Musical invitation
Greetings fellow residents of the Eurobodalla Shire.
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Are you feeling a bit 'down' at the moment? Nothing to do this Sunday afternoon?
Enjoy music in a beautiful setting? Come along to the 25th annual finalists' concert for the St Cecilia Music Scholarships. Young musicians (using a variety of instruments and voice) will lift you spirits and truly inspire you with classical and popular music.
Hope to see you at St Bernard's Church, Batehaven, at 3.30pm. You won't be disappointed. Tickets at the door( $10 adults, under 18s free; www.stcecilia.org.au).
Richard Edwards, Lilli Pilli
'Feeling dismayed'
We are all feeling dismayed and moved by the emergency fire situation our state is facing. We are grateful beyond measure to those putting their lives on the line to protect life and property.
And in the midst of this we had World Children's Day on November 20. This is also the Day of the Declaration of the Rights of the Child, to which Australia is a signatory. This commits Australia to protect the right of all children to health and safety.
This means that the government must move to protect our children from the ravages of climate change. To avoid the most catastrophic impacts, Australia must act on the science and urgently accelerate cuts to our greenhouse emissions.
With this ferocious bushfire season, the worst drought in history and an increase in floods, children and their families are losing their homes and livelihoods. Babies and children struggle through longer and hotter heat waves.
Children face an inhospitable world if we continue towards 3 degrees C warming and their mental health is suffering. We need urgent action to restore their hope.
Scott Morrison, as the leader responsible for the future of six million Australian children, must recognise the seriousness of the climate emergency and act.
Paula Howe, Congo
Boaters urged to check in
Marine Rescue Batemans Bay urges boaters to put safety first by checking in with their local unit before heading out on the water.
Our hard working volunteers are keeping watch, poised to respond to emergencies. The unit operates three search and rescue vessels cable of enclosed and open water operations and maintains a marine radio safety watch.
Boaters should:
- Check conditions. Consult the latest marine weather forecast and if in doubt don't go out.
- Ensure everyone on board is wearing a lifejacket. Life jackets save lives. Put one on as soon as you step on board. There are styles to suit all sorts of activities on the water, and special ones for small children and pets.
- Log On and Log Off with your local Marine Rescue unit. Let us know where you are going and when you are due back. If you're not back as expected, our crews will start to search for you. You can contact the volunteers at Marine Rescue Batemans Bay by VHF marine radio, which we recommend for its superior coverage and reception. Boaters can also contact us on 02 4472 3060 or via the free, easy to use MarineRescue app for smartphones and tablets.
- Check your vessel, motor and marine radio are in good operating order, the battery is fully charged, you have enough fuel and the required safety equipment on board.
In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero or make a Mayday call on your marine radio on VHF channel 16. Visit www.marinerescuensw.com.au
Visit on Saturday, December 7, at Hanging Rock to view the newly fitted-out radio room, vessels and safety information. There will be a sausage sizzle (weather permitting).
