Let the goodwill and positivity continue, Mayor

Eurobodalla Mayor Liz Innes says community spirit lights the way in dark times, as more than 80,000 hectares of land has burnt in bushfires north of Batemans Bay.

“We’ve witnessed amazing acts of generosity and kindness,” Clr Innes said, “with neighbours helping neighbours, so much support for evacuees, and local businesses doing what was necessary to help”.

“The love and respect for our incredible firies is on display for all to see. And if you want to help – a cash donation to your local RFS lets them buy what they need.”

The Mayor said the Princes Highway was open again thanks to people working extraordinary hours under challenging conditions to make the road safe.

“However, business will continue to be impacted,” Clr Innes said.

“The Kings Highway remains closed and we’re already seeing tourism affected, with visitors cancelling their reservations.”

She said now more than ever, locals needed to keep going with goodwill and positivity.

“With the Princes Highway open, we’ll be making sure people know that summer in Eurobodalla will be as good as ever,” Clr Innes said.

“Locals can help by encouraging friends and family to visit, or try being a tourist yourself – take the time to go visit that village, that attraction, that café you’ve always being meaning too.

“Now more than ever, we need everyone to buy local and spend money right here in the shire.”

The Mayor added she’s working with the Batemans Bay Business and Tourism Chamber and Bega MP Andrew Constance to organise an opportunity for the community to directly thank firies.