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AMANDA DE GEORGE is a naturalist, writer and photographer based in the Northern Illawarra.

Her passion lies in discovering interesting critters in urban environments and bringing them to the followers of her Facebook and Instagram page Backyard Zoology. Oh, and adventures and naps and wine; she’s passionate about those things too! Read her article on page 28.

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. A wife and mother of three, she sees the life of a retiree as an evolution, something to be cherished, enjoyed. Janice volunteers for PKD Australia. Her interests include travel, Letters-to-the Editor SMH, letterpress printing & film study. See p26.

TREVOR KEMPER is a GP who was born and raised in the Northern Illawarra. After decades working locally he opened Equilibrium Healthcare, gathering together a lifestyle-focussed team to help realise his ambition to create a healthier community.

When not doing GP things, he can be found swimming at local rockpools and beaches or cycling in the National Park, often with a camera in tow. See page 18.

MATT O’DONNELL is a Coledale resident who has worked in the Illawarra as a veterinarian for over 20 years. He is a member of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (small animal surgery chapter).

With his wife, Jenny, Matt runs Bulli’s Northern Illawarra Veterinary Hospital (call 4238 8575). Read his story on page 29.

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LUNCH AT YOUR LOCAL CLUB Enjoy Thai-Oz food on the green at the beloved Wombarra bowlo or please the whole family with a Mother’s Day buffet at Helensburgh Tradies.

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SAY IT WITH FLOWERS Give mum the gift that keeps on blooming – a gorgeous native Australian plant from Heathcote’s Sydney Wildflower Nursery.

Or plant a tree in her honour – turn to the Ask Bohmer column on page 19 for more details.

blend eye-catching colours.” In Stanwell Park, Boho Chic Boutique – known for quality clothing in natural fibres sourced by local owner Wendy Roche – stocks an array of lovely gifts. Think handmade earrings, leather bags and sweet-smelling candles.

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SHARE A GOOD BOOK Snuggle up! Amanda and Deb, owners of Collins Booksellers Thirroul, suggest three good reads: The Place on Dalhousie by Melina Marchetta (adult fiction for all who loved Looking for Alibrandi); The Van Apfel Girls are Gone, by Felicity McLean (a great book for mum to put her feet up and relax); and My Tiny Atlas, by Emily Nathan (a beautiful collection of photographs from around the world).

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SIGNED SOCCEROOS JERSEY TO BE AUCTIONED AT SCARF ILLAWARRA CHAMPIONS TRIVIA NIGHT IN JUNE SCARF is a volunteer-based community organisation that supports refugee entrants through responsive, targeted programs and community connections.

Help raise funds so SCARF can continue to deliver practical and social support to refugee entrants in the Illawarra. Join us for a fun night of trivia, games, prizes, silent auction and more. This year we will be auctioning a signed Socceroos jersey on the night!

When: 6-10pm, Thursday, 13 June 2019.

Where: University of Wollongong Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, Level 2, Ocean Room Tickets: Early bird: $50 per seat or $500 per table (seats 10 people) All proceeds go directly to SCARF. Register via www.trybooking.com/BBWLL or contact SCARF on 4224 8646 to purchase tickets. 2515

M OTHER’S DAY SPE CIAL F E AT URE

Le ading Lights This year, to mark Mother’s Day, 2515 sat down with four amazing women who are making a difference in society, using their roles in the not-for-profit sector to help everyone from children and families to refugees to farmers in remote regions of Australia. Pictured from left to right: Jenni Hutchins, Susan Sumskis, Sherryl Reddy and Pippa Rendel.

‘IT’S EVERY CHILD’S RIGHT’

“I’m really passionate about it.

“The two years before school are critical for children’s development. Some academics say, can Australia afford to do it? It’s actually, we can’t afford not to do it. You’re less likely to drop out of school, you’re more likely to go into university, you’re less Big Fat Smile CEO Jenni Hutchins is a passionate believer likely to be impacted by adversity, even your in preschool education for all. She is co-chair of the Early transition into kindergarten is more likely to be smoother because of your two years before school.

Learning and Care Council of Australia, the industry “Some people think that child care is child care, group promoting the ‘Launch into Learning’ campaign but it’s not. It’s education and learning. ahead of May 18’s federal election. 2515 reports.

“Families often feel guilty about dropping their The Launch into Learning campaign is going well. little people off at a preschool. Don’t. They are Politicians have been popping in to Big Fat Smile building their capacity, they’re going to be curious centres and the not-for-profit’s HQ in Corrimal.

“We’ve had lots of visits,” CEO Jenni Hutchins says. and competent learners. You’re doing the right “Pru Goward, Ryan Park, Lee Evans, Sharon Bird, a thing by your child.”

Launch into Learning also calls for more support mix of state and federal MPs.” for disadvantaged children, fixing the child care Launch into Learning is a bipartisan campaign subsidy system and developing a workforce plan that launched in February at the National Press Club. “That was really exciting,” Jenni says. “I think for better pay and training. “There’s a well-worn I did 5.6km walking around the halls of Parliament path from our birth-to-five space into the primary space because of the pay,” Jenni says.

House, knocking on doors, talking to politicians.

Jenni took up the role as CEO of Big Fat Smile in “We are asking for a few things: one is that February 2017. “I was so excited to come here,” she children have unfettered access to two years of says. “This sung to my heart.” early learning with a quality preschool program Before then, she worked for the YMCA and prior to school.” “Unfettered access”, Jenni says, means all children should have at least two days of spent 13 years at the Benevolent Society, Australia’s oldest charity. “I’ve kind of got not-for-profit preschool a week in the two years before primary DNA,” Jenni says, laughing. school, fully funded by the government.

“My love and passion is children and families.

My expertise is child protection, I’m a registered psychologist. My speciality is in child and family services, particularly high-risk families. I think all children have the right to flourish and thrive, and be successful, no matter who their parent is.”

Jenni loves the idea of “servant leadership – your job is to do what others tell you to do”. She’s spent a lot of time listening to staff, families and children.

As a result, Big Fat Smile has redrawn its vision

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statement to better reflect who they are and what they do: “We enrich the lives and minds of our children and families in their communities.”

Values have also been redefined under Jenni’s watch. “Safety is critical. I’ve got a passion for child-safe organisation strategies and, obviously through the work of the Royal Commission and through my child protection work, I have an avid view that every child has a right to be safe.”

Big Fat Smile’s other five values are: leadership, integrity, inclusion, child-centric and collaboration.

The organisation – including 26 community preschools, 14 Fun Clubs and the Green Bean play cafe – is a not-for-profit. That doesn’t mean cheap child care; it means staff are well paid, education is top quality, disadvantaged families receive support and any surplus is invested back into the community.

“We are one of Australia’s top quality leading providers in early learning and care,” Jenni says.

“Nearly all of our services are exceeding. If you measured our quality rating against others, you’ll find that as a not-for-profit we actually knock it out of the ballpark. I think we do that by retaining our staff and paying our staff well. A lot of for-profits do pay Award. We do not. We pay above Award.

“We are here for the long haul. We’re not here to make profit off a child – we are here to invest back into the community. So I hope families see that.”

Jenni’s passion for her work is infectious but

when asked about her career highlights, she doesn’t hesitate for a moment: “Having my two little people … they’ve been angels on my shoulder. They have taught me so much in life.” 2515

LAUNCH INTO LEARNING: KEY POINTS

Industry group Early Learning and Care Council of Australia unites preschools, kindergartens, family day care and long day care services in the bipartisan Launch into Learning campaign ahead of the Federal Election.

They’re calling on government to fund at least two days a week of preschool in the two years before school. Why? • Today 1 in 5 of our children walks into primary school for the first time already developmentally vulnerable.

Australian children receive just one year of subsidised access to preschool, making us one of the few OECD nations not offering a second year of preschool.

• The ages of 3 to 5 are critical in the development of a child’s brain. Early learning helps children develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, pre-reading and early number concept skills, self-control and self-regulation.

• There is a strong correlation between children attending early learning and their results at school.

Children at age 8 who attended preschool score 20-30 points higher on Year 3 NAPLAN tests.

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‘YOU SEE A LOT OF LONELINESS’

Dr Susan Sumskis is acting Head of Health & Social Wellbeing at Nan Tien Institute, a not-for-profit, higher education provider. She volunteers with Psychs on Bikes, a group of mental health professionals who ride around Australia performing health checks. 2515 met Susan at the Unanderra campus.

Dr Susan Sumskis rides an Indian Scout. “It’s 1100 cc. It’s a Cruiser, it does long distances, it’s comfy.

“And it’s a great ice-breaker.”

Susan volunteers with Psychs of Bikes, a group started on a 2012 road trip by psychiatrist Dr Joe Dunn. “We are a bunch of mental health professionals. We’re a mix of psychiatrists, psychologists, mental health nurses, allied health workers. We all ride motorcycles. So we combined our love for that with going out into rural and remote Australia, performing men’s health checks, mental health checks in the community, educating on suicide, meeting with fellow health professionals.

“We actually do conferences while we’re moving along.

And we go into schools to raise awareness, particularly where they’ve had suicide clusters.

“Psychs on Bikes is a registered mental health charity, but we’re not like other motorcycle charities where they just ride to raise awareness. We ride to work.”

A core group of about 12 to 20 riders take annual leave to travel twice a year for 10 days at a time.

“We just have finished a trip to Queensland, so we went out through Scone and through the backblocks into Brisbane. We often work with Men’s Sheds. We partner sometimes with Men of League because Men of League bring the men out … you’ve got to have a reason to get men off their farms, get them into a meeting place where we can engage with them and say, ‘Hey, how are you going, what’s happening? You need any help?’”

She’s seen an increase in need. “It’s very seasonal …

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particularly with men with depression, with the lessening of their role and great stress over surviving greater adversarial challenges like a drought.”

Susan organises the journeys. “We arrive, we unpack all our health check gear. We put up our banners and flyers and we start talking to men. It’s that simple.

“You see a lot of loneliness. One of the most important things about the health check is that when you put a blood pressure cuff on someone’s arm, you’re touching them. And the number of people that have said to me, ‘I haven’t been touched for a very long time.’

“Generally men will open up because they don’t know you. We’re bound by confidentiality. They can tell us and we move on. We make referrals if necessary.

“Sometimes we’ll do three interventions in one day.

We’ll do it in the place we wake up at, we will be on the bikes for maybe 700km, somewhere at lunch time, we’ll do a couple of hours of intervention, and then we’ll do one at dinner. Normally, we’d go and talk in RSL clubs.”

The trips are rewarding on many levels. “I love motorcycle riding and it means that I get to ride with people who are all registered health professionals… we worked out one day we were basically a travelling ambulance,” Susan says, laughing. “It’s a rolling conference; it regenerates my professional self. And I get to put my helmet on and have solitude for seven hours.

So it’s a holiday.”

A mother of six children, aged from 19 to 40, Susan came to lecture at Nan Tien Institute after a career as an academic at UOW’s School of Nursing. “I wanted the students to be under less stress and be able to manage the stress they were under. So I started to look into alternative curriculum efforts bringing that about.”

Time off for Psychs on Bikes is acknowledged by her employer. “The institute supports me with intentions … they recognise that it’s really important to me.

So whenever I need to go away and do it, I can.” 2515

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‘FRIENDSHIP IS PRICELESS’ Nothing makes you feel at home like having friends. Which is why independent, volunteer-powered SCARF (Strategic Community Assistance to Refugee Families) is so important. 2515 met outgoing leader Sherryl Reddy and new CEO Pippa Rendel at the not-for-profit’s Wollongong office to talk about achievements and challenges ahead. vulnerable. “It was a very hard week,” Pippa said.

“We received lots of calls from people seeking support,” Sherryl said. “So for us it was really important to show that people do care in Wollongong and people from different backgrounds are welcome. Everyone could play a role by extending the hand of friendship.”

The strength of the community after the horror of the NZ attacks was amazing, Sherryl said. “Many SCARF community members from refugee backgrounds, particularly from Muslim backgrounds, said they felt fearful of leaving the house or attending their places of celebration or worship, while others felt afraid in their own homes. This was clearly distressing to see and hear.

“Countering this, however, were the many Outgoing SCARF leader Sherryl Reddy personal expressions and gestures of friendship (left) and new CEO Pippa Rendel. that came from volunteers and community members … all seeking ways to show their Sherryl Reddy has done an incredible job as CEO support, to grieve in solidarity, and to gather of SCARF, the Illawarra’s refugee support group. In together to show strength in community. just four years, Sherryl has transformed what “It really brought home the fact that we can all started in 2003 as one woman’s act of kindness into play a role in responding to such an unimaginable a team-based organisation with the structures and act of hatred, by showing warmth, welcome and funding needed for long-term survival. friendship … the power of friendship really did Now Sherryl is handing over the reins to Pippa shine in the Illawarra. Illawarra People for Peace Rendel. “It’s been a marathon four years at SCARF held a public peace vigil, community members and a massive team effort,” Sherryl said. “That’s from diverse backgrounds organised ‘Nowruz’ definitely what I am most proud to be a part of – Persian New Year celebrations – and children – the wonderful SCARF team and community that participated in the Hand in Hand arts and crafts continues to grow each year, powered by friendship family day at Wollongong Mall. and the desire to build a community where everyone can feel a sense of belonging.”

THE SCARF STORY The extraordindary power of friendship was Sharyn Mackenzie co-founded SCARF with her evident at the Hand in Hand exhibition, an annual husband in 2003, after helping a Sudanese family fundraiser featuring works by Paul Ryan, Caroline settle into Wollongong. This simple act of Baum and other Illawarra artists, held in March friendship kickstarted a charitable group Sharyn 2019 to coincide with National Harmony Week. ran for over a decade before handing over to Pippa said: “It went really well. It was my first Sherryl in 2015.

Hand in Hand and I was just blown away by the “When I started at SCARF, it was a wonderful generous support of the artists in our community.” collective of over 150 volunteers and 1000 refugee The show raised more than $12,000 for SCARF, entrants,” Sherryl said. “SCARF founder Sharyn wrapping up on March 24 with a free family fun Mackenzie worked over 100 hours per week as a day of arts and crafts at Wollongong Central. volunteer, running friendship-based activities that The colourful Harmony Week activities played brought local volunteers together with newly out against a darker background – the aftermath of arrived refugee entrants to offer a warm welcome the terrorist attacks in New Zealand mosques, the and practical settlement support tailored to world in shock after 50 people died as a result of individual needs – what a fantastic concept! the Christchurch mass shooting on March 15.

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in a new country, having fled everything that is familiar, a stranger extending the hand of friendship can make the world of difference. This core of community connection remains at the heart of everything SCARF does.”

REFLECTING ON FOUR YEARS AT SCARF When Sharyn retired, Sherryl’s challenge was to ensure the organisation’s survival. “We knew that volunteers and refugee entrants valued the services and support provided by SCARF, and we had to find a way to keep the organisation alive. The size and scale of SCARF needed a small team of staff to support the running of the organisation. To support this, we had to focus on raising funds asap!

“Some of the biggest challenges over the past four years were also some of SCARF’s biggest achievements – securing funding for SCARF’s survival, continuing and expanding SCARF programs, developing a framework for volunteer recruitment, training, support and supervision, building SCARF’s profile and promoting its value in a changing settlement support environment, and partnering with other agencies.

“Thanks to public donations which remain a critical lifeline for SCARF, and small project grants, we’ve successfully implemented a bunch of new projects. We’ve developed a fantastic youth leadership program in partnership with Explore Discover Act, focused on Leadership through Engagement and Appreciation of Diversity. We also designed and delivered a Community Road Safety Mentor program and a Youth Road Safety Mentor program to build knowledge and understanding of Australian laws, rules and services available to promote safe driving behaviour.

“And we’re continuing to develop a Community Education program, offering tailored presentations and cultural capacity training for businesses, government agencies, schools and community groups aimed at building understanding of refugee journeys and the settlement experience.

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Foundation, to help us build a core team of staff. As I finish up at SCARF, we have a small team of five part-time staff supporting 250 volunteers, delivering services to over 1850 refugee entrants.”

CHALLENGES AHEAD “The Illawarra has been a refugee welcome zone since 2005, and has been a priority regional settlement site for women-at-risk (special humanitarian visa-type) since 2012,” Sherryl said.

“We’ve welcomed over 800 refugee entrants to the Illawarra in the past four years – from Afghanistan, Burundi, Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Iraq, Iran, Myanmar, and Syria.

“Finding stable and sustainable employment remains a critical area of need … This is an area where SCARF is keen to make a difference.”

LEADERSHIP CHANGE Sherryl is taking a job as Diversity and Inclusion Officer with the NSW State Emergency Services (SES). She leaves SCARF knowing it’s in good hands. Pippa Rendel was SCARF’s program manager for six months last year, then applied for the CEO role when it was advertised in December.

“That’s excellent for SCARF because she is someone with that knowledge and history of our programs,” Sherryl says.

Pippa grew up in the Illawarra, went to Kiama Primary, studied journalism and communications at Canberra University and lived in London for almost 10 years. Back in the Illawarra, she moved to Jamberoo and is the mother of two young children, aged 1 and 3. “They come along to SCARF, they’re part of it, they like mummy’s work,” Pippa says, laughing.

“I don’t have the same humanitarian front line experience [Sherryl has worked with refugees in conflict zones around the world], but I have worked a lot with people, including from refugee backgrounds, on a range of public health-related issues and social cohesion issues.

“I’ve always been really interested in information and education, and how that can empower individuals and communities. I moved into social change communications quite quickly in the UK, that morphed into social research, and then across into program management.”

Pippa was working in Illawarra community health services when she encountered SCARF. “I really loved, particularly, the befriending program and that idea of matching and making connections,” she said.

SCARF has recently finished a formal round of volunteer recruitment. “We will be running another round later in the year, but people are always welcome to put in expressions of interest,” Pippa said. Go to www.scarfsupport.org.au. 2515

Shark saviours: Aaymon, Tani, Jesse, Kira, William and Mia. Photos by Megan Fitzgibbons

SHARK EGG RETURNED TO SEA

A Coledale mum went for a swim and came home with the best ‘show and tell’ item ever. 2515 reports.

When Coledale mum Megan Fitzgibbon went for a dip at Sharkey’s last month, she spotted something interesting – a spiral shark egg washed up in the seaweed.

“It was just sitting on the edge, so it wasn’t quite in the water, but not far from the water. I picked it up and took it into the water and all the bubbles came out. I gave it a shake and that’s when I could feel something. It was full and quite soft. And I thought, ‘There’s actually something in there!’

“My parents had taught me that these were shark eggs, so I knew what it was, but I wasn’t a hundred percent sure if anything was really in it. So that’s when I told to the kids go get a bucket and we took it to Lynne and then she verified it.”

Lynne Tuck – a friend who lives in the same street as Megan – is a marine animal lover who used to work at Sydney Aquarium and a former 2515 columnist. She identified the embryonic critter as a Crested Port Jackson Shark.

Megan then took the bucket to her children’s school, Austinmer Public, where eager kids lined up one by one for a peek inside the egg.

“They were all fascinated by it and the teachers took photos,” Megan said.

“Lynne said it still had six months of growth in its little sac. She said it’s a lot of work and we needed a filter in the water, which I don’t have.

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“I said, you know what, let’s put it back to nature. Let nature take its course.”

The next day, about 24 hours after Megan found the egg, her four children and two friends helped return it to the sea, snorkelling out towards the rocks at Sharkey’s.

Lynne and Megan’s eldest son, Aaymon, aged 13, dived down and used the egg’s black tendrils to tie it amongst the kelp.

If the egg survives, the shark pup could hatch about Christmas time, Megan said.

This is not Coledale’s first shark egg rescue.

In 2015, Lynne and her children, Kara and Lachie, shared the amazing story of how they cared for a shark egg in a bucket and then, 87 days later, released a 15cm Port Jackson pup named Portia back into the big blue.

“Can’t believe it’s been four years since we had Portia; she should be mature and breeding herself now,” Lynne said. “Maybe this is one of her eggs ...who knows!” Watch Saving Portia – A Unique Shark Story on YouTube. 2515

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Save the date: Open Day at Thirroul Fire Sation is on Saturday, May 18.

MEET YOUR LOCAL FIREFIGHTERS Our firefighters are inviting 2515 residents to visit Thirroul Fire Station for the annual Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Open Day on Saturday, May 18.

Thirroul Fire Station will be open from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, May 18 and families can go along and meet their local firefighters and learn more about home fire safety and fire prevention.

A range of free activities will be on offer, including firefighting demonstrations, station tours and fire safety presentation. Firefighters will also be able to provide advice on installing or replacing smoke alarms and preparing a home fire escape plan.

Children will be able to see the fire engines and firefighting equipment up close – always a highlight of this much-anticipated day.

They’ll also be able to take home a “Brigade Kids” activity booklet, which teaches them vital fire safety lessons.

Station officer Sian Crinis said FRNSW firefighters, who are among the most highly trained in the world, do so much more than just fight fires.

“This year we are reminding people about the wide range of our capabilities. From chemical spills, car accidents and natural disasters to education, prevention and humanitarian relief, across the state, across the country and even overseas, our firefighters are prepared for anything, anywhere, anytime.”

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So why not come along to Thirroul Fire Station at 240 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, enjoy our open day and hear about all the things we do in the community. We’d love to see you there. n Thanks to station officer Sian Crinis, Thirroul Fire Station 461, for providing the information and photos for this story. 2515

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How many times have you been sick and realised, too late, that you could have avoided it?

Prevention is the best medicine. It’s not a new concept but it’s often forgotten, until it’s too late.

Making headlines in the media lately are two vaccine-preventable diseases: influenza and measles. Vaccination is the process of teaching your immune system to recognise dangerous organisms so that it can fight them faster when you are exposed to them.

A vaccine typically uses a tiny particle from that organism or a much less active strain of virus to show your body what it looks like and how to fight it, without making you sick. It’s like you’re shown mugshots of the baddies so you recognise them when they’re in town.

The flu vaccine, available now for this influenza season, contains particles of different flu viruses expected to cause havoc this winter. We have already had cases of influenza confirmed.

The measles vaccine contains a milder version of the measles virus and has the same protective effect. If you were born between 1966 and 1994 you probably missed out on a second dose of the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine and should have a chat with your GP about a free booster.

LIFEOLOGY With Terri Ayliffe. This month: emotional independence.

Our emotional wellbeing is our responsibility.

It is not the job of other to make us happy.

I recall a counselling session with a young married couple. She said, ‘He doesn’t work hard enough at making me happy.’ I said, ‘How hard do you work at making yourself happy?’

I explained that if we give the responsibility of our happiness to others, we will be disappointed.

No one can know what you want better than you.

She said, ‘But haven’t you heard the saying ‘happy wife, happy life’’.

‘Are you saying his happiness solely depends on you being happy? You are asking him to sacrifice what makes him content for you – is that fair, is that love? What if you both took responsibility for your own happiness, rid yourselves of the expectation it is each other’s job and walked

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There are lots of other vaccines that have amazing health benefits too. Protecting against gastroenteritis, pneumonia, meningitis, cervical cancer, shingles... I have seen babies and children die from preventable diseases like meningococcal meningitis and epiglottitis, but not since the childhood immunisation schedule started to include vaccinations for them.

A whole host of other diseases have faded from our vocabulary since their eradication through vaccination programs. Clearly, vaccines work.

What about autism? There is no association between vaccination and autism. Full stop. It’s safe for kids and adults alike.

So, if you’re under 5, over 65, are pregnant or identify as Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander or if you have any chronic health issue like asthma or heart disease, you can get your free flu vaccine now.

Everyone else can have it too for minimal cost, it could save you a lot of time off work or school too.

At Equilibrium Healthcare we have streamlined, bulk-billed clinics to get it over with as quickly and painlessly as possible.

Chat with your GP to see if you’re a candidate for any other immunisations and navigate winter healthily, without regret. 2515 through life together? Wouldn’t that be more functional?’

She was confused, as people often are when they contemplate their emotional responsibility.

If our emotional life depends on the words and actions of others, we subject ourselves to an unpredictable emotional future. People, even those we love, have a right to put their needs on an equal footing with us and loving them well is insisting that they do so.

So how do we disentangle our emotional life from others? We give ourselves what we seek.

I was once my worst enemy, and I looked to others to compensate. I realised after considerable disappointment I needed to be my own best friend and if I accomplished that I wouldn’t NEED anything from others but I would WANT things from others.

I learned to love and support myself as I wanted others to do and I know, no matter what, I WILL be there for me and no one else needs to feel the responsibility for my happiness. n Read more of Terri’s work at https://lifeology.blog 2515

ASK BOHMER Q: What tree should I give to my mum or grandmother?

Mother’s Day is a special time of year and I love the smile on my mum when she receives a bouquet from her golden boy. But cut flowers are kind of short-term in their value as a gift.

If you are celebrating, honouring or remembering your mum, and you’re looking for a rewarding way to pay tribute, why not plant a tree?

If you haven’t got space in your backyard then join a bushcare group (email phellier@wollongong. nsw.gov.au or call the Bushcare Officer on 4227 81130) and check out Landcare Wollongong (www.landcareillawarra.org.au).

I don’t need to tell you how hard your mum works and it’s the same in the tree world – the females are the hard workers as they are the pollen catchers. The Illawarra has enough issues with asthma and respiratory issues and having these female trees around us helps. What would we do without women!

Plant a female tree to honour the most important of females: MUM! n Email Bohmer at info@ bohmerstreecare.com.au or call 0432 789 530. 2515

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Its was 8am when a pod of dolphins arrived in the shore break of Thirroul beach. They stayed for a good 30 minutes, chasing fish in the shallows up and down the length of the channel. After each few minutes of activity, they swam over to the surfers and gently floated around and underneath them. Maybe they wanted to chat about the state of the ocean or, more likely, see if anyone had a spare fish or two. Whatever the reason, the interaction was there and I felt very lucky to have been able to capture the moment.

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Keith says that the most important point is in the Over the last couple of months Keith Squires has travelled title. That food cooked with love actually tastes to our beautiful region from the UK to promote the launch better. In Ayurveda how the food is cooked and eaten is just as important as the healthy ingredients, of his new book, Cooking with Love. Lara McCabe met he says.

Keith last month at a retreat in the Southern Highlands.

Find lots more information and recipes on Keith’s blogs at keithonfood.com and copies of the Keith Squires has an interesting career as a chef book available for purchase at dru.com.au. 2515 and TV presenter. It took off when he started as head chef at the Dru Yoga residential centre in Snowdonia National Park in North Wales. Keith says that “this soon branched into vegetarian cookery lessons, and before I knew it I was also Send us 25 words presenting on the radio and TV at home in the UK on why you’d love and abroad”. a copy of the book.

Keith has also studied Ayurveda, the Indian The chosen entry system of health and well-being. Keith explains will win a free that “Ayurveda recognises we are all different. That copy of the book our food needs vary with the seasons and our age. and copy of 7-day It explains why some foods suit certain people better than others”. plant-based meal Keith has been travelling in Australia, promoting plan. his new book, Cooking with Love. The book has all Email editor@ the recipes his customers and cookery lesson 2515mag.com.au students have loved and also information on

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FOOTY, FUN AND FAMILIES Ryan White is part of an energetic and enthusiastic bunch of players, parents and volunteers leading Thirroul Butchers Junior Rugby League Club into a bright future. 2515 reports.

When 2515 meets Ryan White, president of the Butchers JRLC, at the club’s home ground, Thomas Gibson Park, he is all smiles. Which is bloody admirable, considering he’s being asked to stand out in the rain while our photographer rattles off a stack of shots. Also braving the elements are the girls of the club’s U10 League Tag team – and their coach – all of whom were gracious enough to give up part of their regular training session and join in on our photo-shoot.

As we have a chin-wag with Ryan, players and parents of players all say their cheery hellos to him as they walk past and he responds in kind – it’s easy to see why he’s having such a positive impact on the club. He’s an unassuming, easy-going bloke but he commands a genuine heartfelt respect from

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those who know him at the Butchers. And that’s a big deal at a true grassroots rugby league club like Thirroul’s.

Established in 1913, Butchers Rugby League Football Club has a distinguished sporting history.

Sometimes feared, always respected by their opposition, the Butchers’ teams continue to record gutsy performances season after season through all the grades. Thirroul Butchers Junior Rugby League Club, formed in 1930, has a great reputation for being fiercely competitive but, in the true spirit of the Butchers club, they’re renowned for being fun and family friendly too.

The club is also well known for promoting and encouraging girls in sport – and this year the Junior Butchers have amalgamated with Northern

Suburbs Netball Club in order to, among other things, get even more girls to play sport.

A former player and self-described “parent on the sideline”, Ryan White is part of an always passionate and now reinvigorated club with big goals for the season.

Ryan kindly took time out of his busy schedule to answer our questions – and he also stood out in the rain during our cover-shoot.

Top bloke!

How long have you been with the Butchers?

This is only my second season [as president].

I started playing for the club, I suppose three or four years prior to that, I was one of those parents on the sideline and I wasn’t doing much for the club and last season I got asked to put my hand up [for the president’s job] and I thought it was about time to do so and I’m just starting my second season as part of the club.

If people are looking to register their kids in footy, what makes the Butchers so appealing? The fact that the club encourages the enjoyment of the game, improving skills?

Participation is our number one goal in our club. The benchmark we give all our coaches is about the player coming back the year after.

So we work on three different principles that we’ve stolen from the [NRL club Illawarra] Dragons: education, fair play and social inclusion – they’re the three areas we drive in our club.

Kids face a lot of challenges on and off the field these days as they grow up, especially teenagers, and we want to provide a club to help them go through that journey.

What age groups are included in the Junior Butchers?

The competition for boys starts from under 6s, but any child four years or older can play in our competition and it goes all the way through to 16.

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You’ve got big plans for this season?

Yeah, exactly. We’ve got 30 teams this year – we had 25 last year – so our player numbers are up about 10 percent as well.

So bigger plans with regards to those and definitely the girls’ League Tag* version of the game is definitely growing. (* League Tag is a nontackling version of rugby league. The removal of one of two tags carried on an opponent’s hips replaces tackling.)

It’s massive; girls are now 34 percent of our club as well and also another highlight for this year is – you know the Northern Suburbs Netball Club?

– we’ve actually affiliated with that club now.

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They came to us in the off-season, looking for some support around registrations and players and all that kind of stuff – and we have about 30 or 40 players that play for both clubs.

So, we’re going to try to put ourselves both together and get even more girls playing sport.

Can juniors still register with the club?

People can still sign up. We don’t close registrations until about July.

For more details about Butchers Junior Rugby League Club, check out the club’s Facebook page or visit the website at www.thirroulbutchers.com.au. 2515

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WORK WITH GLASS Janice Creenaune meets Nikki Main, who after a career in the health and welfare sector and running a horse agistment property, began another career in glass. Four years ago, she moved to Thirroul.

Nikki Main’s glass-work prominently features colour. Her work exhibits the palette of her previous home environment to the west of Canberra, the earthy colours of the Murrumbidgee River. Her glass pieces are individually crafted with the love of her surroundings and displaying a dynamic uniqueness in character – each piece is unmistakable and absolutely stunning.

Nikki blows glass, casts glass and fuses glass, all in a ‘hot environment’, but she also works ‘cold’, cutting, grinding and creating. Her artworks in glass are ideas-driven by her environment and she uses techniques needed to fulfil the intended outcome in each piece. “Colour is definitely a feature of my work,” Nikki says. “I am interested in hydrology. I read a lot about the ecology of rivers, so the silt of the healthy river… or in flood… or in drought can all be found in my works.

“Overall, mine is a very neutral palette, it represents and celebrates the dirt, the fertility of the ground and silt.”

Nikki began by studying at ANU, a four-year degree in Visual Arts, specialising in glass. “When the Canberra Glass Works in Kingston opened just after I graduated, I began there in a studio and then I had some enormous luck. I won the Waterhouse Natural History Art Prize in 2010 and with the prize money I invested in equipment and materials to use at the Glass Works rather than investing in a separate studio in Canberra. It was a great decision which allowed me the freedom to eventually leave Canberra but to continue to use the wonderful Canberra Glassworks facility.”

Nikki travelled to many regional galleries as part of her work for the National Gallery of Australia’s Art and Dementia Outreach Program. Around this time she travelled to Wollongong with her partner.

“We absolutely loved the Illawarra, its geography, the ocean and the escarpment.”

Nikki regularly travels to Canberra to work with her gaffer (glassblower).“I have worked with Annette Blair for nine years and the partnership is still co-operative and strong. I use glass powders to colour the glass which I import from the US. Temperatures in the process range from molten glass of 1100°C to around 500°C to start cooling.

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‘Mine is a very neutral palette, it represents and celebrates the dirt, the fertility of the ground and silt.’ Photos supplied

“The furnace glass is kept molten seven days a week, 24 hours a day. What is most important is the cooling process. It is important to cool at the right rate ... It is highly technical.”

After the glass is blown Nikki takes the work to the cold shop to carve and shape and sometimes fires it again in a kiln to slump. She uses her grinding plates and wheels on the Canberra Glassworks cold working machines.

“In my work, the artistry of each piece is how darker colours, which are generally ‘soft’, react with the ‘harder’ whites. It does present a challenge. The colours can ‘blow out’ or not present the desired effect I am after. It can be frustrating.”

Nikki says: “The expression of the piece is foremost. I am always striving for forms. The rock has to sit in a certain way. There is a quietness, a subtlety to what the work is about and its importance in the environment.”

‘Cold-working’ is something Nikki loves. ‘This is my really happy place. I can use a machine to cut into my glass to make it look organic, weathered, part of the environment. It is both fascinating in the process and enjoyable for the outcome.”

Nikki feels very fortunate to have a space at the Barracks Art Studios Thirroul. “The stimulation of other artists, where we are all respectful of each other’s work time is very important.” n Writer Janice Creenaune is also a volunteer for PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease) Foundation Australia. For more info, phone 4267 4880. 2515

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An expert on cider is called a pommelier.

A ‘sommelier’ is an expert on wine and a beer expert is called a ‘cicerone’. Cider tasting is just like wine tasting. Make sure you use all your senses.

Encourage your friends to taste with you, and have fun! And, of course, drink responsibly.

Here’s a few basic tasting tips to guide you along your cider appreciation journey at home!

1. Don’t drink ice-cold cider.

To pick up more of the aromatics, let cider “open up” as you would with a nice white wine; remove from the fridge for five minutes at room temperature before drinking.

2. Use the right glassware.

Never drink cider straight out of the bottle (I’m talking about stubbies and cans). To fully experience all a cider has to offer, pour it into a glass... and not just any glass. Mason jars are cute and hip and all, but fluted glasses provide the best vehicle for performing an ‘organoleptic’ assessment.

Fluted Champagne, tulip and bona-fide cider glasses are the best choices as they accentuate the bubbles in an effervescent cider and enhance the

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aromatics. A wine glass is OK too. I like a beautiful fine-rimmed glass whenever I want to treat myself!

3. When tasting a flight of ciders, do so in order.

When tasting ciders start with dry and then end with sweet. High residual sugars can overwhelm your taste-buds! If you were doing a tasting of our ciders, we’d say start with Darkes Dry, then Howler, B-Sting (which is actually a sparkling mead and has no apple in it at all), then Little Blue.

4. Learn and use ‘organoleptic’ terminology.

“Organoleptic” refers to the sensory evaluation of an alcoholic beverage: its appearance, aromas, flavours, body and finish. We are often more accustomed to evaluating wine (and craft beer) for these qualities. To describe your experience, liken it to flavours, smells and life experiences you have had, such as ‘fresh forest’, ‘herbaceous’, ‘floral’, ‘honey’, ‘nutty’, ‘vanilla’, ‘barnyard’ and ‘citrus’.

5. Pair cider with food.

Australian ciders made from 100% fresh crushed apple with no added sugar, concentrate or flavours are usually more ‘sessionable’. This means that they are great drinking on their own on a hot day.

Some ciders pair well with meals and appetizers.

Experiment. Cheeses, oysters, crab, all things pork and charcuterie are classic pairings, but fish, burgers, creamy pasta, pizza, poultry, roasts, Thai, and spicy curries make interesting combinations.

Some semidry ciders make for lovely bubblies, great as an aperitif or as a wedding toast. There’s a cider for everyone, and a cider for every occasion! n Visit www.darkes.com.au 2515

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BACKYARD ZOOLOGY

hanging out with the Satin Bowerbirds. They’re fairly easy to mix up as they do somewhat resemble the immature males and the females, especially when they’re barrelling through the tree canopies screeching and rasping at each other, which they seem to do around here! However, the bowerbirds The strangled wailings of a tomcat or the call of the green are more olive-green in appearance and have more catbird? Thirroul blogger Amanda De George investigates. of a scalloped pattern on their chest. And, of course, the Satin Bowerbirds have those incredible violet eyes. Both have the same habit of Who’s that bird?

If you live close by the beach or near the middle raiding the fruit trees, though! The Green Catbirds absolutely LOVE figs but will also eat flowers, of one of the beautiful towns along the Northern leaves, small reptiles and even baby birds during Illawarra, you’re likely to be woken up by the sounds of the surf, or one of the early risers out and breeding season (which is during October to January) to feed their own young. about exercising or grabbing a coffee or some I caught a catbird raiding one of our trees the breakfast at one of our many local cafes. If, other day. I’m not even sure what type of tree it is, however, you live closer to the tree line, you’re more likely to be woken up by what sounds like the and, truth be told, I hadn’t even noticed that it had strangled wailings of a tomcat! Ah, the dulcet tones recently started to fruit. But the local catbird had of the Green Catbird! Thankfully, they also possess noticed! I heard an enormous crash in the a much more pleasant clicking, an almost ‘tinking’ shrubbery and watched as the leaves and branches bustled with movement as whatever was inside sound – infinitely kinder to the ears, particularly adjusted itself and then suddenly the culprit’s head early in the morning!

Green Catbirds are much lovelier to look at than popped out. I should have known. The bird kept its eye on me the entire time, as it leant down and they are to listen to. They’re this amazing vibrant plucked off whatever it was that growing, throwing green colour, which is perfect for camouflaging its head back and swallowing the fruit whole. amongst their preferred rainforest habitat, and And I didn’t mind one bit. These birds are their chest is flecked with white markings. They incredibly special, only being found in a portion of also share the family trait of vivid eye colouring the east coast of Australia and listed as Vulnerable with their bowerbird cousins, with the Green in NSW. I guess I can put up with those early Catbird having a distinct, bright-red eye. morning wailing calls after all.

We have at least one pair living in our Thirroul n Visit ‘Backyard Zoology’ on Facebook. 2515 neighbourhood and I often see the local catbirds

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VET AT WORK With Dr Matt O’Donnell.

This month: Rusty’s Rebound.

Recently we had the pleasure of meeting Rusty, a beautiful eight-year-old Spoodle (spaniel cross poodle). Rusty is a fantastic dog with a gorgeous, affectionate personality. Unfortunately for Rusty, he was having trouble going to the toilet and his breathing had become a bit noisy and raspy, causing some discomfort.

Rusty had an anal gland infection but we also noticed that the lymph nodes all over his body were enlarged. Lymph nodes are part of the immune system, so they can be swollen from infection, inflammation but also, rarely, due to cancer. We got a sample by drawing up some cells from the glands with a fine needle and sending them to a pathologist. This can sometimes save a full biopsy where a large sample is taken surgically under anaesthesia. We sent Rusty home on some antibiotics for his anal gland infection while we waited for the results.

You can imagine our devastation a few days later when we got the results confirming Rusty has a type of cancer known as lymphoma. We discussed his options including palliative care until his quality of life deteriorated, necessitating euthanasia. This would only give him a matter of weeks to live, or we could try chemotherapy. Lucky for Rusty, his human companions loved him a great deal and considered he was too young to give up on without a fight.

When people think of chemotherapy many imagine the hair falling out, weight loss, nausea, lethargy, long hospital stays and generally feeling unwell. In animals this is not usually the case as we don’t push so hard for a cure. Our aim is to cause long-term remission of the cancer, so as to make them feel well again. Some cancers, such as Rusty’s, can respond well and we can get remission for months to years. This is a great outcome considering a year is a long time in a dog’s life.

Chemotherapy can be very sophisticated and highly tailored to the individual, but sometimes the budget doesn’t spread that far, so we may try a simplified version that still can be effective and affordable.

The good news for Rusty is that he is in full remission. All his glands are back to a normal size, he is breathing normally and going to the toilet does not cause him trouble anymore. Every week

he bounds into our hospital, eager for some treats and lots of cuddles from our staff, for a short stay while he gets his treatment. Rusty is happy, eating well, maintaining his weight and loving life. n Northern Illawarra Veterinary Hospital is at 332 Princes Highway, Bulli. Phone 4238 8575. 2515

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By Coledale’s Susie Crick, chair of Surfrider Foundation Australia.

Hey 2515 Illawarriors, I’m really excited to announce that we take to the waters at North Wollongong beach on Sunday, May 5 from 10am for our annual ‘Hands Across the Sand’ action where we gather together to Fight for the Bight.

Join us as we say “NO!” to Norwegian mining company Equinor and their plans to drill for oil in the Marine Sanctuary of the Great Australian Bight. Equinor propose to drill in an area of 12,000 square kilometres of what is claimed to be some of the world’s roughest waters. It is in a Marine Sanctuary 370km off the coast of South Australia in what is a Southern Right Whale and Sea Lion breeding nursery. It is also home to species that are unique to the Great Australian Bight. If an oil spill were to occur, the damage would spread as far as WA to the mid-NSW coast. It is just too risky!

In collaboration with the Great Australian Bight Alliance, the Surfrider Foundation has held paddle-outs in many coastal towns around Australia with almost 30,000 people showing their support for the campaign.

A national poll states that 60 percent of Australians are opposed to drilling for oil in the Great Australian Bight, while 68 percent of South Australians are opposed to the drilling and 72 percent of Australians want to see the area given World Heritage protection. Equinor is in the process of updating its Environmental Plan after receiving over 30,000 public responses.

in 3rd and to Woonona Boardriders, who took out 4th in the Finals.

I am particularly inspired by the power of youth and the desire by the next generation to create a better world. Greta Thunberg in Sweden is making the world’s leaders listen, as is our own Surfrider 16-year-old ambassador, Sophia Skarparis (pictured left). Last year, Sophia was named Australian Geographic ‘Young Conservationist of the Year’ for her campaign against plastic bags in NSW. Schoolchildren are using their voices for positive change and seeking solutions to have a brighter future. The oceans are rising and so are the kids.

WELL DONE, SCARBOROUGH BOARDRIDERS! Congratulations to Scarborough Boardriders who took out 1st place and $1500 prize money at the Surfrider GromFest at Bondi Beach against some of Sydney’s best Boardrider clubs. Well done to the team – it made me doubly proud to know that our local crew took out the prize! Congratulations to Maroubra United in 2nd place, Bondi Boardriders

Surfrider’s mission is to inspire all communities to be passionate about protecting the environment for future generations and to engage individuals in actions that persuade decision makers to take action on protecting what we love – our oceans!

Join us: www.surfrider. org.au 2515

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THE SUNSCREEN QUESTION We need sunscreens to protect us from deadly melanomas, yet recent research points to the fact that they are damaging marine ecosystems.

Approximately 14,000 tons of sunscreen enters the world’s reefs annually, according to a 2015 report, and this number increases as travel becomes cheaper and Instagram influencers share their idyllic lifestyles. ‘Safer for me – Safer for the Sea’ is a campaign the Surfrider Foundation is preparing and I hope to share with you soon.

MUST SEE IN MAY! Check out three great local events.

MAY 4 & 5: WINGS OVER ILLAWARRA The aviation extravaganza at Illawarra Regional Airport in Albion Park promises jawdropping aerobatics, plus displays of classic war birds and vintage aircraft, such as the Super Constellation, record-breaking Qantas 747 and restored World War II fighters. www. wingsoverillawarra.com.au MAY 10: BENEATH HILL 60 SCREENING Clifton School of Arts will be presenting a special screening of the acclaimed Australian film, Beneath Hill 60. On Friday, May 10, David Roach, renowned screenwriter and co-producer, will introduce his brilliant film and conduct a Q&A from 6.30pm. David is donating his time and all proceeds from the screening to Clifton School of Arts and it’s the organisation’s first venture into movie nights!

MAY 19: COMIC GONG Wollongong’s fabulous pop culture festival celebrates comics, graphic novels, gaming and cosplay. It’s held over one day, from 10am-4pm, in four locations: Wollongong Central Library, Town Hall, Art Gallery and Arts Precinct. Check out @ comicgong on Facebook. 2515

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For more information: Alison: 0410 139 140 alisonwiig@hotmail.com

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MEET THE WOMEN OF STEEL

In May, Stanwell Park Arts Theatre will bring the famous play to a local stage. Beth Farmer introduces the cast.

Ever wondered what goes on within the confines of a beauty parlour when six women from very disparate backgrounds get together?

Tears, laughter and sublime moments of bonding and friendship… this month SPAT Theatre presents the stage version of Steel Magnolias, bringing a little bit of Louisiana to Stanwell Park.

You may remember the fabulous 1989 movie starring Dolly Parton, Olivia Dukakis, Sally Field, Daryl Hannah, Shirley MacLaine, and a young Julia Roberts, who earned her first Oscar nomination for her role. Amazingly, the movie is celebrating its 30-year anniversary this year!

Our play is based on the original by Robert Harling from 1987, and features lots of 80s nostalgia that will take you back to the days of shoulder pads, blue eye shadow and really big hair!

We chatted to the cast about their characters…

1. AMANDA ENDERBY / TRUVY JONES Amanda has been part of SPAT for the last seven years. In that time she has done six theatrical shows and two ‘Singers’ dinner shows. Amanda has a musical background and prefers to play in comedy roles, and is loving the relationships formed in SPAT. Amanda plays Truvy, the unhappily married but hopelessly romantic owner of the beauty salon where all the action takes place.

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2. BETHAN FARMER / ANNELLE DUPUY This is Beth’s first play; she plays Annelle, the young beauty apprentice with a dark secret and a long journey of discovery ahead.

3. BERNADETTE LEMESURIER / M’LYNN EATENTON Bernadette is a veteran of theatre in the Illawarra with over 10 years experience acting with SPAT. In addition, she has performed with Arcadians, Black Box Theatre, Phoenix Theatre, The Dire Theatre and Short + Sweet Sydney. She is also a playwright and director. Bernadette plays M’Lynn, the over-protective mother of Shelby, with good reason, as it turns out…

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4. SOPHIE MATHESON / SHELBY LATCHERIE Sophie has been acting on stage from a young age, appearing in several SPAT productions, including The Three Musketeers, The Most Incredible Thing and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Sophie plays Shelby, a young bride, mother and the emotional heart of the story.

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0429 921 562 to arrange your tickets. FYI, the CWA Hall is now a wheelchair-accessible venue.

PRE-THEATRE DINNER OFFER Once you’re a ticket holder, if you feel like really making a night of it, the ‘bellissimo people’ at Renzetti’s Pizza in Stanwell Park (the old Corner Store) have teamed up with SPAT to offer 10% off 5. EMMA REID / CLAIREE BELCHER your meal on a performance night when you show Emma is also new to the theatre and makes her them your e-ticket. Beautiful handmade pizzas and stage debut as grand dame and former First Lady of high-quality traditional Italian food and gelato are Chinquapin Clairee. Emma hopes to take a leaf out on the menu. Renzetti’s is open from 4pm and is of Clairee’s playbook and be “fabulous, just too just a short stroll down the road from the CWA colorful for words”.

Hall. Bookings are essential! 2515 6. ALISON GARVIE / OUISER BOUDREAUX You may recognise Alison from our other events, she is the Musical Director of SPAT Music and a well-known local musician, teacher and part-time barista! This is Alison’s first foray into the dramatic arts and she plays Ouiser, the loud, cantankerous but big-hearted local crazy-lady who has some serious beef with M’Lynn’s husband.

The cast is joined by director Karen Beavis (pictured no. 7), who is a SPAT regular and NIDA alumnus; producer Deb Edwards, and features the voice of Gerald Farrugia as the DJ for KPPD Radio.

Show dates: May 17 & 18; 24 & 25.

Tickets are $20 adult/$15 concession/family $55 (2 adults, 3 children under 17). Buy tickets online at spat.org.au or call 0429 921 562. SPAT is in the process of joining the NSW Companion Cardscheme. If this applies to you, please call

GO GREASED LIGHTNIN’!

If you are aged between 13 and 30 and feel like giving the theatre a bash, here’s some news for you: SPAT Theatre is planning a production of the fantastic musical Grease in September 2019.

Auditions will be taking place in the next few weeks so keep a watchful eye on spat.org.au for details! 2515

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With Jacki Stone of Jacstar Design. By Lara McCabe.

What inspired you to get into jewellery design as another creative pursuit?

I always knew I wanted to follow a creative path, I love making things and working with my hands.

I fell into graphic design after doing visual arts at uni and I’ve been really lucky to have a business that’s allowed time for my family and the flexibility to pursue other creative outlets. In the early days of my graphic design career it was a completely manual process, but it is now solely digital and means sitting in front of a computer all day. This used to frustrate me a bit, so I started looking for a more hands-on creative outlet, expanding on the introduction to jewellery/metal work I had studied at uni. It’s something that I’d always wanted to pursue and gives me an enormous level of satisfaction; I guess you could say it feeds my soul.

Where did you study jewellery making?

How did that shape your style?

Eight years ago I did a few silversmithing workshops with jeweller/artist Barbara Ryman, when she was based in Thirroul and I’ve set up my own workshop since then. My design process has always been influenced by three things: to create something unique and beautiful; what skill I would like to master or how I would like to challenge myself; and, finally, being sustainable by reducing my use of natural resources – I love making something precious from recycled, found or unexpected objects. My work is contemporary, with a focus on beautiful, wearable forms and

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always one of a kind. My inspiration often comes from nature, especially the ocean. This time last year I began to feel frustrated that I didn’t always have the skills to execute my designs so I am currently doing a Cert III in jewellery manufacturing at Enmore Tafe. I feel like I am at a really exciting time in my jewellery journey, my skill level is expanding so I can execute my designs without limitations.

Where can people find your work?

I have a website for my graphic design and am in the process of finalising a website for my jewellery, where pieces can be purchased online. Currently I post what jewellery I have available for sale on Instagram and I’m also available for commissions.

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Please introduce yourself to our readers.

My name is Jacki and I live with my family amongst the trees in Bulli. I’ve run a graphic design studio for nearly 20 years and have combined that with designing and making contemporary jewellery for the last eight.

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HIGH SPIRITS FOR AWARD-WINNING GIN MAKERS

Cath Hill interviews the creators of South Coast Distillery.

Luke Harding and Oskar Schwab started out as gin-loving house-mates enjoying martinis on their balcony. Their quest for the perfect gin lead to the creation of South Coast Distillery, which will open for tasting tours in the near future.

Oskar, congratulations on recently winning the Gold Medal for your gin at the Australian Distilled Spirits Awards.

How did you celebrate?

Thanks very much. We were pretty pleased to be taking home Gold, but having our first release ‘Batch Zero Gin’ also win Champion Small Batch Spirit was an honour we weren’t expecting.

So, we celebrated with a martini or two.

We love the locally inspired names “Sublime Gin” and “Escarpment Vodka” and the curved bottle. Tell us about your connection to the South Coast.

We both moved to Wollongong to pursue careers at BlueScope Steel and fell in love with the people and the natural beauty. To us, our curved bottle represents the cliffs of the escarpment as well as the waves of the coast – from there, we were spoilt for choice by what to name our range of spirits.

Where can locals try and buy your spirits?

Soon we will have our tasting room set up and be able to offer locals the chance to sample our spirits direct from our distillery’s cellar door. Our spirits are in an expanding range of select bars around the Illawarra and we regularly offer tastings at farmers markets in Kiama (Wednesdays), Berry (Thursdays) and Bulli (Sundays).

We look forward to your upcoming Distillery Tours and Gin Making workshops. How do we keep up to date with your plans?

The best way to stay up to date with the distillery is through our Facebook page (search for Southcoastdistillery), Instagram @ southcoastdistillery and by signing up to our mailing list through our website: southcoastdistillery.com.

South Coast Distillery is located in the same complex as Hangtime and Revolution Laser (8/2 Drummond St, Mount St Thomas, Wollongong). 2515

Oskar Schwab and Luke Harding.

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GREEN TEAM – BOKASHI WORKSHOP • Wed, 8 May, 5-6.30pm. Bookings required via The Green Team @ www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/gtworkshops MUSIC IN THE LIBRARY • Saturday, 4 May, 11-noon. With musicians from the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music.

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LEGO CLUB • 4th Wed of month at 3.30pm. Drop in at create with Lego. For 5 -12 years.

STEAM PUNKS • 2nd Wed of month, 3.30pm. Drop in and meet new friends. For 5 -12 years.

STORYTIME & CRAFT • Fridays 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 May, 10.30am. Drop in and enjoy preschool storytime.

KIDS CONNECT – THIRROUL • Wednesday 3 & 10 April from 3.30pm. For ages 5 to 12.

KNIT, STITCH, YARN • Wed, 1 May, 10.30am. Drop in.

TECH HELP • Tuesdays 7, 14, 21, 28 May, 1-2pm.

Wednesdays 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 May, 9.30-10.30am. Learn new skills. Bookings required.

AUTHOR TALK • Tue, 14 May 2.30-3.30pm. Susan McCreery discusses her latest book, Loopholes. 2515

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Otford poetry writer Claudia Walters

Claudia Walters has a background in community development using theatre to tell stories with people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. She writes poetry to capture a moment and prose to unpack the chaos. Her themes are drawn from the everyday of life in Otford and from the epic journey of her family across generations and continents, through poverty and privilege. Writing is her safe place to fall, her comfort and retreat when life overwhelms.

— MORNING — As morning stretches out of me A gentle peace abides The gift of time I gave to me On which this wisdom glides.

Not piece by piece, nor hour by hour This crystal note sublime But eternally and forever more To stop the hands of time.

I used to borrow and return From that hallowed place I lived in fear that it would end And so it did a pace.

But just the other day I found Suspended in the air Magnificence in which I’m bound Yet free beyond all care.

POET’S CORNER

Welcome to our new feature – a place for creative writers to share their work. Compiled by Karen Lane.

MONTHLY TIP The writing muscle is like any muscle, it needs to be exercised. Find writing opportunities by signing up to Writing NSW’s free e-newsletter Newsbite – go to https://writingnsw.org.au Note: The sign-up button can be difficult to spot – it’s located on the second line of the website.

LOCAL WRITERS’ GROUPS Helensburgh Wednesday Writing Haven (sit & write) 12.15pm to 2.15pm, contact Karen Lane via email, WritersBootCampOtford@ gmail.com, or call 0412 787 873.

If you’re a local poet or if you’d like to list your writers’ group here at no cost, please email editor@2515mag.com.au. 2515

Discovered I that sense of awe That momentary bliss Which grows and yields and then transforms Like love’s first stolen kiss.

And one by one these moments grew Till hours filled and days Of gentle breezes blowing With warmth of silver haze.

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BUY COOKBOOK, HELP FARMERS A local photographer shares her experiences of working on a fundraising book.

Last year Stanwell Park photographer Vanessa Levis volunteered on a fantastic project in aid of drought-stricken farmers.

“When Jody [Vassallo] asked our industry for help with the idea of a cookbook celebrating farmers with their own recipes and then giving all the proceeds back to the farmers, it was an easy job to say yes to,” Vanessa said.

“I believed in her vision for it and wanted to support in any way I could. I went to Condobolin first for a few days. It was sad to see on the drive out there that it just kept getting drier and drier.

The colours changed quite dramatically.

“I shot a canola farm owned by Pete and Helen and met 14 of her 21 grandchildren. We stayed with her son Greg, his wife Jane and their three kids. They were so welcoming and warm and happy. There are three houses on the farm.

“I then went up Armidale to shoot a youth program called Back Track Boys. This organisation is incredible (see www.backtrack.org.au). Overall, it was a great experience to tell other people’s stories and let it be part of this bigger project.”

The Farmer cookbook is out now, billed as “a fundraising celebration of hope and grit”.

Amber McGraw and Stuart McWilliam at last year’s SMH Half Marathon.

RUNNING FOR PREMMIE BABIES

Baby Nix was born nine weeks early, weighing 1.5kg on 17 November 2017 – coincidentally, annual World Prematurity Day. He’s a thriving toddler now but his parents Amber McGraw and Stuart McWilliam have not forgotten the hard times and the people who helped them.

So on Sunday, May 19 the couple – and about 10 more Team Nix members – will once again don purple singlets to run their second SMH Half Marathon in aid of the Premature Babies Foundation. This time Amber is running in

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In it, some of Australia’s best-loved chefs, cooks, and foodies have shared recipes, photography and stories from the land.

Produced by food editor and publisher Jody Vassallo, Farmer features 80 recipes from family kitchens around Australia – from hearty roast chicken by Maggie Beer to Stephanie Alexander’s seven-hour roast lamb to silverside from two travelling cattle drovers and a classic pavlova by food editor Darlene Allston.

Celebrity chefs – including Jamie Oliver (who shares his chilli con carne meatballs), Matt Moran, Michelle Bridges, Matt Preston, Lyndey Milan and Hayden Quinn – have all donated recipes.

Plus there are interviews with farmers, who share tales of joy and heartache; resilience and challenges faced in the prolonged drought.

Farmer – Recipes from the land is available from all good bookstores; $29.99. Funds raised will go to the Country Women’s Association of Australia and its support program for farmers. 2515

memory of a little boy whose mother, Nikki, she met via social media.

“Her son Lorcan was born at 24 weeks and lived for seven months. He passed away on December 4.

He never left the hospital, it was very sad.”

The mothers have never met in person – Amber lives in Helensburgh, Nikki in Perth. “She just wants people to know how hard he fought, and to raise awareness of premature babies.”

Last year Amber raised over $10,000 for the Running for Premature Babies Foundation. The money raised was spent on incubators, monitors, humidfiers, the kind of life-saving equipment that helped her son Nix survive his time in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Amber has set 2019’s goal at $5000 but is hoping to raise more. “The run helped me mentally last year and I think it will again this year.”

She has been training – running with her pram around Helensburgh. The half marathon distance is daunting but the cause is a great motivator. “If Nix could do what he did, if Lorcan could fight like he fought, I can run 21km.” n Want to donate to Amber and Stuart’s SMH Half Marathon fundraiser? Go to www.everydayhero. com/au and search for “Team Nix”. 2515

TIS THE SEASON

Radishes are in!

The Green Connect team reports.

GROW & EAT SEASONAL

With Fair Food Coordinator Kristin Watson We have been growing a range of different radishes on the farm this year. Not only because they grow fairly quickly, but also because they’re a great companion plant to other vegetables as they are natural deterrent to pests and disease.

They are part of the Brassicaceae family and come in many different shapes, colours, sizes and names. They are eaten and much loved all around the world.

The most common radish for us here in Australia is the ‘European Radish’, with its small red roots. But we have also been growing black radish, daikon and white radish this year.

Although so different in appearances, they all share a sharp flavour and mustard-like spice that can either be enhanced while eating them raw or reduced by cooking them.

The red radish is often eaten raw in salads and is great pickled or even roasted, when they take on a slightly sweeter taste.

Black radishes (also called Black Spanish) are stronger in raw form and, I think, work best in stews, soups or roasted to reduce the peppery flavour. Black radish crisps are also addictively good – slice thinly, toss with oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper, then roast for about 25 minutes.

Daikon, also known as Asian radish or Mooli, is a more common winter radish that is very popular in Asia. It is generally not as peppery as the other radishes and is great in stir fries, curries or even added to your Pad Thai.

Now that you have an idea on what to do with your radish roots, don’t forget about the leaves. The green parts of the radish contain more nutrition than the entire radish itself, and it makes a great addition to dhal. It can also be simply sautéed with garlic or blitzed into a pesto.

So, enjoy your radishes this autumn and don’t be afraid to try a different kind. It may surprise you.

RADISH GREEN DHAL

2 cups chopped radish leaves ½ cup split yellow lentils 1 small onion 1 small tomato 1 green chilli ½ tsp chopped ginger ¼ tsp turmeric powder ½ tsp mustard seed ½ tsp cumin seeds A few curry leaves 1 tbsp oil Salt to taste Wash radish leaves, then finely chop and set aside.

Wash your lentils and cook them according to package. Once cooked, mash gently with a fork.

Meanwhile, finely chop onions and tomatoes, split chilli lengthwise.

Heat oil in a saucepan, add the mustard seeds.

When they start spluttering, add cumin seeds.

When they start crackling and gain colour, add the chopped onion, ginger and chilli and let cook for a couple of minutes. Then add the tomatoes and let cook for a while, then your radish leaves. Cover with a lid and cook for 2 minutes.

Now add the lentils along with ½ cup of water and cook on medium heat for 5 min or until it takes on a gravy-like consistency.

GREEN CONNECT’S FREE-RANGE PORK

Our pigs are raised on our permaculture farm in Warrawong, where they move about different areas of the farm and feast on leftover fruit, vegetables and plants – which also helps us to cultivate the soil. They live in the sunshine, roll in mud, and act like pigs.

Our free-range pork packs are available for pre-order now and will be available for pick up at the end of May. Also keep your eyes open for our winter backyard party that we are hosting together with 2 Smoking Barrels on Sunday, May 26.

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From left: Symbio keepers Liz (at left) and Tami with birthday girl Ellie. Photos: Kevin Fallon/Symbio

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ELLIE! The koala joey recently turned one. Symbio’s Jessica Harris reports.

This month at Symbio we celebrated the first birthday of our koala joey Ellie.

Ellie was born here at Symbio to our beautiful koala Grace. Ellie is Grace’s first joey.

Our keepers say she is doing an amazing job as a first-time mum and they are very excited to be celebrating this special time with her as Ellie is also the first joey to be born here at Symbio in the last three and a half years.

Our native mammal keepers Tami and Liz have been her carers over this time and have formed an amazing bond with her. On Ellie’s birthday they showered her with wonderful gifts in the form of native flowers, a koala plush toy and lots of cuddles and extra attention on her special day.

Wild koala populations are under severe threat due to habitat destruction, feral pests and disease.

In the last 250 years we have managed to destroy nearly 80 percent of viable koala habitat, leaving them with only 20 percent remaining.

What can we do to make a difference?

Purchasing sustainably produced paper and timber products that are FSC labelled ensures your

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paper comes from a sustainable source and not somewhere that once could have been koala habitat. Also, supporting organisations such as the Australian Koala Foundation is a great way to help make a difference.

Even visiting Symbio allows us to continue our important work preserving this beautiful animal while providing an educational connection between humans and wildlife.

If you would like to see Ellie or any of our beautiful koalas, you can do so at any time throughout the day here at Symbio. In addition, we have daily opportunities to get up close to the beautiful Aussie icons, allowing you to pat them and have a photo taken by one of our keepers.

Ellie will be a part of these experiences very soon, so be sure to come and visit us for your chance to meet her and see for yourself how cute and cuddly she really is!

Photo sessions are held twice daily following the Koala Presentations, times can be found on our website, www.symbiozoo.com.au. 2515

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• Collective effort is in! Check out Magnolia Collective, Moore St Collective and Thirroul Collective to find a range of beautiful and fun things.

• Beauty services on Sundays at Live Life Health Co in Stanny.

• Late night (till 8pm) shopping on May 9 at Thirroul Activewear.

• A boutique bridal studio is coming soon to Thirroul - Your Art Bridal by Marguerite.

• Plans are afoot for a school hall at Stanwell Park Public. Said Heathcote MP Lee Evans: “The NSW Liberals & Nationals Government has committed to deliver a new hall at Stanwell Park Public School. I am excited to announce that initial planning for the upgrade has begun. We will

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• Which lane is that?

Wollongong Council controversially renamed Helensburgh’s ‘Club Lane’ to ‘Gibbons Lane’.

Gibbons is the name of the area’s first recorded European settler.

• Farewell to an Austinmer institution.

Fireworks Café has sadly closed after many years with the historical Moore Street building going on sale for the first time in a century.

Newcomer omni eatery has opened in its place.

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Photos by Duncan Leadbitter Seal populations have been making a comeback at the Five Islands.

HELLO FISH

With Duncan Leadbitter. Part 4 of this underwater discovery series explores Martin Islet, one of Wollongong’s Five Islands.

This month we head offshore to Wollongong’s Five Islands group and visit Martin Island using scuba.

The Dreamtime story about the formation of the Five Islands is, as I understand it, one of naughty daughters and mermaids, with the children being blown out to sea on lumps of rock, where they then turned into mermaids. The mermaids may have disappeared but there are certainly seals to be seen, especially around their rookery on Martin Islet, which is at the eastern end of the southern group of three islands.

Seal populations have been making a comeback in recent decades after being heavily hunted during the 19th century. Forty-five years ago, I fished around the islands out of a boat and we never saw seals. Now they are commonplace.

An obvious question is how much fish they eat and some in the fishing fraternity have expressed concern over the growing impact on fish stocks.

Another question is what will control seal populations as their main predators, great white sharks, are culled as part of a government program to protect swimmers on beaches.

Whatever the complexity, seals are popular with

divers and dives can be arranged through Fairy Meadow-based United Divers.

In addition to seals, there is lots of other marine life. In the shallower waters (down to 10m or so) there can be bream and black drummer but, as one goes deeper, then there can also be lots of hulas, one spot pullers (a type of damsel fish), white ear drummer, red morwong and half banded sea perch. On the eastern side of Martin Islet, the reef transitions to sand at about 24m to 27m depth.

Growing on the rocks are all sorts of animals including sponges, bryozoans (which look like corals but are not even related) gorgonians and large colonies of sea tulips, which are a very distant relative of humans in that, as larvae, they have a primitive backbone, called a notochord.

To the north of Martin Islet runs a reef that drops from 24m to 30m and this also has some great dive sites. n For video footage, go to YouTube: https://youtu.be/AdwIaEBQV4w.

2515 Coast News will also share this film clip on Facebook and Instagram in May. Check it out! 2515

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Awards ceremony: from left, Paul Burnett (Surfrider), Harrison Agnew, Charlie Tiromoana Kelly, Lennox Golding, Oscar Hargreaves, Kasey Hargreaves. (Inset) B team: Cooper Smoley, Mitchell Burroughs, Zoe Gelder, Tom Carwright, Jett Patterson.

BOARDRIDERS TRIUMPH! The Scarborough A Team won the grand prize at last month’s Gromfest at Bondi Beach. Raylee Golding reports.

The beach and the ocean are our biggest playground. It’s one of the reasons we love to support the Surfrider Foundation in their mission to protect our beaches and oceans. The other reason is their awesome Gromfest events. While competitive surfing is a fairly individual pursuit, these events bring teams of groms together to compete, and they absolutely love it!

It’s fast and furious, and funny. Five team members race against the clock, surfing one at a time, seeking to catch two good scoring waves before running up the beach to tag their next member in. The allocated time is 45 minutes, giving each surfer about nine minutes to complete their mission.

To promote the participation of girls in boardrider clubs, each team is required to have members of both genders. At Scarborough Boardriders, we love these events. They bring the junior members together to work as a team, while senior members and parents get to haplessly try and provide words of wisdom to their young guns.

So it was, we headed off to the big smoke with two loaded teams for the Gromfest event at the world-famous Bondi Beach. It turns out, while it is only about an hour up the road, half our groms had never been there before, arriving like starry-eyed country kids.

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The waves were small and onshore, making it extremely difficult for our senior members and parents to provide any useful advice, and making it even more impressive that our groms surfed so well.

Our B Team competed like pros, proceeding to the semi-final. An amazing effort given they had a couple of first-time competitors, who were cool as cucumbers thanks to the support of their other team members.

Our A Team proceeded to the final undefeated, where they faced off against a fellow South Coast club, Woonona, and Sydney boardrider clubs Bondi and Maroubra. In a tightly fought contest, they eventually walked away with the Grand Prize of $1500, donated by the “best sponsor ever!”, Ben and Jerry’s Ice-cream (who also supplied endless energy in the form of free ice-cream).

Special mention has to go out to our somewhatscarred grom, who sacrificed himself to bring good luck to the team. Always sun safe, he turned his face to the sky to re-apply his sunscreen pre-finals.

Eyes thankfully closed, he received a face full of the nastiest seagull excrement imaginable.

Apparently, the more poop involved, the more good luck and riches received. We thank you grom and owe you an ice-cream! 2515

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15 0633 30 300201 15 0308 30HIGH 0.34 0.34 0.53 0208 0.381.27 0.24 0028 0336 1.54 1.32 01 1.65 1.44 1.40 0145 0600 0138 1.31 15 0713 1.25 0634 0815 1.27OF 0759 1.44 0631 0.49 0021 1.77 0021 1.52 0105 1.64 0310 AND LOW0239 Moon First Quart00 Moon Phase Symbols 0.49 1243 0.53 TU 1210 0.45 New 1347 0.26 SA 1224 0.45 SU 1148 MO FR 13430.38 1.53 1.30 1.49 0801 1.391.84 1.36 0709 0.53 0.40 0.55TH 0900 1234 1.19 0721 0.33 0903 0719 0.510.49 0749 0.34 0939 1859 1.80 0741 1824 0843 1.73 1922 1.77 1845 2017 1.701006 2008 1.96 0834 WATERS 0.39 0.57 0.43 0.47 0.45 1.55 1.43 1.29 1.26 0.78 1.33 1335 1.25 1333 1411 1.44 SA 1338 TU 1426 TH 11 MO 1345 WE 1407 WE 1633 TH 1612 SU 1500 MO 1526 FR 1742 SU 1335 MO0.24 WE TU 0 0.04 0132 0245 342004 29’ 2041 312056 31LAT0847 0727 1.50 2003 2028 1.84 1904 1.83 1.62 1.861.32 1.97 1921 0.58 0.72 20 0.72 2015 0.83 2101 0.68 1900 0.79 2243 0.61 2224 1301 0.40 1436 0.22 0

24 18 12 9 3 27 24 18 12 9 3 27 24 18 WE

1935 1.94

0.31 0123 0.32 0111 1.63 0254 1.40 0350 1.57 0249 0633 0146 0.40 0.46 0012 0234 1.68 0305 1.44 0745 0831 1.46 1.38 0806 0943 0.37 0850 0.54 0945  Copyright Commonwealth of Australia Bureau of Meteorology 07202018, 0.53 1240 1.25 1.49 0819 0.35 0951 0.53 Datum of Predictions is Lowest Astronomical Tide 0.43 0.45 0.49 1.37 1.33 1329 1.19 0.69 1.38 1.29 WE 1505 SA 1346 SU 1417 TU 1427 TH MO 1603 TU 1617 SA FR 1803 MO 1439 TU 1430 Times are in local standard (UTC +10:00) or daylight (UTC 2204 +11:00) when 2140 2007 time 1.69 2045 1.86savings 1.90 2006 2144 0.66time2058 0.78in effect 1838 0.82 2017 0.68 0.80

10 4

Moon Phase Symbols

0032 0737 SU SA 1348 1911

11 5

0227 1.70 0825 0.41 1420 1.25 2043 0.72

28 0619 1.27 BEACH PATROLLED

1.20

0 21

SA LONG 1501.9455’ 2058

0.19 0119 1.49 0328 1.30 01 1.50 0410 19 00 4 28 25 19 13 10 4 28 25 19 13 10 0209 25 0927 1.37 0754 0.40 0.52 0842 0.39 1023 0.46 1.52 1 1.64 1459 1658 New Moon

First Quarter

Full Moon

0323 1.50 0920 0.55 1457 1.21 TU 2127 0.84

0.31 0357 1.39 1038 0.52 1659 TU 1.85 2252

1.63 0230 0.34 0915 1.48 1538 WE 0.58 2131

0431 1.37 1029 0.53 1545 1.35 FR 2217 0.78

1510 FR 1 TH 1.50 FR TH 1427 1.99 2030 0.51 2130 0.63 20 2120 0.61 2323

Last Quarter

0.38 0315 0.17 0220 1.44 0418 1.30 01 1.39 0507 5 29 20 10 26 20 14 11 5 29 26 20 14 0538 11 26 1.25 1020 1.37 0843 1140 0.42 0.50 0933 0.44 1105 0.65 1.73 1552 1741 0.47 1.62 1 1813 0.41 0103 1.47 0812 0.44 MO SU 1428 1.75 1944

0342 0.28 0209 1.39 1.60 0404 0941 1.36 0853 0.52 0.37 1035 1513 0.52 1.42 1.46 TH WE 1702 WE 1522 2144 1.92 2116 0.72 0.64 2304

0.35 0439 1.27 1055 0.61 1725 WE 1.80 2346

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FR 1.56 SA 1 SA FR 1520 TH 1608 1.74 2234 2220 0.57 1.96 2144 20

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FR 1.43 SU 1 TH 1.55 SA 1.63 MO 1.29 MO 1526 TU 1.26 SA FR 1702 SU SA 1614 WE WE 1633 TH TH 1612 SU 1500 1.67 2341 1.90 2224 1.88 2251 1.80 2243 1.80 2313 1.73 20 0.48 2232 0.63 2256 0.58 2355 0.72 1859 0.51 1824 2028 2120 0.72 1.79 2056 2207 0.83 2354

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