The Bugle 23 April 2016
A fortnightly celebration of people and places on the Upper South Coast of NSW
Serving the communities of Kiama, Gerringong, Jamberoo, Kiama Downs, Minnamurra and Gerroa and now at www.thebugleonline.com
What future for Kiama
in a merged council? This edition features a homage to the Boston Globe, which recently ran a front page from an imagined future should Donald Trump become President. To the right is our view on how life in Kiama will change should the merger with Shoalhaven Council go ahead. Some think the merger won’t affect them, but it will. Local councils provide grassroots services and they are the ones that people come into contact with every day. Councillor Dennis Seage is strongly opposed to the forced merger proposal, and initiated the motion to hold a poll on the issue. Voting in the poll is not compulsory and the result is not binding. So why should people be bothered to vote? Dennis knows why. “This is our last chance,” he says. “The writing is on the wall and the only thing that will stop it is people power. “We can’t just sit back and say we’ve done our best; the decision is already made. We have to keep up our fight in every way. “The poll is going to show how strongly we feel about our community and our future. Any government that ignores that does so at their peril. “We have proved to the Government that we have always had the financial standards that it wants, but that might not be enough to get us over the line given the lack of logic in the process. We need to show conclusively that we want to remain a self-governing community.” As for those concerned about the cost, which has been revised down to $106,261 from an estimated $140,000, he says $6.30 per ratepayer is a small price to pay. “If the worst happens and the merger goes ahead it will be $100k less to give Mayor Gash to fix her trainwreck down there,” he says. He urges everyone to get out and vote NO.
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A fortnightly celebration of people and places on the Upper South Coast of NSW Serving the communities of Kiama, Gerringong, Jamberoo, Kiama Downs, Minnamurra and Gerroa and now at www.thebugleonline.com
April 2019
Proceeds from sale of Blue Haven to fund kerbs and gutters down south A confidential Shoalhaven City Council report has revealed that the proceeds from last year’s sale of the Blue Haven retirement complex have been earmarked to pay for long overdue infrastructure work in the south of the LGA. The backload of projects which will now go ahead includes road repairs, replacing bridges and installing kerbs and gutters. “The windfall needs to be used where most needed,” says the report. Blue Haven, developed and managed by Kiama Council before the merger, was sold to a private aged care operator for a reported $100 million. Despite Blue Haven not having cost ratepayers a cent, and paying council a healthy dividend each year, the newly merged Council said “it has no experience in aged care operations”.
Pools to close for winter p6
Award for Sue Granger-Holcombe p3
Mayor to visit Kiama next week p3
The sale of the operation did not affect the rights of the current residents, most of whom own their units. Residents have, however, reported to The Bugle that life under the new ownership is not the same as before. “You can just notice that the little things are being cut back,” said one. “Council had the whole of Blue Haven Care to provide extra services, but now that has gone too.”
No ANZAC March again this year After struggling again to persuade Shoalhaven Council to provide the assistance needed to stage a traditional ANZAC Day March in Kiama, the local RSL organisation has admitted defeat. “It has been a blow to the town not to be able to continue with the March, but there is no way that a small branch such as ours can
afford the traffic management and event Petition to bring staging costs,” says Dennis Seage. back green bins p5 “I warned people that Shoalhaven Council didn’t contribute to the Nowra March, but people didn’t believe it would happen here.”
Kiama loses WHO Healthy Cities status p7
Wings over the Illawarra set to soar p4
Breastfeeding Friendly Kiama launch p 14
What’s on? Every Wednesday
Til 1 May
Kiama Farmers’ Market Kiama Harbour 2-5pm
Exhibition by Gitte Backhausen: Ever-changing Little Blowhole Art Bar
On weekends Live music at The Sebel, Kiama Leagues Club, The Mecure, Jamberoo Pub and other venues.
Til 25 April Help from my friends Exhibition by Becky Guggisberg, Old Fire Station
23 April Kiama Makers & Growers Market Black Beach, 9-2pm Jamberoo ANZAC Service 10.30am
24 April Jamberoo Village
Let us know if there’s an event you’re organising. Just email the details to emailthebugle@gmail.com or phone 0412 415 101 Listings are free, and at the editor’s discretion Find out about research- (See p11) ing your military ances10-16 May tors from Ray Thornburn, Lloyd Rees Restored 2.30pm Artworks Exhibition 4 May Old Fire Station, Kiama Talk by Kate Swaffer 12 May (see below right) Kiama Bush Dance
30-1 May
Market Reid Park, 9-2pm ANZAC Day Dawn Service Kiama, 5am; Dawn Service Gerringong 6am; March in Kiama 10.30
KISS Arts Festival Kiama Harbour See souvenir program centre pages Wings over the Illawarra Albion Park (see p 4)
26 April - 2 May
30 April
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Kiama Woodcraft Group Community NO photo Exhibition and Sale School Flat, Black Beach, Old Fire Station, Kiama 3pm (see below) Family History Talk: 28-29 April Kiama Kaberet (see p 10) It’s all in the detail
Pics & Flicks: Pheonix Gerringong Town Hall, 8pm $10
7 May CMRI High Tea & Fashion Parade
Kiama Community Centre, 7.30-10.30pm $5 13th Annual Johnny Warren Golf Classic Jamberoo Golf Club, Four person Ambrose Handicap. t 4236 0270
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Werri Slash and Gerringong Surf Music Festival Werri Beach, Surf Club and Bowls Club (more next issue) Serendipity Choir Christ Church Kiama, 3pm $20 Kiama & District Historical Society Talk & AGM Ben Carlos talking on Bushrangers, Family History Centre, 2.30pm Megan Rundback’s Gala Dinner (see p 6)
15 May Kiama Seaside Market Black Beach, 9-3pm
Special author talk by dementia campaigner Kate Swaffer, author of What the Hell Happened to My Brain? (subtitled Living Beyond Dementia), has been a consultant to the Dementia Friendly Kiama project will be doing an author talk and book signing at the Library shortly. She was the South Australian finalist for Australian of the Year this year, and winner of the International Dementia Leader of the Year in 2015. She has been an advocate for the work of Alzheimer's Australia since she was diagnosed with dementia at 49 and her insights have made a great difference. Details: Wednesday 4 May, 3-5.30pm, Kiama Library. Free event. RSVP by 2 May for catering purposes to 4233 1133
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First trip was their last
The first time out on their newly purchased small cabin cruiser had a disastrous end for a Victorian couple. They had to swim for their lives when the boat, with an inboard petrol motor, burst into flames immediately after they set off from the boat ramp near the Scout Hall. Lunchtime crowds were stunned when the drama unfolded before them. Luckily, the prevailing wind took the boat out towards the entrance to the harbour rather than pushing it against the newly built jetty or the sea wall where it would have smashed to pieces. Brett Bradbury of Kiama Bluewater Charters got involved when the fire brigade asked him if they could use his boat to take their firefighting equipment and pump out to the still blazing fibreglass boat. “It was burnt down to the waterline in the end,” he says. “Just a mess.” After first bringing it back into the harbour, pollution concerns meant that the boat was eventually towed right out to sea and cut loose. “It sank immediately. The police talked about keeping it for investigation, but it just wasn’t feasible.” Inboard petrol motors are known to be dangerous on boats, and a number of things could have triggered the fire. Not much more is known about the couple, although it is believed they went to hospital suffering from shock. Photos at sea by Brett Bradbury
Backlash in Gilmore? With a Double Dissolution election on July 2 seeming inevitable, NSW coalition MPs are hoping that state issues, particularly the merger proposals, will not affect their vote. Ann Sudmalis, the current Member for Gilmore and former Shoalhaven councillor, has been strident in her opposition to both the Kiama and Shellharbour merger proposals. This has included seconding a motion at a rally “condemning the Baird government for its arrogant and ill-considered merger proposal”, and speaking against the proposals in Federal Parliament. Her open criticism of the state Liberal government fuelled speculation that she may not be preselected for the seat. Labor candidate for Gilmore, Fiona Phillips, who has been campaigning for some time, says while her focus in on health and education, the amalgamation issue comes up all the time. As a Shoalhaven resident, Fiona says that the difference in service levels between the two councils is clearly obvious - the condition of the roads, parks and other facilities. “The Shoalhaven is massive. It goes down to South Durras, 40 minutes past Ulladulla. “Those people at the south end of the LGA are against it because they know how badly they are serviced. Kiama would be no different.” A swing of 5.3% is needed for the Liberal Party to lose Gilmore. 3
Kiama Show Secretary receives recognition Member for Kiama Gareth Ward has presented local Kiama resident Sue Granger-Holcombe with the Premier’s Community Service Award. Mrs Granger-Holcombe was recognised for her extensive service to our local community. “Sue is a thoroughly deserving recipient of this Award for her many years of dedicated service, hard work and involvement with the Kiama Show Society,” he said. “I commend Sue on her generosity of spirit and for her tireless commitment to improving our local Kiama community.”
Shark sightings fail to deter visitors Shark sightings and beach closures since the attack on Brett Connellan earlier this month are having little effect on tourism according to industry leaders. Tourism is Kiama’s most important industry, with many of the area’s businesses dependent, either directly or indirectly, on visitors coming to town. It seems Kiama has escaped the fate of Lennox Head, where visitor numbers have dropped markedly after a number of attacks. Carole Johnston, Council’s Strategic Tourism and Marketing Manager, says that the Visitors’ Centre hasn’t noticed any downturn, and people aren't raising sharks as a concern. “People are seeing it as an isolated incident that Grey Nurse shark feeding on bait at Kendalls on 11 April Source: DPI could have happened anywhere around Australia. The reality is that it isn’t an issue for tourists to our area.” booking and only one person has mentioned the sharks. They ended up making a booking anyway.” Hamish Armytage, of South Coast Holidays, says that Locals have become used to the increased aerial patrols, they haven't noticed any fall off in bookings for the rest of the year, although there haven’t been as many last minute and surfers are slowly returning to their favourite breaks. bookings for this long weekend. “I don’t think this is due While the World Surf League’s Subway Pro Junior was transferred up to Wollongong in the week after the attack to the shark situation as it is doubtful the latter sightings have got in much media attention elsewhere. for peace of mind, the annual Werri Slash will on in “We speak to everyone who makes an enquiry about a Gerringong in May (more next issue).
Look to the skies The last weekend of the month won’t only see action down on the Harbour with the KISS Arts Festival, but also in the skies with hi-tech and historic aircraft in the air at the Wings Over the Illawarra Air Show. A Fw-190 will be one of the star attractions of this year’s flying display, as it is the first time the restored German WWII fighter plane has been on show in Australia. The plane is painted in the scheme of Red 1 flown by Luftwaffe Ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, Hans Dortenmann. It is hoped that it will be third time lucky for the event, which has been rained out on the last two occasions. Details: 30 April and 1 May, Albion Park Airport www.wingsovertheillawarra.com for details. General admission from $37.50 for the Saturday.
L & E Court comes to town Gerringong residents have again been reminded of just how large a residence Robbie Ingham wants to build on his property, just south of Boat Harbour. Height sticks were reerected in preparation for an onsite conciliation hearing by the Land & Environment Court (when this paper is at the printers). As previously reported in The Bugle, Kiama Council rejected his DA on multiple grounds. It is understood the DA presented to the Court has not been amended.
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Help Megan get to Russia for MS treatment Megan Rundback reports with gratitude that the fundraising to support her trip to Russia for treatment for her MS is just shy the halfway mark. As previously reported in The Bugle, Megan is booked in for life changing treatment in Russia to stop the progress of the disease. The process, which is only in trial stage in Australia, involves removing and storing stem cells from the patient before an extensive round of chemotherapy. The stem cells are then transplanted back into the body to ‘re-boot the
immune system’. This treatment has an 80% success rate of stopping MS in its tracks and halting further progression. Despite her health deteriorating - she is finding it more difficult to walk each day, cannot stand for any length of time and fatigue is a big issue Megan is planning one last big fundraiser to help her achieve the $80,000 needed for the trip and treatment. The Kiama mother of two and her friends have organised a gala benefit night to raise the money in style. Auction items
She is booked to fly out in June, and would appreciate any help you could give her to achieve her dream.
include a return trip for two to Hawaii, dinner for two in Melbourne at George Calombaris’ restaurant, Gazi, and tempting affairs courtesy of the Opera House Bar.
Details: Sat 14 May, The Central Hotel Function Centre, Shellharbour, 6pm Tickets $100, including drink on arrival and dinner, available from trybooking.com/KUDK If you wish to make a donation to Megan’s cause (not a registered charity), her bank details are Commonwealth Bank Account: Megan Rundback BSB: 062 198 A/c: 1079 7572
Issues in law By Kirby Powell, Carter Ferguson Solicitors
Making roads safer From 1 March this year, new bike laws have come into place which need to be understood by cyclists and vehicle drivers. Drivers now need to maintain a certain distance from cyclists. If you are passing a cyclist in a speed zone of 60km/h or less you need to leave at least one metre between yourself and a cyclist, with a distance of 1.5 metres required in higher speed zones. Obviously concerns have been raised that this law will possibly result in an increase in head on collisions, however according to the statistics so far, this has not been the case. Drivers are allowed to move around cyclists providing they have a clear view and it is safe to do so. Otherwise, you need to slow down. The laws simply aim to ensure drivers leave a safe distance from riders. If the public do not comply with these new laws, drivers face a $319 fine and loss of two demerit points. There changes for cyclists too. If you are aged 18 or over, you are required to carry photo ID which will help identify riders in emergencies. NSW Police will be able to request ID and, after an adjustment year, from 1 March 2017 riders will risk being fined $106 if they are not carrying ID. There are increased penalties for riders who display high risk and dangerous behaviour: • not wearing a helmet increased from $71 to $319 • running a red light increased from $71 to $425 • riding dangerously increased from $71 to $425 • holding onto a moving vehicle increased from $71 to $319 • not stopping at a crossing increased from $71 to $425. Keep these laws in mind when next on the road, however you get around. It will be interesting to see how these new laws are enforced.
New wedding caterer for the Pavilion After months of uncertainty, Council has announced the new wedding caterer for the Pavilion Kiama will be Wollongong-based business, Culinarius. They will take over the role from Gabby’s of Berry from July 1 for a three year term. A previous Illawarra Business of the Year winner, Culinarius has been specialising in weddings in the Illawarra and on the South Coast for more than 25 years. Kiama Council's Manager of Human Resources and Commercial Services, Russell Park welcomes the partnership with the Culinarius team, saying they would help brides to coordinate receptions at the venue from start to finish. “Culinarius has built a reputation as one of the region’s leading caterers over more than two decades, while The Pavilion Kiama is now one the region’s most popular wedding and conference venues,’’ he said. A wedding expo is expected to be held in the coming months to showcase the new provider. 6
2016 KIAMA INTERNATIONAL SEASIDE ARTS FESTIVAL SOUVENIR PROGRAM: GET DOWN, HAVE FUN
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Kiama Leagues Club steps up to the plate Kiama Leagues Club’s renewed emphasis on its kitchen has reaped rewards, with the Club being chosen as one of the finalists in ClubsNSW’s Chef’s Table competition. Building on the wellknown TV cooking show formula, club chefs were asked to devise and explain the method behind a three course menu featuring five ingredients - single origin chocolate, rabbit, fresh Australian seafood, a native Australian ingredient and cream. Entries had to adhere to a budget, be able to be cooked from scratch at the club, and be accompanied by photos of the dishes. Kiama is one of 20 finalists chosen from over 50 entries, and is now moving into the judging round against City Tattersalls Club, the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron and other suburban and rural clubs. For the judging, chef Warren Jouannet and second year apprentice Lauren Nearly, will have to prepare the meal and present it to the three visiting judges, including Masterchef’s Courtney Roulston, at a special dinner at the Club to be held in the next month. Warren has been the head chef at the club for almost a year and a half, having had a strong background with pubs and cafes, and is proud
Warren and Lauren with Kiama Leagues Club CEO Peter Wright
of what has been achieved. “We have got to the point where we make 90 per cent of the food we serve,” he says. “That is pretty good considering the small team we have to look after the bistro, our fine dining restaurant, the snack bar and functions.” The competition was established last year, with the aim of improving perceptions of the quality of food available at clubs. Lauren is one of only three apprentices in the competition, with other clubs nominating much more experienced chefs.
“It will be a great experience for her,” says Warren. The Menu Entrée Crispy skin barramundi, with sweet corn puree, charred corn, pickled radish and rocket oil Main Rabbit loin wrapped in bacon, with rabbit croquette, carrot puree, heirloom carrots, crispy potato gratin caramelised shallots and rabbit jus
Chance to comment on name proposals The proposal to honour the late Arthur Campbell by naming a Gerringong reserve after him is moving closer to reality, with the Geographical Names Board calling for public comment. The reserve has a prominent position, on the corner of Willawa Ave and Fern St in front of the Gerringong Uniting Church. Coming from an original Gerringong farming family, Arthur served as an alderman between 1977 and 1991 and as mayor from 1983 to 1987. He was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for his service to local government, ex-service and church organisations. The Board is also calling for comment on a proposal to formally name Boneyard Beach. This is a situation where the popular surfing and picnic area on the north of Bombo Headland has been known as Boneyard for many years, but with no formal recognition. The closing date for submissions is 13 May. See www.gnb.nsw.gov.au for details.
Dessert Wattleseed olive oil cake, with macadamia crumble, peach puree, riberry gel, whipped chocolate ganache and lime meringue dust
Drill prepares for the real thing
Residents of Kiama breathed a sigh of relief last weekend when they realised the large number of emergency services vehicles near the railway line were there for a training exercise rather than the real thing. With the train line out of action for maintenance further north, it was the perfect time to stage a rescue scenario on the tracks at Kiama Heights. The rescue of more than 30 people injured on a derailed train inside a tunnel required a multi-agency response, involving teams from NSW SES, Illawarra Police Rescue Squad - NSW Police Force, NSW Rural Fire Service, Fire and Rescue NSW and NSW Ambulance. Last year, the Kiama SES team returned from the 2015 National Disaster Rescue Competition as national champions.
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Mother’s Day treat helps the CMRI
Following the success of bringing together of their famous High Tea with a Mother’s Day fashion parade, the enthusiastic members of CMRI Gerringong are doing it again. Apart from a glass of champagne, a delicious array of sweet and savoury treats, endless cups of tea and coffee and good company, the highlight of the afternoon will be a fashion parade featuring outfits from four different businesses and appealing to a range of ages. Bombo Clothing Co. Kiama, and Annalou, Cherry Red and Beyond the Beach of Gerringong are giving the coordinator, Olivia Yeatman, the chance to showcase a selection of outfits. These will be worn by CMRI members: Wendy Quinn, Georgia Wall, Debbie Langton, Cheryl Moses and Maggie Simmons to name a few. There will be a raffle, lucky door prizes and lots of fun. Details: Saturday, 7 May, 2- 4pm, Gerringong Town Hall. Tickets $25 from Cronin’s Liquor Gerringong or ring Rosalie on 0410 540 991
Helping children understand the impact of the Great War
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A new book, inspired by the Waratah March, has been launched in time for ANZAC Day. The Centenary of the recruiting March was celebrated by a reenactment from Nowra to Sydney last year. Dr Grace Masselos, a retired early childhood lecturer, has used the March as a way of teaching older primary school children about the impact of the faraway First World War on a people in small towns all over Australia. The book follows the experience of Annabel-Louise, who lives in Kiama with her quarry working family, from the excitement of the March to the reality of the homecomings and those who don’t come home. Annabel-Louise and the Kiama Waratah Marchers of World War I is charmingly illustrated by local artist John Cornwell.
Dumpers plead guilty Many people operate their businesses from home these days, but a waste facility?. It seems a trio from Jamberoo was caught doing so in 2015, compounding their offences by dumping household waste on Saddleback Mountain’s Fountaindale Road. The 21 year old Jamberoo man and his 19 year old brother pleaded guilty to seven illegal dumping charges in Kiama Local Court on 5 April. The pair’s 44 year old mother pleaded guilty to one charge of operating an unlawful waste facility from their Jamberoo home. Evidence of the offences were uncovered through a lengthy investigation carried out by Kiama Council’s Illegal Dumping Compliance Officer David Waples. On this particular occasion, after advertising their waste disposal services on Gumtree, the men took waste back to their home in Jamberoo where their mother assisted them to sort it. Much of the waste was later found to have been dumped in a nearby semi-rainforest area. David Waples says the case should be a warning to others looking to have contractors remove their waste that they should insist on seeing a receipt from the waste facility for their load. “The law is clear that the owner of the waste, as well as the person who transports the waste, is each guilty of an offence if the waste ends up at a place that is not licensed to receive it,” he says. The maximum fine for these offences is $250,000 for individuals and $1 million for corporations. The sentencing for this case will be handed down in early May.
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One more for detective fans The Friends of Kiama Library’s next speaker will be Rose Valley writer, dramatist, theatre personality and occasional cartoonist Allan Mackay. Amy and the Killers, Allan’s first novel, is set in Nowra, published in London, and features two detectives, Michael Chaucer and Janice Mallon. The sequel, again with Chaucer and Mallon, The Resurrection of Jenny Derain, is doing the publishing rounds with, Allan says, positive indications. He has just finished a third novel. Books will be available for signature and sale. Details: Sat 7 May, 2.30pm, Kiama Library Auditorium. Entry at the door $5 for members/$8 visitors including afternoon tea.
Street names to mark the Centenary of ANZAC Nine new streets throughout the Kiama LGA are being proposed to be named after local men who served during World War I. Five of the streets Allison Street, Blair Street, Downey Street, Merrick Circuit and Fadden Street are within the second stage of the Cedar Grove subdivision at Kiama. It is also hoped a new cul-de-sac off Caliope St in Kiama will be named Hanrahan Place. Two other streets Sproule Crescent and Gibson Crescent - are proposed for the new estate off Wyalla Road in Jamberoo, in honour of Private Thomas Sproule who came from Jerrara and Private William Gibson from Jamberoo. If the names are passed by councillors at the April meeting of Council, an existing section of the Princes Highway near Foxground, which will become a local road once the Gerringong to Berry Princes Highway upgrade is completed, will be called Donovan Road after Gerringong resident Private William Donovan who was killed at Gallipoli. Following endorsement by Council, the names will have to be submitted to the Geographic Names Board for formal approval.
To the editor We are very disappointed to learn that the Kiama ANZAC Dawn Service is to be held at Blowhole Point. We attend every year and we thought last year’s Dawn Service at Blowhole Point lacked all atmosphere compared to the Dawn Services previously held at the Memorial Arch in the centre of Kiama. Yours Sincerely Tom Taylor & Heather Gagnon
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Apprentice chef opportunity Kiama Leagues Club is seeking a first year apprentice chef, eager to establish a career in the club dining and function industry. You will need to be an enthusiastic and keen learner, able to balance work in our bistro and function kitchen as well as the requirements of the trade course. To apply for this position please email your resume to the Club CEO, Mr Peter Wright: pwright@kiamaleagues.com.au
At a time when Tesla has been making news around the world, our own Terragong House has become the Illawarra’s first destination charging station for the revolutionary electric car. “The funny thing is we’ve installed 21st century transport technology in the old horse box, which represents 19th century transport technology,” says Terragong’s Simon Milner. “Tesla driv-
ing guests will be able to fully charge their cars in six hours.” Earlier this month, when the US based Tesla started taking orders for its Model 3, an extraordinary 325,000 reservations were placed in the first week (reported as implied future sales of $14 billion). There is currently thought to be 1000 Tesla vehicles in Australia, but Jude Burger, President of
the newly formed Tesla Owners Club, believes that number is set to rise. Freely admitting to being an early adopter of new technology, Jude was amongst the first Australians to order her Tesla online and is one of those who has placed an order for the new smaller model. “I love cars and driving, but I also believe we need to lead more sustainable life-
styles,” she says. “By having an electric version I feel I’m helping to bring the future a little closer. I also like gadgets, and when I first saw the interior of one of these I thought it was a driveable iphone.” The car’s software is continually being improved, with updates installed overnight through an internet chip. “It just keeps getting better and better,” says Jude. Amongst other things, she says it is very high performance, can park itself, and you can even summons it to bring itself out of the garage. Jude says that when fully charged, her car can easily travel from Canberra to Sydney. Super charging stations have already been set up along the length of the Hume, and are planned for other major routes around Australia, to charge Telsas in a matter of minutes. The only thing stopping us from all going out and buying one at this early stage is the pricetag - upward of $125,000. However the running costs are very attractive. Jude mostly charges hers off the grid at home, and says it seldom costs her more than $7 a week to top up elsewhere. 13
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Out & about At the launch of Breastfeeding Friendly Kiama
Kaitlin and Lacey Baard with Megan and Eden Russell
Following the recent focus on support for those in our community affected by dementia, the spotlight has now turned onto those at a different stage of their lives - breastfeeding mothers. Over 70 venues around the area have signed up to offer a welcoming environment for mothers wanting to feed their babies naturally. The initiative also includes the setting up of a Breastfeeding support Group which will meet regularly at the Library. Council’s Health Promotion Officer Regan Figg (who coincidentally is about to go on maternity leave) says the group will be facilitated by volunteer lactation consultants, breastfeeding counsellors and local child and family health nurses.
Above: Lactation consultant Joanna Lloyd with breastfeeding counsellor Julie-Ann Kleu and baby Susanna
Mai Nygaard with Lukas; Sarah Richardson with Asher; Jacqui Pinson with Luke; and Janie Nowlan with Flynn.
Left: Thais Chikhani with her sleeping daughter Kiana and son Malik
Pippa Stearn from Jamberoo with her daughter Evelyn and Alysha Nieuwhof from Bombo with Elka
Kai Japanese Restaurant The only Japanese restaurant on the upper South Coast Melanie Kristen with daughter Faith and Tanya Patterson with her son Huxley
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The Bugle Crossword ACROSS 8. Name of Australian women’s soccer team 10. The volume of this is calculated by the formula V = 22/7r(2)h 11. Having streaks, marks or patches of a different color or colors, especially leaves on a tree 12. Cam follower or valve lifter in a four stroke engine 13. Royal Australian Navy 17. Tree that does not loose its leaves 20. Liquid dish. 1st course. 22. Plates of armour protecting one's bottom 23. An ad that is written in the style of an editorial or journalistic report 24. Standard model or pattern regarded as typical. Mr Gunston’s first name. 26. Annual award of academy of Motion Pictures, Latest Mad Max won some 28. A stop halt moderation of pace 29. Big valley behind Kiama, Berry and Nowra (8,6) 32. Preposition expressing location 33. Short trip taken in the performance of a mission 34. Rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms 36. An instrument for measuring the amount of osmotic action in different liquids 38. Happening at a time subsequent to a reference time 40. Longest division of geological time 41. London soccer team Hotspurs 43. Best name for a highway in WA SA and NT. An essential part of a rifle. 45. These were used on cars before EFI. Used for atomizing the petrol. 46. Large Rug DOWN 1. Table-like structure for religious sacrifices 2. Angle less than 90 degrees 3. Police constable in Enid Blyton's Noddy and Big Ears books. 4. Indefinite article: goes before the aitch. 5. Common spice 7. Temporary structure 9. When horses are raced over jumps and ditches 12. Device for playing LPs, 45s and 78s. 14. German manufacturer of cars, motorcycles and bicycles. Now part of VW. 15. Sailboat or 15 fluid ounce glass of beer in NSW. 16. When one ports the helm
one turns to --------17. Projecting edge of roof 18. First name of woman on $50 note 19. Arid plain fronting Great Australian Bight 20. Australian nickname for an Englishman 25. First number 27. Rock from which most of Sydney’s older public building constructed 29. A set of articles or equipment needed for a specific purpose 30. Make unclear or indistinct 31. Polar explorer 32. Measures the current in a circuit, usually in amperes 34. Kiama is connected to this, and it all goes to Bombo Headland. 35. State in western USA settled by mormans 37. release from claims debts and taxes. ----- money overseas 38. Strong emotion aroused by real or supposed wrong 39. Look into study 42. Australian large flightless bird 44. Continuous portion of a circle
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Postcard home Peninsular Hotel Bangkok, 22/3/16 Here’s the view across the Chao Phraya River from my balcony. This must be my 15th stay here. I’m on my way home from Kim’s 60th in Cambodia. It’s the first morning of The Peninsula, once again, being home for a few days, just me on my own. I love it! Over the years, it’s been a place of celebration with friends, once it helped salve my broken heart, and always, it inspires me. Today’s program. Fabulous buffet breakfast at my usual riverside terrace spot, watching the other guests and making up stories about their lives. All morning and early afternoon I’ll be reclining under a lanai at the pool’s edge, reading magazines, writing in my journal and making plans
for my perfect life… hang on a minute, I’m in it! Noon brings the first acceptable time of the day for a Mai Tai. I’ll
have one just because I can. Afternoons are for adventures. Today I’ll head to the amulet market, I always come home
with a little treasure or two. The Sirocco Bar sits under the gold dome high across the river.
Can I justify $30 for a cocktail there tonight? Sure I can. Tass XXX
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Why everyone must vote Opinion piece by Bruce Elder Have you ever seriously asked yourself: “Do I live in a democracy?” When you last voted in local council elections did you assume you were participating in a democratic process? Did you believe that if the person you voted for got enough votes they would represent your interests on the Kiama Council? The frightening answer is that you wasted your time voting at the last Kiama Council election. That council election counts for nothing! The people you voted for can be overruled by a man from Bathurst and a man from Manly! I am talking about the NSW Minister for Local Government, Peter Toole, the State Member for Bathurst and the NSW Premier, Mike Baird, the State Member for Manly. These two men, who have no specific knowledge of Kiama and no
understanding of the unique qualities of the Kiama Council area, and who have not been elected by any of the residents or ratepayers of Kiama, have the ability to force council amalgamation on all of us. They, not the local community, will decide whether Kiama stands alone or whether it is amalgamated with another council. Think about it for a moment. You no longer have control over your local council. People who have no affiliation or interest in the local area are making vital decisions about our future … and they are capable of forcing those decisions on all of us. I don’t know about you but this does not sound very democratic to me. In fact it sounds like a totalitarian state, a fascist state, an authoritarian dictatorship – call it what you like – but it is
not democratic … and in a country that treasures its democracy and whose citizens (that means you) assume they live in an easy going, generous, egalitarian democratic society, it really is not acceptable. The only way we can show Mike Baird and Peter Toole that we live in a democracy is by voting in the Plebiscite on May 7. This is not an opinion poll. It is an actual vote by the ratepayers of Kiama Council. It is vital we get out to the polling booths and we show our feelings through the ballot box. This is not an issue about being a Liberal, a Labor or a Greens voter. It is about a fundamental right that we assumed we had: the right to choose our councillors and the right of those councillors to work on our behalf. To have your voice heard, you must vote. 16
The 29th Annual Werri Autumn Slash will be on May 14-15. It is the biggest individual and longest running surf contest in the Illawarra and South Coast and regularly attracts the best surfing talent from Port Hacking in the north down to the Victorian border. The event is the only one of its kind that caters specifically for the Illawarra and South Coast surfers. The popularity and growth of the event since its inception has seen age divisions expanded to cater for seven age groups, male and female. Many of the regions professional surfers have used The Slash as a springboard for their careers on the world surf tours, including current and former professionals such as Sally Fitzgibbons, Tyler Wright, Owen Wright, Dean Bowen, Nic Squiers, Todd Prestage, Jake Spooner, Phil McDonald, Kate Skarrett, Sandie Dryden and Kim Wooldridge. More on the Slash and the associated Surf Music Festival in the next issue.