Peter Matthew Yates has won the Basil Sellers Art Prize 2020 with his “beautifully executed” small oil painting Connections.On hearing of his success, the figurative artist said he was thrilled, and considered the award a promising start in a lifelong quest to hone his painterly skills.“It’s become an obsessions for me,” said Peter who fits his daily art practice around his job as a marine biologist.While Peter usually draws from life he admits he had an online sitter for Connections, which he created from within his parent’s garage.“I think some of the happiness I was feeling during the time spent with my parents has made its way into this painting,” said Peter.Prize patron Basil Sellers announced the winner online.

Night works to asphalt a section of Beach Road – between Bavarde Avenue to near Raine & Horne – begin this month.The work is scheduled from 6pm to 6am from Sunday 11 to Thursday 15 October and Sun…

Eurobodalla Council is expanding its We Care environmental program after it received further funding from the NSW Environmental Trust Fund.Introduced in 2018, We Care aims to reduce the quantity of si…

Nominations are now open for the inaugural Fergus Thomson OAM Heritage Award, which recognises projects contributing to the community’s appreciation and awareness of Eurobodalla’s heritage.The annual …

Informal catch-ups are being held across the shire for locals to have a cuppa and a chat with friendly faces and connect with local bushfire support services, if needed.The Tea and Talk Sessions, orga…

Wed 8 September This week on the Council Noticeboard The latest news from Eurobodalla Council including announcements, jobs, road closures, tenders, EOIs and more.

Construction of the Batemans Bay Aquatic, Arts and Leisure Centre has officially begun, with a sod-turning ceremony marking the occasion on Friday.Eurobodalla Mayor Liz Innes was joined by Deputy Prim…

Work is set to soon begin on the construction of new sewerage infrastructure that will service the community of Potato Point.Eurobodalla Council recently awarded the construction contract for the firs…

Young job seekers in Eurobodalla have a new place to go for information and advice on finding local employment.The Job Shop, at 53 Queen Street Moruya, is an initiative of Eurobodalla Council’s award-…