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CLIPPING GOOD IDEA: James Bush gets trimming people devastated by fire.
Hairy caring
When Bateman's Bay Barber James Bush got the call from his aunt in Bodalla to help out at Nerrigundah, he grabbed the shears and the shaver and rallied to the cause.
"My aunt wanted help to do something for her community and thought we could provide for the well-being of the men that have been heavily effected by the fires there - to help make them feel good" James explained.
"Who doesn't feel better after a haircut and a shave?" he said
The drive out to Nerrigundah was a real eye-opener due to the amount of forest that has been burned and the homes and historical buildings that have been lost.
Well-deserving of some pampering was Captain of the Nerrigundah fire Brigade, Ron Threlfall who has been kept busy throughout the fire period and has also coordinated donations and local support at the fire shed being the hub for residents out there.
"They were all so appreciative and felt better after a bit of a tidy up"
"I also felt great for having provided the hair cuts and that doing something like this really made a difference to them"
"As a matter-of-fact I am now going to a few more of these 'random acts of kindness' in the area now and encourage others to do so" said James. "It's what awesome communities do!"
The Sunrise morning show contacted James for an on-air interview at Malua Bay as a result of the pictures he posted on the Coastal Barber Co instagram feed.
Proud Auntie
Bodalla
'You're the voice'
Over the past few months I've been struck by the strong and generous chorus of regional voices speaking of the value and importance of rural and regional communities. I've heard them before, but after years of drought, then fire and flood, their unity is an extraordinary testament to the connection of our communities. It makes me incredibly proud to be a part of this hum, in my own local community, and in my position as Chair with Local Land Services.
Across the state, Local Land Services staff and board members have worked tirelessly to support and service communities for six years, and we're now calling for new voices on our local boards.
The Local Land Services Board plays an important part in keeping the agency local and relevant in each of the 11 regions around New South Wales.
As a Local Land Services board member, you'll have the opportunity to be a part of something important for your region. By sharing your passion, skills and knowledge, you'll have a voice in the strategic direction, service delivery and advocacy of your regions interests.
We hope to hear from candidates with a commitment to high ethical standards and teamwork and who bring unique experiences and knowledge to the local boards. We also recognise that we need a diverse and dynamic board that reflects modern agriculture in NSW and we are encouraging applications from women, Aboriginal people, younger farmers and other under-represented groups.
Nominations close Friday 28 February at noon. More information and a nomination pack can be found on the Local Land Services website - lls.nsw.gov.au, or you can contact your nearest office on 1300 795 299. Your voice is important, and we'd love to hear what you have to say.
Richard Bull
Chair, Local Land Services Board
'Don't waste electricity'
Today I met a woman who told me she had left the air conditioning on for her dogs when she went to work.
It was only 27 outside.
We have been specifically asked not to waste electricity while the area is recovering from the fires, but apart from that, we should all try to conserve our resources in order to reduce carbon emissions.
Remember the song from Sesame Street: 'If everybody did it, can't you see ...?'