast?’ ‘What’s up with you?’ ‘No...... all good so far.’ ‘If the future Mayor shouted a beer I might be a ‘When people vote above the line the groups get to little bit more happy.’ decide where their preferences go. The candidates with the least votes gets eliminated. Those candidates’ preferences then get allocated and Have a beer with Baz at distributed accordingly to the candidates still in the [email protected] race and so on until you secure enough votes to get elected. So the trick is to do a preference deal with the candidates or groups who you think will be less popular than you so that their votes will eventually get added to your tally.’ News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 18 26 May 2021 Regional media companies that Making life easier for pet owners receive taxpayer money must keep Dog and cat owners across NSW are set to benefit from a revamped NSW Pet Registry with a $2 million services going rebuild of the online platform to enhance Regional media outlets that have benefitted from functionality and improve the user experience. taxpayer-funded support must use the money to Minister for Local Government Shelley Hancock and maintain or increase their local coverage, says the union Minister for Digital and Customer Service Victor for Australian journalists. Dominello said the Government is building a new The Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance says $50 y Pet Registry to improve registration and million has been provided to media companies under the federal government’s Public Interest News Gathering microchipping features based upon feedback from Program (PING) but some media organisations which pet owners, animal welfare organisations, councils, benefitted from grants to support regional journalism are and other key stakeholders. now closing rural services to the detriment of their local “The Registry www.petregistry.nsw.gov.au allows pet communities. owners to register cats and dogs, update their This week’s decision by WIN TV to close its regional contact details, report missing pets, transfer news operations in some states and replace them ownership and pay lifetime registration fees all from statewide bulletins in Queensland, Victoria and southern a computer or mobile device,” Mrs Hancock said. NSW shows that federal funds have not been received “It is a requirement in NSW for cats and dogs to be in good faith. According an analysis by MEAA of how funds were registered by the time they are six months old. They allocated through the PING, 80% of the many went to must first be microchipped and preferably desexed. major media companies, including WIN, Prime, For more information on the NSW Pet Registry, visit Southern Cross Austereo and Australian Community www.petregistry.nsw.gov.au Media/Rural Press. MEAA Media federal president Marcus Strom said Let the Bugle Know! companies that have received funding program must Have you got a story to tell? The Bugle welcomes comply with the grant’s rule to maintain existing levels of contributions including photos, birthday journalism production and distribution. celebrations, sports reports, Letters to the Editor “Regional media has just gone through the most torrid 12 months,” Mr Strom said. and community event notifications. e: “Many did not survive when the COVID pandemic was at [email protected] its worst. Across the country, up to 150 outlets were forced to close with the loss of about 1000 journalist jobs. “That’s why MEAA launched Our Communities, Our Stories campaign: to lobby for greater support to keep rural and regional alive so they can continue to deliver local news and information to their audiences they serve. “The Government’s PING program supports about 100 regional media outlets. That money should not be taken while abandoning regional audiences. A statewide news bulletin from the big city cannot take the place of the news and issues in a local community.” Field worker with Team Quoll News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 19 26 May 2021 News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 20 26 May 2021 Belt Up for Warning issued to prospective regional property investors New data showing regional property prices outpacing growth in Braidwood capital cities may trip up some novice property investors, according Defensive Driving to a leading buyers’ agent. The latest figures from CoreLogic found that dwelling values in Course regional Australia increased by 13 per cent over the past year Braidwood APEX is again compared to 6.4 per cent for capital cities. coordinating a Defensive However, Adviseable Property Buyer Kate Hill said the stellar results Driver Course for P Platers may send the wrong signal to first-time property investors that every who live in the Braidwood regional location is a sure-fire investment winner. area. With the support of the “We have been investing in major regional locations for years and, Braidwood Community Bank, conversely, have been giving other rural and remote locations a wide Braidwood Lions, Braidwood berth for a long time, too, including right now,” Ms Hill said. “Clearly, pent up demand and a number of other factors, including Lodge of Truth and The record low interest rates, are motivating more investors to buy into Braidwood Servicemens Club, markets near and far, but the fundamentals must stack up over the the course will be held on long-term as a strategic investment location.” Sunday 29th August 2021 at Ms Hill said that while there had been an increase in the numbers of the Transport Industries Skills people moving away from cities to regional areas, only time would tell Centre in Majura. The course whether the trend would become permanent. “Some investors might runs for 8 hours. be considering these short-term migration patterns, as well as the All applicants must hold a current robust price growth, as justification for buying into regional current Probationary Licence areas,” she said. and will be required to “But, in a year or two, they may be left with an investment property in produce the Licence on the a location where many of the new residents have already reversed day. 1 person per vehicle their decision-making and gone back to the city. (which is provided by the “Plus, they may have bought into an area where the local economy applicant), participants to was always reliant on one-industry, such as tourism or mining, which wear neat, casual attire, is not akin to significant nor sustainable capital growth over the years thongs and bare feet are not ahead.” accepted. Ms Hill said some major regional locations such as Ballarat, Bendigo Due to the generosity of the 5 and Geelong had strong property markets long before the pandemic, groups’ support, the cost of whereas others had been struggling for a years due to their remote locations and one-industry economies. These factors are why novice the course which is $270, has property investors must always consider the investment been fully funded. Participants fundamentals of a location before deciding to buy real estate there, are required to pay a $50 she said. deposit with a completed “Some of the key fundamentals include having a diverse and vibrant application form. This deposit local economy, solid jobs growth, and a variety of industries such as is refunded to participants on health, construction, retail, and education to adequately service its the day. These forms are local population,” she said. available from Braidwood “In regional areas, the local economy must also be self-sufficient, Central School or Braidwood which means local most residents should live and work there as well Community Bank. Should you as spend their money there.” wish a form to be emailed, Ms Hill, who has decades of experience as a buyers’ agent and is also please contact Nick Fry at the a Qualified Property Investment Adviser, said anyone considering Bank on (02) 48421700 or buying an investment property must complete thorough due diligence [email protected] on the future prospects of a place – rather than making decisions on m.au. Forms are to be potentially short-term fluctuations. “Just because a place has had a returned to Nick upon few months of price growth and property prices seem affordable, completion.. doesn’t make it a sound investment location,” she said. Please direct enquiries to “By purchasing in an inferior regional or remote location, some Leland Blyton on 0402 530 investors might find out that the so-called ‘cheap’ buy-in price becomes a very expensive ‘experience fee’ with the benefit of 456 or Nick Fry on 48421700 hindsight.” News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 21 26 May 2021
Goulburn Motorcycle Only Swap Meet Motorcycle enthusiasts are in for a treat when the Classic Riders Club of Goulburn holds its annual Motorcycle Only Swap Meet on Sunday, 6 th June 2021. The Swap Meet will feature a vast array of strictly motorcycles and motorcycle-related items. Attendees will be able to find anything from small nuts and bolts to fully built motorcycles and everything in between. Being that it’s the first time that this event will be held in June, and at Wakefield Park Raceway, organisers are positive that it will be a great success. Classic Riders Club of Goulburn’s Secretary, Dale Towell said, ‘It made sense for us to move the Swap Meet to a motorsport venue being Wakefield Park Raceway. We will have a more generous amount of space, along with being able to make use of the facilities at the Raceway’. ‘We are expecting a great turnout, our covered stall holder sites have sold out already and we have had lots of interest in our outdoor sites which don’t need to be booked. In total we are expecting 200 – 250 stall holders’. ‘We have also had a lot of interest from buyers as well and are expecting people to come from as far as Queensland and Victoria. We usually have between 1,500 and 2,000 attendees and are hopeful that we can reach these When: Sunday, 6th June 2021. 6am – 4pm numbers again this year.’ Motorcycling has long been Where: Wakefield Park Raceway, established in Goulburn. It was in Goulburn that the 4770 Braidwood Road, Tirrannaville, NSW first Australian Tourist Trophy was held in 1914, then 10 years later the first Australia Grand Prix was also Admission: Shoppers and onlookers $5 hosted in Goulburn. News for Braidwood & the district Bugle Notices Page 22 26 May 2021
Braidwood Farmers Market Brass Knuckle Brass Band at the Smokey Horse June 5 and 19 Saturday, 29 May 2021 at 5pm Price: free Ryrie Park Markets Street funk outfit Brass Knuckle Brass Band is a sweaty 8am - 1pm June 26 late-night party for anyone who knows a sousaphone will always be tougher than a bass guitar. Weekly Garage Sale Think whiskey dripping from trombone spit-valves; Braidwood Uniting Church think drummers with callouses on their callouses. Wed's 9-3 Cnr Duncan & Monkittee St Think a crusty bari sax belting at Bourbon Street from Nerriga Produce Market the wrong hemisphere and you're getting the idea. 1st Sunday of the Month Heartwood is pleased to announce that bookings The Decades at the Royal Mail Hotel are now open for the following event: Saturday 29th May from 7.30 to 11.30, WELL OF TEARS : VISIONS OF HEALING A three-day yarning circle. 28th to 30th May, 2021 OLD CHAINSAWS WANTED Venue: Tombarra By The River, near Braidwood Will pay cash Call 4842 2078 579 Northangera Rd, Budawang NSW 2622 heartwoodsiteworks.com.au
Braidwood Men's Shed Open every Tuesday and Friday from 9:30 AM New members always welcome Enquiries phone or message 0450961039 or [email protected]
Braidwood Reconciliation Week Gathering. Monday 31st May, 2pm at the Dhurga Rock, Ryrie Park south. All welcome. https://nrw.reconciliation.org.au
Calling all Daddy Longlegs! Golden oldies rugby in Braidwood is back. The Daddy Longlegs have a game on June 19 versus the Batemans Bay Old Boars as part Batemans Bay Rugby 40th anniversary celebrations. All old and new players welcome. Players must be over 35. Please mark June 19 in your calendars now. For more information contact Ged Galvin. News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Sport Page 23 26 May 2021 To practice - Begin sitting on the floor with the legs YOGA Pose of the Week extended. Imagine the action of rowing a boat. Bend with Christina Jagusiak elbows and make gentle fists with the hands, as though Rowing Boat - Nauka Sanchalanasana grasping onto oars. Reach the arms up, lengthening the A great moving yoga pose to energise and awaken the spine. Bend forward from hips and stretch the arms out body. It improves flexibility and strength of the whole spinal towards the feet. Bend the elbows bringing the hands column and activates the core muscles, aiding in digestion back to the shoulders and lean the torso back. Straighten the arms, elongate the spine and fold forward. Practice 5- 10 rounds in each direction.
South Coast Monaro Rugby Union By Peter Ryan Results – Rd 6 – Saturday 22nd May 2021 Batemans Bay “Boars” 52 defeated Cooma “Red Devils” 12 Batemans Bay put in a very strong first 40 minutes to have a big half time lead
Crookwell “Dogs” 73 defeated Bermagui Cobargo “Sharks” Crookwell showed to much experience and depth to beat the Sharks who never stopped trying all day
Jindabyne “Bushpigs” 36 defeated Braidwood “Redbacks” 24. Braidwood looked troublesome all day but Jindabyne ended to strong in front of a good home crowd
Taralga “Tigers” 31 defeated Hall “Bushrangers” 25 An entertaining game by both sides with both teams capable of winning up to the final siren
Bungendore “Mudchooks” 77 defeated Yass “Rams” 14 The Mudchooks dominated again to remain undefeated competition favourites
Competition table ·Bungendore “Mudchooks” 25 ·Jindabyne “Bushpigs” 21 ·Batemans Bay “Boars” 19 ·Taralga “Tigers” 18 ·Braidwood “Redbacks” 13 ·Crookwell “Dogs” 11 ·Hall “Bushrangers” 9 ·Cooma “Red Devils” 9 ·Yass “Rams” 8 ·Bermagui Cobargo “Sharks” 0
Next weekend – Rd 7 – Saturday 29th May 2021 Bungendore “Mudchooks” v Jindabyne “Bushpigs” @ Bungendore Crookwell “Dogs” v Hall “Bushrangers” @ Crookwell Taralga “Tigers” v Bermagui Cobargo @ Taralga Yass “Rams” v Batemans Bay “Boars” @ Yass Cooma “Red Devils” v Braidwood “Redbacks” @ Cooma News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Sport Page 24 26 May 2021 BRAIDWOOD MENS OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP Braidwood - Sunday June 6th Tee times 8.30-10.30am. Call the Golf Club News Club to reserve your hit off time - 4842 2108. Entry Fee for Braidwood Golf Club Members $20
CART BOOKINGS The Servicemen’s Club will not be taking bookings for golf carts Results May 22: Men’s Stroke-Monthly Medals for competition rounds until further notice. Monthly Medal Winner: Michael Toirkens A Grade Cart bookings for Saturday May 29 will be taken by Mark 1st: Michael Toirkens nett 71 Newman 0409250713 from 9 AM on Monday, May 24 on a first in 2nd: Mark Newman nett 72 basis. There are only 3 carts available for hire. 3rd: Brendan Sly nett 73 The green keeper’s petrol cart will not be available for use by B Grade members for competition rounds with effect 15th May 2021. 1st: John Harb nett 72 Play For Saturday May 29 2nd: Michael Fitzgerald nett 76 3rd: Scott Gwinn nett 78 Tee offs are from 11 next week for men and women. Results May 23: Men’s 2nd Round Championships Coming Events: A Grade May 29 Saturday: Men’s & Women’s Club 1st: Mark Newman nett 73 Championships Round 3 2nd: Michael Toirkens nett 74 3rd: Spiro Agnew nett 75 June 5 Saturday: Men’s & Women’s Stroke (Monthly B Grade Medals) 1st: Scott Gwinn nett 72 June 6 Sunday: Braidwood Men’s Open Championship 2nd: Keith Ferguson nett 76 June 12 Saturday: Men’s Single Stableford-Brendan Sly 3rd: John Harb nett 77 Trophy Women’s Single Stableford-Bunyip Jungle Men’s Championship Standings Trophy A Grade June 19 Saturday: Committee Meeting 10.30am 1. M. Toirkens 155 Men’s Single Stableford –Michael Toirkens Trophy 2. B.Sly 159 Womens Single Stableford – Deb Ferguson Trophy 3. N. Sargent 165 B Grade June 26 Saturday: Medley 2BBB Stableford 1. J. Harb 191 July 3 Saturday: Men’s & Women’s Stroke (Monthly 2. K. Ferguson 197 Medals) 3. S. Gwinn 202
Results May 22: Women’s Stroke- Monthly Medal Monthly Medal Winner: Virginia Groot Obbink 1st: Virginia Groot Obbink nett 78 2nd: Di Freeman nett 79 3rd: Barb Stuart nett 81 NTP: Di Freeman
Results May 23: Women’s 2nd Round Championships 1st: Michelle Henry nett 74 2nd: Di Freeman nett 78 3rd: Robin Tennant Wood nett 79 NTP: Virginia Groot Obbink
Women’s Championship Overall Standings Nett After 2 Rounds 1: Virginia Groot Obbink & Di Freeman nett 157 2: Robin Tennant Wood nett 161 3: Michelle Henry nett 166 4: Donna Kuhn nett 167 5: Margy Gardner nett 172 6: Debbie Ferguson nett 174 Handicap Changes(post championship): Donna Kuhn out 1 to 28, Virginia Groot Obbink out 1 to 23, Debbie Ferguson out 1 to 19 ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT
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