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MEET OUR CONTRIBUTORS KRYSTYN FISHER lives in Austinmer and works part-time from home for global law firm DLA Piper, as a business development and marketing projects manager. Born and raised in the Illawarra, she attended UoW before living in Sydney and Perth for 15 years. She has recently relocated to Austinmer with her husband, Mark, and two small children.

WENDY POTTS, is Mission Pastor at Austinmer Anglican Church. Wendy and her family feel blessed to call the South Coast home and love being part of a small community that cares for each other through tough times. They especially love having a wide extended family at Austinmer Anglican Church.

PAMELA KING graduated with a degree in Textile Design from Liverpool University in the United Kingdom. Over the past 20 years she’s practised as an artist, exhibited in several prominent galleries, and taught at secondary and tertiary levels. More recently, Pam’s focus moved to furniture and interior design. She’s the creative force of Urban Timber, a bespoke furniture manufacturer in North Wollongong. In June 2019, she opened King & Ayres Interiors on Victoria Street, Wollongong. As well as furniture and decor, they offer seasonal exhibitions featuring local artists. Facebook or Instagram @KingandAyres

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!

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Well, that went fast. Seven years ago we started working in Illawarra media. 2515 was born five years ago, a little sister mag for 2508 District News (the news mag for Helensburgh and postcode). On 2515’s first cover in November 2014 was local painter Ashley Frost, one of the star exhibitors at the annual Scarborough Art Show (see this year’s story on page 8). Our indie family publishing business now produces three magazines: 2515, 2508 and the South Coaster tourist guide. What started as a way of keeping a journalist mum busy while the kids were at preschool has become a flourishing, trusted print media operation – all in an age of declining newspapers, fake news and big tech empires. Advertisers tell us they love the quality, the prices and the fact that it’s reliably hand-delivered in the first week of each month (letterboxing 5000 copies of 2515 to homes and businesses is a logistically ginormous operation – we invite you to think about the steep hills between the escarpment and the sea and imagine how fit our walkers are). Readers often tell us this: “It’s the only thing I read. I read it cover to cover. I keep it for the tradies’ ads. It makes me feel a part of the community.” Fan mail comes in all forms – from emoticons to beautiful hand-written cursive letters. Stuff like this keeps us going. Because it is a big job (our eight-year-old son, for instance, has just delivered a $500 fine made of Lego for working on the laptop on the weekend). It’s a family business, but we couldn’t do it without a strong team of regular contributors, from club publicists to scientists, farmers and not-forprofit CEOs. As volunteers serving on the executive of the Northern Illawarra Chamber of Commerce for the past six years, we’ve also gained insights into all sorts of other local businesesses, many of whom have shared their expertise in articles (special thanks to Jo Fahey, Warwick Erwin and

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Ian Pepper). 2515 is truly a magazine by the community, for the community. Thank you, everyone! Now that we’ve hit the famous five-year survival mark of success, it’s time to plan. As journalists with a combined experience of more than 50 years (yep, that went fast too), we believe local news can survive and thrive. Thanks to readers who’ve told us how much they love the magazine, we know its value to the community. We’re proud to say it provides original local content, affordable publicity, and part-time work for distributors, sales reps, designers, writers and photographers (special thanks to Lara McCabe, Anthony Warry and Mel Russell). Tradies often tell us 2515 ads are “the best bang for your buck” alternative to the Yellow Pages. Our little mag has proved so popular we’ve had lots of requests from residents in Bulli, Woonona and Corrimal to deliver there too. So, on our 5th birthday we’re looking ahead to the next five years. Because one of those preschool kids we mentioned is heading towards high school, and times are changing. As the world faces the climate crisis (read the speech by 2515’s schoolgirl activist on page 36), we are all affected and looking for ways to adapt – it is not business as usual. People are increasingly hungry for stories of hope. This month, we’ve launched a new series on one of our favourite topics: innovation. Wollongong is, after all, known as the city for it. Read about the Blue Future of Surfing on page 34. We’d love your feedback. What do you love about the magazine? What needs to change? Write to us at editor@2515mag.com.au. Happy reading! Genevieve and Marcus, Writers, editors and owners of the Word Bureau, the Illawarra’s independent magazine publisher 2515

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DISCOVER SEA TRIBE

Meet local entrepreneur Natalie O’Rourke, founder of a successful ‘coastal bohemian’ lifestyle brand. Please tell us a bit about yourself. I am a mum to three beautiful kids: Lila, Kai and Airlie, wife to Ronnie, and live on the beautiful Coal Coast. When I am not working you will find me at the beach or adventuring to Noosa or Bali for some R&R.

Tell us about your style. I created Sea Tribe out of a desire to find product that fits with my own home decorating style, ‘Coastal Bohemian’. I love natural and earthy materials, and try to bring these into my decorating. For example: shells, wood, coral, linen.

What made you quit the corporate world? After having my third child, I felt it was time to strike up a better work-life balance. I loved my job but there is nothing like doing it for yourself. I also wanted to be able to be there for those special moments in my kids’ lives. I now get to do what I love every day – design, create and work with so many amazing people whilst being able to choose my work hours and be there for my kids.

What are your plans for Sea Tribe? To go international, firstly to America and grow that market. Europe is definitely on the cards too. It’s a harder market to crack, but we are up for the challenge!

What is Sea Tribe about? Sea Tribe was born in 2016. After 20 years working in retail and interior decorating, I felt there was a gap in the market for a lifestyle brand that focuses on the look I love, embrace and live – ‘Coastal Bohemian’. I love bringing natural materials into our designs, along with inspiration from global trends. Our products are sourced from various international suppliers, all produced ethically, and to a high standard. In 2018, the brand had grown to a point that extra help was needed. Along came my best friend and husband, Ronnie, who took on logistics, warehouse and account management. More recently, I hired a marketing and administration coordinator – Shelly Morgan. This has freed me up to expand on the Sea Tribe range.

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Do you have any advice for other people wanting to start their own business? Don’t be afraid, just get started, follow your passion and go for it – and collaborate with the right people; those who believe in you and your brand. We have had amazing collaborations with The Block, Three Birds Renovations, Soul of Gerringong, Samantha Wills, Lisa Messenger and Kyal And Kara, just to name a few. I will never regret my decision to start Sea Tribe. It has been my career highlight to date! 2515 Visit us at www.seatribe.com.au Facebook: @sea.tribe00 Instagram: @sea_tribe We would love to offer 2515 readers a special 20% spring discount! Enter discount code at checkout COALCOAST20 *OFFER ENDS 19/10/19 – CANNOT BE USED ON FURNITURE

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ART SHOW OF THE YEAR IS BACK! By Leigh Healey

The 21st Scarborough Art Show returns to Scarborough Public School on October 12 and 13. The show is the biggest annual fund-raiser for the quaint little school nestled between the escarpment and the ocean. The highly regarded and anticipated Scarborough Art Show showcases a wide variety of talents such as photographers, printmakers, sculptors, ceramicists, glass artists, craft makers and more. Talented artists such as Ashley Frost, Paul Ryan, Tanya Stubbles and Frank Nowlan, some of whom were finalists in the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes, will be on show. The Scarborough Art Show has plenty of activities for the whole family, with a weekend full of live and unique musical performances, children’s art display, you can vote for your people’s choice award in our Junior Artspark competition, as well as an art activities room to nurture the novice artists inspired by the arts and crafts at the Scarborough Art Show. A full day can be enjoyed at a leisurely pace, searching for that unique piece of art. Catch up with friends, enjoy something to eat, listen to some music and enjoy what is locally known as the event of the year at the Scarborough Art Show. NEED TO KNOW Friday, October 11 Join us for Opening Night, and have the first opportunity to review works, tickets $30 via www.scarboroughartshow.com. Saturday & Sunday, October 12 & 13 $5 Adults/$3 Concessions. Children under 13 years of age FREE. Stay in touch: Visit www.scarboroughartshow. com or follow us on Facebook (scarboroughartshow), Twitter (Scarborough_Art) and Instagram (scarboroughartshow). 2515

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INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS AHEAD

Artist and King & Ayres co-owner Pamela King reports on ‘eco chic’, sensory textures and furniture to last a lifetime. GLOBAL TRENDS Minimalism will still reign in 2020, but there there’s a strong movement towards warm, natural and textured soft furnishings and decor. As well as changes in colour trends, we can expect to see more eclectic combinations of design styles, materials and sensory textures in furniture and furnishings. Colour Pastels (including pinks and lilacs) along with misty grey, sage green, pale blue and earth tones are still very popular. But we’re also seeing dark tones, including navy and forest green. Black is making a come-back in small doses, and darkcoloured feature cabinetry is the latest craze in kitchen design. Metallic colours, including gold and bronze, are also enjoying a resurgence. Design Influences Combinations of historical and geographic influences are now celebrated as cross-cultural design. For example, Japanese and Scandinavian influences are evident in the bespoke, hall light created by Urban Timber, pictured above at right. Contrasting Materials In furniture design, combinations of building materials such as timber with ceramic, steel, concrete and glass are increasingly popular. We’re also seeing contrasting shapes and finishes, with organic curves and rough finishes juxtaposed against sleek furniture and straight edges (for example, see Kylie’s Vanity pictured top left). ‘Eco chic’ style, using sustainable, natural materials in furniture and soft furnishings is also on trend. Examples include responsibly sourced

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timber, biodegradable materials and Fair Trade cushions, rugs and hangings. LOCAL TRENDS People in the Illawarra often look for furniture, furnishings and artwork that celebrates our region’s stunning mountain and ocean scenery. This is evidenced by local homebuilders and renovators commissioning unique pieces to become the focal point for their living room, dining room or bathroom. They want furniture and decor they have a personal connection with, such as a re-claimed timber hall table, or a custom-designed dining table made with timber and glass. There’s growing support for local furniture makers and artists. The Illawarra now has art and craft precincts, galleries, markets, exhibitions and even festivals. New shops, like King & Ayres Interiors (pictured top right) in Victoria Street, Wollongong, offer bespoke furniture and ethically sourced homewares and feature local artisans in seasonal exhibits. People in the Illawarra are starting to think smarter when purchasing furniture for their homes and workplaces. Cheap, flat-packed, self-assembled items tend to have quality that is only skin-deep. They’re often made with veneers and particle board that swell with water damage. The amount of cheap, imported furniture going to landfill in Australian is a concern for everyone. We need to buy locally and responsibly made, quality furniture that lasts a lifetime. Solid timber, and other durable materials like glass, concrete and steel are worth the initial investment. Over time, natural, durable materials are the most economical option and, importantly, reduce our environmental footprint. 2515

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THIRROUL SLSC

The local family-friendly surf club turning nippers into the lifesavers of the future. Summer is almost here. And surf lifesaving season officially starts this month. Long, hot summer days mean fun in the sun, picnics on the beach, swimming, and surfing. Good times. But the weather was pretty ordinary on the September day we met Thirroul Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) vice-president Jeff Bõdy [pictured above] and a group of Thirroul’s enthusiastic nippers for this month’s cover photo shoot on the beach in front of their clubhouse. Grey skies, gusty winds and, at times, sprinkling rain didn’t matter though, because Jeff and the nippers – as well as their parents – are clear proof of the club’s positive spirit.

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Chet Williams, 5

With military-style precision, Jeff wrangled the gathered nippers for our photo shoot, but he kept it fun – the kids were all laughter and smiles. No mean feat when dealing with ages five to 10 on wet afternoon! Thirroul SLSC – which celebrated its 110th anniversary in 2017 – has a long history of saving lives and developing positive community members, from young nippers through to the teenagers and adults who are the club’s patrolling members. The club is looking forward to another busy – but safe – summer. Jeff kindly took the time to answer our questions.

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Emily Thomas, 6

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What’s your role at Thirroul SLSC? I’m now the vice-president, I stood down after eight years [as club president], as our Constitution says that we should have a turn-over, and succession planning. Obviously work, life, and everything else outside of the realm of the surf club also demands your time. Absolutely. Every member of a lifesaving club contributes 40 to 50 hours at least in a season – that’s just on patrols. And often it will go up towards 100 hours for many, depending on the club. In our club, I’ve certainly put in a lot of hours over those years – I’m up to my 36th year in surf life saving, very proud years too. Not all with Thirroul? No, I was with Towradgi surf club as well. I joined Towradgi because that’s where my father joined when he was a kid. Then living in Thirroul ... obviously when my kids started in nippers, I joined them up into Thirroul and so they’re still part of it. My eldest now does patrols. A big part of our nippers is making the lifesavers of the future and letting them enjoy it ,and encouraging the parents. We get a lot of new people in our community. One of the nice things they say is that when they come to this surf club, it’s a family club. The kids are involved, they’re welcome at social events. We want to encourage that community service aspect of lifesaving.

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Archie Thomas, 9

So is that how the club has such a great retention rate? If members enjoy the culture here from when they’re young, then they’re more likely to come back, season after season. I think that the fact that each patrol has a really nice engaging social feel to it, as well amongst the patrol captains. Members are welcome in the club, to use equipment ... and the barbecues and the presentations help. Every sport does have that transitional challenge – when kids get around the 14-year-old bracket. But you want to retain members and we are very fortunate here. Thirroul has about 5000 people that live in our community and our businesses support us immensely – without them, we would struggle. We’re up to around 550 members, which is a nice healthy club. Our patrol numbers – around 90 to 100 patrolling members – are growing. Our Surf Rescue certificates and new Bronze Medallion kids are aged between 13 and 15. We put them on patrol, so every year we have anywhere between three and five new members on each patrol and they’ve got the adults with experience to coach them along the way, mentoring them. It’s all part of that experience and being able to ... prevent drownings and prevent hazards. On patrol you’re constantly teaching them how to prevent swimmers from getting into trouble and a big part of it is communication with the public. We get a lot of people from over the Macarthur region from South Sydney, Liverpool. Our park out the back of the surf club, on the

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Charlie Thomas, 9

Jady Sellick, 8

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“One of the nice things that they say is that when they come to this surf club it’s a family club”

weekends is full, from six o’clock in the morning – and they love the beach. We just have to make sure we communicate to them how to stay safe in the water. So we patrol the whole length of the beach including McCauley’s [Beach] on the other side there, towards Sandon Point, we do roving patrols. We set up makeshift patrols if it’s a busy day, like our Australia Day is crazy, so we’ll have a patrol at the far end of the North Beach, south end and then we’ll do roving patrols as well. Why should people join Thirroul SLSC? A lot of kids’ friendships blossom through sporting involvement. And I’d say that surf life saving has the added value of not only having that sporting, competitive nature to it but it has that community spirit. A lot of parents have never been a member of a surf club and when they come down, we do talk about that: “You’re living on the coast and it’s a safety net for your kids to learn about the ocean.” In the eyes of our community, lifesavers are held in pretty high regard as far as what they do and the lives that have been given up in saving people as well. If you look at successful businesses and employment opportunities in the future, being able to be a good team player, with initiative and having resilience, they’re the key factors in making really good quality people in our community and in a lot of businesses. A lot of the advantages as they get older is their skill-set – when they get their Bronze Medallion, first-aid certificates, spinal certificates, advance resuscitation. Employers look at that and go: “That’s good, you’ve got another skill-set that we can use”.

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Looking forward to a massive summer? Yeah, we are looking forward to the summer. We’ve got some good new equipment that we’ve purchased through fundraising. So we have a new all-terrain vehicle, some new rescue boards and we’ve got to keep that equipment really cutting-edge here. Being a recognised emergency service as well, that’s important to us. And that definitely holds weight when we’re training people as well, that we have a high quality of training and assessment in the club. What are your three crucial tips for enjoying a safe summer? On a patrolled beach, of course. Firstly, keep an eye on all your family and know where they are, all the time. All ages: the elderly, through to little toddlers. Know who’s with you and where they are the whole time, even if they come up to the toilets or to the shop or are surfing. So just know exactly who and where your family are – and friends. The second one is: Australia is a lot more aware of sun safety … so that’s is really important. And, of course, we’re always beating the drum about swimming between the flags. It is definitely the safest place to go because you’re being watched. And why would you swim somewhere you are not being watched? All of those, wrapped up, make for a great day. n The first nippers session for the 2019/20 summer season will be held from 9am to 10.30am on Sunday, October 20. For more information, visit www.thirroulsurfclub.com.au. 2515

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The time has come for the 2019 Illawarra Festival of Wood. Here’s a peek at the program.

FRIDAY, OCT 11, 6-8PM Launch of Coastal Woodworks Fine Furniture Exhibition. Showcasing handcrafted pieces from leading South Coast designers and makers. To be opened by Lord Mayor Gordon Bradbery.

SATURDAY, OCT 12, 10-5PM With entertainment by Miss Circus MC Tina Green. The action includes Metropolitan Wood Choppers, Chopstick Making with Japanese Tools, Children’s Log Dog Building and chainsaw carver Adam Humphreys. Watch and chat with Indigenous Master Wood Carvers, Uncle Noel Wellington and Uncle Noel Butler. Observe the skills of master Carriage Wheel Maker Neil Wilson. Take time out to see some tops Timber Milling in action and how to take a log to board. Get on the ropes and go tree climbing with Climbcare. Crack a whip with Master Whip Cracker Brad Harper. Make a floral hair comb with Amber Louise Floristry. Enjoy music throughout the day with the Honey Sippers and Phyllistein! SUNDAY, OCT 13, 10-5PM The final day of the Coastal Woodworks Fine Furniture Exhibition, plus more great workshops and family fun. Don’t miss The Great IFOW19 Log-to-Leg Race – a competition between four teams starting with a log that turns into a chair leg at 1pm. Plus, children’s Wood Workshops with Greg Miller from Perth’s Joy of Wood Activities and workshops will be available to book on the day (if workshops not sold out prior – see website for details). Tickets at illawarrafestivalofwood.com or at the gate. 2515

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Tawny frogmouths: ‘They’re masters of disguise, stiffening their bodies, lifting their faces to the sky and squinting their eyes nearly shut to become an extension of the tree when they are spotted.’ Photos by Amanda De George

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there everyday and it became a bit of a tongue twister to ask each other, “Hey, have you noticed if the tawny is in the tree today?” So we ended up naming him/her Tony and I spend a minute or two on waking, before I’ve even had my first coffee and while my eyes are still blurred from sleep, peering out the kitchen window to see if Tony is around. With Amanda De George Tawny Frogmouths are nocturnal animals, like owls, but not owls, heading out into the night to Is there anything more judgmental than the stare of search for food. Their love for snatching moths out a Tawny Frogmouth rudely awakened in the of the air puts them at real risk of becoming a middle of the day? victim to car strike as the moths flit around We’ve been lucky enough to have tawnies headlights. They also sit on branches looking for hanging around the house since we moved in, insects, snails, frogs and small mammals as they hearing them more regularly than seeing them. make their way along the ground and will plunge They’re masters of disguise, stiffening their bodies, down to grab them, which unfortunately makes lifting their faces to the sky and squinting their eyes them vulnerable to cat and fox attack. There’s nearly shut to become an extension of the tree definitely a lot for these birds to be on the lookout when they are spotted. The amount of times I have for and it’s not all food! walked past a tawny or two, completely unaware of So while you sleep, these beautiful birds spend their presence, is getting out of control. But they the night hunting, out with the possums, the see me. Always. And once they feel safe they soften bandicoots and the sugar gliders. And if you’ve out the angles of their body, become plumper and ever laid in bed awake wondering what on earth bird-like once again. that low-pitched, rhythmic humming is, that But recently we have been even more fortunate ominous “oom oom oom”, well, it sounds like you and one of the local young birds has moved into a might have a Tony of your own! tree in our backyard, watching over the coming and goings of butcherbirds and our dogs. He isn’t Follow Amanda’s Facebook blog @BackyardZoology 2515

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By Dr Susan Sumskis PhD, Nan Tien Institute Lecturer, Acting Head of Health & Social Wellbeing Any tips for coping with stress at work? Remember that workplace stress is often a positive form of stress. It is stress associated with potential for personal growth and is also a great teacher in firstly managing ourselves and then managing others. If we believe stress is a positive thing, it releases a cascade of physiological processes that are protective of our health state, rather than damaging. However, if we believe that stress is bad for us, our body will respond as if attacked and the protective processes will be impaired. Think

How important are rest/play areas in today’s workplace? The terms play and rest are unfortunate when used in the context of ‘work’. The modern perception is that they don’t go together, when, in fact, they are critical to each other. Play and rest may be the only way that we can intentionally open up space for our inner creativity. The ‘thinking brain’ has been given far too much privilege in how we work and live. The body’s deep wisdom and knowing must also be allowed to enter our deliberations, and the way in which this is achieved is through rest and play. If you want a new way of ‘thinking’ about something, shut down the mind above the shoulders and let the ‘gut mind’ and ‘body mind’ have a say! If you would like to settle your mind and open up a state of open awareness, download Nan Tien’s ‘Mindful Check in’ App from your app store and get started. 2515 “More like a community than a classroom”

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COFFEE WITH JAQUELINE BURGESS

2515 meets the South African-born artist at Towradgi’s Sketch Coffee & Art, where she has a gallery and gift shop. Woonona artist Jaqueline Burgess paints fresh, modern coastal scenes, often with a playful summery twist – think bright hues and clean lines, beach umbrellas, colourful cossies and big hats. Jaqueline has also recently started an abstract series, which she’s enjoying too. “The Illawarra is my muse, I can’t get over how absolutely stunning this landscape is,” she says, over coffee at Towradgi’s Sketch Coffee & Art. Jaqueline’s mum and dad run the cafe side of this family business, she curates the gallery and gift shop. Collectables include her own limited edition prints – available on paper, cushions, tea towels or silk scarves. Outside is a mural of a stunning sea lady, her beaded necklace a tribute to the enterprising artist’s African heritage. Jaqueline grew up in KwaZulu-Natal and, while studying fine arts in Durban, worked as a chalkboard artist for a restaurant chain. “We’d be up on a ladder, drawing these amazing murals and then writing their menu – and that would change monthly. So that was a constant job for us, in between a bit of modelling on the side too.” At age 19, those chalkboard menus paid for her ticket to London – where she soon picked up more pub board work. “My Mum’s always had that entrepreneurial spirit, so I just grew up with it. And I was desperate to pay rent!” she says, laughing. “Then I decided I wanted to become a children’s illustrator, so I spent months on a portfolio and sent it off to around a hundred publishing houses,

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and I’ve kept all the rejection letters as proof … “It’s still my dream to write and illustrate a kids’ book. It’s going to happen.” Instead, in 2003 Jaqueline found a full-time job via Gumtree as an assistant teacher at Wetherby School and worked her way up to be head of art. “It’s in Notting Hill – it’s where all the Royals used to go, Prince Harry, Prince William... ” She painted a mural there that won her several private commissions to decorate children’s bedrooms. “It was based on my favourite children’s book, Ratty-tatty, it was of a rabbit on a pirate ship, getting attacked by pirate mice. That was in the art room and it was massive – a great drawcard.” Wetherby was where she met her Australian husband, Rob, a sports science teacher. The couple returned home to raise their two children in the sunshine. “Having taught there [in the UK] – the kids don’t get outside, they get 20 minutes a day to run around a square. That’s not the life we wanted.” Which is how they came live in Woonona. “Woonona is amazing. Any walk to the beach or drive up the northern beaches, it’s stop, quick, take a photo. I can see that on a canvas.” FIND JAQUELINE’S WORK: On show at Wollongong’s King &

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The inaugural Thirroul Music Festival will be held on Sunday, November 10 – a joint production by local music promoters Aaron Curnow (Spunk Records) and Luke Woods (On The Beach Series). The festival will focus on contemporary music in the Americana, folk and alternative genres; presenting 15 of NSW’s best original artists, over one big day of live music, across three local venues: Thirroul Railway Hall (Americana), Franks Wild Years (Folk), and Thirroul Bowling Club (Alternative). “We wanted to create a music festival that was unique to Thirroul – inspired by the likes of Bello Winter Music Fest and King Street Crawl,” Aaron Curnow, of Spunk Records, said. “It’s also an opportunity to bring a bunch of our favourite artists to Thirroul and showcase them in our great, but under-utilised, local venues.” Thirroul Music Festival will be headlined by Western NSW country artist Fanny Lumsden, whose latest record “Real Class Act” reached no.1 on the ARIA country charts and won a golden guitar award at Tamworth Music Festival. Fanny will perform in the Thirroul Railway Hall. Another Festival headliner is Lucie Thorne, who hails from the far South Coast of NSW and is known for her beautiful finger-picked folk music. Lucie has headlined many folk and blues festivals up and down the coast, including Mullum Music Fest and Bello Winter Fest. Lucie will be performing at Franks Wild Years. Other highlights include Georgia Mulligan, Emma Davis, James Thomson, Melody Moko and Magpie Diaries. n Tickets $35 from eventbrite.com. Ticketholders will have access to all three venues on the day. Playing times released soon. More info: Thirroul Music Festival website or Instagram. 2515

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October is Mental Health Month. Just because we live on the South Coast with its access to beaches and nature, it doesn’t make us any less immune to the stresses of life that can impact on our wellbeing. At any one time, 1 in 5 Australians experiences a diagnosable mental health condition. In our lives, nearly one in two of us will experience a diagnosable mental health condition. This means most of us are affected – either directly or because someone we know is struggling. To help, Austinmer Anglican Church is hosting a public seminar on Building Better Mental Health. To be held at the Thirroul Neighbourhood Centre on Thursday, November 14, the seminar

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includes keynote speakers, Dr Keith and Sarah Condie of the Institute of Mental Health and Pastoral Care in Sydney. Joining them for a panel discussion is a range of local professionals including Dr Mark Melek of Village Practice in Woonona and Jane Thomas, psychologist and senior counsellor at Anglicare Wollongong. The seminar aims to give attendees ways to build resilience and to nourish their mental wellbeing. “Life just isn’t happy all the time, no matter what the perfect posts on social media try to tell us,” says Austi Anglican Church’s Senior Minister Nathan Sandon. “We all face difficult times and stressors. Some of us cope with this pretty well; others of us can find ourselves pretty knocked around. In this seminar, we’ll hear about some of the things that help us bounce back from life’s challenges.” Says Dr Keith Condie, “We are incredibly complex beings. Our mental health is impacted by various factors including biology, psychology, our relationships, and past experiences. Increasingly, mental health research is acknowledging the significance of a spiritual dimension to life, and how having a sense of meaning and purpose in life, having a grateful attitude to the good things in life, and doing good to others has a positive impact upon our mental health.” Woonona doctor on the panel, Dr Mark Melek,

believes we are nourished by each other. Dr Melek was inspired to open a practice in the Illawarra that offers a place to connect with your general practitioner, your community, with each other and is passionate about his patients’ mental wellness. “Having a sense of connection and contributing in a meaningful way contributes to our mental health,” said Dr Melek. “Strong ties with family, friends and the community provide us with happiness, security, support and a sense of purpose. Being connected to others is important for our mental and physical wellbeing and can be a protective factor against anxiety and depression.” For those who are facing anxiety, depression or other mental health challenges, Senior Minister Nathan Sandon says Austi Anglican Church is a great place to begin to build such connections. “On the ground in our local community, as a church we are privileged to care for people at some of the hardest times of life. The Christian message at its heart tells us that we are loved just as we are, not based on how successful, beautiful or ‘together’ we are but simply because God our maker knows and loves us personally. That level of unconditional love can offer immense comfort during critical times in a person’s mental health journey.” Tickets are $10 via www.austianglicanchurch. org.au. Space is limited to 200, so book soon. 2515

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CARAMELISED ONION, KALE, POTATO AND GOAT’S CHEESE QUICHE INGREDIENTS Shortcut pastry 1 handful kale 2 large potatoes. cooked and sliced 2 brown onions, sliced thinly 100g goat cheese, or feta 4 eggs 100ml milk or cream Olive oil ½ tbsp balsamic vinegar

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With Green Connect Fair Food Coordinator Kristin Watson We have had quite the month last month at Green Connect. We won the My Community Project in Port Kembla and thanks to the people who voted for us and the NSW Government we will be able to develop a children’s play area and kids activities on the Green Connect farm! Something that we have been wanting to do since we started to run the School Holiday farm experiences, (which are available to book on our website now). We were also finalists in three categories at the Illawarra Business Awards, Excellence in Sustainability, Excellence in Workplace Inclusion, Outstanding Business Leader (Kylie Flament). With the recent rain, we were excited to have put our first patty pans, tomatoes and zucchinis in the ground and hoping for them to be ready at the end of October. I have also been getting creative with the leafy greens at the farm, with things like Rocket and parsley pesto, green smoothies with Silverbeet, pineapple and celery. When I have leftover veggies at home I love making them into quiches. Here is one that I made the other day:

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METHOD I start with making my pastry – you can buy it ready-made. Cook your onions in a couple of tbsp olive oil in a large pan on a low to medium heat, until they are nice and golden brown. Add balsamic vinegar and let it cook off. Take off the heat and let cool. Roll your pastry out into the quiche form, peck all over with a fork to stop the dough from puffing up and pre-cook in the oven at 200ºC for 10 mins. In the meantime, tear the kale into small pieces and massage in 1tsp of olive oil. Layer the quiche with kale, potatoes, onions and cheese. Mix together eggs and milk and season with salt and pepper. Pour over the quiche. Bake in the middle of the oven at 200ºc for 35 mins – if the top starts gaining colour too soon, just cover with foil and continue cooking. SCHOOL HOLIDAY FARM EXPERIENCES Visits to the farm are very popular during school holidays. If you want to bring the kids to the Green Connect farm to see where food comes from, meet some farm animals, and learn a bit about plants and gardening, get in quick! Go to green-connect. com.au/product/farm-experience-for-kids/ 2515

DISCOVER GREEN CONNECT Green Connect is a social enterprise that employs young people and former refugees to grow fair food and reduce waste. Our 10-acre chemicalfree permaculture farm spreads out behind Warrawong high schools and is home to not just a large range of vegetables and fruit but also pigs, sheep, bees and chickens. Our weekly veg boxes are available for pick up at Flame Tree Co-op in Thirroul. To order, visit our website, www.green-connect-vegbox.com.au

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At the recent Royal Hobart Fine Food awards Darkes Brewing won five gold and a silver award! Every product sent won an award and will be on show at the Royal Hobart Show 23-26 October! We couldn’t be more thrilled. It’s really important to us to create quality products. To gain outside recognition of this is just wonderful. Gold winners were: Howler, Darkes Dry, Darkes Apple Cider Vinegar, Spotted Gum and our Mallee Mead! Little Blue Non-Alcoholic cider won silver. On the farm at the moment we are busy planting heirloom varieties of apple and also old cider varieties from Europe. We have a selection of 28 varieties that we think will make awesome juice blends for interesting tasting cider into the future. It’s important for us to grow with market trends. These new plantings have created a lot of excitement in our family! Just now the apples are beginning to wake up from winter and in early October they will flower. In mid-November we’ll start picking stone fruit, but we have to wait for apples to start in late January! Our first Cider Sunday was a cracker day with Bobby Lee Stamper and his Bob Dylan-like style of music to listen to over a cider. Thanks to all who joined us for the laid-back day. Now we are busy getting everything together for our 80th Birthday Party on the Farm. This day will be a huge celebration. We have listened to feedback from previous events and are improving what will be on offer and included in entry ticket charge. Jumping castle will be included for children with the entry fee and we have added extra lawn games. We are planning lots of family fun activities including gumboot throwing, egg races and sack races. The fun-type things of yesteryear! You’ll be able to relax tasting cider of course – pair it up with some smoked meats, whole foods or woodfired delicacies on the day. We’ll be bringing in food trucks to make sure there is plenty of choice. You’ll be entertained by our local Jerry & Bob of Tillee Music on the day. They are journeymen from a bygone era and we can’t wait to enjoy their tunes! Bring a picnic blanket or your favourite folding chair to set up your own special space for the day. For more details and to book your ticket go to www.darkes.com.au 2515

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RAD BAR SHUTS, BUT MUSIC LIVES ON By Yours & Owls director Ben Tillman

What doesn’t break you only makes you stronger. Or so the cliché goes. And in Wollongong’s case, the same can often be said about its music scene. Over and over again a cyclical pattern seems to repeat itself, and now, once more, in the wake of another venue closure – Rad Bar this time – Wollongong’s creative scene is again steeped in turbulence and a cultural trauma. This, however, isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Whilst we will forever mourn the blood, sweat and beer-soaked floor / walls of the now iconic little music venue, the shock of its unexpected closure has caused a flurry of new and exciting activity. The trauma of losing something so important has now led to the community finding their own solutions for cultural nourishment. Filling their boredom with projects and ideas and perhaps going back to Wollongong’s age-old roots and embracing DIY once again. Whilst right now, everything might seem uncertain, what is certain is that from this shake-up or short period of re-adjustment something beautiful will emerge. In the same way that Yours & Owls / Rad was created in the wake of The Oxford Tavern closure, there is no doubt this most recent trauma will spark the creation of something even greater again, and we will once again slip into a period of growth and stability and galvanisation as a creative and cultural community. This trauma is a necessary step in the evolution of a scene. It forces the next generation of doers to finally step up, the people with great ideas to actually implement them and the community itself to stay together and support the changes and growth. 2515

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MY LITTLE BRASSERIE TO OPEN AT COLEDALE RSL New chef Carlos Perez will launch a revamped menu in October, reports Warrick Try, Coledale RSL Club’s Secretary/Manager.

Coming to Coledale in October is a new dining experience. The Coledale RSL Club has appointed a new chef and kitchen team, and will be presenting a revamped menu seven days per week. “My Little Brasserie” is the name of the venture which will be serving a lunch menu called 12 at 12, in other words 12 main courses all priced at $12, and a wide range of delicious evening meals. During the October long weekend, chef Carlos will provide all-day dining on all three days. This is the first major change ahead of proposed renovations which are intended to give the club a more family-oriented feel. The club directors are convinced that changing demographics in our 2515 area warrant a new look at how the club caters to and meets the needs of the local community. Already in place are such things as piped background music to give a relaxed environment, and the club is fast becoming a venue for live entertainment on most weekends. Regular club features for members and visitors such as the Thursday and Sunday meat raffles, Friday and Saturday carpet bowls, Monday and Friday members badge draws are all still happening. Three-year membership is available for $20 or for pensioners just $10. For the first week from Thursday, 3 October when “My Little Brasserie” opens, members and the always welcome visitors will receive a free standard drink with every adult meal purchased. Coledale RSL Club wishes to acknowledge Sonya Watt the departing bistro manager, who sadly leaves with best wishes after 16 years of sterling service.

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2515 CHATS TO CHEF CARLOS Coledale RSL Club’s new chef, Carlos Perez, will bring an international flavour to the menu when he starts work on October 3. “We are going to do dishes from around the world,” he told 2515. “We’re going to do some Portuguese dishes. We’re going to do some South American dishes. We’re going to do American pork ribs, Italian, Mediterranean dishes. “We are going to have a large variety of dishes.” Carlos was born in Chile, leaving in 2004 to work in the US, at jobs in Washington and New York, before moving to Sydney, where his roles have included head chef at Canada Bay Club at Five Dock. “My wife is from Peru. So we are going to do some Peruvian cooking and Chilean cooking too. “I’m very excited, I think they have a lot of potential at the club. “I like to use fresh ingredients. I have a very high standard of customer service “My style of cooking is a very honest, simple, tasty – and affordable to the customers.” Coledale RSL was formed in 1942, according to Council records. In 1945, the Coledale RSL Sub-branch Ladies Auxiliary was formed, with ladies raising funds for the RSL Memorial Hall by organising dances, concerts, raffles and tea and scones. The club was built on the site of an old cricket pitch and football paddock. The Soldiers’ Memorial Club at Coledale was opened on July 31, 1948. The club has been a focal point in the community ever since. “The RSL club has been working in the Coledale community to help those requiring assistance for almost the whole 75 years that the club has been in existence and will continue to do so,” the club’s secretary/manager Warrick Try said. Coledale RSL Club is at 731 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, visit www.coledalersl.com.au; or phone (02) 4267 1873. 2515

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CLIFTON BUILDS ON FOUNDATIONS By Heather Eiszele

Clifton’s history will become an interactive story at the old Imperial Hotel, with redevelopment of the iconic heritage property due to begin last month. Shellharbour Workers Club bought the site for about $2 million in 2015 and CEO Debbie Cosmos said the building would be restored for the community while promoting tourism in the area. “We want to put the story back into the village,” she said. “And we will work closely with the Clifton School of Arts to tell that story.” She said the School of Arts had been extremely supportive and hoped they would work with the Club and heritage architects Welsh + Major to capture the essence of the building’s history. “It’s our aim to not only restore this building to its original glory but to ensure that we tell the story of Clifton within the walls of the state-of-the-art hospitality venue,” Mrs Cosmos said. “We’re focused on giving the historic tales new life.” The Imperial Hotel opened in 1911 but has been dormant since November 2003 due to the road closure and construction of the Seacliff Bridge. The restored building will transition into a multi-level hospitality venue, with restaurants, cafés and meeting spaces hosting a range of workshops and functions. It will feature a weather-proof deck on the ground level plus parking for 34 cars and 12 motorbikes. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to restore a historical gem of the Illawarra,” Mrs Cosmos said. The renamed Imperial at Clifton would be popular with cyclists and day-trippers while optimising a visit to the Seacliff Bridge, she said. “We will also have a shuttle bus service which will allow visitors to explore the coast from their location of choice.” Construction was scheduled to start on September 23 and is expected to take about 12 months. 2515

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Meet the Artists / Launch Event, 13 September 2019. Photos: Lara McCabe 1 Judi Case, Nina Brathetland, Sharon Blair (artist) 2 Artists: Sharon Blair, Stephanie McLaughlin, Nikki Main, Kirsty Godwin, Renee Kamaretsos, Jaqueline Burgess, Stephanie Laine 3 Renee Kamaretsos (artist), Nicki Kambouris 4 Lydia Hall, Jeff Hall, Seamus King 5 Jill Barker, Penny Magro 6 Jasmine Cario, Angela Versace 7 Shane & Pam King 8 Peter, Cindy & Hayden Ayres.

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HOW I WENT FOGO By Krystyn Fisher

From 1 September our household began the three-month trial of FOGO. Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) aims to divert food and organic waste from landfill. Statistics show 40% of the contents of the average household red lid bin in Wollongong is food and, while many people assume food will decompose fully wherever it is, the presence of food in landfill actually generates methane, a greenhouse gas. This is due to the fact that the food is decomposing in a trapped environment (often in a plastic bag) with no oxygen. Removing that food from landfill and diverting it to a compostable system helps to reduce the overall amount of methane produced and, as such, reduces the negative impacts on our environment. Selected streets in our suburb, Austinmer, along with selected households in Cordeaux Heights and Warrawong have begun participating in the 12-week trial for consideration in 2020 by Wollongong Council for a full council catchment roll-out. The idea is simple – you collect food scraps, such as raw and cooked meat, fruit and vegetables, egg shells, tea and coffee grounds, bread, paper towels and tissues, into a councilprovided kitchen caddy, lined with compostable liners, and then empty these into the green lid bin for normal garden organics collection. The green lid bins are then collected as normal and taken to a controlled composting site. FOGO has already been rolled out across 32 other councils, including Shellharbour and Kiama.

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Belinda Baccarini’s daily pursuit is one of beauty on paper, but the essence of light appears to shine from Belinda herself as she explains her passion for photography. What appears on paper, from her camera, are images every viewer can appreciate. Belinda, 57, moved to Austinmer six years ago. “It was the sea, the colour and shape of the waves, the ability to swim daily; the escarpment; the bush and the beautiful birds at my fingertips; the multitude of different greens depicted in the local environment; all of which attracted me to the area, and I appreciate it every day.” Photography for Belinda is an art form. “It is no longer merely a record of what is, but an attempt to capture nature, for example, the movement of a small bird captured in different lights, at different times of the day, a glint in the eye, the image and light in the background. I try to capture the personality of the bird, not just the bird in its environment.” Belinda’s patience, passion and dedication offers a spectacular portfolio of work. “I may climb the Sublime Point Track, camera in hand and take many photos. Later I may desaturate it, then add green. The Australian bush can be very ‘messy’, taking the colour out emphasises the line and shape of the foliage. Adding the colour in brings it alive. My ocean and waves photographs are definitely abstract in style. There is an exploration of the non-representational, but it is the beautiful colours and images in which I focus. The colour, the shape, the form and the emotion, which is most important rather than the recognition of the actual image itself. It does, however, help to draw the viewer in to look closer at the image.” Belinda tries hard to capture the softness of the early-morning sunrise. “They are my feelings which I am trying to portray to the viewer, but I am also trying to create an emotion in the viewer as well. The peace and quiet, the smell of the salt, the difference in the light every moment, the grey light, the colourful light, it is always a different moment.” Belinda uses a slow shutter speed and camera movement to dive into the experimental realm of photography to capture her images. “The prevailing techniques of tripods and filters and really slow speeds are not my style. I am

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looking for something different. The hand-held camera allows me to do this. It is the ‘now’ of the moment, the process may be quick, but it is also serene.” Belinda is inspired by the bush and beach, but also by her many master-class and workshop friends, such as Len Metcalf and others, who interpret the same ‘thing’ in many different ways. “We inspire each other with an exploration of techniques. JW Turner’s work and the impressionist John Russell also have a definite influence on me as an artistic photographer.” Belinda’s journey may be through a lens but her passion for light and her absolute joy in attempting to bring it to us, the viewers, by capturing a beautiful moment in time through different techniques is what keeps her going. We are fortunate that Belinda’s passion captures our local ‘moments’. They are each to be treasured. Visit www.belindabaccariniphotography.com n Writer Janice Creenaune is a volunteer for the PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease) Foundation Australia helping to raise awareness. For more info janicecreenaune@gmail.com 2515

QUILT SHOW TIME! By Lynn Kelly

Bulli Corner Quilters invite you to attend their Annual Quilt, Flower and Art Festival to be held at the Northern Illawarra Uniting Church at Bulli on Friday and Saturday, October 18 and 19, 9am-4pm. Apart from over 100 beautiful quilts on display, the following traders will be present: My Sewing Supplies, The Stitcher’s Cupboard, Picton Patchwork, Patchwork Plus, Thirroul Custom Quilting and Cards by Leisa. We always aim to support local charitable organisations and this year any funds raised will be dispersed between the Bulli SLSC, Beyond Blue at Wollongong, Kidzwish in Wollongong and Lou’s Place in Wollongong. We will also have a sales table where you can purchase handmade items in time for Christmas. Light refreshments will be available. A little about us – Bulli Connecting Threads commenced about 2002 and involved a group of ladies who got together to share their sewing talents; 17 years on they still meet on the first three Wednesdays of each month (except December and January) and make peasant blouses, shorts, tee shirts, library bags and community quilts. All fabric is donated by the local community from deceased estates or from people who have stopped sewing. Finished items are donated to charities. In 2004/2005 a quilt was made for a member who was in hospital and then the question was asked: “Why don’t we have a quilt show?” So, began Bulli Corner Quilters. This group has become an eclectic mix of ladies from the Illawarra region, as well as ladies from the Sutherland Shire, Southern Highlands and Campbelltown Districts. The 4th Wednesday of each month is dedicated to quilting and numbers attending vary each month from 40-50. Amazing friendships have developed during these Wednesday sewing days and the room is always filled with talking and laughter. Besides quilting, various other activities are shared, e.g. square dancing, bowls, tennis, VIEW club etc. Bulli Corner Quilters have donated quilts to the victims of various natural disasters; in excess of 40 quilts were taken to Tathra after the fires there. The group often donates quilts to organisations that look after the homeless or people in need. The drought has not been forgotten either. One of our talented ladies mentioned she was on her way to Coonabarabran to donate a quilt to raffle. It was suggested she take all the spare quilts on hand and in total 18 quilts were delivered. Over $800 was raised with the raffle quilt and in excess of $1200 from sales of the other quilts.

Shortly after that, another member was on her way to Mungindi to visit her brother in the terrible drought-stricken area of north-west NSW, she too was loaded up with 25 quilts. These were passed on to the CWA at Weemelah for distribution as they see fit to help raise funds for the town and those in need. Visitors are always welcomeQUILTERS at the sewing BULLI CORNER Wednesdays, so why not come along one QUILT, FLOWER ARTweSHOW Wednesday morning and see&what get up to and have a cuppa18-19 with us? OCTOBER 2019 Further information can be obtained from 9.00 am to 4.00 Lynn Kelly, Publicity Officer for thepm Show – lmk1703@yahoo.com.au or 0413 963 070. 2515 Northern Illawarra Uniting Church Cnr. Princes Highway & Point Street Bulli

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VET AT WORK With Dr Matt O’Donnell. This month: BBQ Gets the Better of Basil.

Basil is an extremely cute cavoodle who is into everything with his family, including barbecues. One problem he has though is that he has a very sensitive stomach. He has to stay on a special diet that is good for his skin allergies, supplemented with a little bit of lean cooked chicken. One day Basil thought he had struck gold when he found the scrapings from the barbecue in the garden. Sure enough, within a day he was showing his usual signs of being off his food, then he started to vomit. At first his family thought it was just his usual upset stomach but when the vomiting persisted and he continued to refuse to eat, they knew it was getting serious. Basil came into us looking very sad. When I gently touched his stomach he neary leaped off the examination table with severe pain. This was no ordinary tummy upset. Further investigation revealed Basil was suffering from pancreatitis. This is a very painful conditon where the digestive enzymes of the pancreas are activated before they are released into the intestine to digest food. The digestive enzymes then go to work on the pancreas, severely inflaming it. In extreme situations it can wipe out the digestive function, turn a dog into a diabetic, cause liver and kidney damage and even death. In acute cases, the treatment is all about rehydration on a drip and managing the pain and nausea. Lucky for Basil that although his pain was severe, the disease was self limiting and we had him home recovering in a couple of days. I am pleased to say that he is now bouncing around being his normal loving self. The main message here is to keep your dog or cat away from rich fatty food. Regardless of how sturdy you think your pet’s stomach is you may be risking a nasty disease and a trip to the vet. n Northern Illawarra Veterinary Hospital is at 332 Princes Highway, Bulli. Phone 4238 8575. 2515

Basil recovering from pancreatitis.

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VISION FOR CLIFTON By Vicki Potter

In 1911 the Clifton School of Arts, a beautiful historic building, was erected by miners on strike, built on land donated by the Coal Cliff Colliery. For many years it was the focus for the large Clifton mining community, with a shop, a dance floor, a games room and library at different times. Clifton then was a large community with two churches and a school. The railway divided the community into Top Town, some 31 houses, and Bottom Town, 60 dwellings. Later the population shrank as the mine closed and workers moved. Clifton after WW2 was idyllic for children. They were free to wander the escarpment and walk barefoot to the beach to fish and swim in the rock pool. There was little adult supervision, few vehicles, only dangers from snakes and falling rocks. Everyone knew everyone. An 1880 workers education room was destroyed by white ants. So the 1911 miners built the new building of brick. Originally a hall to the rear was planned but never built as miners returned to work. Now the vision of CSA Members is to put an extension on land behind the building, fulfilling the 1911 plan while preserving the existing structure that has been threatened over the years. In the 1980s the building was in a dilapidated state and under threat of sale. A determined group of Clifton residents fought then to have the building Heritage Listed and raised funds to repair and restore it. Grants came from Wollongong Council, State Heritage and sponsors. Since restoration in the 1980s and 1990s, the facade and interior have been well preserved. The building is owned in trust by CSA members. There is ongoing volunteer support from active community and new members. The CSA is well used at weekends with local artists hiring it to exhibit their work. There are occasional film and musical events. Members’ vision is to fulfil the original 1911 intention for an extension. This will provide greater exhibition space and allow more community activities. So fundraising is under way! Books on Clifton: Remember Clifton: A Collection of Childhood Memories and The Cornerstone of a Village, both by Dawn Crowther 2515

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SAVE OUR ESCARPMENT

Ahead of World Habitat Day – Monday, October 7 – a group of Wombarra residents have expressed their concern over the environmental and health impacts of over-development of the area. The Illawarra Escarpment is not only nature at its best, but it’s also a home and a lifeline for trees and plants, animals, birds, insects and, of course, its human residents. The Illawarra subtropical rainforest was recently listed as “a critically endangered ecological community”. This means that the area is recognised for both its environmental value, and the threats it faces. We cannot imagine life in 2515 with an eroded escarpment, denuded rainforest, destroyed habitat, overcrowded and ugly developments and long queues of traffic hold-ups on Lawrence Hargraves Drive. However, unfortunately, this nightmare could become a reality if we fail to understand the real impact of unrestrained, thoughtless human activity and greedy land development on our escarpment and this beautiful corner of the planet. The impact on quality of life for all living creatures affected by the loss of such pristine natural habitat is not temporary; it is forever. In addition, there is a real and present danger to our health. Poor air quality associated with pollution from development activities could significantly impact on the health of the residents; particularly the very old and the very young. High stress levels can lead to a constant state of heightened anxiety and poor quality of life for children and adults. So, there is not only a permanent scar on the landscape and creature habitat, but also on the hearts and minds of the people who live there and the children who grow up there. The residents of Oregon, USA investigated these impacts and calculated their value in monetary terms. After many submissions and deliberations,

Oregon State proposed Measure 37 – which means that land developers must compensate private owners and local councils for the ‘fair value’ of lost local habitat and amenity. This loss could be up to US $2.1 million per acre of land (A$3m), accumulated over 20 years. And this doesn’t take account of the human health impacts. Contrast this with the minuscule DA fee currently charged under NSW planning guidelines for a subdivision for a new development. One of the key themes of World Habitat Day on 7 October is the promotion, protection, and restoration of green urban spaces. Ideas such as Oregon’s Measure 37 would help enormously in this. The residents of postcode 2515 can support these ideas by pushing them with Council, and by strongly opposing any current and future large-scale or destructive development on our escarpment. After all, who doesn’t want to protect their home and habitat? – Roger West, Jenny D’Arcy, Rajeev Jyoti and Claire Hooper A note on the authors: Two of the Wombarra residents are members of the group Doctors for the Environment Australia (DEA): Associate Professor Rajeev Jyoti is founder director of Jeevak Health Media and Prostascan; and Dr Claire Hooper is a clinical lecturer at the University of Sydney, an ophthalmologist who specialises in uveitis (intraocular inflammation). Roger West AM is a lawyer and director of WestWood Spice, who works with NFPs in the human rights and services sector. He and his wife, Jenny D’Arcy, also a lawyer, have lived in the area for 40 years. 2515

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SURFING INTO A BLUE FUTURE

In June 2515 published an article about the Blue Economy project at the University of Wollongong. In the interview, project leader Dr Michelle Voyer, a Research Fellow at the Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security (ANCORS), said something that struck a chord: “People,” she said, “are hungry for stories of hope.” The thought simmered and the result is our new six-part series on innovation in the ocean. First up: surfing!

On the wave: Chad Uphill. Group photo, clockwise from front left, Professor Julie Steele, Professor Marc in het Panhuis, Nick Clifford, Brett Connellan, James Forsyth, Chad Uphill, Dylan Perese and Geoff Latimer.

The first Blue Economy sector featured in this series is surfing, writes Dr Michelle Voyer. The Illawarra and South Coast is known as a popular surfing destination, with uncrowded surf breaks that have produced world champion surfers. There is a long tradition of individuals making a living based on surfing, with many surf schools and shops. What is less well known is that the region is emerging as a hub for innovative surfboard design and manufacturing. This includes a creative surfcraft co-operative based in Helensburgh. A repurposed marine shipping container provides a location for surfboard enthusiasts to learn to shape their own ‘ecoboards’ – boards which utilise environmentally-friendly, natural fibres and bio-based epoxy resins. Another innovative surfboard project, funded by the University of Wollongong Global Challenges project, has developed customised surfboard fins using a unique combination of computational fluid dynamics, computer-aided design, 3D printing, stiffness/flex testing, ocean testing (surfing the waves), embedded sensors/wearables, the Internet-of-Things, machine learning and surfers’ perceptive experiences. For more information, check out these websites: • www.treehouseshapes.com.au/ • www.uow.edu.au/global-challenges/making-futureindustries/3d-printed-surfboard-fins/ 2515

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FIN-TASTIC WORK!

A team of researchers from the University of Wollongong are revolutionising surfboard design with 3D-printed fins. 2515 spoke to UOW’s Professor Marc in het Panhuis. “The 3D fin project started in 2015,” says Professor Marc in het Panhuis. “My background is additive manufacturing, 3D printing and materials, and I had a high school coming through my labs led by a teacher, Geoff Latimer, who is also addicted to surfing. And he said, ‘Can you 3D print fins?’” Good question. This triggered a pilot study, laboratory research and prototype testing on Indonesia’s Macaronis wave, a scientist’s dream as its famously consistent left-hand-break allows for comparative testing. Four years later, the answer is an exciting one: yes! 3D printed fins – designed and made at UOW – are poised to kick-start a niche manufacturing industry right here in the Illawarra. Plus, the popular appeal of surfing makes the venture an ideal showcase for UOW’s multidisciplinary Blue Economy project. The UOW team are world leaders in 3D printed fins. “I always find that very hard to say, but I think we are,” Marc says. “I think we’re one of the few people that have the capability to combine the 3D printing of the fins with the performance analysis

and the materials.” The 3D fins are not for sale yet, and the time-frame for their commercial release is a secret. Because of the prohibitive cost of 3D printing materials, the project has evolved from making customised fins for individuals to crafting a fin design that give surfers a scientifically proven performance edge. “Our initial project centred around showing that we can use 3D printing as a viable rapid prototyping tool,” Marc says. “Most fins are made by a very expensive mould process that’s very hard to change. “The power of 3D printing is you can change [the design] and print it immediately. “I put a team together that included people from engineering that have experience in computational fluid dynamics so they can test things on a computer before it’s put in the water. I also involved a biomechanics expert, Professor Julie Steele [director of UOW’s Biomechanics Research Laboratory], who could help with the trial and some people from social science, because we were also interested in perception of new technologies. “We did a small pilot study in 2015. We actually developed fins, we surfed them, we also developed all kinds of tracking technology because surfing is a very subjective sport and I’m not really a big fan of subjective measures. So we developed tracking solutions … so we could have a quantitative measure of showing, you know, these fins actually allowed the surfer to go faster or do better, in terms of getting more speed, or more power or more flow. “We spent probably a couple of years developing the right materials because 3D printing fins is actually relatively easy. You can go on the internet, download a fin and print your fin today. The problem is finding the material that gives the fins the required stiffness – we spent two years in that. “We also made some new designs. We used computational fluid dynamics to figure out what changes can we make to the design of the fin that will give us a performance edge. And we developed three different prototypes. “Then in 2018 we took a team of six surfers and did human trials, it essentially means we go surfing

Above: the ‘Crinkle Cut’ fin; (top) UOW’s Professor Marc in het Panhuis travelled to Indonesia’s Mentawai Islands for human trials of the 3D printed fins last year. Photos: Paul Jones / UOW

under controlled conditions, and we went to Macaronis in Indonesia, which is a very repeatable wave that roughly breaks in the same place where you can do lots of turns on.” Over six days, six surfers (three goofy and three naturals) were tracked on more than 450 waves, performing more than 1700 turns. It was blind testing, so surfers did not know if they were using commercial fins or UOW prototypes. The team’s “crinkle cut” fin came out on top. “We’ve analysed a sufficient amount of the data to say with certainty that what people have referred to as our Crinkle Cut fin offers a performance edge over standard fins. We’re talking speed, and speed can be translated into drive and then to flow. “Think of a potato crisp, hence the name crinkle cut. The reason this fin shape works so well is because the contours improve the way the water flows past it. These contours ultimately give the surfer more speed. The fins also seemed to offer plenty of drive and projection out of turns.” Future customers could be competitive or recreational surfers, “anybody that is looking for an edge in surfing”. Marc – who lives in Kiama Downs and describes himself as “not very good”, but “hopelessly addicted” to surfing – says the biggest challenge has been showing the project is “proper science”. “I’ve had to do a lot of convincing of people and showing them that, yes, it’s surfing and yes, a lot of really complicated engineering lies underneath. “We also used Internet of Things approaches to handle our data. So even though it sounds like a lot of fun, what lies beneath this project is a lot of hardcore engineering programming, biomechanics, we even have to get human ethics clearance – it’s a multifaceted project.” 2515

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SCARBOROUGH GIRL INSPIRES CROWD

On Friday, September 20, millions of people around the world took part in a global climate strike, inspired by Swedish schoolgirl Greta Thunberg. In the 2515 postcode, we had our very own inspirational young star – eight-year-old Lilly Callaghan of Scarborough Public School – who gave the stand-out speech at Wollongong’s climate march.

“What do we want? “Climate action! “When do we want it? “Now!” This was what school children chanted as they marched through central Wollongong as part of the global climate strike on Friday, September 20. Children carried signs ranging from the poetic – “I’d be in school if the earth was cool” – to the succinct – “yikes”. The protest began about noon with a series of speeches in the square outside IPAC. Eight-year-old Scarborough schoolgirl Lilly

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Callaghan delivered a powerful plea for action, speaking clearly, confidently and with great passion in front of thousands of people. “I just can’t understand why people don’t make all the changes now?” she said. Thirroul resident Claire Dunning, a UOW student and a member of Youth Environmental Alliance Wollongong (YEA), helped to organise the September 20 Climate Strike. “Almost 4000 people marched in Friday’s strike, which was a fantastic turnout that exceeded our wildest expectations,” Claire said. “The crowd represented people from all across

A WRITER’S VIEW Thirroul writer Sarah McKenzie joined the call for climate action at the Wollongong School Strike. She reports on a ‘deeply moving’ experience. On Friday, 20 September, thousands of people rallied in Wollongong’s CBD to demand our government take action on climate change. It was so inspiring to see children, students, workers, parents and teachers alike joining in the Wollongong contingent of the global School Strike 4 Climate. The day began with musical performances, sign making and speeches from primary and high school students. By noon, a huge groundswell of people had gathered. Led by activists and marshals, we marched along Burelli St and Crown St Mall, chanting for change. There were so many people that it was difficult to spot where the crowd began and ended! When we reached the mall, we staged a ‘sit-in’, with some additional speeches from activists and students, a sing-a-long and even more chanting. People emerged from shops and cafes along the mall to observe the protest. Some even joined in at the last minute or chanted from the sidelines. Taking part in Wollongong’s first School Strike 4 Climate was a deeply moving experience. The massive turnout illustrated the passion and dedication of Illawarra residents for protecting and preserving our planet. Only by raising our voices as one can we spark action. 2515

LILLY’S SPEECH

“Caring about what is happening on earth is important because we all need to do something about the damage that is happening. “I want a beautiful future and if I have children I want them to have a beautiful future. “I’m only eight years old and don’t understand everything yet about climate change, but I do know that terrible things are happening like mines that dig too much from our earth and that animals are becoming endangered and even extinct. I also just learnt if we all work together and change we can stop the damage we are doing. This makes me feel so happy... “But I just can’t understand why people don’t make all the changes now? This makes me feel sad! “I was asked what I thought was more important the earth or money? “I said... the earth, of course ... It is obvious to me (like drrrrrr). “Most of my favourite things on earth have nothing to do with money like camping, climbing trees and my favourite is getting mucky in mud. “These things make me feel connected with earth. “I always want to be able to do these things that’s why we should take care of our planet. “I also think we should listen to aboriginal people more... I get it when they say we are all connected and part of the earth. “Sometimes when I am in nature I feel I am part of nature and nature is part of me. “In my body this feels like I am a tree and my roots dig deep into the ground and my branches can touch the sky. “You should try this it is magic. It might even make you want to look after the earth more! “We should care for our planet because it is the only one we have. “My friends and I deserve a future. I believe the EARTH IS WORTH MORE THAN MONEY!” – Thanks to Lilly’s mum Kate for sharing this.

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Lilly Callaghan. Photo: River McCrossen, UOWTV Multimedia

society; high school and primary school students made up a large section of the rally, with huge numbers of university students, workers, retirees, and trade unionists also coming out to stand up against the destruction of our environment.” Behind Wollongong’s peaceful protest lay months of planning. “The September 20 Climate Strike was organised over many months through the open organising meetings held at Wollongong Library,” said Jordan Humphreys, general representative of the Wollongong Undergraduate Students Association (WUSA). “These open community meetings brought together high schoolers, university students, workers, community activists, veteran campaigners and newbies in a space where we could democratically discuss, debate and organise climate activism.” The group was next due to meet on September 27 Wollongong Library. Claire said anyone who wanted to get involved in strengthening climate activism in Wollongong should follow the YEA Facebook page for further updates and events.

A recent study from the University of Newcastle (Australia) revealed that we are unknowingly ingesting 2000 microplastic particles a week, the equivalent of 5 grams or a credit card!

ON BOARD WITH SURFRIDER By Coledale’s Susie Crick, chair of Surfrider Foundation Australia. SPRING BEACH CLEAN Welcome to Spring and for those who love a spring beach clean, you are invited to join us on Saturday, October 12 at North Wollongong Beach as we team up with Sydney water to host a BEAT the BOTTLE event. The objective is to educate the public to stop buying bottled water and to BYO refillable water bottle – preferably not plastic!

Replace cling wrap with beeswax wraps. * Squeeze your own fresh juice rather than buying juice in single-use plastic bottles. * Buy your food in bulk. Seek out detergents that you can refill or that come in paper-based containers or, better still, use vinegar (packaged in glass) and bicarb of soda. * Shop locally when you can. Coledale Public school sells boxes of organic vegetables they grow on-site in their school garden. Go to https://www. AGM IN OCTOBER myorganicschool.com/coledale The Surfrider Annual General Meeting will be on * Although NSW has not yet committed to a Saturday, October 26 at the Harbord Diggers Club plastic bag ban, by now most of us plan ahead and in Freshwater. Our keynote speaker will be Chad BYO bags whenever we shop. Bravo for your efforts Nelsen from Surfrider US and I urge you all to and don’t succumb to accepting plastic bags. become members and come along. * When eating out, take an empty container for On the 3rd of this month I’m attending the takeaway, or for a doggie bag. Your container can Plastic Health Summit in Amsterdam where the better withstand the heat than disposable plastic or latest research will be presented highlighting the amount of microplastics in and around us. A recent styrofoam. I say BAN styrofoam anyway! * Do you know that nowadays the majority of study from the University of Newcastle (Australia) chewing gum is made with polyethylene, a plastic revealed that we are unknowingly ingesting 2000 that is used to make hula hoops and plastic bags? microplastic particles a week, the equivalent of * Replace plastic cooking utensils with bamboo, 5 grams or a credit card! wood or stainless-steel, as the heat from your These microplastics, which are smaller than 5mm, are finding their way into our food, drinking cooking will breakdown the plastic materials and those will make their way into your food. water; microbeads in toothpaste, lipsticks and * Choose edible ice cream cones and refuse ice personal grooming products; artificial clothes creams in plastic cups and say NO to those brightly fibres, salt, beer, shellfish and even the air. coloured spoons that we find all over our beaches. * Carry your own bamboo cutlery and BYO HOW TO WEAN YOURSELF OFF PLASTIC straw if you really need it. You never know when * Avoid buying frozen foods because they are predominantly packaged in plastic. Try to purchase you’ll come across something tempting and having your own cutlery is a lifesaver. 2515 products without plastic wrapping, seek ‘food in the nude’. The healthiest option is to buy fresh produce, as it’s better for you and also kinder to the Become a member and get planet. If you store food in the freezer, always go involved! For more info: for glass or stainless steel so that you don’t get www.surfrider.org.au microscopic plastic particles added to your food.

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SCARF’S HOMEWORK HELP VOLLIES WIN TEAM AWARD Cristina Sacco reports.

Members of the Homework Help volunteer team from SCARF Refugee Support won the 2019 NSW Volunteer Team of the Year for the Illawarra region at The Centre for Volunteering awards ceremony on Friday, 6 September. The 30-member team helps up to 70 students per year from a refugee background with tutoring and homework support as a way to build education skills, confidence and to become a welcome part of their new home. SCARF is an independent, community-focused and volunteer-powered not-forprofit that supports humanitarian refugee entrants to rebuild their lives in Wollongong and the Illawarra. Andrew Crichton, who coordinates Homework Help on

Homework Help co-ordinator Andrew Crichton.

LIFEOLOGY

With Terri Ayliffe. This month: young people and their world. In the 1950s, psychology took the emphasis off community and put it on the individual. From that point on it has governed the way in which we raise our children and that has not always been to their, or our, benefit. We were told our children’s mental health and self-esteem were our responsibility. The school system took stock and eradicated winners and losers. We were left with limited means of discipline, believing we should not shame and we should encourage them through positive reinforcement, regardless of what they do. If only the world was like that, but it isn’t. I have seen many young people of late having difficulties navigating the world outside of their homes and school. They are ill-equipped to take on the harsh reality

a volunteer basis, said: “This is a team award and we have the best team at Homework Help. We have dedicated tutors and wonderful back-up from the office staff. Having such a great team makes my job easy. Thanks to all of you for a great effort.” A number of SCARF volunteers from other programs were also recognised at the ceremony, receiving appreciation certificates in recognition of their contributions to SCARF. Congratulations to our volunteers! SCARF wouldn’t exist without their tireless efforts. The work they carry out is invaluable in providing opportunities for families from refugee backgrounds. You can support SCARF here: www.scarfsupport.org.au/ get-involved 2515

that the world won’t cushion the blows as their parents and school environment have. We are in danger of depriving our children of resilience, while we give them artificial self-esteem. You can’t give someone self-worth, they earn it through action. Resilience is created by an individual response to getting things wrong. If we refuse to allow our children to make errors of judgement and we tell them how special they are, no matter what they do, we short-change them. Psychology inadvertently perpetuated a problem it was trying to fix. Our children’s mental health is important but we have to be aware that short-term solutions to their issues can create long-term problems. Raised in the 70s, I was told regularly, that I was an idiot when I did something wrong. I lost at school and sports; was rarely a winner and what I learnt was how to strive for things and when I succeeded, my self-esteem grew, I solved my problems and learnt to negotiate … I developed resilience. n Read more of Terri’s work at https://lifeology.blog 2515

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The water is cold and big seas have made getting in the water difficult over the past few weeks so this month I have resurrected an older video of a dive around Pig Island (also called Bass Islet after the explorers Bass and Flinders). Flinders Islet is nearby and also called Toothbrush Island. There is some excellent diving around Pig Island. On the eastern side there is a pinnacle that comes out of 33m depth to about 6m. There is little shelter from the wind and currents can be an issue, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a spectacular dive with lots of small pelagic species like yellowtail (and sometimes their predators, like seals and kingfish), large schools of nannygai (also called redfish) and a mix of bottom-dwelling fish like red morwong. The southern side slopes quickly into 24m depth and has a series of gullies, drop-offs and amphitheatres. Kelp can be found in the deeper water and occasionally the colourful, protected weedy sea dragon can be found pottering around

looking for small shrimps to eat. I have also seen a numb ray in the past. These are one of a few species of fish that can generate an electric current, which may help protect them from being eaten by sharks. Life on the seabed includes sponges, bryozoans, sea tulips and the occasional gorgonian coral. Over 140 fish species of fish alone can be found in the Five Islands group and this includes a range of uncommon, rare and protected species. Earlier this year the State government proposed some protective zoning around the islands as part of the Hawkesbury Shelf Marine Park â&#x20AC;&#x201C; visit https://www.marine.nsw.gov.au/marine-estateprograms/hawkesbury-shelf-marine-assessment. The land side of the islands are protected by a Nature Reserve because of their value for seabirds. Watch the underwater action. Go to https://youtu.be/XGd_AIi9ZD8 2515

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DP BATTLE ROYALE IS BACK! By Ian Pepper Christian De Clouett, president of Scarborough Boardriders, is pleased to announce that the DP Battle Royale will be making its comeback in 2019 on Saturday, October 19. 2018 winner Shane Campbell is confirmed as first official entry into the 2019 event. “We are rapt to be bringing this surf event to our region with the best surfers from Sydney to the South Coast attending. It’s the biggest one-day surf event our shores has seen and will go far in giving our club the true recognition it deserves in the surfing community. Multiple beaches and points will be booked – from Stanwell Park to Woonona – with the best surf option on the day chosen. The DP Battle Royale – offering “the biggest cash prize purse on the coast for a one-day event”, Christian says – is an invitation-only event and all surfers will be officially invited via social media. There will be a couple of out-of-area wildcards and indigenous wildcards.

GOLD COAST WEEKEND AWAY: Scarborough Boardriders enjoyed a successful three-day weekend at the Vissla & Sisstrevolution Kirra Junior Team Challenge, held on the Gold Coast from 20-22 September. Scarborough sent 16 surfers – six junior girls, two senior girls and eight junior boys – to the biggest junior surf team event in the world. Overall, the girls finished 8th while the boys finished 12th. Great effort by all in nice 2-3 foot waves at Duranbah. Pictured (above) is Joshua Pepper getting a heat win in the 18 boys division.

40/20 Beer Co is presenting sponsor for the men’s event and Sisstrevolution wetsuits will present the eight-surfer open woman’s division. Presentation to follow at Beaches Hotel Thirroul, with plenty of giveaways, including a DP Surfboard. 2515 Licence No. 95628C / ARC Licence No. AU09136 ABN 62 078 105 978

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