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LETTERS & NOTICES 04 Temple Road Objections to its sale and closure NEWS 06 Hot tips for small business Expert local advice 08 Movers and shakers Changes afoot at local businesses 10 Cover story Smart work in Helensburgh Business Park 13 Reason to smile Helensburgh Community Preschool 14 Dingo darlings Symbio welcomes four new pups 16 Be Weed Wise Rid your garden of Cape ivy 17 Ask Bohmer What’s a good tree to plant for shade?

18 Hobby Club It’s back on!

18 Rainbow Run Start training 19 Darkes wedding See the farm-style limos!

20 Peloton Against Plastic Ride of a lifetime 22 Spotted At Foragers Market 24 Out & About Club meetings 25 Stanwell Park Arts Theatre A Kidsummer Night’s Dream 26 Road closure controversy How to have your say 28 Steadfast support Q&A with ex RNP ranger Bob Crombie 29 Surfrider Foundation News 30 Clubs VIEW, Guides, Cubs, Men’s Shed and Toastmasters BUSINESS 32 Business directory Your ultimate local guide SPORT 44 Winter swimming Sea Eels 45 BMX Olympic dreams 46 Tides 47 Golf Green is good

Cover: Enviro Building Services’ financial director Matt Cady (left) and general manager Matt Cochrane. Photo by Anthony Warry Photography

MEET OUR CONTRIBUTORS JULIE MARKHAM

is the local Branch Manager at Horizon Thirroul. She grew up in the area and began working in local credit unions in 1983. “I progressed from a teller to a home loan specialist and now after 30 years working in lending, a Branch Manager. My days start out with laps at Corrimal pool, before riding my bike into the office. On my days off, you’ll find me on my paddleboard catching a few waves down in Gerroa or spending the day with my family at Minnamurra River. Feel free to pop into Horizon Thirroul for a chat anytime.”

of Babister Legal is a local lawyer with a passion for solving your business, family and property challenges. Lynda is experienced in collaboration and negotiation, preferring prudent preparations and alternative dispute resolution to more expensive, stressful court proceedings.

Outside the office, Lynda is a long-standing member of Darkes Forest Rural Fire Brigade, President of Helensburgh Toastmasters and spends time creating beautiful art and crafts to stretch her brain in different directions.

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YOUR Letters

Helensburgh and district area and can be only picked up in Coles Helensburgh, so this “notice” will be missed by the majority population.

Council should write to every address of ratepayers in the Helensburgh, Stanwell Tops, Stanwell Park and Otford notifying them.

DEAR GENERAL MANAGER, LORD MAYOR AND COUNCILLORS, 28 days notification is hopelessly inadequate for I strongly OBJECT to this absolutely astounding such a major asset to be sold … 56 days is a more closure and sell-off of Temple Rd to the Sri reasonable figure.

Venkateswara Temple Association Incorporated for I have produced on film on this matter which the following reasons: appears at: https://youtu.be/INq6l0ahsaU 1. Temple Rd is a 2nd safety exit from Walker St – Alan Bond in the event of another bushfire storm as previously n Turn to page 26 for more on Temple Road. swept through the high bushfire zone in 2001.

2. School buses, trucks, double Bs with “dogs” NBN UPDATE use this road safely. By closing Temple Rd numerous trucks etc will be forced to make a sharp NBNCo continues with the construction phase still giving indication that connection to the NBN will right-hand turn UPHILL from the Walker/ Lawrence Hargrave Drive intersection. Ludicrous. be available in the last quarter (Oct–Dec) of 2018.

Horizontal drilling to allow installation of new 3. Local properties, including at Stanwell Tops have sold for $1,450 million (550 sqm block), so if conduits, mainly for fibre cables, has been the largest amount of work for the past month, along the Council does sell the road it should do so for with some fibre cable pull-ins. $10 million plus. No $1 deals of ratepayers assets.

Some of the contractors have indicated to 4. The road falls within the former 7d Hacking residents in conversations that there is still a lot of River Protected Environment so therefore the work to be done and we need to remember that the zoning would have to reflect that which would be time this work will take is dependent on the E2 Environmental Conservation. resources that NBNco allocates to the area.

5. The road is of historical significance as it is If you have an monitored alarm system talk to part of the original road down the coast as shown the alarm-monitoring service or alarm supplier as on historic maps of the area. you may have to arrange for an alternative 6. No indication has been given in the notice as communication method if the alarm system is to why the Temple Association requires it. using the current phone line.

Further, The Council notice in The Advertiser – Warwick Erwin, of Stanwell Tops Technical and online reproduction fails to appreciate that Services 2508 The Advertiser is no longer home-delivered in the

BAILYX NEEDS A HOME!

BailyX is such a goofball and brings a smile to everyone’s face with his funny antics. He is of mixed parentage – probably boxer and goodness knows what else – but he is all heart and love on legs. BailyX is a little too enthusiastic to be around small children, but a family with older kids would be perfect. Such a sweetheart! Want to adopt or foster?

Email Julie-ann on ccarpetrehoming@tpg.com.au or Helensburgh’s Country Companion Animal Rescue. 2508 Write to 2508! Send your letters to PO Box 248, Helensburgh, 2508, or email editor@2508mag.com.au

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COMMUNITY NOTICES IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR BEAUTIFUL ROBERT JAMES STOKES: 26/8/1949 TO 30/8/1995 23 years ago you were taken away from us way too soon...

Death Changes everything!!!

Time changes nothing...

We still miss the sound of your voice, the wisdom in your advice, the stories of your life and just being in your presence. So no, time changes nothing, we miss you just as much today, as the day you passed away...

We just miss you, our BEAUTIFUL Robert (Unc, Rob, Robbie). Goodbyes are not forever, goodbyes are not the end, it simply means, we’ll miss you, until we all meet again!!!!!

– From all of your family and friends and there are MANY!!!! 2508

SMALL MOTHER’S BUSINESS DAY SPECIAL SPECIAL FEATURE FEATURE

TOPS TIPS FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS First comes the dream, then the day-to-day realities! To help local start-ups deal with the practical side of running a business, 2508 asked an accountant, a branch manager and a lawyer for their top tips.

(Note: The following articles are of a general nature, so please seek specific advice for your business.)

THE ACCOUNTANT Helensburgh accountant John Carlson has been in business more than 50 years! 2508 asked John to draw on his decades of experience.

1. For businesses with 20 or more staff, from 1 July 2018 you must report wages and super through the new Single Touch Payroll system to the ATO. (1 July 2019 for business with 19 or fewer employees). STP will report to the ATO each time you pay your employees. You don’t need to change pay cycles, but you do need to run your payroll through approved software with STP connections.

2. There are a number of cloud-based software products great for invoicing on the go with built in merchant facilities and links to your bank. Some products are free but charge a merchant facility on credit card payments, but if you are on the road a lot and can invoice from a tablet it might be a cost of business to wear for ease of payment from customers. With STP looming it might be time to look at new software.

3. Know and understand reporting timelines for your business. Know when your BAS are due, when your tax return is due, when insurances are due, and when your registration and renewals are due.

4. The Federal Government announced in the 2018 Budget that the $20,000 instant write-off of business assets acquired by small business (see ATO definition of small business) would be extended to 30 June 2019. Check with your accountant what this means to your business. There is no question too stupid and a quick call to your accountant can save you time and money down the line. We are here to help, here as a business partner.

5. Look at how social media can help your business. A website, a blog, Facebook and Instagram presence might be able to secure you clients. n Contact John Carlson on 4294 4462 or email bizacct@bigpond.net.au.

THE BRANCH MANAGER Julie, Branch Manager of Horizon Credit Union in Thirroul, recommends ways to get paid and to help your finances run smoothly.

As the Branch Manager of Horizon Credit Union in Thirroul, I see many small business owners who have turned their passionate idea into a reality or solved a common problem that people want to purchase the solution to! Here are my top 3 financial tips for small business owners – and for anyone thinking of starting their own business in the future.

1. Find the right accounting method that works for you Keeping track of your income and expenses using cloud accounting programs means you can access your accounting information from home, office or any location on multiple devices. Business products offered by financial institutions are often paired with accounting programs for your convenience.

2. Open a business account Business accounts are purpose-made products for small business owners to manage cash-flow.

Depending on the type of business account, to open one you’ll need your ABN/ACN number, a form of identification, company minutes and/or trust deeds to help speed up the process.

3. Consider the access facilities There’s never been more choice or flexibility for customers to pay for goods and services. Eftpos machines that allow payWave and mobile payments are secure, easy to set up and a convenient option for customers. The New Payments Platform allows funds to be sent and received in real time. As a business owner, you can register your ABN to send and receive payments from a nominated account. n Horizon Credit Union is on the main road, next to Thirroul’s IGA, call 4224 7730. Julie says: “Feel free to pop in for a chat and a cuppa anytime, to see how we can make your banking hassle-free.”

Want to meet people, publicise your business and help shape the future of our region? Join your local networking group. The Northern Illawarra Chamber of Commerce (NICC) covers the seaside villages from Helensburgh to Thirroul and holds bi-monthly meetings, with special guest speakers, from Safework experts to Wollongong City Council representatives. NICC’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday, 7 August 2018 at 7.30pm, Tradies Helensburgh. (Only financial members as of close of business 5pm Friday, 27 July 2018 may attend and participate in the AGM.) Email membership@nicc.net.au

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you decides to leave the business.

Remember also to confirm what licences, qualifications and registrations you need to ensure Don’t forget the paperwork! Local you hold. You will also need to display your licence lawyer Lynda Babister offers advice and registration certificates in some instances. Don’t on written records required. forget to add your licence number, ABN and registrations to your invoices, receipts, letterheads What legal documents do you need to run your and advertisements. small business? There is no definitive list as each What intellectual property will you have? You will business is different. However, there are some need to register your business name, and possibly a documents that most businesses should have.

Whether you sell goods, or provide services, every logo as well. There may be trademarks or patents to business needs to set out their terms and conditions, consider. Other intellectual property you need to consider are your procedures and processes These including your privacy policy if you collect any customer information. They can be attached to your may be specific to your business and therefore need quote, set out on your website or provided separately to be protected. Customer lists are also valuable.

Anyone who has access to this property should sign to your customers or clients. They deal with your payment process, delivery, cancellations and returns. a confidentiality agreement.

If you have someone help you with the business Your business structure will dictate what – either an employee or a contractor, you will need documents you need. Depending on the type of business, you may wish to start a company, or trust, agreements to cover you. An employment or contractor contract is valuable for setting out the enter into a partnership or work as a sole trader. rights, obligations and terms of employment.

Each has its own benefits. If you are going into n If you would like assistance with your business business with someone else, it is highly advisable to documents, please contact Babister Legal on set down the agreement in writing. The agreement 0418 604 098 or 4294 9980 or email lynda@ will cover such matters as the initial input to the babisterlegal.com.au 2508 business, what tasks each person will have in running the business and what will happen if one of

THE LAWYER

We are pleased to announce that 2508 contributor and marketing professional Heather Smith has joined Raine & Horne Helensburgh as our Marketing Administrator.

Heather, a former real estate agent, will be responsible for the agency’s social media, newsletters, advertising and maintaining our database and website. Heather will also assist with conducting Open Houses and be an integral part of our team.

A Stanwell Park local for 16 years, Heather is well known around the area for her friendly and professional manner.

Come in to say Hi and welcome Heather.

Julie York 0405 128 070

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MOVERS AND SHAKERS

Helensburgh is growing and changing – meet some of the people making it happen. 2508 reports.

INTRODUCING THE PHYSIO AND PILATES MOVEMENT The Physio and Pilates Movement is a new business to Helensburgh that will be opening in August on Parkes Street. The Pilates Movement studio will continue to operate at the original location in Stanwell Park.

While the business may be new to Helensburgh, owners Lara Samuelsson and Laura Mercer are not. They both grew up locally – Lara went to Stanwell Park Public School and Laura to Helensburgh Public – and still live in the area.

Their paths crossed while studying a master’s degree in physiotherapy together at Sydney University.

They began as study partners and although they have worked in competing practices in the Sutherland Shire for the past five years, they continue to enjoy meeting for regular coffee catch-ups. After gaining extensive knowledge and skills in their previous positions, they decided to join forces, bring their work closer to home and share their passion for movement as medicine.

Lara completed her Pilates training on a gap year and has continued to teach Pilates ever since. She worked alongside physiotherapists with the New York Ballet and is well versed in treating dancers.

She also has completed further education in dry needling and muscle energy techniques.

Laura has also obtained her Pilates accreditation and has an interest in treating pre/post-natal clients. She has completed the “Parkinson’s Warrior” course and has been helping individuals with Parkinson’s disease manage their symptoms through exercise.

Both Lara and Laura have completed Sports course Level 1 and 2 and have worked with many athletes to help them make a complete recovery and return to sport.

They will be offering physiotherapy services as well as small semi-private Pilates (maximum three clients) and small group reformer (maximum six clients) out of their studio space.

The practice takes pride in being able to rehabilitate clients from the initial acute injury through to full recovery. Both Laura and Lara are registered physiotherapists, exercise physiologists and Pilates instructors. Their triple qualification allows them to combine physiotherapy hands-on techniques in the initial stages of management with suitable exercise prescription to provide the best

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long-term results for their clients. Contact: www. thephysiopilatesmovement.com.au; 4294 3173.

GOODBYE TO NEIL LYON Well-known local solicitor Neil Lyon has sold his law practice to McAneny Lawyers.

Mr Lyon (pictured, at left) has more than 40 years of practical law experience and has operated out of offices in Helensburgh, Thirroul and Sutherland during that time. The sale of the business to Mr Steven McAneny of McAneny Lawyers was expected to be completed towards the end of June.

HELLO TO HEATHER SMITH 2508 District News contributor and marketing professional Heather Smith has joined Raine & Horne in the role of Marketing Administrator.

Heather, a former real estate agent, will be responsible for the agency’s social media, newsletters and advertising. She will also host open houses. A Stanwell Park local for 16 years, Heather is well known around the area for her friendly and professional manner.

Visit www.raineandhorne.com.au/helensburgh or pop into the offices next to the Post Office. n Does your business have news? Email editor@2508mag.com.au 2508

SHELLPOD AT SHARKEYS

Sculptor Gaby Porter has sold her Wombarra Sculpture Garden and relocated, but she’s left us a beautiful reminder of her work.

In late June, Wollongong City Council installed the sculpture, Shellpod, at Sharkeys Beach, Coledale. Gaby worked with several local artists including Annette Wellings, Lois Hill, John Haymes and Alan Wetten to create Shellpod.

Wollongong City Lord Mayor Councillor Gordon Bradbery AM said: “We thank Gaby and the other Shellpod artists for sharing their art.” 2508

Photo: Unicorn Studios, supplied NEW WORK SPACE: Laura Mercer (left) and Lara Samuelsson are bringing their Physio and Pilates Movement to Helensburgh.

For Lara, the move is also a “mother-daughter venture” – she is the daughter of award-winning local GP Dr Annette Beaufils and will join her mum to work out of the Helensburgh Family Practice premises on Parkes Street.

Helensburgh Family Practice is outgrowing our current premises and is expanding to a new location at 18/61-63 Walker Street. We will be rebranding as Equilibrium Healthcare to reflect the more holistic approach to healthcare that is our signature.

The new state of the art facilities will be purpose built to cater for the diverse healthcare needs of our growing population. Dr Kemper will be managing the practice with new doctors being recruited to cope with demand. Dr Beaufils will continue to work from the current rooms. All health records will be shared between the locations utilising a secure cloud based system to optimise continuity of care. Opening is expected in September.

Check out our website hfp.net.au for updates or telephone 4294 1955.

A new Physiotherapy/Pilates practice with Lara Samuelsson and Laura Mercer is open at 4/131 Parkes Street, Helensburgh. For more information or to book an appointment go to www.thephysiopilatesmovement.com.au or thepilatesmovement on Instagram

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Ten years ago, two friends from Helensburgh founded a company together. Now they have 26 full-time staff members, a factory in the business park and have been singled out to be in iAccelerate, the region’s first purpose-built business incubator. 2508 reports.

A local business is breaking new ground in automation technology. Enviro Building Services helps companies make their buildings smarter, sustainable and more efficient. To do this, they’ve developed the Nube iO, a building control system that runs over the internet, reduces energy consumption and cuts property management costs for big businesses like the Commonwealth Bank.

Helensburgh residents Matt Cady and Aidan Pickard started Enviro Building Services in 2008.

Ten years on, it’s a success story for the 2508 district, with a factory in Helensburgh Business Park, 26 staff plus contractors, and it’s a member of iAccelerate, a prestigious mentorship program credited with helping start-ups develop into multi-million-dollar companies. Based at the University of Wollongong’s Innovation Campus,

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the iAccelerate incubator program is designed to help businesses grow fast and sustainably. It offers mentors, advice and seed funding.

Matt Cady, financial director, at Enviro Building Services, kindly took time to tell us more.

Who founded Enviro Building Services?

Myself and Aidan Pickard, both Helensburgh residents. I already had a business but wanted a business partner to help and also share responsibility and create additional opportunity.

Aidan and I created a new business and shared our resources and skills. We were in our mid-20s.

How did you meet and why do you make a good team?

Aidan and I have been working together since we finished high school 18 years ago. We have always

ABOVE: NUBE iO: ‘A cheaper, smarter alternative to smart building controls that run over the internet instead of local computers.’

MAIN PHOTO: Enviro Building Services staff, from left to right: Ethane Dunne, Matt Cady (director), John Blackwell, Jo Pritt, Matt Cochrane (general manager), Bree Humphreys, Marc Dallen and Aidan Andrews.

INSET: Helensburgh founders of Enviro, Matt Cady and Aidan Pickard.

worked well together because we have the same moral values but have completely different personalities and skills.

It is very rare that we ever clash about what needs to be done and who is going to do it.

We both agree that because we can bring our own elements to the business that’s part of the reason for the success of the business.

Aidan is the technology officer and works with the product and software development and I am the financial officer and work towards business growth and delivering strategic business goals.

What does your company do?

Enviro Building Services is a niche controls and electrical service provider in the commercial Mechanical Services and HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning) industry.

Our core income is smart building controls for the commercial sector.

What is a smart building control?

A Smart building control system is a computerbased control system installed in buildings that controls and monitors the building’s mechanical and electrical equipment, such as ventilation, lighting, power systems, fire systems and hydraulic systems.

The Nube is a cheaper, smarter alternative to smart building controls that run over the internet instead of local computers. The product is particularly suited to larger property portfolios of smaller buildings.

The facilities managers can now log into a website and see all of their smaller buildings from one website instead of having to connect to hundreds of local PCs on each site.

We have also condensed all of the various operating features of a traditional controls system to offer a cheaper alternative for smaller buildings that do not need complex on-site building automation. Don’t get me wrong, Nube can still perform complex automation outcomes but it now stores the technology in the cloud and not on-site in thousands of small expensive PLCs (programmable logic controller).

A good example is the Commonwealth Bank.

The bank’s facilities managers can now log onto a website and view and make changes to any of their branches from one website. They often do things like: change the AC temperature; change the lighting schedule; see how much water or electricity is being used; see what time the cleaners entered and exited the buildings; count the amount of people that were in each branch on a particular day.

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How has the business grown since starting out?

Over the past 10 years we have grown from two staff to our current level of 26 staff members and a team of reliable contractors.

We have a combination of large commercial air-conditioning clients and some direct clients, such as universities, banks, government departments and property portfolio managers.

We have been able to take advantage of importing materials from China and India, as well as involving local manufacturing companies to provide specialist parts.

Our most exciting growth was being able to move into a factory complex at the Helensburgh Business Park in 2015. We had previously been operating form Marrickville, but when we saw the opportunity arise to move the business to Helensburgh we knew we would be able to capitalise on employing local people as we already knew the strong work ethic associated to our local area. It is also really nice to work so close to home.

How many jobs have you created? Any Helensburgh hires?

We have created several jobs in Helensburgh over the years. We currently employ seven people from Helensburgh that range from office/bookkeeping staff, apprentices and qualified electricians. We have also been fortunate to have had several Helensburgh apprentices develop into skilled tradespeople who are now valued employees.

When did Enviro become part of iAccelerate?

In 2016. The iAccelerate is generally for business start-ups. We were fortunate that they accepted our application as a “product start-up”.

How has the iAccelerate program helped you?

The support from iAccelerate has been amazing.

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They have assisted us with validation of the product; introduced us to specialist services within the university; assisted with interns and full-time employment of people within specialist fields; opened pathways to new clients and business connections; and introduced us to other local business owners, enabling us to share connections and skill-sets.

What do you love about your job?

I have two favourite parts to my job. The first is being able to provide worthwhile and usable solutions to problems in the automation industry.

It’s really cool when you watch a problem being solved for the first time with an idea or solution that has come out of a Helensburgh business.

For example, we are working on a IoT (Internet of Things) controls system to provide a website for people to connect to from all over the world to set up and schedule altitude simulation rooms for athletes that require altitude training from their local training facility. We build and engineer the controllers in Helensburgh and they get shipped all over the world.

The second is watching younger local guys move into a career pathway that we have been able to create with them as the business has grown.

We have some really good employees from Helensburgh and I’m proud of them.

What does the future hold for Enviro Building Services?

Our new IoT automation product that we have been developing at iAccelerate is now being sold and installed. If all goes well with the Nube iO smart building solution, Enviro Building Services will have an even brighter future ahead. n Visit enviroservices.com.au; 1/17 Cemetery Road, Helensburgh, 4294 8003. 2508

Helensburgh Community Preschool centre director Jane Morgan, pictured at the preschool’s 40th birthday celebration last year.

REASON TO SMILE Helensburgh Community Preschool is not affected by the new Child Care Subsidy and the maximum daily fee remains $49, Lara McCabe reports.

Big Fat Smile’s term-only Helensburgh Community Preschool has been a key pillar in the 2508 community for more than 40 years. The current longest-serving staff member has been helping to care for local Helensburgh children for over two decades.

Helensburgh’s Centre Director, Jane Morgan, said the centre prides itself on supporting the community through fundraising and providing quality education and care for children.

Jane said that families are turning to term-only preschools as an affordable child-care solution.

“Big Fat Smile Helensburgh term-only preschool, open from 8am-4pm, provides parents with options other than long day care.

“We have had lots of enquiries from families about how the new Child Care Subsidy will affect them if they enrol in our centre. As a term-only preschool that is state-funded, we are actually not affected by the changes and our maximum daily fee is only $49,” Jane said.

Helensburgh Community Preschool provides a comprehensive play-based learning program with a fully integrated Transition to School Program that ensures children have the best possible start to life.

Big Fat Smile is a not-for-profit, communityowned, industry-leading provider of early childhood education, care, recreation, cultural and inclusion services.

For more information, contact Jane Morgan on 02 4294 2313 or email hcps@bigfatsmile.com.au to book a tour. 2508

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Kevin Fallon reports on Symbio’s new puppies and a playground in the works.

It is exciting times for our team here at Symbio Wildlife Park with the arrival of our first dingo puppies in more than 11 years, just prior to school holidays.

The three puppies, who will be joined by a fourth in the coming week, are now about 10 weeks old and are the most playful little fur-babies ever.

With the four coming from zoos around New South Wales, it paves the way to enable us to start our own captive breeding program here at Symbio, while educating visitors on the ecological importance of Australia’s top-order predator.

Throughout the holidays and continuing for most of the next month, visitors have had the opportunity to get their own happy snap photos while holding the adorable puppies, along with getting to see them on their daily walk with keepers around the zoo.

Our farmyard has also been aflutter with the arrival of eight kid goats and two lambs that visitors can pat, interact with and, if they are lucky enough, bottle-feed them. Plus, we have baby guinea pigs and two of the cutest baby alpacas you will ever see.

If you visit Symbio over the coming month you will see some new construction work taking place.

One site is a brand-new Symbio Playground, which will have flying foxes, swings, jumping mats, spinners, a castle with climbing walls and three slides, and even see-saws.

Part of our plan to make Symbio the ultimate family day out, this playground will be one more aspect that helps bring even more interactive family fun to a visit where your children can play for hours in a safe environment. 2508

Symbio Zoo New Playground Drawing No. FMP 1806-15A EMAIL: info@moduplay.com.au WEB: www.moduplay.com.au ADDRESS: 17-19 Waverley Drive, Unanderra NSW

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LOCAL CAMELLIA GROWERS SCOOPED THE POOL

At the 49th Annual Camellia Show on 14 July at Gordon, Jim Powell and Jenny Donohoe won Champion Informal Double Camellia bloom and the Barry Di Salvia Trophy for the Best Species Camellia bloom. The couple also came second in the overall point score. On Saturday 21 July at the 66th Annual Camellia Show held

by Camellias Illawarra, they had four Champion Blooms and came 1st in the overall point score with Reserve Champion Award; Champion Japonica Bloom; Champion Non-Reticulata Hybrid; Champion Exhibit Grown in the Illawarra; Best White Japonica and Most Successful Exhibitor. Jim said camellias are easy to grow once they become established and give a lovely lot of colour to the garden in the winter.

You can grow camellias in any season and during drought they will survive better than a lot of other plants. Go to your local nursery and check them out and, even better still, join a Camellia Society and learn more. 2508

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BE WEED WISE With horticulturalist Merilyn House.

WEED IT OUT: Cape ivy (Delairea odorata) Cape ivy, a native of southern Africa, was once widely grown as a garden ornamental. However, it is now recognised as an environmental weed, especially along the east coast of Australia. It is also a problem in NZ, Hawaii and the USA. Cape ivy is a climbing vine or creeping ground-cover with slightly fleshy stems and leaves.

The leaves are bright green, somewhat fleshy, and lobed so that they resemble ivy leaves. The stems are often purplish when young, and rather weak, eventually become woody when mature. The small yellow flower-heads are borne in dense clusters in the leaf forks or at the tips of the branches.

Flowering occurs mainly during winter and spring.

Cape ivy can be highly invasive and suppresses native vegetation by carpeting the ground and climbing into the canopy. It prevents the growth and regeneration of native species.

Cape ivy is spread by seed and vegetatively. Seed is dispersed by wind and water, and the stems can root at the nodes when in contact with soil,

creating another plant. Also, Cape ivy is often spread by the dumping of garden waste on bush land edges.

Hand weeding is the preferred method of removing Cape ivy. As it roots at the nodes, all material should be put in your red bin. Control should be undertaken before seeds have matured.

Vines in trees can be cut and left to die.

GROW ME INSTEAD: Snake vine (Hibbertia scandens) This local vine has bright green leaves with large yellow flowers. This is a vigorous climber or scrambler which grows to 2m to 5m wide or high.

Wonga wonga vine (Pandorana pandorea) A vigorous Australian native twining plant.

A number of selected colour forms of this species have been brought into cultivation, the most common are ‘Snowbells’ with pure white flowers and ‘Golden Showers’ with yellow-bronze flowers.

Banksia rose (Rosa banksiae ‘Lutea’) This climbing rose produces long slender twining canes with masses of tiny, double, yellow flowers in spring. n More info at www.helensburghlandcare.org.au, or call Merilyn on 0414 819 742. 2508

ASK BOHMER

When you apply to Council to remove a tree, they ask you to plant five more (as a replacement).

I removed a large Eucalyptus recently because it was dead, but it was also great for shade – what can I plant more of that will do the same?

It is really good that you are following Council’s recommendation to plant more trees.

When you remove a tree in one area it may not be best to replant in the same area for some time.

If you have ground out the stump where your tree was, allow some time for the grindings to turn to soil and become level with your lawn.

I would also suggest picking another spot to plant your tree.

Also remember that some trees do grow up to 30m, so think carefully where you are going to plant it, as it may not be you who has to deal with it in the future!

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canopy of the tree may extend to – eg will it hit your own or your neighbour’s roof or damage a vehicle if near a driveway?

A good tree to plant for shade is a cheese tree (Glochidion ferdinandi). They grow from 10m to 30m and are fast growing, require low maintenance and are not prone to pests or diseases. Another great benefit is that the tree won’t cause any allergies or respiratory issues as some other species do. n Get in touch with Bohmer’s Tree Care via email (info@bohmerstreecare.com.au) or give Bohmer a call for a friendly (no obligation) chat about any concerns or queries: 0432 789 530. 2508

FOUND: TREASURES BOX Allan House, president of Helensburgh & District Historical Society, reports.

This is the story of a little wooden box left abandoned and forgotten. It had seen better days, but had fulfilled its task of protecting the treasures inside it. The box laid in wait for somebody to find and rescue it from a garage next to a house at the corner of Parkes Street and Old Station Road, Helensburgh. Its original owners were the Vernon family who sold the property some years ago.

The new owner had come across the box during renovations and let it lay where it was.

But rescue came in April 2018 when the owner decided to donate it and its contents to the Helensburgh and District Historical Society.

From the outside, the box looked as if it needed serious restoration work, but nonetheless, it had done an excellent job in protecting its contents – it was truly a job well done!

So what were these treasures the box had faithfully protected? Amongst the ‘find’ were very old family photographs dating back to at least the very early 1900s, a love letter, a prescription by Dr Cox, birthday cards, and the story of their son’s death and funeral including a condolence letter

and sympathy cards. (Frank Vernon was a 22-year-old clipper who died of injuries sustained at Metropolitan Colliery, Helensburgh on 1 November 1924.)

The little box also contained other items and a number of Commonwealth “motor spirit” ration tickets from the early part of the Second World War. A search of the internet revealed that these tickets, which the little box had protected for decades, had potential national significance.

An offer was made to donate most of them to the National Museum of Australia. That offer was enthusiastically accepted. A display proposal is currently being prepared by museum staff who now believe that the sheets of the early 1940 tickets are unique, a truly significant ‘find’.

And what of the little box? Its story and future is assured. Most of its contents have been scanned and will be published on the society’s website with details on the Vernon family and their son’s accident and death. n Visit https://historichelensburgh.org.au 2508

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WANT TO MAKE A SUMO BOT?

Join the Komplete Kaos Hobby Club on Monday afternoons at Helensburgh Public School, Lilli Pang reports.

As many of you know, we have had a six-month break from hobby club activities in 2018. We are now refreshed, renewed and ready to begin again in term 3. Hobby club is an introduction to robotics and the MindStorm kits. We use EV3 MindStorm kits that include software, electronics, batteries and the all essential Lego to construct robots for a range of activities.

First up is Sumo Bots – yep, we make and program sumo wrestling robots and then pit them against each other. It’s hard work, hard play and a HUGE amount of fun. The hobby club is open for anyone eight years old and above. It will be held at Helensburgh Primary School library on a Monday afternoon from 3.15pm to 5pm. At this stage we will gather interest and set a starting date when we have the required numbers. If you are keen please send an email to kompletekaosrobots@gmail.com In the meantime, for anyone interested in the

large-scale robots we have been building a second robot with pneumatics for a friendly competition at Macquarie University at the end July. It’s a great opportunity to experiment with our robot design and play with new technology.

We will be using the last season robot before we pull it apart and start anew for 2018. Team members can choose new roles to experiment with.

For FRC robots we have teenagers on electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, programming (Java), game theory, data collection and strategy, communications, web design and social media strategy and production and the list goes on.

In general we are one of the smaller teams in the country and abroad and we tend to mix roles up and diversify a lot. If you are interested in participating or coming along, please contact us at kompletekaosincfrc@gmail.com 2508

The 10km run starts at 8am, the 5km run at 9am and the 1.5km kids run at 10am. The 10km and 5km runs go through the park as well as along trails in Garrawarra State Conservation area. The 1.5km takes place within Rex Jackson Oval.

If running isn’t your thing, then there’s rides including a giant slide, jumping castle, and mini ferris wheel as well as a small selection of stalls.

“Sign up in August and save money with our special early bird rate,” said Ms Gergos.

“All money raised will go back into Otford Public School. We’re really proud of our little All’s set for the one of the district’s most energetic – school and look forward to putting on another and colourful – school fundraising events. great event for the community this year."

“We already have great support from local Get your sneakers on and get ready to run! On Saturday, 15 September 2018, Otford Public School business with Mattias Samuelsson from Ray White will be holding its second annual Rainbow Run and Helensburgh, Peabody, Tradies Helensburgh, Wollongong City Council and EcoMode coming on Family Fun Day at Rex Jackson Oval.

Wendy Gergos, one of the event organisers, said, board as sponsors. This year the Helensburgh Lions and Otford RFS are providing volunteer support to “Entrants have a choice of three distances. There are a number of colour stations along the course at ensure the event runs smoothly.”

Tickets are available via EventBrite or go to the which we throw vegetable-based colour dye at the Otford Public School Facebook page for more runners. It’s about community spirit rather than information. 2508 competitive edge.”

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Our daughter, Casey, a fourth-generation ‘Darkes Forest farm girl’, wanted to marry her beau, Callum, on the family farm. Many visitors know Casey from being involved in one of her on-farm experience tours at the orchard. She loves working in every aspect of the farm. Callum, equally excited by farm life, wanted to ensure her big day was woven into the fabric of Darkes’ future story.

So Casey drove herself to the wedding, on her grandfather’s fully restored Grey Fergie tractor!

Her dad, Glenn, proudly followed her driving the bridesmaids and flowergirls with another of the orchard’s fleet of Ferguson tractors. The day was freezing but the warmth we all felt from Casey’s infectious smile was palpable.

The reception that followed was in the orchard packing shed, which had been decked out specially for barn dancing. We had a ‘hoot’. We thought we’d share a few pics from the day. It shows some of the many faces an orchard brings on a winter’s day, and is an insight into the beauty we often take for granted in our own backyard! 2508

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PELOTON AGAINST PLASTIC

Jamie Lepre, founder of the Mane Collective and team rider in Peloton Against Plastic, reports.

It’s 42°C, 99 percent humidity and I’m only 30km in on a 1000km + journey, but I’m at the end of my physical tether. My mind keeps reminding me that it is possible to overheat and die.

At the next break, I put a huge ice block on my head and I continue to pour water over myself every few kilometres until the afternoon rains come and wash any negative thoughts away. With these heavy rains, the street-trash is also swept away and into the many rivers that feed the countryside and its people. I’m reminded – this is why we are here.

It’s day 1 of our ‘Peloton Against Plastic’, a 27-day bicycle ride from Hanoi to Bangkok, aiming to generate conversation about plastic pollution solutions.

Founder of Fair Food Forager, Paul Hellier, and I are keen environmentalists but by no means are perfect, and we own that. We understand that to empower people, it’s about celebrating the wins, not berating the losses. This was our mantra as we weaved through the lush countryside of Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand. Meeting locals and expats who have responded positively and proactively to the plastic pollution problem. They’ve created new products, new industries, new relationships and connected communities through the common goal of ‘doing good’, all while having fun.

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Our conscious Peloton, which consisted of about 15 people (including local frothers Jaime Askew and Mitch Loveday), also wanted to challenge ourselves behaviourally and set a new precedence for the avid traveller. Tourist industries around the world tax local environments beyond belief, so we put our tote bags, bottles, various re-useable straws and terrible language skills to use to avoid single-use plastic… With a small bag of plastic by the end of the trip, we’re chuffed to know it’s possible (to at least minimise drastically). If we could do so well in a foreign country, what’s stopping us at home?

We met some amazing organisations and individuals that inspired us big time. But none more than Rehash Trash, who employ local women and turn plastic bags and other wasted plastic into some amazing products like women’s handbags.

Through the Intrepid Foundation we’ve raised over $4000 for them so far!

We also documented the entire journey and are now editing it together into a feature-length documentary (visit our gofundme page). We’re releasing smaller videos every week so please follow our journey and stay in touch so you can be a part of the movement and our next Peloton.

People power! n Visit www.pelotonagainstplastic.com 2508

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Cath Hill tracks down the new action at local eateries.

Local favourite Red Nectar (Level 1, 121 Parkes Street, Helensburgh) are holding a special French degustation dinner on Friday, 17 August served with French wine. The restaurant also has a special release of wine available now with their own label.

Tradies (30 Boomerang Street, Helensburgh) are getting ready for the warmer months with a new shade cloth to cover the outdoor playground. It’s expected to be completed by mid to late August.

Thanks Tradies!

Thirroul finally has an Indian restaurant in the mix! Owned by Inderjeet singh and Gurwinder Singh, Shahi Aroma Indian Cuisine (382 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Thirroul) is in the old Samuel’s spot and serves traditional Indian fare including the ever-popular butter chicken. There is a kids menu too, so the whole family can enjoy dining out. The takeaway special includes two curries, two rice, plain naan for $35.90. Free delivery is available to Thirroul and surrounding suburbs (minimum

order $50 for this service).

Sadly Thirroul’s The Postmans restaurant closed last month.

If you’re up for a fun night out for a good cause, Strategic Community Assistance to Refugee Families (SCARF) are holding a Champions of Welcome trivia night fundraiser on Thursday, 23rd August (5.30pm for 6pm start) at UOW Innovation Campus. Tickets $50 via trybooking.com.

Or check out a night of Chicago, psychedelic and country blues at the Bombie’s next gig. The Pinks are playing at the CWA Hall (15 The Drive, Stanwell Park) on Friday, 10 August, featuring Reg Mombassa and Peter O’Doherty in the line-up!

With support by the Illawarra’s Big Erle. Indian food for sale on the night and BYO. Tickets $20 via www.southcoasttickets.com.au or $25 at the door, subject to availability. All door sales go to the bands, donation to Coalcliff SLSC appreciated. 2508

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Sign up for weekly events updates at 2508mag.com.au HELENSBURGH LIBRARY, 57 Walker Street, 4294 2185 Tue 7 Steam Punks, 3.30pm, free, ages 5+. Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math fun.

Wed 8 10.30am. Preschool storytime. Free. Ages 0-5 Fri 17 11am-1pm. Knitting morning. All welcome.

Tue 28 5pm. Introduction to Skype. Bookings required. See library staff.

Wed 29 10.30am. Getting Started Online. Learn about the basics of using the internet. Bookings required. See library staff.

Wed 22 10.30am. Preschool storytime. Free, ages 0-5 CHURCHES • Bushland Chapel (Uniting Church) 94 Parkes St Helensburgh. Faith, community. Fourth Sunday of month 9.30am and as announced. Yoga, drama.

Spaces available. bushlandchapel.net, 0425 257984.

• H’burgh & Stanwell Park Anglican Church Regular Sunday services, 8.15am, 54 Stanwell Ave, Stanwell Park; 10am and 6pm, 75 Parkes St, Helensburgh. Call 4294 1024.

• Helensburgh Baptist Church Sundays, 10am, Community Centre, Walker St. Call 0411 192 508.

• Holy Cross Catholic Church Weekend Mass at Helensburgh: Sunday 8.30am. Reconciliation: Sunday 8am. Visitors welcome.

• Hope Church 2508 Sunday services, 9.30am, 3/23 Cemetery Road, Helensburgh. 0404 803 055.

• Hillcrest Christian Fellowship Sundays, 6pm, Hillcrest House, Stanwell Park. Call 4294 3153.

CLUBS & MEETINGS Helensburgh & District Probus Club meets every second Thursday at Tradies Helensburgh. Visitors welcome, first call Brent Percy on 0419 604 576.

Helensburgh Girl Guides At Guide Hall, Chippendale Place every Friday during school term. Junior Guides (ages 7-10) 4.30-6pm and Guides (10-15) 6.30-8.30pm. Email malynda@exemail.com.au Helensburgh Historical Society Meets third Thursday of the month; 4pm, at Old Mine Surgery, 78 Parkes Street, Helensburgh. Phone Jan 0418 681 384.

Helensburgh Lions Club Meets 7.30pm every second Monday at Helensburgh Youth Centre, 26 Walker St. www.helensburghlions.org.au Helensburgh Men’s Shed Mondays and Tuesdays 9am-3pm at Stanwell Park Anglican Church Hall.

Call Mike Croft 0413 401 522, Ron Balderston 0410 564 752; visit www.helensburghmensshed.org.au.

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Helensburgh Scout Group Open to new members.

Meetings during school term: Joeys (ages 6-8) Tues 4.30-6pm. Cubs (ages 8-11) - Thurs 6.30-8pm Contact groupleader@helensburghscouts.org.au Neighbourhood Forum 1 7pm, second Wednesday of the month, Helensburgh Community Centre.

Northern Illawarra Chamber of Commerce Annual membership $99 a year. Next meeting is the AGM: Tuesday, 7 August 2018 at Tradies Helensburgh.

Questions to president@nicc.net.au.

Northern Illawarra U3A Stanwell Park Mondays (during school terms) 9.30am-noon at Hillcrest House, Stanwell Park. Contact: Jenny Lee-Robins on 0406 350 025/4294 3475.

Stanwell Park CWA Meets 1st Tuesday each month at the CWA Hall in Stanwell Park at 10am. Secretary Lynette Loo, 0413 166 244.

Toastmasters meets at Tradies Helensburgh every 2nd and 4th Monday, at 7pm. 0408 961 392.

View Club August 21. VIEW Club Lunch Meeting at Tradies Helensburgh 11am for 11:15 start. Please phone Fran on 4294 1885 by Monday, 13 August for new bookings or cancellations. See page 30.

PLAYGROUPS • Mondays 9.30am-noon, Stanwell Park Children’s Centre. Call Eleanor: 04 3443 4481.

Stanwell Park Playtime in the Park is for children aged 0-6 and their carers.

• Tuesdays 10am-noon, H’burgh Community Centre, Walker St. Call Rosemary, 4294 1290.

• Tuesdays 9.30-11.30am, Helensburgh Anglican Church, 75 Parkes St. Call 4294 1024.

• Thursdays 10am-noon, H’burgh Community Centre, Walker St. Call Rosemary, 4294 1290.

OPEN HISTORY DAY Sunday, 12 August, 10am to 4pm, Clifton School of Arts Inc. (The CSA Inc AGM will be the day before, on Saturday, 11 August from 10am.)

TRASH & TREASURE’ COMMUNITY MARKET 1st Austinmer Scouts are raising funds to attend the Australian Scouting Jamboree by hosting a mega fun market day at the Austinmer Scout Hall in Moore St. Sunday, August 19, 10am-4pm. 2508

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SHAKESPEARE FOR KIDS Stanwell Park Arts Theatre (SPAT) has a special show for a young audience, reports communications officer Beth Farmer.

Things are progressing well at SPAT HQ for the upcoming presentation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. I chatted with director Tom Peach and some of the cast about an extra special event.

Tell me about A Kidsummer Night’s Dream.

We’ll be putting on an hour-long, workshop-style performance for children, based on the themes and storylines of the play. It’s going to be set outdoors, whatever the weather, in the magical woodland grounds of the CWA Hall in Stanwell Park.

supernatural powers to play tricks on the mortals, adding to the confusion and fun!

How did you get involved with SPAT? It was my kids’ fault! They came to audition for the How do you make Shakespeare accessible to kids?

Christmas Panto and I found myself with a part!

The language has been modernised and I simplified The Panto is a great introduction to the theatre and the themes. This play has a lot of plot and lots of our younger cast members started out that characters so I’ve narrowed it down to the ones that way, and now here they are as young adults kids will relate to, like fairies, love, friendship, and performing Shakespeare. of course there is plenty of comedy and disguise. n A Kidsummer Night’s Dream, 2.30pm, Sunday, August 26 at the CWA Hall, $10 adults, kids free.

Buy tickets for this & A Midsummer Night’s Dream What will kids love about this play?

It’s funny! There is magic, my favourite character is (Aug 25 & 26, Sept 1 & 2) at www.spat.org.au. 2508 a mischievous elf called Puck who uses his

THE HOME FRONT FAQS WHEN SELLING YOUR HOME For many people, the process of selling your home can be a daunting one! As your local real estate professional, I aim to answer all of your questions before we start the selling process – for your peace of mind.

Here are the TOP 3 Frequently Asked Questions that I receive from people looking to sell their home: 1. What is my house worth?

Real estate agents consider many factors when suggesting the value of a home. These include location, condition of the property, recent sales in the area, as well as our perception of the current marketplace.

If you would like an accurate estimate, I’m happy to offer an obligation-free market appraisal. Call me anytime to book this complimentary service.

sales statistics indicate that local property prices remain steady throughout the year and there is not necessarily a ‘best time to sell’. The best time to sell is whenever you are ready!

3. What improvements should I make to my home before putting it on the market?

This will differ on a case by case basis, but my general advice is to freshen up your house to show it at its best!

A coat of paint and new floor coverings can be a comparatively inexpensive way of giving your home a fresh new look without breaking the bank. For newer homes, often all you’ll have to do is clear out the clutter and present a neat and tidy property!

2. When is the best time to sell?

For those of you who missed my previous article,

If you have questions about the selling process or require any additional assistance, please don’t hesitate to call Mattias on 0466 627 226.

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BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR GLOW WORMS July meeting report by Warwick Erwin, convenor of Neighbourhood Forum 1, the independent community group that gathers monthly to discuss local issues.

Neighbourhood Forum 1 July meeting received a very informative presentation from Helen Wheeler, Management Officer NSW Department of Industry – Crown Lands & Water, on a community group being formed to manage a Crown Land Reserve of the old Helensburgh Station and Tunnel (Glow Worm Tunnel).

A reserve trust is the legal body holding ownership of a reserve on a temporary basis (the life of the trust) for the purpose of facilitating the management of the land on behalf of the public. The size of the reserve and whether it includes all or only some of the crown land around the old station and tunnel has to be determined by the trust and Crown Lands.

There was discussion about the need for some form of protection for the Glow Worms, including protection during the breeding times of October and November. Allan House also presented some information on forming an association to be the trust. A list of community members interested in PHOTO FROM A READER: It sure didn’t last long.

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being part of the trust was taken and arrangements for the first meeting of that group has been initiated. A sub group was also formed to fast-track a sign to educate visitors of the Glow Worms colony and what needs to be avoided near them.

The sign group supported the local schools being approached for input/drawing for the sign.

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ROAD CLOSURE CONTROVERSY

The NF1 meeting supported attendance of the Wollongong Local Area Police Command event on August 8 (next NF1 meeting) at Tradies from 6-8pm, but with Wollongong City Council advertising the proposed closure and sale of Temple Rd, Helensburgh and a portion of Railway Crescent, Stanwell Park, several NF1 members requested a meeting to instead be held on August 8 and that will now happen.

Following the Sri Venkateswara Temple Association’s application to buy Temple Road, Wollongong City Council now has a process to follow – part of that is to notify the community of the application and provide an avenue for submission for or against the proposed sale.

NF1 has asked Council to send an officer to its August 8 meeting to explain and answer questions.

This will be held at 7pm at Helensburgh Community Centre.

There is the question of a safe pedestrian access, as promised by the Lord Mayor a few years ago, from Railway Crescent to the bridge over Lawrence Hargrave Drive at Stanwell Park. This needs to be answered in light of the proposed sale of a portion of Railway Crescent.

As for Temple Road, it is a major access road to Helensburgh and provides a safer access from Lawrence Hargrave Drive to Walker Street for vehicles coming off the motorway than the left turn into Walker Street, especially for the larger vehicles, including the school and route buses.

WCC has been asked for the traffic analysis details for Temple Rd and Lawrence Hargrave Drive and for the RMS comment/analysis as Lawrence Hargrave Drive is an RMS road. There is also reference being made that Temple Rd is part of the original coast road.

Submission on both close on 15 August and can be made to records@wollongong.nsw.gov.au.

You can also email or phone the Wollongong City Councillors for Ward 1. n Ward 1 councillors are Leigh Colacino; Mithra Cox; Janice Kershaw; Jenelle Rimmer.

Contact details at www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/ council 2508

HAVE YOUR SAY

A Wollongong City Council spokesperson provided this response.

Wollongong City Council is seeking community feedback on a proposal to close Temple Road in Helensburgh.

Council received the request from the Sri Venkateswara Temple Association Inc, which owns land on either side of the road.

Any owner of an adjoining parcel of land may apply to Council to close a public road or to acquire a portion of road reserve land which adjoins their property.

Once Council receives an application, there are a series of steps we take including confirming the ownership of the road and its history, putting the request on public exhibition, considering any objections and making a recommendation to Council for its consideration.

The proposal to close Temple Road in Helensburgh is currently on public exhibition with feedback to be received by Council by 5pm, Wednesday, 15 August 2018.

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STEADFAST SUPPORTER There’s a magnificent park on our doorstep and one of its biggest fans is Bob Crombie, a long-time advocate for its world heritage listing.

For almost 10 years, former Royal National Park ranger, Bob Crombie has been campaigning to have his beloved ‘Nasho’ internationally recognised as a world heritage site.

Dedicated as a public reserve on 26 April 1879, the Royal National Park (RNP) was Australia’s first national park. Whether it was the world’s first national park is questionable, and a matter of heated academic debate. Nevertheless, the idea to nominate the RNP for world heritage listing was initially popular. Expert research was commissioned in 2014 but no nomination resulted.

The topic has been revived recently, as 2508 reported last month, after Labor candidate for Heathcote, Maryanne Stuart, hit the campaign trail, organising a bush walk to “proudly reflect upon NSW Labor’s commitment to nominate our beautiful RNP to be world heritage listed”.

Bob Crombie led that walk. He also presented on the World Heritage topic at Govinda Valley’s Annual National Trust Heritage Festival in May. 2508 asked Bob to tell us more.

Please tell us a bit about yourself.

I was a park ranger and naturalist for many years working in the Kosciuzko, Royal and Glen Innes Districts. From there I went on to be head teacher at TAFE teaching environmental management until my retirement in 2002. I am a keen photographer and active bewilderer spending much of my time bewildering Sutherland, the suburb where I live.

What is First National Park?

First National Park was formed in 2009 when Bob Walshe OAM and I met in the Jolie Cafe in Jannali after a wonderful day in the park exploring with friends. I said to Bob, “You know, Bob, I’ve just come back from many places overseas such as Yosemite and Yellowstone in America, and done all the best places in Australia – Kakadu, The Kimberley, The Pilbara, The Great Barrier and Uluru and Royal is right up there with them. It’s so bloody good it ought to be world heritage.” Bob replied, “You know, Bob. I have thought the same thing. It really is a superb place. Let’s do it. Let’s go for World Heritage for the Nasho.” Without any hesitation, I said, “Yes! Let’s do it.” And just like that we began the campaign for world heritage listing of Royal National Park. Later in December 2010 Dr Geoff Mosley joined our group. Dr Mosley began preparing our report and Bob and I began gathering very strong public and written support.

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What are some arguments in favour of a listing?

National parks are the world’s best known and most important conservation measure, but of all the 1073 places on the World Heritage List not one has been selected to commemorate their origins and early development in the 19th century.

This gap can be filled if the Royal and Heathcote National Parks and the Garrawarra State Conservation Area (‘The Royal Reserves’) are nominated for the World Heritage List and accepted for their internationally significant cultural and natural heritage values.

Royal National Park (as it has been known since 1955) was formerly known as National Park and was the first reserve in the world dedicated for the ‘purpose of a national park’ in April, 1879.

The way in which the Royal Reserves represent the birthing and evolution of the world national parks idea is the most distinctive part of the case for World Heritage listing. But there is also an important bonus. These three reserves contain significant geological and natural vegetation features associated with their coastal location so that if these areas were added to the List they would significantly extend the range of natural heritage values of the Sydney Basin Bioregion already included in the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. Conserving the link between these two areas through the Illawarra Escarpment would also become more important.

Where is the campaign at and what’s next?

In spite of great initial support, the campaign has stalled along with world heritage in general throughout Australia. This is due to a number of factors, which have little to do with the quality of the heritage values of the places.

Funding of World Heritage Listing in Australia is very poor. The main remedy is for the Commonwealth, the States and Territories to give World Heritage nomination a much higher priority and greater funding.

Conservative governments, in particular, are trying to balance ‘user pays’ philosophy with conservation and exploit national parks for tourism but it has to balance this with other conservation values … The F6 freeway upgrading has raised concerns as the proposed government objectives conflict with the park and world heritage aspirations and objectives. 2508

SURFRIDER REPORT

Coledale’s Susie Crick, chair of Surfrider Foundation Australia, has exciting news about a new washing machine filter to capture harmful microfibres.

We are lucky because so many local residents clean our beaches on a regular basis. Other than on public holidays and a few weeks over summer, we don’t really see too much litter in on our beaches.

But what about the stuff the naked eye cannot see?

In every single laundry wash that we do, an average of 6 to 9 million tiny plastic microfibres escape down the drain! The greater the number of synthetics and fleeces that we wash, the greater the number of microfibres that are being released.

These millions of microfibres wash out to sea and are being ingested by fish, prawns, oysters, mussels and marine phytoplankton. This finding really bothered me so I did two things. Firstly I stopped buying clothes made out of synthetics and switched to natural fibres; and secondly, I wrote to a company called PlanetCare in Slovenia that has been researching washing machine filters for the past eight years. I figured that after eight years they must have stumbled upon findings that would help us to stop inadvertently polluting our oceans.

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By liaising with a powerful network of international organisations, we feel confident that we can make a difference to the grey water that makes its way into our oceans. Speaking of grey water, I believe that we can make better use of that commodity too! The next program to be rolled out in Australia is Surfrider Ocean Friendly Gardens; but there is a catch… we need someone to steer that ship. Anyone willing to volunteer? Email me at southcoastnsw@surfrider.org.au if you are interested in gardens and plumbing. All you need is the passion to make a difference and magic happens! 2508

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CLUB REPORTS

HELENSBURGH GIRL GUIDES

Guide leader Malynda Flarey reports.

Following a very hectic term 2 the Guides have been having a break over the school holidays but the leaders have been busy updating and learning some new skills and volunteering at some of our beautiful Guide properties, proving that Guides is not just fun for the girls but also for the “old girls”.

Our District, Resource and Guide leader all attended Archery Supervisors training during July, learning basic archery skills, safety requirements and the risk assessment processes that will allow them to run archery sessions in the future. All passed this first part of the training with flying colours but their final challenge for accreditation will be running sessions with the Guides under the critical appraisal of qualified supervisors. Let’s hope they hit their targets (and, yes, all puns intended).

Two of our leaders also spent a few days at a working bee at Random Cottage, a Guides NSW property at Mount Victoria in the Blue Mountains. Along with other leaders and ex-leaders from Guides and Scouts in the Southern Sydney Rivers Region, they helped give the campsite and lodge a good clean-out and maintenance check to get it ready for the spring and summer camping season.

While it may have been a weekend of work, the sunrises and sunsets over the Kanimbla Valley were a great reward.

Now it’s back to terms 3 and 4 and what will hopefully be a great spring and summer outdoors season. Our Guide units are currently full, but if you would like to add your daughter’s name to our waiting list please contact mflarey@ gmail.com for further information. 2508

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HELENSBURGH VIEW CLUB Publicity Officer Virginia Dowson reports.

A happy crowd attended Helensburgh VIEW Club’s Christmas in July meeting. Pam Graham, our Zone Councillor was welcomed, along with three visitors. Many books were collected for The Smith Family’s Christmas Appeal. Thank you to the Coal Coast Emporium in Walker Street for their kind donation of books for this Appeal. Helensburgh VIEW is proud to also be supporting The Smith Family’s Winter Appeal and the “Learning for Life” program. Students needing assistance are chosen by their schools, to join this program. The Illawarra Team Leader, Suanne, came to the meeting and spoke of the 600 students involved in the Illawarra, and gratefully accepted the stationery, rugs and books donated by our Club. Helensburgh VIEW sponsors two students, and raises funds for this from the Trading Table, raffles and theatre parties.

There are many stories out there from adults who have been helped in their school years by The Smith Family and, in turn, by VIEW Clubs.

Thanks Pattie for the Trivia. Hopefully there will be room for all of it next time!

Theatre goers will be off to see The Book of Mormon on 4 August, and bookings (be quick for this), are available now for Madiba the Musical, a Celebration of Nelson Mandela, at the State Theatre on Saturday 3 November 2018, 1.30pm matinee, pay by 21 August, and also Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, at the Capitol, Saturday 23 March 2019, 2pm matinee, to be paid by 25 January 2019. Please phone Chris on 42941103, mob. 0419282264 for details.

The next VIEW Club lunch meeting is at Helensburgh Tradies on 21 August at 11am for 11.15am start. Bring photos of yourself as a baby or child for a guessing game. Please phone Fran on 4294 1885 by Monday 13 August for new bookings or cancellations. There will be a change of menu at this meeting. 2508

MADE IN THE MEN’S SHED

2508’s man in the Shed, Paul Blanksby, reports.

Samantha and Tony at Alcara Cafe with one of the tables the Men’s Shed built. Left, delicious bread baked by a Shed member.

Helensburgh Men’s Shed have been performing various commissions for 2508 community organisations, which gives us all at the Shed the chance to learn new skills and techniques.

You can teach an old dog new tricks!

We were very pleased to deliver the last wooden table to Tony and Samantha at Helensburgh’s Alcara cafe, which has been transformed by these lovely tables fashioned from Cypress pine.

Wollongong Council and a local sporting group are working with us to provide land in Helensburgh on which we can build our new Shed, an eagerly anticipated moment as we have always desired to operate from a central Helensburgh location.

Your Men’s Shed is currently at Stanwell Ave, Stanwell Park, next to the Public School. We are open on Mondays and Tuesdays 9am-3pm, come on in and say g’day, it will do you good. 2508

TOASTMASTERS TURNS 20!

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At the Toastmaster NSW annual conference recently, I received my 20-year award. It was also Helensburgh and District Toastmaster’s 20-year anniversary.

Over the 20 years I’ve seen a lot of members come and go once they’ve achieved confidence in public speaking. Why did I stay? I love the social aspect of our club and also the opportunity twice a month to stand up and speak in front of a captive audience!

Every time we speak, we’re evaluated and given feedback on what we did well and a suggestion of improvement for next time. We do table topics, which is impromptu speaking for 1-2 minutes and we deliver prepared speeches of 5-7 minutes, plus learn to chair the meeting.

I guess the reason I’ve been attending Toastmasters in Helensburgh for 20 years is because I’m still having fun and learning at the same time!

Helensburgh Toastmasters meets every 2nd and 4th Monday nights at Helensburgh Tradies Club 7pm. You’ll be most welcome! Call Vicki Christie on 0408 961 392. 2508

The end of Term 2 for Cubs was very special, with many of our Cubs receiving some of their first achievement badges and more Cubs being invested. On the plans for term 3, we will be using our dark winter nights to complete our night bushwalk and spotlighting, building periscopes, machines and making our own stop motion movies and holding a cooking night, where our brave parents will be joining us at the end for a special end of term dinner.

Also in the mix is our annual hall sleepover, where we will have a movie and work on our entertainer badges, with our more creative cubs coming up with some plays, skits and songs to entertain everyone. We’ll also be completing our First Aid badges for the lead up to summer and snake season and our weather badges. We’ll have a couple of nights this term, away from the hall and learning some wide games.

1st Helensburgh Cubs is now running with three sixes, which means that more of our fabulous Cubs have been able to take on leadership roles and help our new Cubs settle in.

If you would like to join in the fun, email our Cub leaders at cubs@helensburghscouts.org.au so we can advise where we’ll be meeting on that Thursday night. 2508

Vicki Christie reports.

Photo at left: Peter Crosby (NSW District 70 District Director) & Vicki Christie

An update on the Cubs.

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Earlier in the year, club stalwart Cathy Astill brought to the attention of the HJRLFC (Helensburgh Junior Rugby League Football Club) committee the club was in fact celebrating an anniversary year – an amazing 45 years of bringing children from all over the community together to enjoy rugby league.

One of the wonderful things about club sports in a growing community such as Helensburgh and surrounds is that our kids get to build friendships outside their immediate school group. Each junior team is made up of kids from Holy Cross, Helensburgh Public and no doubt Otford and Stanwell Park schools. As the children progress through the age divisions, they often end up in different high schools; Heathcote, Bulli, Engadine and Wollongong Performing Arts High, just to name a few.

Our kids’ commitment to the game builds a unique set of principles that will guide them into adult years. Even when it’s cold and wet, they show commitment to training, supporting their teammates and the volunteer coaching staff.

“I am proud to be part of such a wonderful club.

To watch these children develop skills that will see them grow into future stars on and off the field is a privilege,” says club president Brendan Wells.

“The current playing group’s commitment to each other, team work and dedication is inspiring and a reflection of past players and the sprit or our wonderful community.”

The HJRLFC thanks all sponsors, past and present, for their support over the last 45 years.

This generosity makes it possible for our kids to keep playing the game and doing so well, representing one of the smaller clubs in the Illawarra.

In 2018 the club has been fortunate enough to receive sponsorship from the following local businesses: Peabody, Sada, Helensburgh Hotel, Tradies, Helensburgh Liquor, Ray White Helensburgh, Shell Helensburgh, Helensburgh Car Services, DAE Contracting, Gallardo’s Pizzeria, Rocar Electric, Burgh Healthy Hub, Christian’s

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To mark its 45th anniversary year the club is planning to ensure end-of-year presentations are a ‘party,’ rather than adhere the traditional formalities of a club presentation day. It will be an afternoon full of fun and activities for the young players, who always struggle to sit still during presentation day. The 45th club party is likely to be held in October when finals are decided.

Win or lose in the finals, these young players are already big winners; keeping fit, demonstrating commitment, learning new skills, having fun and making friendships based on common interest.

Here’s to the next 45 years and beyond! 2508

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JACOB IN FINE FORM AT FOOTY TITLES Local Jacob Taylor has impressed at a state rugby league carnival. Jacob’s proud dad Arthur Taylor reports.

SAVE LIVES IN SURF AND ON SAND!

Jacob was selected to play in the Metropolitan East side to compete in the NSW Primary Schools Sports Association (PSSA) Rugby League State Carnival held at Kingscliff from June 19 to 21.

Jacob is a front row forward and was named Best and Fairest last year for Helensburgh’s Junior Tigers and won the prestigious perpetual award – the Gary Stares Memorial Shield – for Front Row Forward of The Year for the juniors.

His aim is to come through the ranks like Damien Cook and he would love to play with the Rabbitohs as he’s attended Rabbitohs coaching days and has met many of the players. 2508

No longer confident in water proficiency, but still want to stay involved in Surf Life Saving? There are land-based roles to fill, Jenelle McWilliam reports.

Would you like to renew your membership with your local Surf Life Saving Club? Are you a holder of the Surf Life Saving Bronze Medallion and would like to become involved in Surf Life Saving in a land-based activity?

There are many awards and certificates you can gain, including first aid, radio operator, advanced resuscitation and spinal management.

Another award you may be interested in gaining is the Silver Medallion/Patrol Captains Course. You are not required to do your water-based Bronze Medallion proficiency.

Silver Medallion/Patrol Captains course requirements are: be at least 17 years of age; hold a Bronze Medallion; be proficient in one of the following – Bronze Medallion, first aid or radio operator, advanced resuscitation, or spinal management.

Dave Winner, Chief Instructor for Coalcliff SLSC, is running the Silver Medallion course at Coalcliff on Sunday, 12 August, 9am-5 pm. All SLS Members are welcome to participate in the free training.

Send expressions of interest to Dave Winner at chiefinstructor@coalcliffslsc.com.au 2508

Above and below: Jacob Taylor in action during the state league carnival. Photos: Action Photographics

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the day is having a laugh and we look forward to competing again next year.

In May, we enjoyed the company of the Bondi Iceberg’s female swimmers come and swim at Coalcliff. They bought a busload of more than 40 and enjoyed the Sea Eels hospitality for a swim and lunch. Unfortunately, the seas and weather were at their winter best and many of the Bondi swimmers could not identify where the pool was actually located due to high seas. Thankfully they loved the experience so much that they hope to make it an annual event.

On our annual ‘Bring a Friend’ day a few interested punters attended our Sunday morning swim. We again enjoyed the support of the Scarborough Wombarra Bowling Club who hosted our after swim soup and fun.

The South Sydney Metropolitan Championships were again a wonderful winters day by the sea.

Swimming at the Bondi Icebergs pool and then enjoying their festivities afterwards at the club is what Winter Swimming is all about. The fact that ALL of our members – both male and female – can enjoy the day’s competition makes it a great day out for all. Congratulations to our Junior Relay who The 2018 winter season has been full of action and managed to pick up third place on the day. Well cool water for the Stanwell Park Sea Eels. done to Lachlan, Aahlia, Jacinta, Codie and Darcy for flying the club’s colours on the winner’s dais.

Karl Weber files the club’s mid-season report Lastly, the winter season is halfway over and we will soon be involved in our summer beach We have had a variety of events that have kept us busy over the past couple of months. These include: activities. The Sea Eels have a close association with three different surf clubs – Era, Stanwell Park and Our annual swim against Bulli Sea Lions was a Coalcliff – and it is important that people keep great day down at the ocean pool under Waniora their eyes peeled for the upcoming summer Point. It is a wonderful pool and a great way to registrations. Nippers will be back on, proud and share camaraderie with another local Winter strong for 2018 / 2019, so make sure you are ready Swimming club. We enjoyed swimming in the for registration. Helensburgh-Stanwell Park famous Jimmy Johns relay, and whilst we might have actually touched the wall first, we managed to Nippers registration will take place on the 23rd September 2018 at the Tradies. Come along and get get disqualified yet again for an obscure rule that involved. 2508 only Bulli was aware of. Not to worry, the point of The Sea Eels brave the cold … as usual.

Photo: Karl Weber

SEA EELS REPORT

LOCAL MTB PARK OPENS Stage one of Helensburgh’s community mountain-biking track is now open. Helensburgh Off Road Cycle Club’s (HORCC) Matthew Cady reports.

The purpose-built 3km-long track, the result of hard work by club members, volunteers and local tradespeople, is near the Rex Jackson sport fields and was the brainchild of HORCC. The project received “a major sponsorship package” from Helensburgh Hotel to help pay for the track, Matthew said. 2508

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Kai Sakakibara (far right in photo) with his Aussie team-mates.

Photo: Craig Dutton

BMXERS TARGET 2020 OLYMPICS Helensburgh’s Kai and Saya Sakakibara are now pursuing their Olympic dream. Kai reports.

A very fast two years have passed since the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics are now fast approaching. It’s going to be a brand-new experience for Saya and I, being our first involvement in an Olympic cycle. There are a number of steps involved over the coming two years that will allow us to make our Olympic dream a reality: qualifying the nation by attaining as many Olympic ranking points as possible for Australia, and meeting the Individual Selection Criteria within the performance period for the Games.

With only 24 spots each for men and women in BMX, there is very strict criteria that narrows the field down to the best of the best.

The Olympic qualification period for BMX begins in September this year and runs through until June 2020, concluding at the World Championships. Within this time-frame, riders can compete in UCI (the governing body for World Cycling competitions) events where they can earn points for their country. At the conclusion of the qualification period, the points of the three highest ranked riders from each country are tallied up to give each nation’s total points, and each country is ranked according to their total Olympic points.

According to the Olympic Rankings in June 2020, the quota for each country is determined.

Nations ranked 1st-2nd get three riders, 3rd-5th get two, 6th-11th get one. On top of this, there is one spot for the host country, as well as criteria based upon Individual rankings and the 2020 World Championships to fill the remaining five positions. In current UCI Nation Rankings, Australia is sitting in 5th for men and women.

The Individual Selection Criteria for Australia (for actually getting yourself onto the team) has not been released yet, however, it will be based upon performances at the World Cups and World Championships within the Olympic Qualification Period.

For Saya and I, it’s all quite overwhelming as it really feels as though we are getting into the business end of the sport. However, we are really excited about the upcoming two years, in doing our part to qualify Australia to the Olympics, as well as proving our worth for the Olympic Team.

We’ll be kicking off our Olympic Qualification campaign at Rounds 5-6 of the UCI World Cup to be held in Argentina in late September! 2508

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Barry Thompson reports.

Another great winter’s morning for golf with the next round of our match play completed. The coldest morning of the year and it was noticed the light reflecting off the frost on the greens was causing some interesting putts.

Jammu won the day with a massive 43 stableford points – enjoy the Gallardo’s Pizza. Helensburgh Butchers prizes went to Jack and myself, both with 39 points. Jack also secured the Steve McRae golf super pin prize with a wheelbarrow-load of golf balls for his trouble.

A grade’s longest drive went to jackpot and B grade to myself, the only one to stay on the fairway!

The match play results, John defeated Barry 5&4, Jack beat Brian 5&4 and Geoff beat Roger 4&3.

Geoff and Bill claimed the prize for the best front and back 9 holes with Dave heading to the Helensburgh Driving Range to improve his game.

The August game on the 12th at 7am is a stroke and the second Championship round. Arrive early to allow Mick time to prepare the various cards.

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July marked the start of SGC Championship rounds. Only one memory from June, a correction to the SGC Match Play. Mick Bowron defeated Tim Lowe after 3 play-off holes to meet up with Debbie and Tony English in September. Sorry, Tim. Ideal conditions greeted everyone on the 1st tee.

For some us it was a worthwhile journey, particularly the treasurer being nearest the pin on the 9th. Well done, Mark Buckley – 91cm from the flag to land $180. Also, a near-miss of the Eagles Nest by Craig on the 7th was just millimetres away from the prize and a birthday present. A huge drive on the 15th by Scotty G. was also worthy of a mention. The best championship score of the day went to John Brunton (69), followed by the Emmetts, Chris finishing with 70 and Michael in 3rd place (74) to take prizes from Christian’s Meats, Helensburgh Hotel and Helensburgh Golf Range.

August 5th is our next outing, round 2 of the SGC Championship. Contact Tony on 4294 2696, or just turn up at 7.30am for 8am to master the challenges of Boomerang Public Golf Course.

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