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NEWS 04 Green Streak Meet Thirroul’s Juliet Scrine 06 Pamper Thyself Three of the best places to go for sheer bliss 10 Cover feature: Local businesswomen lead the way 14 Work-life balance A business mum on her secrets to success 16 Food Tasty and healthy treats for Mother’s Day 18 Dr Rip Explained: how waves work 20 Gardening Grow your own food in your yard 21 Ask the Tree Whisperer Bohmer answers your questions 22 Time to Create Poet & artist Barbara Tobin loves nature

23 Do the right thing Get your pool safety certificate 24 Charitable work Reports on the work of local organisations 25 Comic Gong Free festival full of colour and cosplay!

26 Travel writing A Steam Fest yarn kicks off our comp BUSINESS 27 Local directory Your ultimate guide to small business 30 Chamber Chatter Free event in Thirroul on May 3 SPORT 31 Tides 32 Busy year for BMXers Kai and Saya Sakakibara on circuit

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MEET OUR CONTRIBUTORS CATH HILL

was born in Bulli – a fact she readily shares with any locals – and has now returned to the beautiful Illawarra with her husband and two children.

She currently works for the Communications and Media Law Association and was previously the Editor’s Assistant at Good Weekend magazine and The Bulletin. Cath wrote this month’s ‘Pamper Thyself’ Mother’s Day special feature (see page 6). She will gladly accept any future assignments reviewing day spas for 2508 and 2515 magazines.

DR ROB BRANDER

– aka ‘Dr Rip’ – is a coastal geomorphologist and Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales in Sydney. A resident of Stanwell Park, he’s been studying beaches for 25 years, starting in Canada where water temperatures convinced him to come to Australia to do his PhD. He is an international expert on rip currents and runs a beach safety education program called The Science of the Surf (www.scienceofthesurf. com). He wrote Dr Rip’s Essential Beach Book. Read his column on page 18.

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ANTHONY WARRY

is a professional photographer who was born and raised in the Sutherland Shire and still lives there today.

A keen surfer, he spent the early part of his career as a senior photographer for Waves magazine and later moved into the off-road travel lifestyle, shooting for Australia’s top 4x4 and outdoor travel magazines. In his spare time, Anthony loves to travel and finds great joy in documenting each journey. Anthony often shoots 2508’s covers. Follow his blog www.anthonywarry.tumblr.com.

JANICE CREENAUNE

is a retired English teacher of 35 years, who has lived and worked in the Illawarra, and completed three year-long overseas teacher exchanges (in Minnesota, Oxford and Cornwall). A wife and mother of three, she sees the life of a retiree as an evolution, something to be cherished, enjoyed.

The Publicity Officer for Northern Illawarra University 3rd Age (U3A) her personal interests include travel, Letters-to-the Editor SMH, letterpress printing and film study. See page 22.

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Green streak

Thirroul’s Juliet Scrine runs a theatre company famed for teaching children about the environment. 2515 reports.

Juliet Scrine always wanted to act.

She trained as a primary school teacher, worked in marketing, commercial radio for 15 years, but always found time to do “a lot of amateur theatre and building up contacts within the amateur theatre circles – so I got my [acting] fix doing that”.

Then Juliet started doing part-time work with Wollongong Botanic Garden’s education officer, Michael Connor.

“And that’s where I started to get a real passion for doing environmental theatre.

“I guess it was everything that I’d done as a career – working in marketing and promotions – and then I realised that I wanted to pursue a career in performing but then saw the power of theatre as a way of engaging a young audience and getting them to think about their environment and the world in which they live.”

After taking a somewhat circuitous route to her dream job, she couldn’t be happier.

Juliet is chief executive officer of the Woononabased Eaton Gorge Theatre Company (EGTC). It’s a performing company, theatre school and costumehire business, all in one. (The “very first” play they wrote – The Takeaway Bellies – tackled the subject of childhood obesity; it was set in a fictitious place called “Eaton Gorge”.)

Juliet, along with Ian McColm, EGTC’s chief operations officer, and a cast (staff) of many, maintain a busy schedule of theatrical performances aimed at achieving a variety of objectives for different companies and organisations.

In the 12 years since the company formed, EGTC has used educational performances for children to deal with many subjects, such as waste reduction to landfill, recycling, closing the food loop, marine debris, climate change, water conservation, and ecological footprints.

“We started off very small and we’ve been growing ever since.”

As well as promoting environmental change, EGTC also works with people with disabilities and acquired brain injury.

They work with actors with disabilities at Greenacres, Headway and LWB, and do drama workshops for schools, community groups, drama companies and government agencies​.

“We love it,” Juliet says.

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Pamper thyself

For mothers, time out is a treat. Local mum-of-two Cath Hill checks out three places to pass those precious hours.

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The sign on the Ibah Spa gate advised, “you are entering a tranquil environment.”. After a difficult morning of child wrangling, I was entering a different planet – a very civilised planet where you wear a fluffy bathrobe and gratefully accept a welcoming berry tea.

Ibah Spa treated me to the popular ‘Petit Harmony’ package involving a Balinese Foot Ritual (a nice scrub on my calves and feet), a 45-minute Swedish and hot stones massage and 45-minute facial (using natural products created by Ibah Austinmer’s Rita Bennett).The experience delighted all senses. Then I chilled in the Bali Hut with oriental tea and a ginger kiss. When owner Sophie Bennett asked how I felt, I sighed, “Lovely!” n Massages and facials start from $65.

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Aimee Vella is a locally renowned acupuncturist, Chinese herbal medicine and remedial massage therapist.

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A gift voucher to Otford Valley Sanctuary Day Spa is my friend’s favourite Mother’s Day present, so I was pretty excited to experience it too.

Owner Lisa Mckinlay has created a beautiful space for women to unwind using earthy, neutral tones and it has a great view of the bush. I drifted away during the one-hour ‘Radiance Facial’ and felt so warm, cosy and cared for. You don’t realise just how much you need to relax until you actually do it. After being pampered, I enjoyed a Tea Tonic tea, citrus tart and a great chat. A not-to-be missed Otford treat. n Otford Valley Sanctuary Day Spa returns on May 3 after a short break. Call 4294 4748 for gift vouchers, including a special Mother’s Day package.

Inside Out Health may have some of the trappings of a day spa; the tranquil music, essential oil aromas and fluffy towels but they mean business.

Aimee Vella is a beautiful, smiling assassin determined to “get your health back on track” using acupuncture, remedial massage and a holistic approach to any concerns. You always feel clearer after one of Aimee’s sessions as she discovers areas in your body requiring attention and care.

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Inside Out enjoys a great reputation in the 2508 community having achieved impressive results for clients. Give it a go! n Gift vouchers for any of the treatments available can be organised by phoning 4294 9318 or visiting the above address. 2515

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Working wonders Meet the mums, daughters – and even granddaughters – in business together.

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Ruth, Jo & Casey Fahey

Glenbernie Orchard covers 160 acres – a hundred of which is fruit trees – in Darkes Forest.

The Faheys have farmed the land there for four generations. The first commercial apple crop was planted in 1952. Nowadays, Glenn Fahey and his family, Jo and the couple’s children, Brandon and Casey, run the farm.

The business sells a range of products, including fresh fruit, honey, juices, vinegar as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic cider. It also offers fruit-picking tours.

The Fahey women bring different skill-sets to the business: grandmother Ruth “has great financial skills”, Jo says; Jo handles all manner of projectmanagement duties, while Casey “is an amazing people person with great insight”.

Jo: I joke all the time that, “When you marry a farmer, you marry the farm!” We all live on the farm together; Casey was born here … so we have always worked together.

We know how each other think and we understand each other’s personalities so we have

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learnt how to complement each other within the business.

We each have strengths and we can play to these. We can utilise the abilities we each have in different facets across the business.

Being from different generations we can bring different ideas and views to our business. We can bounce ideas off each other. We can be honest.

When we want to have a holiday or family gathering it can be difficult for us to all leave the business at the same time. We have lots of ‘animated conversations’, which can always be settled over a glass of cold cider!

It’s a challenge to keep relevant and abreast of emerging consumer trends. We like to educate consumers about farming and this can be a challenge to work out the best ways to do this.

We really want to share our knowledge so that consumers can make informed choices about food and beverages. Current Government labelling laws make it very difficult for people to discern what ingredients a product is made from and the country of origin of those ingredients, this is particularly the case with cider and other beverage products. Our ciders are made from fresh cold crushed apple; many other ciders contain mostly water and concentrate.

The secret to staying mates is to plan for family time away from the business – we like to go water skiing for holidays, or wind down at a local restaurant after a long days work.

We want to consolidate what we already do, and do more of it. We’re looking for more opportunities to expand and develop new products and experiences. Selling cider to China is on the cards.

Photos courtesy of Anthony Warry Photography

Family businesses are the backbone of the nation – they account for about 70 percent of all businesses in Australia, with an average turnover of $12 million per annum, according to the peak industry body, Family Business Australia.

To mark Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 8, we found local examples of a powerhouse trend: mums and daughters working in business together.

Suzy Middleton and her daughter Jet (of Haveli in Moore Street, Austinmer) and Ruth Fahey, daughter-in-law Jo and Jo’s daughter Casey (of Glenbernie Orchard, Darkes Forest) took time out of their hectic schedules to take part in a photo shoot and answer a few questions from 2515.

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Suzy and her daughter Jet have been in business together for a decade.

The pair run Austinmer’s Haveli, a store born of energy, creativity and hard work.

They sell Indian wares and a huge range of high-quality fashion, jewellery and homewares.

Their specialty is pure cotton, hand block-printed garments, textiles from Rajasthan and fabulous wool shawls.

Suzy has ample experience in the fashion industry – she created Jets swimwear in 1985 – and has been travelling to India for more than 35 years, driven by a passion for that nation’s colours and textiles.

Family trips to India sparked Jet’s love for travel. She lived in Ireland for six years, then returned to Austinmer in 2005 to work with her mum at Haveli.

Suzy Middleton

Jet and I have worked together for 10 years.

We do the purchasing together and respect each other’s input. We tend to agree on most things regarding the business.

I know this sounds a bit boring but personally I don’t see any challenges to working together.

We have always been close and I guess we talk – and laugh – a lot.

In the future, we’ll continue to focus on customer service and sourcing the best goodies we can for our customers.

Jet Middleton

The best thing about working with mum is she has taught me a lot about the retail industry and she has given me the opportunity to do some of the buying on my own, which is s fun challenge, whether that be here in Australia or in India.

For me there are only positives working with Jet. There’s no downside for me.

The challenge at the moment is probably for mum trying to get me out of baby brain fog!

We know we can always trust and rely on each other.

For the future we often talk about opening a second shop. 2515

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Jet and baby Jack.

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At age 42, Helensburgh mother-of-three Mandi Holman was diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer.

Two years later, Mandi is still fighting – she is not giving up.

Treatment is ongoing, but it is costly and the family would like to thank everyone who has helped raise funds.

Donate online at GoFundMe.com/mmfbc or in donation tins at Glenbernie Orchard’s Apple Shack and Darkes Forest Riding Ranch.

Mandi, with her children Kurt, Alison, Penny (4) and husband Greg

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Last month Emma (left) and family took a working holiday to Bandung, West Java, where Fictional Objects bed linen is produced. Left, sisters Frieda and Margot got to see a volcano!

Balancing act Juggling a small business and small children is tricky – but it has its perks. Fictional Objects owner Emma Rutherford took time out from a recent business trip to Indonesia to answer 2515’s questions.

Tell us about your business.

Fictional Objects creates 100 percent cotton printed bed linen for kids and adults.

amazing, but I think the winning moment is when you can divide kids time from work time, and therefore successfully focus on each.

Why did you start it?

I’ve always been interested in making things, and understanding how they are made.

As a mum of two little ones, having just moved to Stanwell Park (in 2010), I was looking for something I could do from home. I had been producing small amounts of screen-printed linen and cotton for upholstery commissions and was approached to produce some printed sheets.

The project ballooned into something much bigger as bespoke printed fabrics, wide enough for bed linen, could not be produced in Australia.

Manufacturing overseas has widened my thinking from a design focus. Production systems that can use our global resources wisely and providing transparency about these things to our customers has become a priority for my business and myself.

Best moment?

Being able to adjust your schedule to get to the Easter Hat Parade, and other special school events.

What was your dream, versus the reality?

The dream is to work from home and be there whenever the kids need you. The reality of running your own business is that you never go home from work, it is always there ticking away and becomes integrated into family life. The flexibility is

Worst moment?

Answering emails and chasing a deadline after school pick-up, when the kids are hungry or they just want to tell you something…

What’s got you through the hard times?

Finding time to sleep and exercise makes the hardest bits more achievable, but sometimes there is no time for that. The thing that gets you through the hard bits is reflecting on your decision to be there, most days, at school pick up, and having time to be with your kids each morning and afternoon, and understanding the value of that.

Any tips for mums wanting to go solo and start up their own businesses?

Be resilient, and willing to take risks. Enjoy the flexibility and balance. Use your support network and always ask for help when you need it (there are so many other parents running the same race alongside you). 2515

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Stylist: Bek Sheppard.

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Social enterprise Wild Rumpus will run a one-day workshop called The Thrive Workshop (see ad, below) at Clifton School of Arts on May 4, 9.30am-5pm. Speakers include Fictional Objects owner Emma Rutherford, Aaron Fell-Fracasso, of Thirroul’s Egg and Dart Gallery, Simon Grant, founder of Wonderwalls, Verb Syndicate and Digitall Agency; artisan woodworker Elise Cameron Smith, photographer Jek Maurer and branding expert Gretel Van-Lane.

“It’s one thing to have a beautiful, creative vision and talent, but another thing entirely to turn that into a successful business,” says Wild Rumpus co-founder Caitlin Marshall. “There are legal considerations, very practical things like tax, pricing, and registrations to be completed – it can be completely overwhelming and requires a big shift in self-identity to be able to think of yourself as a business person, especially if you have been focused entirely on creative work.”

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Beetie Brownies are a healthy treat.

Real food with Steph Want to whip up a treat for Mum? Stephanie Meades has a recipe sure to score brownie points.

Looking for a special way to spoil Mum this Mother’s Day? Why not score some serious “brownie” points with these super-simple, nutritious and, most importantly, super-delicious homemade beetroot brownies.

They are so simple to make, requiring little more than some grating, blending and baking. Get the kids involved; they will love it.

Adding fresh, seasonal beetroot is what makes these brownies truly special. Not only does it up the nutritional stakes, but it also gives the brownies a beautiful purple hue and creates a lovely dense consistency.

These brownies are free from gluten, dairy and refined sugar, making them a treat for the body as well as the taste buds. So go on, get your bake on this Mother’s Day. BEETIE BROWNIES Ingredients: 2 large beetroot, washed and finely grated (squeeze out the juice with your hands) 1.5 cups of almond meal 4 tablespoons of raw cacao 2 eggs

½ teaspoon of vanilla powder 1 teaspoon of cinnamon Pinch of sea salt 3 tablespoons of coconut oil, melted ¼ cup rice malt syrup 1 teaspoon of baking powder ½ cup of walnuts (or macadamia nuts) ¼ cup cacao nibs, plus more to sprinkle on top METHOD:

Preheat oven to 180˚C and line a square brownie tin with baking paper. Blend all ingredients together in a food processor, except the nuts and nibs, until a smooth batter is formed. Try the mixture, and add additional sweetener if needed.

Mix in nuts and cacao nibs gently with a wooden spoon. Spoon batter into prepared brownie tin, sprinkle with additional cacao nibs or nuts to prettify. Bake for 40 minutes. Allow to cool completely before cutting.

Serve with a dollop of cream cheese infused with lemon rind, coconut yoghurt or on its own with a cup of herbal tea and you have yourself a lovely, nutritious afternoon tea. Enjoy!

Note: It’s important to squeeze out the excess beetroot moisture, otherwise the mixture will be too runny. n For more wholefood recipes, visit www. lifewellnessco.com, follow us on Instagram or Facebook, or visit Flame Tree Community Co-op and check out the recipe folder in store. 2515

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Dr Rip’s Science of the Surf

Everyone’s favourite surf scientist, Dr Rob Brander, explains how wave sets work.

A few weeks ago, I got an email from a reader asking me why we get sets of larger waves suddenly arriving at the beach. It’s a great question and a very important one.

You might have heard the saying “every seventh wave is a big wave”. Well, it’s not true, but there is an element of truth to it. Ocean waves are not all the same height and tend to travel in what scientists refer to as “wave groups” and surfers “wave sets”. A wave set is a group of three to 10 large waves that seemingly appear out of nowhere and disappear just as quickly. The number and height of waves in each set vary as does the length of time between sets. Sometimes it’s five minutes, sometimes it’s 25. So what’s going on?

As waves are formed by wind during a distant storm, they move away in all directions. The faster and slower waves tend to die out, but the remainder sort themselves out into a regular

wavelength (distance between wave crests) and start moving together as a “wave train”. At the same time, the ocean is pretty big and when wave trains with different wavelengths approach each other from different directions, they merge together. If the wave crests coincide, the new crest is bigger. If the troughs coincide the new trough is deeper. This is called constructive interference because the crests and troughs have added together. However, if the crests and troughs of the two wave trains overlap, the whole thing gets cancelled out due to subtraction and the result is a flat spot in the wave.

This is called destructive interference.

Once the waves get locked in with each other, they travel as a new train (or set) that will have some sections of constructive interference (the large waves of the wave set) and some sections of destructive interference (the lulls between sets).

This is a simplified explanation, but the formation of sets is pretty random and extremely hard to predict. Generally the further waves travel and the longer period they have (time between waves), the more pronounced the sets are.

Wave sets are pretty important because when they break, they can easily wash fishermen off rocks (or people on rock platforms – think Figure 8 pools). The large waves also cause water to rush up the beach faster and further and can also cause rip currents to suddenly accelerate, sweeping unsuspecting swimmers quickly offshore. They also provide the biggest and best surfing waves.

Why do surfers hang out well offshore of where the waves are breaking, calmly gazing at the horizon for ages? They’re waiting for the next set and the wave of the day.

Have a question for Dr Rip? Email rbrander@unsw. edu.au or visit www.scienceofthesurf.com. 2515

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Grow food with kids The key to success is to start small, celebrate your successes and be adventurous, writes Narelle Happ.

Growing your own food is one of the greenest things you can do. It is also great fun and children love gardening.

Wondering where to start? Here are some ideas.

Where should I grow my food?

Select an area near your house.

Growing food near the kitchen door makes it easy to pop out, pull a few weeds, sow some seeds and harvest your produce.

What should I grow my food in?

Raised beds can be used on hard surfaces such as paving, concrete or tiles and are easier to use for all ages as there is less bending down. They can be made from wooden sleepers, corrugated iron, concrete besser blocks, rocks, pots and wine barrels.

No-Dig Garden Beds A great way to introduce the children to how a garden works. Layers consist of newspaper and cardboard, lucerne hay, manure, grass clippings, more lucerne hay, manure, compost and then repeat, watering well between each layer. The bed will break down into a nutrient-rich soil, so it will need to be kept topped up with fresh layers of organic matter.

Start A Worm Farm Worm towers in the garden beds are more fun for the children.

Composting worms stay in and around worm towers, eating decaying kitchen scraps, and distributing their castings in the soil as fertiliser for plants. Earthworms, who usually occupy deeper soil, enter toward the

bottom of the tower through drill holes, also eat scraps, and spread castings throughout the garden. As the scraps are eaten, the content sinks down and more scraps can be added. The holes in the buried half of the tower allow enough air to flow up into the tower, so you can put a lid on to stop moisture escaping, and animals eating the scraps.

Companion Planting Companion plants and herbs diversify your design, and add attractive, aromatic elements. Gardeners in Sydney’s Royal Botanic Garden’s Rose Garden are using companion plants to deter pests and attract beneficial insects.

Previously they used 400 litres of chemicals a fortnight; now they’re using none. Some favourites include: sage, oregano, basil, lavender, borage, thyme, peppermint geranium, nasturtium, tansy, dill.

Most companion plants are edible or can be used as cut flowers, such as cosmos.

Ideas and Activities Sow seeds and watch them grow. Have the children draw what they would like to see and do in the garden. Dot quotes or words painted by children around the garden. Make a snack trail with signs to show what plants they can pick to eat. Create a sandpit, a fairy garden, a maze for hide and seek, hold a tree planting ceremony for each child (and a sign to identify their plant), make clay sculptures … and much, much more. n Workshops coming up: Grow What Where (May 7), Composting and Worm Farming (May 21) and Growing Citrus in the Garden (May 22). Visit agardenforlife.com.au 2515

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Ask ‘the Tree Whisperer’ Arborist Clive Woodnutt (aka Bohmer, his climbing name) answers readers’ questions.

What is a safe distance to plant a tree from a house or another tree?

Think about what species you want to plant? How high will it grow? Are there powerlines nearby? As a general rule of green thumb, 5 to 8m.

I want to lop my tree to get more sunlight into my home – how should I go about this?

Lopping (eg, chopping or chainsawing a branch or trunk) is no longer an accepted practice, due to the new vascular connections from regrowth being weaker, therefore making it more likely that the tree will fail or snap.

It is best instead to selectively – and safely – prune branches to reduce the overall height, which

will leave the tree balanced and is more environmentally friendly.

Why do I need a power outage or ‘shut down’ just to prune or remove my trees?

When pruning or removing trees close to powerlines there are clear codes of practice to ensure extreme safety (see workcover.nsw.gov. au). If a company is not an approved contractor (approval is given by the electricity companies and requires staff to be trained in ESI distribution), then you are not to work within 3m of powerlines.

Should this work fall within 3m, best and safe practice is to organise a shut-down. n Do you have a question for the Illawarra’s Tree Whisperer? Email info@bohmerstreecare.com.au.

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Barbara Tobin is a poet and artist who finds inspiration in nature. Janice Creenaune reports.

Barbara Tobin worked as an English, French and history teacher in Australia, the UK, Canada and South Africa before retiring to the Illawarra in 2011. Here the escarpment and the bush have inspired her to produce watercolours, graphite pencil drawings and poetry.

At 76, Barbara continues the traditions of the Romantic era here in the northern Illawarra. Think Wordsworth, Coleridge, Keats, or painters such as Eugene von Guerard. All offered an intense understanding and appreciation of nature, presented with unusual and philosophical qualifications on a very personal level.

In a heart-warming, life-affirming circle, Barbara honed her skills after retirement with Darwin tonalist painter Ian Hance. “I am very honoured to admit I am a student of one of my students. We regularly keep in touch, even though he has moved to Darwin,” Barbara says affectionately.

“I feel so lucky to have had him as my inspiration and my teacher. But I am also inspired by other artists such as Modigliani, Turner and Constable, the Impressionists and, of course, literature has long been a part of my life.

“I am inspired by the environment and feel very strongly about its conservation, but my inspiration is focused on the local … the escarpment, the beaches and especially the trees.

“I even love finding beauty in stones, their eternal existence and the occasional fossil embedded in the rock itself. It is the idea of survival. It allows me to self-reflect. Life brings constantly changing challenges. Painting and drawing give comfort and inspiration. There is also a sense of play which relaxes and refreshes.

“There was a time when I felt particularly vulnerable and my art helped me identify the same in the world around me. The fossil, for example, allowed me to see longevity in something like a

“I hold it in my a perfect circle of apalm, sto well, almost… ne, survivor of the rand om tousle tumble in the rips and curre nts of the wild sea’s caul Polished smooth an dron. it holds, forever petri d shining, fie the delicate traceried within, s an ancient fern of in metamorphosis.”

Stanza 1, Metamorph

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little fern that appears to live for eternity. It affirms life for me.”

The escarpment triggers her creativity. “It is very moody as a topic, the different times of day and seasons, the changes in lighting through time and weather. I have a healthy respect for the escarpment too, the danger of bush fire is ever present and I am well aware (as part of a local land-care group) of its dangers as well as its immense rugged beauty …

“I try to capture it all while trying to capture a part of myself … I instinctively know when the mood is created to my idea of truth. There is a joy within me that is released.

“My drawings and watercolours are very private for me. There is an inner truth confirmed when I work, a definiteness of who I am and as such I find it very difficult to let go of my work. And that includes my poetry. I feel deeply and I hope that intensity shows in my efforts on paper.

“I must complete my work when I start it. The works stand alone, but my hand can be taken over.

It is a magical moment where the painting or drawing just needs to be done. It is a spiritual thing. I get caught within the gum tree, it appears to be within my soul and it is torture not to let it go.

I just have to finish it.” n Barbara is a member of the Northern Illawarra University of the 3rd Age (NIU3A) and attends talks on Wednesdays in the Excelsior Room at Thirroul Community Centre (9.30am-noon), the Film Group on Wednesday afternoons and other small groups, including Drawing and Painting.

For more information on NIU3A activities please contact janicecreenaune@gmail.com. 2515

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Get your pool safety certificate This is now mandatory for all NSW properties with a swimming pool or spa, writes Jason Friedrich.

A swimming pool can be a home’s entertainment centre, but if safety precautions aren’t taken, it can also be very dangerous for curious young children.

From 29 April 2016, all properties in NSW with a swimming pool or spa pool must have a valid Certificate of Compliance or relevant occupation certificate. Properties cannot be sold or leased without this.

Drowning is a leading cause of preventable deaths in children under five years of age, according to NSW Fair Trading. In 2012, the Swimming Pools Act 1992 was amended to improve the safety around swimming pools in NSW. NSW Fair Trading’s list of changes includes: • Swimming pool owners must register their swimming pool and spa on the NSW Government’s Swimming Pool Register.

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• Local councils and accredited private certifiers registered with the Building Professionals Board can carry out a swimming pool barrier inspection and issue a certificate of compliance if the swimming pool or spa meets all the safety requirements.

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MEET A VOLUNTEER

Margaret Brown chats to Sue De-ornelas, a volunteer at Thirroul Neighbourhood Centre (TNC).

Most community groups rely heavily on volunteers to help them keep their programs going, and TNC is no exception.

The centre has been fortunate to attract people who care and want to give back to their community; one of these people is Sue De-ornelas.

Sue started volunteering at TNC at the beginning of 2014.

She has always had a heart for helping people, and when her youngest daughter started preschool, Sue thought it would be the perfect opportunity to spend time helping others.

Part of Sue’s work at TNC has been to coordinate the centre’s opportunity shop, Opt 2 Shop, which is open every Friday morning. The policy of the store is that everyone on a

SCARF launches major fundraiser Last month Strategic Community Assistance to Refugee Families (SCARF) launched SCARF Empower, a fundraising campaign to ensure its long-term survival. Over the past 10 years, the Wollongong-based organisation has helped over 1000 humanitarian refugees from 14 countries of origin settle into the Illawarra, with more than 700 local volunteers befriending families and providing crucial support.

SCARF Executive Officer Sherryl Reddy says SCARF

health care/pensioner card can have two items for free, and everything else is a gold coin donation per item. The store is open to all though, with the gold coin donation per item in effect. Sue has been heavily involved in fundraising and, as a trained security officer, has also used her skills to help out at the large events TNC holds.

Sue is enthusiastic about her work and says one of the best aspects of being a volunteer at TNC is being with other volunteers who share her passion for helping others. Sue feels that her work for the centre has inspired her and, as a consequence, she has started her own cleaning business, Northern Suburbs Cleaning, which she is able to operate during school hours.

Sue’s goals include ensuring she has a good work-life balance and that her young daughter has a good education.

Sue would like to increase her skills so that one day she can have a greater role working with children and young people as a community worker.

Sue’s work at the centre has endeared her to many and she would like to encourage others to join her in volunteering their services to their local community. Thank you, Sue! 2515

Empower will provide critical funding to expand the range and reach of SCARF’s services to respond to the needs of new Syrian arrivals in 2016-17. “The dedication of our volunteers is endless, but unfortunately our funding is not.

We want to continue providing inclusion, education and employment opportunities for another 10 years and beyond.

This is what SCARF Empower is all about.”

“SCARF is turning to the community for assistance at this critical time. With SCARF Empower, those who wish to help us can pledge $50 a month for the next 12 months. In return, they will receive updates on how their donation has gone towards empowering refugee families to build new lives, a receipt for your tax deductible donation, and the heartfelt gratitude of the SCARF community.”

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Comic Gong It doesn’t matter whether you’re keen on Deadpool or Deadshot, Robin or Nightwing, Ironman or Iron Fist – Comic Gong is the (free) festival for you!

Prepare to get graphic at the fourth annual Comic Gong festival on Saturday, May 14.

The free festival showcases all that is great about comics, cosplay, manga, graphic novels and much more.

The 2016 Comic Gong will be staged in four venues: Wollongong Town Hall, Wollongong Central Library, Wollongong Art Gallery and the Arts Precinct.

Wollongong City Libraries started the event four years ago to highlight the appeal of the wideranging medium with readers of all ages.

The one-day showcase has become so popular that it’s now on every comic-lover’s calendar, attended by both aficionados and those who work in the industry.

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Great Train Race!

Warwick Erwin climbs aboard the Southern Hemisphere’s largest steam locomotive at Maitland’s Steamfest.

In a world-first, four steam trains raced against each other in the Great Train Race at Maitland’s Steamfest. The winning locomotive was the largest steam engine in the Southern Hemisphere and two locals were on that train.

The Hunter Valley Steamfest celebrated its 30th year as the largest festival of everything steam: steam rollers, steam trucks, stationary steam engines – but the biggest drawcards were the steam locomotives: 3016, 3642, 5917 and the largest 6029 (pictured below).

Stephen Wright and I spent four days, over the weekend of April 9 and 10, riding steam trains.

First, we travelled to Maitland on Friday in the GMS1 lounge car with service to our seats; then it was the run around Port Waratah Coal Loader loop behind locomotive 3016, and the Singleton Sling up to Singleton and back behind locomotive 5917.

Saturday’s highlight was the Silver Screen Steamer to Dungog at the foothills of Barrington Tops. Canapes and drinks were served en route to a screening of The Train Robbers (starring John Wayne) at the heritage James Theatre. Movie goers had choc tops, popcorn in paper bags and lollies at intermission.

The trip back to Maitland was very enjoyable, with supper served in the lounge car as can be seen

(below) from the observation deck.

On Sunday steam trains and Tiger Moths raced from Waratah to Maitland in the Great Train Race.

Hundreds of people lined the railway and watched from platforms and bridges as steam engines swapped positions in the “race” to Maitland.

Those on the Great Race trains each received a cap and a badge.

Hundreds of people left the race trains and either took another steam-train trip, or viewed the Rally Ground’s antique machinery, or visited the Show ‘n’ Shine classic car display or the market stalls in the main street. There wasn’t even standing room at Maitland station. But the Barrington Bullet had room for us. Lunch at a cafe in Dungog was our next stop, riding behind locomotive 5817.

Maitland City Council organised a great Steamfest 2016 with their business sponsors and hundreds of volunteers.

Weekend over, we returned to Sydney behind steam locomotives 3642, 5817 and a vintage diesel.

It was a nice trip home until a breakdown in Woy Woy tunnel – and an hour and half in the siding at Hawkesbury River Station – made it even better.

It’s not about the destination but the trip. We’ve already booked our accommodation for next year.

Steamfest is on April 8-9, 2017. 2515

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We welcome reports on any destinations within about three hours’ drive – ie, a feasible weekend away. Articles should be a maximum of 400 words. Please submit words and photos (high res JPGs) to editor@2515mag.com.au.

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Chamber Chatter A free networking event, Mix at Six, on May 3 is part of NICC’s plans to unite businesses in the region.

Northern Illawarra Chamber of Commerce (NICC) will stage the first of its new wave of Mix at Six networking events on Tuesday, May 3 in Thirroul.

This free event will be held from 6pm to 8pm in The Escarpment Room at Thirroul District Community Centre & Library.

The aim of Mix at Six is for business owners and operators to enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, meet people, make quality connections and build their business network. n In other NICC news, the April 5 meeting was widely regarded as a very positive one.

News from NICC members Mother’s Day Feast Raya Thai Restaurant is excited

Presenters included local businessman Darren Wrigley, who spoke about his business LiveNOW Consultancy and the YB12 program.

Venesser Oakes gave attendees plenty of insight into her business, Pepper’s Garden, and exciting news regarding free courses available through TAFE. NICC vice-president and co-owner of Switched On Mechanical, Tanya Parry, provided members with valuable information on WorkCover’s Small Business Safety Grant and Marcus Craft (2508 District News and 2515 Coast News) previewed the upcoming new tourism mag, The South Coaster. 2515

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Kai Sakakibara (at right) about to take the plunge. Photo: Masa Sampei

BMX stars on track

Two of our best BMXers, brother and sister Kai and Saya Sakakibara, are tackling a busy comp schedule. Kai reports.

It’s been a year of full-on BMX racing for me, pushing for a spot on the 2016 Rio Olympic Team, while Saya has been balancing her BMX with her school work; this year is her first year as a Senior.

Following the National Championships in early March, I got straight back into training for the first two stops of the UCI Supercross World Cup, while Saya spent a little time away from formal training to focus on studying for her mid-term exams.

I left for my three-week journey on March 20.

It took more than 50 hours to reach Santiago del Estero, Argentina for Round 1 of the World Cup circuit, followed by Manchester, UK for Round 2.

My riding was going well at both rounds, safely progressing into the Top 50 in each round.

However, a couple of minor errors, more mental than physical, prevented me from progressing further. There were many more positives than negatives to take away from the trip and, with

a couple of tweaks to my mental routine, I will be good to battle it out with the best again at the next round in early May. In the meantime, Saya finished her exams and has been getting back into full-on training for the 2016 UCI BMX World Championships in Medellin, Colombia from May 23 to 29. Training has been going well for her as she gains more confidence on the eight-metre Olympic-standard start hill. She’ll be looking to cement her dominance in the Junior Elite Class on the world stage.

My next race is Round 3 of the UCI Supercross World Cup to be held in Papendal, Netherlands on May 7 and 8. From there, I will travel to Colombia for the World Championships.

A huge couple of months ahead for us, but we are both looking forward to the challenge!

If you’d like to check out our progress, kaisakakibarabmx and sayasakakibarabmx 2515

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