'We can't be parochial'
I'm delighted OUR new hospital is on the drawing board.
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For a while I thought it was a an election stunt.
As a Narooma resident, naturally we would like it close to our town, but realistically there in no better place for the hospital than close to the Moruya Airport.
First hand, we know the extreme hardship of six years of continual travel to see specialists.
I'm sure, with an airport close to the hospital, our level of specialist care will improve significantly.
The airport location for distant family members coming to see patients would be a blessing (and for) medical emergency transports and so on.
Wouldn't it be great to have walkways to the beach for time-out situations?
I hope there is enough foresight to make allowances for a motel in the immediate area.
For our sakes, please have extremely large parking facilities; think of the Shire's future growth.
We can't be parochial on this matter.
Ron Snape
Narooma
'Love the Bay'
Batemans Bay locals and visitors who holiday in the region are encouraged to feel the love for their local community with a new campaign launched on Wednesday December 4, by the Batemans Bay Business & Tourism Chamber.
Even now, with devastating bushfires threatening our beautiful region, it is even more important that our colourful new local pride campaign, Love the Bay, generates positive community pride amongst Batemans Bay residents, businesses and regular holiday makers.
Love the Bay is not about attracting new visitors to the area, more so the focus is on generating positive community pride amongst the residents who live in, and the visitors who already holiday in, Batemans Bay.
We all know we love where we live. From our favourite beaches, to our favourite shops, parks and recreation areas, there are just so many reasons to love the Bay. From the town centre, to the foreshore area and all the businesses in between, the Bay remains a place for locals to interact in community areas, shopping centres, green spaces and beaches.
The current fires are motivating us even more to Love the Bay, to stay strong as a community, to appreciate what we have, and to pull together.
Love the Bay was successfully launched as the opener of the Christmas member meeting of the Batemans Bay Business & Tourism Chamber at Sam's Pizzeria. Guests included Chamber members, members of the local tourism and hospitality industry, Eurobodalla Shire Council, media, and the Chamber's campaign sponsor and partner, construction company John Holland.
The campaign includes a push on social media for locals to share what they love about the Bay, profiles on influential business personalities and locals, along with media promotions and advertising, and branded stickers for shop windows and cars. Content will focus on shopping local, the places and spaces locals like best and activities they like to share with visiting friends and relatives.
There is a social media competition: like the Love the Bay Facebook page or follow the Instagram account, like and share the post and tag the person they want to spend time with to win two nights luxury accommodation for two in Bay Breeze Boutique Accommodation.
Love the Bay is a great reason for locals to express their love of where they live and their top tips for living here. Batemans Bay is a place for positivity, connectivity and future growth.