The Bugle 4 July 2015
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
Is complying with the rules not enough? Last month’s decision by Council to approve Cedar Grove Stage II is the subject of a rescission motion which seeks to defer the decision until every possibility of other access routes have been explored. The rescission motion has been put forward by Councillor Neil Reilly, with the support of Gavin McClure and Warren Steel. All three voted against approving the 100 lot development, and attempted to defer the decision at the meeting. According to Reilly, he lodged the motion for four reasons: • insufficient information provided on alternative entry/exit options. • new information on availability of adjacent land has come to light (not made clear in the report) • the decision should have
been decided by as many councillors as possible (Mark Honey was away) • Overwhelming public discord over safety. The issue with the development centres around the access. The proposal from the developer has the only access through Banksia St, which leads from the roundabout on Jamberoo Rd, just west of the Highway. Concerns are held by residents that the streets are too narrow for the increase of traffic that will come firstly with the construction and then when the traffic using the entrance increases by more than double. “I’m after an outcome that builds better safety,” says Reilly. “I’m not saying it doesn’t comply, I’m saying it could be better. “Just complying with the rules doesn’t always
give the optimal outcome. Sometimes you need a more lateral approach. I think we have the obligation to seek the absolute best out of any development.” Councillor Andrew Sloan, who voted to approve the development along with Kathy Rice, Mark Way and Brian Petschler, believes that the developer has not only complied with all of the requirements, but has made concessions to improve safety and amenity. “I am concerned about the rescission motion because at the moment I can’t see what the legal justification for it is, but I can see the legal implications if we have to go to the Land & Environment Court over it,” he says. “I’ve looked hard and can’t find a precedent.” He sympathises with the affected residents, but
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doesn’t believe in giving false hope despite the popularity it may bring. “We need to be consistent in applying the laws so that when we reject an noncompliant development we are on firm ground.” Mike Yalden of the Lipac residents’ action group says the access road is just not wide enough, “With current car to household density in Cedar Grove replicated in the new estate there would be over 440 vehicles using
Banksia Drive as their only access. In peak hour times it could be expected that there would be one vehicle every 12 seconds on that narrow stretch of road.” He says when what is now called Stage I was sold, buyers were told the higher land to the south was to remain rural, and asked to sign documents saying they wouldn’t complain about farming noises or smells. Acting General Manager Bryan Whittaker says that advice has been sought from independent legal counsel and the Office of Local GovWhile some consider this solution is With its pre-construction work having ernment as to whether the started mid June, the NBN expects the technologically inferior, Stevens says rescission motion is lawful “All of our technologies are designed high speed internet capability to be or not. He does not know of to deliver fast broadband to meet the available in our southern villages by previous motion like this needs of internet users, both residential around this time next year. happening. The roll-out is one of first deployand business. Not only are they deThe Notice of Determinasigned to be fast, but they all have ments in NSW of the new Multition (which gives the apTechnology Mix (MTM) model, upgrade paths for the future.” proval subject to conditions) which has replaced the fibre to the Unfortunately, the fibre to the node has already been sent to the home model that saw Kiama, Jambsolution is not extending to the rural developer. eroo and Kiama Downs connected properties between Gerringong and Mr Whittaker said “Stage I some time ago. This new model will Gerroa, even though the fibre will be of Cedar Grove was apsee Gerringong get a fixed line fibre going past their doorways. proved by the NSW DepartThis has already been the situation service to the node, with the existing ment of Planning, with a faced by properties on Jamberoo Rd, cases that one part of the suburb is copper wire to the home/business. complying road layout and whose owners have been told they connected and the other is not, yet,” “The use of MTM is expected to geometry having regard to a save months in construction time in will have to access the NBN via satel- says Ms Stevens. site specific DCP. Foxground and Willow Vale are also each area, and help complete the pro- lite no matter how close their houses “This same road system not included on the map of the new ject sooner and more cost-effectively,” are to the road. meets relevant standard of says NBN spokesperson Kelly “We're rolling the network out in zone shown on the NBN website road width for the proposed (above). Stevens. modules and that can mean in some expansion.”
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Update on hospital redevelopment p 3
Relay for Life Launch Ball p 4
Kiama dons Beanies for Brain Cancer p6
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Every Wednesday
19 July
Kiama Farmers’ Market Kiama Harbour 2-5pm
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On weekends
21 July
Live music at The Sebel, Kiama Leagues Club, The Mecure, Jamberoo Pub and other venues.
Special Campfire Session (see right)
Kiama Arts Trail Various locations around the region
25 July
15 August
Kiama Makers and 3 July Growers Market, Pics and Flicks presents Kiama Harbour 9-2pm Whiplash 26 July Gerringong Town Hall, Jamberoo Village 7.30 for 8pm $10 Market Reid Park, 9-2pm (see below) 29 July
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Kiama Arts Trail Various studios around Kiama
5 July Music in the Park Hindmarsh Park, 1-3pm (see right)
9 July Kiama Bush Dance Joyce Wheatley Community Centre, Hindmarsh Park, 7.30-10pm. All dances walked through and called, so beginners are welcome. $5 or $3, inc supper.
11 July Ray Edmondson on film (see right)
13 July Spirituality in the Pub Issues of Interfaith Dialogue, Jamberoo Pub, 7.30pm
18 July Gerringong Village Markets, in and around the Town Hall
Great opportunity to discover the Campfire Sessions
1-2 August
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Relay for Life Launch Ball The Pavilion Kiama, 7pm
An afternoon at the old time movies
This month’s Campfire Session will feature special guests, Chloë and Jason Roweth, presenting material from their latest CD Too Many Bloody Songs About Shearers By Far – Vol 1. The Campfire Sessions were initiated last year by Tony Romeo as a celebration of Australian folk music and poetry, and have gained an enthusiastic following. Rather than a concert, they usually feature people sitting in a circle or two playing and singing traditional songs, with local bush group No Such Thing being joined by whoever wants to play or sing. In July, this format will be preceded
Friends of Kiama Library and Kiama and District Historical Society have arranged for distinguished archivist and film buff Dr Ray Edmondson to screen some entertaining footage from the National Film and Sound Archive in Canberra. The program will include comedy shorts starring WC Fields, Laurel & Hardy and Abbott & Costello, followed by a couple of early films of Hollywood greats: Bob’s Busy Day (1934) – the very first film starring Bob Hope. It was a short subject made for low budget studio and is a real curiosity. Hope did not become a big film star until several years later. Blue of the Night (1933) – a short film starring Bing Crosby, one of a series he made for comedy producer Mack Sennett, again before he became a big star in feature films. It contains some of his trademark songs. With movie theatres only show digital images now, it is an opportunity to see a real film projection again.
by a concert by the Roweths, formerly of Jamberoo, who have been performing and recording together for over 20 years and have a great local following. They share a passion for Australian folklore and bush music, particularly bringing almost forgotten songs back to life again. Their broad repertoire includes strong original songs, oldstyle ballads, well known bush songs and lively dance tunes, accompanied by stories of contextual background. Details: 21 July, 7–10pm, Joyce Wheatley Community Centre, $5
If you missed the first collaboration by the Kiama Jazz & Blues Club and Council to showcase young local talent in Hindmarsh Park each month, then don’t miss the July concert. The line-up features Ben Fryer and Ella Schipp, Aloha Lane (Adam Christie and Tas Formosa) and the Mick on Wheels Band with its Sinatra style swing.
Details: Sat 11 July, 2.30pm, Kiama Family History Centre, Railway Parade. All welcome. $5 members and $8 visitors, including afternoon tea.
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Centre for Aged Care Excellence takes shape Does Kiama need Neighbourhood Watch? A community meeting has been organised to discuss the benefits of forming a Neighbourhood Watch group to cover Kiama, Kiama Downs and Minnamurra. The idea was first mooted in the Kiama Community facebook group after a number of break-ins and other anti-social incidents were reported by members. “We want to encourage as many people as possible to attend so we can talk with the police about how we can work together to create a safer community,” says organiser Anne Millard. The long established Neighbourhood Watch Program involves community and police working together to: • establish a safer environment by reducing violence, crime and fear • build a safer community • develop community spirit • enhance communication between the community and police • prevent crime. If you are interested in being part of the organisational committee, you will have an opportunity to nominate for the committee. Those who are interested in being involved but can't attend should contact Terry Beavan or Anne using the details below. Details: 11 July, 2pm, Kiama Bowling Club Kiama: Terry 0412 365 870 - beavan@optusnet.com.au Kiama Downs: Anne 0411 843 774 millard.anne@gmail.com
Join the Kiama Pop-Up Collective As a follow up to our article last issue, we are delighted to report artist Paula Gowans has a lead on an empty space in the CBD, available for 6 months, but it is too big for her alone. She’d like to hear from other artists who might want to use a work/ exhibition space suitable for big or messy works. Rental fees would be based on the number of people joining her tentatively named Kiama Pop-Up Cooperative. Interested artist/makers can email her at paulagowans@gmail.com
Following the decision to proceed with the Kiama Hospital redevelopment without the sell-off of land, the plans for the Centre for Aged Care Excellence are taking shape. Clare Rogers, Director Community Services at Council says the DA is expected to be lodged with Kiama Council at the end of July or early August. They will be then forwarded to the Joint Regional Planning Panel for approval, which is expected to take 2-3 months. All being well, the Aged Care Facility is expected to be ready for occupation in April 2018. Construction of the independent living units will be a second stage, expected to commence around July 2018. There will be a formal public exhibition of the plans, including a scale model, after the DA has
been lodged. The plans have not changed in any major way since last published in The Bugle, but have been rounded out. “The design has been modified to address operational issues and make sure it is as effective as possible within cost restraints,” says Ms Rogers. These include adding a central arcade, with a small café area, hairdresser, GP room and a wellness centre for exercise, and including offices for Community Services. Council will be undertaking preconstruction work until mid 2016, which is when the Area Health Service is due to have relocated the inpatients and completed the new Community Health building. Demolition will then be able to commence of the main hospital building.
Historic Barroul House will be emphasized as part of the development, with an original circular driveway being reinstated for pedestrians entering the front of the building, and the overall plan for the site being sympathetic to its significance on the site. It will house a café and areas for meetings. Council recently held a public meeting where its architects, planner and landscape architect were available to explain the plans and answer questions. The Aged Care Facility will have 134 individual beds, 32 of which will be in secure dementia. The other beds will allow residents to remain in the same room, even if their care needs change. There will also be 16 assisted living units and 51 two bedroom independent living units.
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Buskers wanted Council is planning a whole range of activities during Local Government Week in August, including bringing the streets alive with buskers. If you’d like to participate, contact Louise on 4232 0549 or louisec@ kiama.nsw.gov.au for more information and to be allocated a site.
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In its first five years, the Kiama Relay for Life has raised over $500,000 for the Cancer Council. This year, the start of the Relay fundraising season is being marked with a Launch Ball. “The Launch Ball is a
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year’s Relay will be even bigger and better. Details: Friday July 31, The Pavilion Kiama, 7pm. BYO supper and drinks. Tickets $25 each on tables of ten available from the Kiama Visitors Centre or online at www.kiama.com.au
New president for Rotary Marilyn Garrett is the new president of Kiama Rotary the first woman to hold the role. Her history with the organisation includes being president of an English Rotary Club.
The 2015 Merial Howard W Yelland Award for service to the Australian beef industry has been presented to rural and social entrepreneur and Jamberoo farmer Lynne Strong for her outstanding contribution to the improvement of Australia’s beef industry. Lynne is the first woman to win the Award, which recognises her ‘role as a pioneer in the development of the Art4Agriculture initiative and the Young Farming Champions program’ and her ‘passionate advocacy of the role which agriculture and agricultural communities have in the Australian economy’. The Art4Agriculture and the Young Farming Champions programs have given students in urban schools a ‘link to the land’ and a focussed image of the role of Australian agriculture in sustainable food production, ensuring producers are promoted as being at the forefront of world’s best livestock practice.
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Chance to recognise the work of our volunteers The NSW Volunteer of the Year Award nominations are open until 17 July. The awards recognise the outstanding efforts of the more than two million volunteers in NSW, and promote the importance of volunteering to the community. Kiama benefits from the tireless work of many volunteers, so if you feel they should be recognised get your entry form in soon. The major categories of award are: • Student – Full-time students in Primary, Secondary, Vocational or Tertiary study • Youth – 24 years and under • Adult – 25 to 64 years • Senior – 65 years + • Volunteer Team • Excellence in Volunteer Management (NFP) • Corporate Volunteer (Individual) • Corporate Volunteer Team The winners of the first four categories will be eligible for the award of Volunteer of the Year in their region and will go on to the State finals in their category. Kiama is part of the Illawarra region for the awards. Details: Find out more at www.volunteering.com.au
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Making Kiama more accessible for all Council is developing a Disability Inclusion Action Plan for the continuing improvement of accessibility for all residents. As a first step, it is conducting a survey to find out how accessible its services and facilities currently are for residents and visitors with a disability of any kind. You can give your input electronically, by filling out a survey located at the following link on the Council website, or getting a printed copy from the Library, Council Chambers or other Council facilities. “We are very keen to ulitise this process as a means to identify social and physical barriers that are stopping people participate in community life,” says Council’s Manager of Community and Cultural Development, Nick Guggisberg. “There are some challenges that won’t be solved overnight, but others might be easy to overcome and make a big difference.” Details: For further information contact Sandra Ruecroft, Community Services 4232 0434 or at sandrar@kiama.nsw.gov.au
Regulation of fitness trainers begins Commercial fitness trainers are now able to apply for a permit to operate their businesses on designated public land, in line with Council’s new policy. Applications can be made on-line at Council’s website, with a closing date of 22 July.
Gerringong book launch
Term 3 here already U3A’s third term begins soon, running from 20 July to 11 September. As well as weekly classes on a wide range of subjects, from Tai Chi to Writing a Memoir, and the popular Armchair Theatre, the schedule of Monday Talks has also been announced. Details of the courses are available on the website, www.kiama.u3anet.org.au or on enrolment. lll
Ken Donnellan, Kiama Library’s Information Services Librarian, used the occasion of his talk about Gerringong’s World War I diggers to launch A Time Line of Gerringong Events, written by Margaret Sharpe, with assistance from Tony Butz and Ruth Walker. It is available from the
Gerringong Museum – open on weekends from 1-4 pm. At the Annual General Meeting of the Gerringong and District Historical Society held prior to the talk, Helen McDermott was re-elected President, Sandra Hamblen continued as Secretary, and Matt Dalton as Treasurer.
See Kiama from a different point of view Tourism is a mainstay of the Kiama economy, yet how many of us have been to the businesses that attract visitors year after year? Kiama Council and Kiama Tourism are looking to change this, with the initiative of an inaugural Tourism Week at the end of August. They are going to provide ‘passports’ to tempt locals to go along and experience some of the various tourism offerings around town. A full program of events for Tourism Week are currently being finalised. Watch this space!
This term’s Monday Talks, held 2-4 pm, are: 20 July Foreign Aid & Defence: a ‘Force Multiplier’ Glenn Kolomeitz 27 July Quolls (Our largest marsupial) Past Present & Future Elira Reynolds 3 Aug Opera: Its origins - Where, When, Why, How? Dr Vincent Cincotta 10 Aug No talk (Excursion to Opera Australia for members) 17 Aug Coal Seam Gas: the Case Against Heather Saville 24 Aug U3A AGM 31 Aug From Sheep to Shellfish: Reminiscences of a semi-retired sex worker John Smith 7 Sept Lawrence Hargrave: Father of International Flight Michael Adams lll
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Out & about At the Beanies for Brain Cancer fundraiser Kiama took James Sullivan’s determination to raise money for research into brain cancer to heart at the first Farmers’ Market of the school holidays, with an enormous crowd turning out on a beautiful winter’s day. Just over $1,600 was raised with James’ baked good stall being supplemented by raffles donated by Jade Ross from Little Missy and Moo in Shellharbour, the Novotel in Wollongong and three fresh food hampers of donated goodies from the market stallholders. James’ cousin Harry O'Brien sang and played, and donated all his busking funds - totalling about $160 - to the fundraiser. A conservative estimate put the crowd at in excess of 2500 people today at the market.
The Sullivan Family James (front left) with his parents Christopher and Erin, brothers Henry and Jasper (front right), and Ruby
Fergus and Jahl volunteered to carry pumpkins to people’s cars
As a surprise, Arrabella Beavan got to ring the market bell for her 9th birthday treat.
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Lauren from That Butter Girl won the free market stall site prize for the best beanie. She had containers of jelly beans attached to her beanie and you had to pay to make a guess. This raised another $30 for the fundraiser.
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I’ve just returned from THE most fabulous holiday - a big and wonderful trip to Paris and Portugal. The trip was prompted by a long-held bucket list experience of attending the men’s final of the French Open tennis at Roland Garros; so there’s a big tick on the list now! And a surprising result watching Stan Wawrinka beat Novak Djokovic too. It was awesome tennis and I’m in love with the clay. Sadly, it wasn’t to be a 10th title for my all-time favourite Rafa Nadal. It’s now three down for me now (US, Aussie and French) and just Wimbledon to go. Might be a few years to save for that!
It was fantastic to be at the tennis but outside of that the holiday was peppered with lots of delicious foodie experiences. As well as our DIY roamings and list of places to visit or dine at (including a day trip to the home of champagne – and an awesome tour of the cellars at Taittinger), we also did some organised foodie experiences. In Paris I did a French market cooking class with La Cuisine Paris which started with us shopping at a local produce market and then cooking up a three course storm back in the kitchens. Then in both Porto (which has the amazing
Opportunity to find out if croquet is your game Fresh from his win at the Jamberoo Croquet Club Championships, Kiama’s Stewart Johnston is keen to help others discover the joy of the game. He describes his match against Di Chafer as two hours of cut and parry, art and skill, chance and error, and risk and reward. Di led at the half way mark, when the players stop for a morning tea, but a revived Stewart gained momentum in the second half, to peg out with three minutes left on the clock and take the game, 26-16. Stewart has been playing croquet for 15 years, being a member of the Sydney and Marrickville clubs before moving to Kiama a couple of years ago. He says the game is best likened to snooker, in that you always have to prepare for the shot after the one you are taking. He plays once or twice a week, at Jamberoo and in nearby state organised competitions. It’s a game played in singles or doubles, with men and women able to compete against each other. With only a small portion of the Club playing Association croquet as opposed to golf croquet (a simplified form of the game), he wants to introduce more people to the sport utilising his experience coaching cricket and football. “If you set your mind to it, you can be playing a reasonable game in six months,” he says. “I find that pairs of people learn more quickly, and intergenerational pairs, even more so.” He is prepared to give free introductory lessons at Jamberoo (the greens are on the Churchill St side of Reid Park). Association members currently play on a Tuesday morning from 9.30am, if you’d like to go and have a look, but weekends are an option if it suits new players.
train station shown above) and Lisbon we started our visits to these Portuguese cities with food tours on foot with Taste Porto Food Tours and Taste of Lisbon – both excellent experiences that introduced us to the culture, history and food of these cities and surrounding regions. For my travel buddy it’s often about the sweet stuff. And I have to tell you that the Pasteis de Nata (Portuguese tarts) that we hunted down on their home turf (Belem, Lisbon) were to die for. I’m converted.
Reasons to give it a try
Stewart offers these reasons for his love of croquet in the hope they might “tickle some fancies or spur some imaginations”: The game is not one-dimensional. Like the proverbial onion, it has many layers that only become visible when the previous layer is exposed. Everyone who plays can seek what they cannot yet see. The rules are mildly complex, at least to begin with, but once mildly understood a person can play mildly well. Because of 1 and 2, the game attracts dudes. Interesting dudes with interesting heads. The actual shot-making is the easiest part of the game. And all you have to do in between is walk, or sit and think. Not to forget the birds, the trees, the rippling creek and the fresh dew on the grass. Probably more esoteric, but because so few play, croquet is like some ancient lanAnyone interested in learning more guage. Only understood by a few but worth should contact Stewart Johnston preserving for its own nuances and underon 4233 1061 or 0481 360 510 tones.
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