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2 June-July 2020 DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE A FEW WORDS FROM THE EDITOR... t has been wonderful being able really helped. With a bit of confusion be kind, we will be okay” (17 March to catch up with friends at the locally, I found myself turning to the 2020, TVNZ 1News). Club on its opening night on news from my original home country Until next time… FridayI 5 June. With fresh paint and and listening to NZ Prime Minister – Bronwen Campbell, Editor furniture, the Club looked open, airy Jacinda Ardern for advice. Her words and welcoming. The new restaurant, of “If you have any questions about Maroochi on the Field, served what you can or can’t do, apply a delicious food with friendly and simple principle: Act like you have professional service and I know that I COVID-19,” really helped to justify will become a regular. my strict adherence to the rules and It was almost my first outing in to avoid stressful debates with others months with the lifting of the whose opinions and perceptions of COVID-19 restrictions. I am so risk may have differed. pleased that the Club is taking all the And as we come out of the restrictions required measures to keep us as safe and see more of other people, the as possible while still enabling us conversation remains inevitably to congregate and socialise. Tables focused on the challenges that still and chairs are well spaced, there remain. Everyone has had different are clear markers for the distancing experiences of the situation and it requirements, there is table service will continue to be tough for many. and I observed the frequent wiping The associated stress means that down of high-contact surfaces. we sometimes find ourselves with I confess to having been rather passionately different opinions, with anxious about the whole situation, emotions more heightened than usual. and having clear, calm messaging has I close with more wise words from the NZ Prime Minister: “Be strong,

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DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE June-July 2020 3 DUNOON PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWS WITH GAVIN HENDERSON ell, it has certainly been an unprecedented time for schools and Dunoon SchoolW has been no different. Since commencing Learning at Home programs way back in March, we have experienced changes none of us would ever have imagined at the start of the year. A huge positive for our students has been the quality of learning happening in homes around our village during isolation. It was so encouraging to see students and norm into the future. parents embrace the Learning at During Term 2, students were Home model and work together with engaged in a treehouse project. their teachers to continue delivering They were required to design and educational outcomes. build a treehouse model and the A lot of parents also enjoyed the results were amazing! Students have window into their child’s learning also completed a range of learning and used the opportunity to give projects, such as personal interest their child strong, individual projects, comic strips, stop motion support. Of course, it was a difficult animation, Lego challenges and time for many families trying to lots of artwork. With face-to-face juggle different siblings’ learning learning resuming, we were able to with work and domestic routines in take advantage of wider learning confined spaces. The staff at Dunoon opportunities, such as a whole School would like to acknowledge school Zoom with Lucas Proudfoot! all families for their efforts, support In other news, our Outdoor Learning and understanding during isolation. Environment is on the verge of Week 3 of Term 2 saw students being realised. Lots of planning return in their classes for one day has gone into this project, with the each week and by Week 5 we were school and P&C working with a back to full-time, face-to-face landscape architect to design an learning. It was wonderful to see the exciting outdoor learning space. excitement on students’ faces as they Watch this space! saw their friends in person after such a long break. The return to school over several weeks has helped us to maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness around the school – something that will become the

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4 June-July 2020 DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE MODANVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWS WITH GERALDINE KERR ello again from Modanville so-positive aspects of learning from Public School. Well what home: a difference a couple of “I loved being able to eat whenever monthsH can make! It was perhaps I wanted to and to wear my own only a week after I finished writing clothes. Plus it was great to have my last article that the effects of my dog for company while I did my the COVID-19 pandemic began school work.” – Chelsea to ripple into our area. Our school Kindergarten class. An expression transformed very quickly with our “I loved being able to work in my of interest was released and Mrs students moving to learning from vegetable patch with my family. We Angela Hardie was the successful home within a few weeks. This have grown some great snow peas applicant. was a huge shock to students and and my lettuces are almost ready to families but also to our teachers Angela and her family moved go.” – Blake P who had to drastically change their to in 2018. She “I liked being able to finish my work programs and plans for learning. began her teaching career 14 years early in the day and then spend more ago at Blackall State School in I am amazed at how well our time on my bike in the afternoon.” outback Queensland and has mostly students, administration staff, – Indi taught in the early years of primary and teachers have adapted to the school. Angela brings a wealth “At home I was able to do lots of ever-changing conditions. All our of experience and enthusiasm to farm work. We cleared lantana by families responded quickly and our school. Angela had only two the creek and planted some trees and should be congratulated for their weeks in the classroom with our camelias.” – Quade efforts to continue the learning Kindergarten class before we “It was tricky learning from home. I process for their children. switched to home learning. We feel found the computer hard at first but As a teacher and a parent of very lucky to have her with us and then I got better at it.” – Archer a school-aged and preschool- despite the challenges of the last few I hope you all enjoy these pictures aged child, I know first hand months, the students have already of our students and staff settling how difficult it is to juggle the formed wonderful connections with back into classroom life. Until next conflicting demands of home life her. time, take care. and student learning. If you found This week all of our students yourself sometimes frustrated and returned to school full time and it is overwhelmed over the last couple almost like someone just flicked on of months please know that you the power switch to our school. The are definitely not alone in that sound of children playing happily experience. together in the playground, singing For one of our teachers, the task of and laughing is truly a delight adapting to home learning was extra to hear. We are all now happily unusual. At the end of last term, adjusting to being back at school one of our temporary teachers, Miss together – although this too will take Lauren Currie, obtained permanent some time! employment in the region. This Here are some of our students’ meant we had a vacancy for our reflections on the positive and not-

DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE June-July 2020 5 COPING WITH COVID-19 ISOLATION

ISOLATING DOES NOT HAVE Some of the fantastic examples we “For people living with dementia not TO MEAN ISOLATED have heard about through aged care every idea will work every time – but ementia Australia has called providers and our clients are: this ongoing connection is important on the community, including • Maintaining regular visits from for everyone.” health and aged care a family member at key times SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN staff,D to work together to maintain of importance for a person with To encourage everyone to engagement with people impacted by dementia so that routines are remain socially connected during dementia during this unprecedented maintained as much as possible or to this time, Dementia Australia time of enforced isolation. assist with the care of their loved one; launched social media campaign, CEO Dementia Australia Maree • Staff scheduling window visits #IsolatingNotIsolated. McCabe said people living with with phone calls, walks in gardens The campaign is sharing information, dementia are some of the most and courtyards within the homes so tips and personal stories on how we vulnerable people in our community loved ones have been able to visit can all remain socially connected right now. safely with no contact with other residents; during isolation. “We are all physically isolating, but • Sharing of photos of residents “With 70 per cent of the 459,000 it does not mean we have to feel enjoying activities with families; Australians with dementia living in socially isolated,” Ms McCabe said. • Arranging video calls, or if the community it is time to consider “Ramping up the focus on that isn’t practical, sharing video how you might check on someone engagement and communication messages between residents and who may be more physically isolated at this time of restricted physical families; or vulnerable so that they do not feel contact is vital for all of us, but • Printing out emails or photos to socially disconnected or alone,” said especially for people living with give to residents to enjoy; Ms McCabe. dementia. • Providers inviting schools and “Calling a person who lives alone or community groups to send jokes, “If stimulus is reduced for people knocking on a neighbour’s door and stories and messages to share; living with dementia the loss of from a safe distance, checking if they • Where residents have needed to be cognitive function can escalate. need any help with getting to medical confined to rooms, providing writing appointments, or if there is anyone “Over time these are losses that most materials for residents to write notes you can contact on their behalf are people will not be able to regain. to each other; actions that can make a significant • Staff creating WhatsApp chats for “Being aware that your cognitive difference. abilities may ‘slip away’, as one residents to help maintain social client described it, is a profound interaction when perhaps they are “Dementia is a progressive disease, concern. not able to see each other as much; which means that people with • Providers creating closed Facebook dementia may be as yet undiagnosed “With innovative strategies and Groups for families to communicate and may need your help at this working together it doesn’t have to with each other and the staff; difficult time. be that way. • Day respite staff dropping activity “I also encourage you to share “For people living in residential packs off to homes instead of clients what you are doing to remain aged care we encourage staff to going to them. socially connected with others using involve families wherever they can “There are still many ways that #IsolatingNotIsolated. It is a great to actively plan for different forms families continue to be included, way to inspire others to take action of engagement and methods of even if they are not visiting in person and we would love to hear your communication.” as often,” Ms McCabe said. ideas.”

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6 June-July 2020 DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE LISMORE THEATRE COMPANY A NEW FIVE-YEAR LEASE FOR LTC ismore Theatre Company (LTC) is celebrating after Lismore City Council voted unanimouslyL at its May meeting to grant the company a new five-year lease for the Rochdale Theatre on Ballina Road, Goonellabah. In 2015, Council had agreed to examine interest from potential buyers of the building at the end of the current lease in July this year. Fortunately, however, staff recommended that the current lease arrangements to LTC offered the best use of the building from both an economic and social perspective. President of LTC, Sharon Brodie, who addressed the meeting prior to Lismore Theatre Company President Sharon Brodie (front centre) the vote, expressed her appreciation celebrates the new lease arrangements with committee members. to the councillors and staff. “The unanimous vote was wonderful would need a grant or a generous intact and the cast Elyse Knowles news. We now have security for the benefactor to help if the committee and Gray Wilson continue to work next five years allowing us to plan decides to go down that path,” on their lines. The company has for our shows well into the future,” Sharon said. also been exploring other possible Sharon said. During the downtime of the productions via Zoom readings,” Part of the lease arrangements current COVID-19 restrictions, the Sharon said. will be a negotiated higher lease committee has not been idle. A new When the restrictions allow, LTC fee that may prove a challenge to roof has been installed as well as will be ready to once again entertain the company, particularly as the insulation in the ceiling, seating has the community with high-quality current pandemic-induced closure been repaired and the theatre has productions. continues. been thoroughly cleaned. – Jenny Dowell “Long term, we may be interested “The set for Educating Rita that Publicity Officer in purchasing the building but we was due to open on 20 March is

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DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE June-July 2020 7 NORTH COAST LOCAL LAND SERVICES VIBRIOSIS CAUSING POOR CALVING RATES ON THE NORTH COAST he Animal Health team at the North Coast Local Land Services advises that Vibriosis isT causing poor calving rates in beef and dairy herds across the region. Vibriosis is a venereal disease of cattle caused by a bacteria (also known as bovine venereal Camplylobacter) which is transmitted by infected bulls to breeding females. It is one of the most important infectious venereal diseases of cattle in Australia as it is a significant cause A veterinarian will diagnose Vibriosis by testing samples from of infertility and abortion. bulls and affected cows. The risk factors that increase the likelihood of transmission include: rates can plummet to around 40% vaccinating both bulls and cows and • Sharing of bulls between herds. as the bacteria mostly causes early treating the bulls with antibiotics. • Long breeding season (especially foetal loss,” North Coast Local Land For more information on diagnosing if bulls have continued access to the Services District Vet Liz Bolin said. and treating vibriosis in your herd, herd). Clinical signs of an outbreak in please contact your North Coast • Access by neighbours or feral a herd include irregular oestrous Local Land Services District bulls due to lack of security of cycles or abnormally high levels Veterinarian on 1300 795 299 or perimeter fencing. of returns to service in animals your local vet. otherwise thought to be pregnant. “When an infected bull introduces WILD DOG CONTROL vibrio into a clean herd, conception “It is impossible to tell if a bull is TO SUPPORT FARMERS infected based on appearance as an infected bull doesn’t display any AND WILDLIFE BUSHFIRE symptoms,” Liz said. RECOVERY coordinated wild dog control Buying pre-vaccinated bulls is the program is being run in most reliable way to prevent the partnership between Local losses that the disease will cause. LandA Services, Forestry Corporation Alternatively, you can vaccinate all and private landholders to address new bulls on arrival for vibrio. The the increasing threat posed by course of two vaccinations should be wild dogs following bushfires and completed at least one month before drought. joining. The baiting program is part of a The disease can also occasionally carefully planned wild dog control cause abortions in the later stages strategy to help protect both of pregnancy. In infected herds, it is livestock and native wildlife that essential to rule out other potential have survived the past summer of causes of low pregnancy rates, such bushfire and drought conditions. as nutritional deficits and Pestivirus. Ground baiting, in conjunction with A veterinarian will diagnose vibrio targeted aerial baiting in hilly and by testing samples from bulls difficult-to-access terrain, will be and affected cows. If detected, coordinated by North Coast Local the disease can be managed by 8 June-July 2020 DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE NORTH COAST LOCAL LAND SERVICES continued Land Services starting in mid-May. through funding from the Australian According to North Coast Local Government’s Wildlife and Habitat Land Services Team Leader, Dean Bushfire Recovery Program. Chamberlain, landholders have Forestry Corporation’s Acting Forest reported an increase in pest activity, Protection Manager, Peter Walters particularly feral pigs and wild dogs said the coordinated program will moving out of land burnt by recent help support native wildlife during bushfires. this vulnerable time. “Bushfires across the region have “It’s great to be part of this pushed pest predators out of burnt coordinated effort and make a country and on to local farmland, North Coast Local Land Services is difference for local wildlife and resulting in more wild dog attacks currently working with landholders graziers. to manage these pests as well. on livestock and wildlife,” Mr “Post-bushfires, native animals Chamberlain said. “The combined impact of drought, and stock alike are open to attack “Whilst livestock, particularly heat and fire has made pest control from feral predators and are in a calves are at risk of attack from wild an even more pressing issue than vulnerable position. It’s important to dogs, native animals that have lost usual, particularly for native species get on top of wild dogs now during their habitat are also vulnerable to that are struggling to cope,” Mr this post-bushfire window.” Chamberlain said. hungry feral predators.” For more details about the baiting Good rainfall in February and Both private and public land program and its role in wildlife March this year has allowed pests managers are taking part in the recovery and agricultural production, such as feral pigs and wild deer to coordinated autumn wild dog baiting contact North Coast Local Land move throughout the landscape and program which is supported by Services on 1300 795 299. North Coast Local Land Services, GO DRY IN JULY TO HELP CANCER PATIENTS

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DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE June-July 2020 9 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR OPPOSING DEVELOPMENT Lismore’s population has been millions of dollars at this one, in decreasing for a number of years: spite of community objections. Dear Editor, As a Lismore resident and rate “In December 2019 the My understanding is that the payer, I have always been rather Department Planning, Industry council has now, more than ever, proud of our progressive and and Environment (DPIE) released little money to spare. Why are they proactive council. In conversations population projections that revise backing this inappropriate trashing with my relatives in Queensland, its 2016 projections down. Council of heritage with their own funds? I have been happy to speak of the acknowledges the lower projections I have been told that the planned council’s forward thinking – best but is continuing to plan for higher development on the plateau is the practice waste management, solar growth.” (2020 Draft Lismore biggest project ever proposed on farm initiatives and general interest Strategic Planning Statement) the North Coast. in a sustainable environment. The household average is now one Surely this is not the time to be Every week I receive a cute little to two persons. The demand at the ruining what we have left of brochure in the letterbox called moment is not for ‘McMansions’ our green hills. On the current ‘Local Matters’. On the back of on large rural blocks with great trajectory, Lismore is set to become this council communication is a views, but for centralised affordable a look-alike to any other town, with stunning photo of rolling vegetated housing. In McLean’s Ridges, -style suburbia along our green hills. I’m sure the inference ‘large lot residential-style’ blocks ridges, dominating the landscape. is that this is the Lismore locality on the ridges have no town No amount of careful planning – beautiful and green. The council sewerage and sub-standard road and “offsetting” ever saved has a vision ‘Imagine Lismore’ that design. Pushing development irreplaceable vegetation, and contains inviting descriptions of further and further out of the CBD the animals that depend on that a well-planned built environment has its downside... vegetation, from the bulldozer, surrounded by a pretty and My biggest concern is the current humans, their cats and dogs. It sustainable green environment. and proposed development on the would be a lovely surprise if our Unfortunately, in the last few years, North Lismore Plateau. This part governing bodies learnt to say “No” developers seem to have got the of the Lismore precinct is pretty to development money. I would ear of council. Developments, on special. You can view the south end very much like to be able to boast hold for years – with good reason of the plateau from many places about my council again to the – have now got the go-ahead big around the city. It is vegetated Queensland relatives. time. My understanding was that the in the southern end and contains After reading this piece, I hope ‘Imagine Lismore’ decision was to endangered plants and animals. The Lismore residents take a moment ban development on the ridges. This aboriginal heritage is spectacular to please “Have Your Say” on the decision has clearly been thrown in its extent and meaning to our Lismore Council website. out. There are several ridges around original people. The Winton Group Lismore ready and waiting... and Lismore Council are throwing Yours sincerely, Dot Moller

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DEUTSCH LERNEN (to give) which actually changes to shock of learning that the word for In the last issue of the Gazette I gibe and gabe. But that is where the ‘girl’ in German is not feminine but reported that I had been offered similarity ends. neuter. some free lessons in German online We have the man, the woman, and Denis Matthews when the COVID lockdown was the house. They treat the equivalent beginning. as masculine and feminine and I explained that I had been looking neuter and have four different cases STAYING SAFE for such an opportunity since 1992 – nominative, accusative, dative, Having been gardening at home when I found myself in Germany and genitive – that affect not just the each day since early March, I have and quite unable to cope with public noun but the definite article as well. become aware of the similarities notices in German. Since then I have There are several different ways between the coronavirus and that learnt some Spanish and even some of making a word plural. We have popular weed killer on sale in Russian with ACE but whenever I strange things like ox, oxen; child, Australia. enrolled in German the course did children. Oddly enough the plural After 14 days we can clearly see the not proceed. of kind is kinder. But they do not havoc the weed killer’s inadvertent I am still wallowing with three short have the equivalent of ‘s’. We splashing has caused. Fourteen days lessons a week corrected instantly borrow their word ‘kindergarten’ in after contact with COVID-19, its and often frustratingly. English is much the same way as we borrow damage is also obvious, tragically. all sorts of words without giving a Germanic languish and in some A bouquet of ‘Thank You’ to much thought to the fact that English ways the two languages are very everyone, especially for helping has abandoned so many rules of similar. They even have Gut Besser keep people of my age group SAFE. Beste where we have good, better, grammar that other languages still best. They even have a verb “geben” retain. I am still reeling from the Betty McPherson.

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CLUB REOPENS! To keep in line with requirements Maroochi on the Field. to open, things are going to be a Maroochi on the Field is run by A NOTE FROM THE little different. PRESIDENT… Sarah Williams and she will be Opening hours for the moment bringing a wealth of experience and ello Members and will be from 5pm–9pm Friday and a passion for fresh local produce. Community. Firstly, the Saturday. board and I would like to The name itself gives a gentle nod Hthank you for your patience and Everyone will also need to be to our village reputation and history ongoing support. seated and will receive table service as Macadamia producers. from our fabulous staff. We have exciting news – the wait is On the menu you will recognise over! We have been very busy during some old favourites and spy some the shutdown and have used the delicious new additions. The government recently time to give the Club a real freshen announced news about the easing of With limited seating due to up. With the help of a group of restrictions relating to the operation government restrictions, pre dedicated volunteers and some of clubs. bookings are essential. Call generous donations, we have been 0402 308 307 for reservations. It brings me great pleasure to able to paint inside and out, replace announce we are reopening Friday the shade sails over the deck, We look forward to welcoming 5 June. refresh the deck area and update you back to the Dunoon Sports and Recreation Club. The health and safety of our furniture – see the photos below. members, guests and staff is of the In more exciting news, I am happy – Brenda Reyes utmost of importance. to introduce our new kitchen, President

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MAROOCHI ON THE FIELD OFFERS EXCITING NEW MENU! aroochi on the Field is the exciting new hearty bar menu, and fun kids’ meals. restaurant coming to Dunoon Sports Club, While planning my menu, I’ve taken a range of dietary offering classic club favourites and delicious needs into consideration. I am doing my best to source freshM modern dishes. local ingredients and support fellow local businesses I’m excited to open this new restaurant – 15 years of with this becoming part of the inviting Dunoon experience has gone into developing this menu and community. I’m very passionate about using fresh high-quality Bookings essential on 0402 308 307 or ingredients. Maroochi on the Field has a diverse range [email protected] of dishes including mouth-watering vegan options, a – Sarah Williams

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PUB FAVOURITES SALADS

HOUSE CRUMBED CHICKEN SCHNITZEL $16 CLASSIC CAESAR CRISP FRESH COS LETTUCE, CRISPY BACON, GARLIC CROUTON SHAVED PARMESAN, TOPPED WITH CHARGRILLED RUMP STEAK $26 HOUSEMADE CAESAR DRESSING $12

CHARGRILLED SCOTCH FILLET $28 WARM VEGETABLE SALAD MORROCAN SPICED ROASTED PUMPKIN, CHARGRILLED EGGPLANT, ZUCCHINI, CAPSICUM, BATTERED FISH (DF) SMALL $12 LEAFY GREENS, QUINOA AND PEPITAS DRESSED WITH A LARGE $16 BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE (VEGAN, DF) $12

ALL YOUR PUB FAVOURITES ARE SERVED WITH YOUR CHOICE SALAD ADD ONS CRUMBED STRIPPED CHICKEN, VEGAN OF (2) CHIPS, SALAD, MASH OR VEGE CRUMBED TOFU, SALT AND PEPPER SQUID OR BRAISED LAMB $5

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SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN BURGER LETTUCE, TOMATO, 6 HOUR SLOW BRAISED LAMB SHOULDER SERVED CHOPPED FRIED ONIONS, HERBED SLAW AND A CHIPOTLE MAYO $16 HERBED SALAD, HUMMUS, SPICED YOGHURT, CHARRED CIABATTA BREAD $24 VEGAN CRUMBED TOFU BURGER PICKLED GINGER SLAW, LETTUCE, TOMATO, WITH A RED CURRY SOY MAYO $16 SLOW COOKED AMERICAN STYLE PORK RIBS WITH YOUR CHOICE OF CHILLI GARLIC BUTTER, PLUM SAUCE, SMOKEY STEAK SANDWHICH WITH A HOUSEMADE TOMATO RELISH, BBQ SAUCE, WITH CHIPS AND SALAD $26 LETTUCE, TOMATO, BEETROOT, CHEDDAR CHEESE, GARLIC MAYO ON CIABATTA $18

VEGAN SMOKEY MUSHROOM BURGER WITH GARLIC SOY MAYO, HERBED SLAW, LETTUCE, TOMATO, CUCUMBER $16

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Details are correct at time of printing Club Opening Hours To confirm details phone CURRENT TRADING HOURS Dunoon Sports Club 6689 5444 From Friday 5 June: or visit the website Friday and Saturday 5pm-9pm www.dunoonclub.org.au As of Wednesday 10 June, we will be back to serving Wednesdays to Sundays.

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DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE June-July 2020 13 SOUTHERN CROSS UNIVERSITY WHALE MIGRATION HEATS UP WITH HUMPBACK NUMBERS TIPPED TO INCREASE ustralian Eastern Humpback whales are on the move to the warmer Anorthern waters and breeding grounds of the Great Barrier Reef. This year’s annual migration is a different experience for whale watchers, with COVID social distancing restrictions meaning fewer boats on the water. Southern Cross University researcher Dr Wally Franklin Fluke of whale, photographed by Dr Trish Franklin. said whales have been making their way past and left so we are very privileged to migrating south again with the into Queensland waters. He said have this group.” southern migration past the east younger males tend to take the lead, Dr Franklin and his wife Dr Trish coast running right through to early followed by mature whales, then Franklin have been involved in November,” he said. mothers with their calves. humpback whale research for When current restrictions ease and “Sightings will certainly start to more than 30 years, founding The whale watching tours begin again, build up now that we’re in late Oceania Project in 1988. This year Dr Franklin reminds operators and May. The end of June tends to be they are publishing three major private vessels to maintain legal the peak of the northward migration research papers on whale behaviour distancing requirements around as the whales head up into the Great from their long-term study of whales. Vessels must not approach Barrier Reef area with August being humpbacks in Queensland’s Hervey any closer than 100m to a whale their peak birthing and breeding Bay. or 50m to a dolphin, with Migaloo month,” said Dr Franklin, from The couple has observed and given a special exclusion zone of the University’s Marine Ecology photographed more than 16,000 500m. Boats are only allowed to Research Centre. whales since 1992 – the year they approach whales from their right or “The humpback whale population first met Migaloo the famous white left flank and never directly astern could be around 40,000 this year, whale. or ahead which could interrupt which is getting near to where we “The whales start coming into migration behaviour. estimate they were prior to whaling Hervey Bay from mid-July to mid- “Migaloo is outstandingly special after World War 2. In the 1960s October and use it as a nursery and garners a lot of attention when there were only about 150 whales to teach their young, then start he arrives, which is usually around DIGWISE EARTHWORKS “We do the dirty work” 0403 721 876 • Rural roads & driveways • Excavators 1.7t - 30t • Wastewater systems • Possi tracks (bobcats) • House & shed cuts [email protected] • Small grader • Underground services • Horse arenas • Rollers • Turf prep • Water truck • Trenching & drainage • Tippers • All-terrain slashing • Stump grinding • Float

14 June-July 2020 DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE SOUTHERN CROSS UNIVERSITY continued early July. Sometimes he turns up best decision I ever made. It’s been University changed that. off the west coast of New Zealand unreal. Katie says her experiences of in June then arrives off Byron and “I feel quite humbled and in working in a male-dominated sport Gold Coast area in July.” hindsight I’m pretty lucky. I have been positive. certainly made the right decision. “I’ve felt comfortable. I honestly SIMPLY THE BEST: LEAGUE “My experience shows that a haven’t had too many negative PRESENTER KATIE BROWN girl from Grafton can compete experiences and everyone has made READY FOR NRL RESTART in a metropolitan market. People me feel included. It was on my own RL fans are rejoicing, with appreciate that I am down-to-earth. bat to make sure I knew what I was the restart of the 2020 They find me relatable.” talking about. Purely because if season kicking off tonight. Katie also co-hosts Our Way, NRL. you’re enthusiastic and passionate NAmong them is Katie Brown, co- com’s weekly program during the about it, it’s going to come quite presenter of Inside the NRL and women’s rugby league season, naturally to you anyway.” Southern Cross University media and does rugby league sideline During the NRL season suspension graduate. commentary for Crocmedia, the – which put Inside the NRL on hold Katie is proof a small town girl can largest syndicator of sports radio – Katie kept herself moviated and make it big in the sports broadcast content across Australia. fit by developing theNRL Iso Inspo arena of Sydney. It’s a dream come true for Katie Challenge, a body weight exercise for every letter of the alphabet. Born and bred on the NSW mid whose career goal was to be an north coast, Katie has been with the onfield reporter for the NRL. “You can pick your favourite NRL online TV show since it launched Initially she was going to study player and you do as many reps and in 2018. The panellists – Katie plus to be a PE teacher but pursuing a rounds to each letter of their name as sports journalist Michael Chammas media degree with Southern Cross you’d like,” Katie said. and former NRL player Jamie “We got it sponsored by Rebel Soward – debate the hot topics each and it’s been really fun for fans to Monday during the national rugby engage with and tag their mates.” league season. Katie says her education at Southern “I got a call one day, out of the Cross University was the best blue,” she said, reflecting on the foundation for her career. experience of being headhunted by “The uni helped me push the NRL.com three years ago. boundaries to make sure I was “They said ‘We’re starting NRL giving myself the best chance. For digital and we’d love you to be part somebody that didn’t know that Katie Brown on the set of Inside the of it. Would you consider moving to becoming a sports presenter or a NRL with Michael Chammas (left) Sydney?’ This opportunity was too rugby league presenter was even a and Jamie Soward (credit: NRL). good not to have a go at. It was the possibility, it was the best start.”

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DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE June-July 2020 15 POETRY

A POEM... I look through my window. POEM BY KATH OF THE his poem was first sketched Everything is fine... see KATHGERARD TEAM, out in December 2011 when The birds sing, trees are wet with there were extensive fires and WIDGEE, QUEENSLAND. rain. floodsT in Australia. It can relate to I walk in the garden, pick the any time, any disaster, any country ONE WORLD .... the whole world right now but vegetables, we must remember that there are Return into the quiet peace of my As we sit with idle hands and positives emerging from this chaos, home. an idle mind, just like the new growth sprouting We scroll through Facebook to from the blackened trunks of burnt But the box, this other window see what we can find. trees and that gives me hope for the Our eyes alight on views future. Contains so much pain. galore, As an untutored poet, ignorant Earth’s pain, people’s pain, really, I’m never quite sure of where Fire, drought, floods, cruelty, All corners of the world to place commas and full stops. I crimes, war, through someone’s front door. feel happy with its flow and hope So much pain, so much untimely others read it the same way as I do. death. Views through your window, I refer to the screen as a box some resplendent in snow as it conjures up the image of How can this small box, hold so containment. Showing us places we much? currently can’t go. It’s only happening in there .... Sharing visions so different, THE BOX isn’t it? It’s all going on... isn’t it? yet of all the same Just inside this box. Just inside the box. Timing is the now, and co-vid It can’t be happening outside the is the game. It can’t be happening... can it? box .... can it? It’s not outside my box. It’s not outside my window. 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In 2019 NORPA received a $1.16 million dollar grant from the NSW Government’s Regional Cultural Fund to upgrade the audio and lighting equipment, along with outside signage and illumination at Lismore City Hall to elevate the venue to the standard of contemporary performing arts venues. for our music loving community to dramatically once restrictions are come together.” lifted.” The upgrade increases the profile of Lismore City Hall and awareness of State Member for Lismore Janelle The upgrades will significantly the cultural activities that happen in Saffin congratulated NORPA reduce electricity consumption and and around the building. In addition, on transforming Lismore City the costs of maintenance, equipment a large LED digital sign will soon be Hall into a vibrant contemporary hire and labour. It provides added to the corner of Molesworth performing arts centre by using the opportunities for established and Bounty Street, establishing the Regional Cultural Fund grant to best technicians and young people in the Lismore City Hall precinct as a advantage. region interested in production. prominent gateway to Lismore and “It now looks like a performing arts Production Manager Karl Johnson, the CBD. centre. I have been watching this who has worked at NORPA for 20 NORPA Artistic Director and CEO take shape as I do my afternoon years, says the venue improvements Julian Louis says the upgrade is a walks,” she said. shine a light on the importance of turning point for NORPA and the “You simply cannot go past this NORPA and Lismore City Hall community. venue now without noticing its to the broader arts and culture economy of our region. “We can’t wait to open the doors entrance signage. I congratulate to our community in Lismore and NORPA’s artistic director and CEO “The venue improvements cement beyond, when we are able to do so Julian Louis and his team, and chair Lismore City Hall’s place as vital legally and safely. Lismore City David Wolff and his board on a job infrastructure for our community. Hall and NORPA, are crucial to the very well done.” NORPA is an anchor employer nightlife and night-time economy Lismore Mayor Isaac Smith of lighting, sound and staging of Lismore. Local businesses know was equally positive about the technicians in our region.” when there’s a show on because improvements, saying: “It’s a major Mr Louis is looking forward to there are more people around and boost to the cultural vibrancy of our gathering the community together to they are busier,” Mr Louis said. city.” mark the reopening of an important “We’re looking to expand this even Venue and Events Manager Jumana cultural asset for Lismore. further with our live music program Schriefer is excited to get the lights “When the time is right we’ll invite which will include showcasing local back on: “Lismore City Hall has the community to come together and talent at our new Courtyard Bar gained recognition amongst national celebrate Lismore City Hall. It holds and regular band and cabaret nights and international promoters and a special place in our hearts and in the Studio. We will continue touring companies as a premiere history as a meeting place for our to build on our relationship with venue to include on their national community for some 55 years. There Kate Stroud, formerly of the tours. We’re actively talking with is great pride and responsibility in Dusty Attic live music venue, in the industry during the lockdown managing and carrying this tradition making Lismore City Hall a space as touring is expected to increase for our town.” DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE June-July 2020 17 ANZAC DAY ANZAC DAY ON JAMES ST asn’t it wonderful that so many people came out of their houses and stood at theW end of their drives at 6 o’clock on Anzac Day morning? It made me very proud to be an Australian. I walked a little bit further, to the end of Munro Road and onto James Street at Tamarind Park and I was so glad that I did because Scott Davy came out of his driveway with his family AND his saxophone. He played The Last Post on the saxophone and it was truly moving. He played so well. Well done Scott! Scott Davey and family on Anzac Day. – ‘Gina Murray

SAFFIN BACKS FARMING FAMILIES IN councils to impose a 2-tonne weight limit on the PUSH TO REPLACE UNSAFE BRIDGE boundary bridge. “One couple no longer has heavy ismore MP Janelle Saffin is lending her support vehicle access, which is essential for transporting cattle, to replace the unsafe Disputed Plains Bridge fodder, seed or construction materials. At present, they on Bungabee Road, Bentley, so local farming have about 250 tonnes of silage cut, baled and stacked, familiesL can get back to business as soon as possible. ready for sale, but cannot move it,” Ms Saffin said. Ms Saffin said she was contacted by families whose An engineering consultant has recommended the bridge farming operations were severely impacted by a needs urgent replacement within three months at an recent decision by Lismore City and Richmond Valley estimated cost of about $500,000.

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18 June-July 2020 DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE MY BICYCLE WITH CHARLES BETTERIDGE

ere are just three of my ten 1954 photos of a most fantastic bicycle I bought fromH the Harris Cycle store in Keen Street in Lismore. It was in 1954 that I first purchased my Healing bicycle and over the following months I became Harris Cycle Company’s best customer. I added many more accessories to my bicycle, including four dynamos to power up the many accessories – triple headlamps in one cluster and turn indicators, rear traffic lamps and two larger bicycle headlamps, four rear vision mirrors, rear reflectors on the rear mudflap, two cyclometers that told you the speed you were travelling as well as the special leather pouch attached to the it a few years later was my bicycle number of miles travelled. cross bar. radio and the old bike itself – all other items were given away to The most ‘treasured’ item was a The rear traffic indicator and brake a friend across the road from my special bicycle radio imported from light indicator were encased below sister’s place in South Lismore. Of Germany. This bicycle radio was the rear of the bicycle seat and down each side of the mudguard were six the old bicycle radio, two of its four rear tail lamps and rear reflectors. valves had broken down and the old At the bottom of the rear mudguard radio was beyond repair so I had was a special mudflap I had made to finally throw it away, as the type up with ‘E 11 R’ on it – I made that of miniature radio valves in it were special flap up when the Queen no longer manufactured. Yes, I still visited Lismore in 1954 (which have fond memories of those “good was followed by a disastrous flood old days.” shortly after). – Charles Betteridge I rode that bicycle all over the place from Brunswick Heads to Evans Head (and in between) and westward to Casino, and many other places also in between. Yes, my bicycle became a sensation wherever I went. In those days (1956 onwards) I never wore a safety helmet. I also rode my bicycle up in for three years – yes, my bike went with me but with far fewer accessories. All up, I rode a total of 2504 miles on it. fitted inside the shape of a Millar I took my bicycle back home to headlamp looking back towards you South Lismore in early 1960 for (as seen on top of the handlebar). it was then that I was sent up to The 90-volt dry cell battery and two Port Moresby in PNG (but not my ‘D’ size batteries fitted insde the bicycle). The only thing I had left of

DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE June-July 2020 19 ST DYMPHNA’S CATHOLIC CHURCH NEWS WITH JENNIFER JULEFF

ver the past few weeks instead ofO going to Mass in our church at St Dymphna’s we have been watching Bishop Gregory, along with Fr Bing and Fr Alex assisting, celebrate Mass at the Carmelite Monastery in Goonellabah on You Tube. We may not be present physically though we are there in Spirit! The small group of parishioners who home, keeping to the same time. We are praying we will be allowed usually go to the church every The day of the unborn child was to back participating in the Mass very Wednesday afternoon to pray the be held on 29 March but now will be soon – keep your eye on the front Rosary have been doing it from their held later in the year. door of the church for any notices.

Kevin HOGAN

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Kevin Hogan MP kevin.hogan.mp Phone or pop in to find out more Authorised by K. Hogan MP, National Party of Australia, 63 Molesworth St, Lismore NSW 2480. 6689 1709 20 June-July 2020 DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE ST MATTHEW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH NEWS WITH ’GINA MURRAY WHAT IS HAPPENING AT THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF ST MATTHEW’S ell! What can I say? Here we are in the middle of a pandemic withW nowhere to go! Not even to Church. But a church does not necessarily need bricks and mortar to survive. It’s the people who make a church! We have done this before - when our church was blown down in the Tornado of 2007 we survived to come back with our beautiful new building in 2010. It is such a shame that the building is standing there unused for such a time but it is much better to be safe from the Covid-19 than sorry. Hopefully, extra services were produced over once restrictions ease, we might Easter. So it all starts with The be able to return albeit with many Fourth Sunday in Lent which was different constraints. the first week we had no Services, In the mean-time, we all keep in then Lent 5, Palm Sunday, Stations touch with each other by telephone of the Cross, Maundy Thursday, and everyone seems to be coping Good Friday, Easter Day, 2nd reasonably well. The average age Sunday after Easter, 3rd Sunday of our congregation is quite high so after Easter, etc. etc. etc. It will we must be very careful! go on for as long as we have no Every Sunday morning we have a services in the Church. Please log Church service produced in Lismore on and enjoy! and broadcast to us via YouTube I am hoping that one day soon we and Facebook. On a couple of shall be able to return to Church MODANVILLE occasions, Narelle playing our organ and recommence our weekly TAKEAWAY at St Matthew’s has accompanied worship services. When that the singing of the hymns. Anyone happens I would love to see you Under new management and everyone is invited along to there. In the meantime, please stay these on online services via Lismore safe. Dahna and Anglicans You Tube. We now have Al Pegg welcome – Gina Murray, Anglican Women’s you to come quite a collection of services there Guild of St Matthew’s, Dunoon for anyone to watch because several and try the new burgers and pizzas EUCHRE at Modanville NEW MEMBERS! Takeaway. Note new time 7:00 pm WEDNESDAY Family pies and cakes available ANGLICAN CHURCH COMMUNITY GROUP UNDERCROFT Wednesday morning New menu coming soon! at 10am for morning tea Thursday evening at 7.00pm and craft activities. 6 Funnell Dr, Modanville Call Charles 6628 2064 Call Ron 6689 5018 Phone: 6628 2005

DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE June-July 2020 21 VILLAGE HALLS SPORTS AND GROUPS FIRE PERMIT OFFICERS Channon/Dunoon Pony Club DUNOON HALL 6628 2690 DUNOON Fiona Wilders Barry Watts 6689 5359 Channon Tennis Club 6688 6165 Aline Feebrey 6689 5438 Dunoon Sports Club Wednesday 10am Ron 6689 5444 Paul Cox 0481 186410 Craft Group 6689 5018 Enquiries & Cricket Dunoon Social Golf 6689 5147 TULLERA Chris Gulliver 0428 428 165 John Hildebrand 0408 282 224 Thursday 5:30pm Mark Roberts Exercise Class 0419 831 424 Dunoon United Football Club John Mace 0415 499 929 Scott McNeil (President) 0417463885 Mon and Wed 9am Rob Gatt (Secretary) 0428884222 THE CHANNON Lifestyle Mgmt Dunoon Tennis John Hutchison 6688 6480 Sunday 9:30am Christadelphians Call Sports Club 6689 5444 Tony Roden 6689 1562 Tullera Tennis Club Neale Hayter 6688 6171 Sunday School Ray Patch 6628 2060 Sunday 11am 6689 5229 Pauline Leeson J.J. Bruce 6688 6453 Men’s Shed Russell Johnston 6688 6185 Church Service 0427834264 ROSEBANK Community members welcome. De Condos 6688 2163 For all bookings please contact: BUS TIME TABLES Dave Hughes 6688 2023 Dunoon Post Office 6689 5535 HALLS BUS COMPANY Didier Marceau 6689 5716 Tullera Hall 6628 2060 WHIAN WHIAN – LISMORE School Days Only School Bus Service David Hunter WILDLIFE CARERS Corndale Hall 6628 4364 Please flag driver / 0421 566 460 Whian Whian (cnr Starkey 0416 287 153 DEPARTS 7:57am Dorroughby Hall Rd) 0411 420 608 May St, Dunoon (Nthn end) 8:08am Gail Chapman Whian Whian Hall May St, Dunoon (Sthn end) 8:10am 0406 966 868 ARRIVES Trinity 8:40am General Store Lismore Square - Brewster The Channon Hall DEPARTS 3:18pm Northern Rivers Wildlife Carers 6628 1866 6688 6240 St (opp taxi & bus zone) CHURCH SERVICES Trinity Bay 1 (opp Menins) 3:30pm ARRIVES Dunoon Shop 4:00pm DUNOON ANGLICAN Whian Whian 4:15pm Holy Communion Every Sunday 10.00 am Guild meets first Sunday of month 11:30 am WIRES Animal Rescue 24hr Hotline CHRISTADELPHIAN ECCLESIA 6628 1898 Sunday School 9.30am DUNOON BUS SERVICE Memorial Meeting 11am each Sunday Bible Address on occasions 6689 5229 Wheelchair Accessible 6624 8734/0412 248 503 DUNOON CATHOLIC CHURCH Service is ‘Hail & Ride’ along the route 8.30am every Sunday morning Bus For Hire GOOLMANGAR CATHOLIC CHURCH We also have a mini bus available for charter. 2nd & 4th Sundays 9.30am DURING SCHOOL TERM: DEPARTS Dorroughby Hall 7:50am Dunoon Store 8:00 COMMUNITY MARKETS Modanville Store 8:10 Tullera Hall 8:16 TUESDAY Lismore Organic Market Minschull Cres. 8:21 Every Tuesday 7:30 – 11 am R.R High school 8:25 Lismore Showgrounds MOBILE LIBRARY Woodlark St 8:30 EVERY SATURDAY Lismore Farmers’ Market Lismore Square 8:32 Tuesdays Week 2 8am Lismore Showgrounds Trinity interchange 8:35 Bay 10 Alstonville Farmers’ Market Enquiries: Michael Riddle 8am – 12 noon Bugden Lane Car Park Lismore Bus Terminal 8.56 Phone 6625 5100

1ST SATURDAY Lismore Makers Market DEPARTS Lismore Bus Terminal 3:30pm 10am – 2pm Cnr Keen and Magellan Magellan St near Lismore Library 3:33 Clunes 9–10am School 1ST SUNDAY Lismore Car Boot Trinity interchange 3:37 Bay 10 Dunoon 11:15am–12:15pm School 8am – 2pm Lismore Square Carpark Byron Bay Market DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS: Modanville 2:00–3:30pm School 2ND SUNDAY The Channon Craft Markets DEPARTS Dorroughby Hall 8:30am http://thechannonmarket.org.au/ Dunoon Store 8:40 See full Jan-June 2020 timetable next page. 3RD SATURDAY Market Modanville Store 8:45 http://www.mullummarkets.com.au/ Tullera Hall 8:52 3RD SUNDAY Lismore Car Boot Minschull Cres 8:56 OTHER USEFUL NUMBERS Uniting Church Market Woodlark St 9:00 Dunoon Lodge 4TH SUNDAY 9am – 3pm 6689 5166 http://www.bangalowmarket.com.au/ Molesworth St 9.05 Gordon Starkey Nimbin Markets Lismore Bus Terminal 9:07 Northern Rivers 4th and 5th Sunday 8am – 4pm DEPARTS Lismore Bus Terminal 3:30pm Animal Shelter 6681 1860 Market coordinator 0458 506 000 Magellan St near Lismore Library 3.33 Robyn 22 June-July 2020 DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE LOCAL BUSINESS PHONE DIRECTORY SCHOOLS

Advertising Dunoon Gazette 0439 842 237 PRESCHOOLS Aged Care & Respite Nimbin Aged Care & Respite 6689 1709 PLAYGROUPS Bottle Shop Dunoon General Store 6689 5225 Mary G’s 6622 2924 Dunoon Public School 6689 5208 Modanville Public School 6628 2234 Bus Service Dunoon 6624 8734 Corndale Public School 6628 4305 Whian Whian 0421 566 460 The Channon Public School 6688 6236 Carpenter John Ferronato 0429 895 130 Whian Whian Public School 6689 5240 Childcare Pixie Hollow 0488 369 139 Dunoon Pre School 6689 5396 Doctor Dunoon General Practice, James St 6689 5811 The Channon Children’s Centre 6688 6330 Destiny Card Readings Read your cards – Donna 6688 6286 Dunoon After School/Vacation Care 6689 5930 Earthmoving Tom Thumb – Jeremy 0457 895 414 Tullera/Modanville Playgroup 6689 5381 Excavators 6689 5414 Dugright – Michael 0412 230 982 DigWise Earthworks 0403 721 876 Electrical Services Warren Lewis, Whian Whian 6689 5034 Norfell – Richard Temple 6688 2205 Electrical/Air Con/Solar 0410811654 Funeral Services Sacred Earth Funerals 1300 585 778

General Store Dunoon General Store 6689 5225 Holiday House Dianne Flynn (Port Macquarie) 0408 614 113 Quality Early Education for Children Aged 3 to 5 Ballina Holiday Let 6686 2711 Open Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm Insurance Dudgeon & Berry, 5/76 Woodlark St 6621 3000 Half day enrolments welcome

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DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE June-July 2020 23 DUNOON GENERAL STORE YOUR LOCAL STORE FOR FAMILY FRIENDLY SERVICE NEW! SANDWICHES AVAILABLE BY PRE-ORDER $4.50 EACH ORDER BY 10:30AM COFFEE & CAKE

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and specialists in all liquid 6689 5444 DUNOON PONY CLUB waste collection and or visit the website For further details please contact: www.dunoonclub.org.au Fiona Wilders Club President Hm: 6628 2690 processing Lisa McFadyen Vice President Hm: 6629 1023 Call for more information Mykaella Gosper Club Secretary Hm: 6629 3486 or a quote Irene Brockhill Treasurer Hm: 6686 4798 Maroochi on the Field Restaurant 0402 308 307 or [email protected]

Dunoon General Practice SUBSCRIBE TO THE GAZETTE E-MAIL 100 James Street, Dunoon LIST at www.dunoongazette.com Dr Nathan Kesteven Dr Jacqueline Boustany Dr J. Phil Aitken Surgery open Monday, Thursday and Fridays from 9am (subject to change) Check facebook page or phone for latest hours Phone: 6689 5811 Fax: 6689 5833 Bulk billing available

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