The Bugle 26 September 2015
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Kiama Arts Precinct edges forward Last week Council decided to proceed to the design stage for the redevelopment of both the Joyce Wheatley Community Centre and the Old Fire Station as the first elements of an arts precinct. This was despite uncertainty over when the ambulance station is to be relocated from its Hindmarsh Park site. With the ambulance and the temporary toilets still in the mix, the design team would be restricted in its options for the Old Fire Station. Given this, The Bugle approached Gareth Ward about the timeframe for the promise he made earlier in the year to move the ambulance. He confirmed the service will be relocated within a set period. “There was a $5 million commitment made
during the election campaign, and the Kiama Ambulance Station relocation and upgrade will be delivered during this term,” he said. This is good news for people who are becoming disheartened at the slow pace of the process to give Kiama much needed arts space. In May 2014 architects BHI assessed the suitability of various locations around Kiama to house a Kiama Arts Centre. Ideally, the Centre would not only have galleries, but artist studios, teaching areas, and all the auxiliary facilities. The site analysis showed that these facilities and more could be incorporated into the Hindmarsh Park precinct. Cultural Board chairman
Debate over DA for leased land p 3
Kiama impresses visiting kneeboarders p4
Mark Wilmott says he is pleased Council has budgeted to move ahead with drawing up plans.
“We can’t apply for funding until we have the plans for the sites, so the sooner we start the better.”
Jamie Cole is one of four artists currently showing their work at the Old Fire Station. He is very keen for the arts precinct to eventuate.
Iluka Reserve: partial sell-off to result in upgraded park To the surprise of many Kiama Downs residents, Kiama Council resolved at its September meeting to proceed with a planning proposal to sell off up to nine residential lots on the northern, higher third of Iluka Reserve. “There has been no consultation up until now,” says a resident whose property adjoins the proposed development. “Nobody saw it as a possibility given it is covering landfill.” He believes the park has been deliberately neglected in preparation for this move. Following unanimous endorsement by the councillors, the planning proposal is now to go to the State Government for a Gateway determination, since some of the land needs to be rezoned and the whole parcel needs reclassification
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before it can be sold. If approved, the proposal will then be subject to public consultation. Further community input will be sought when a DA for subdivision is eventually lodged. Council considers the Reserve, on the eastern side of Riverside Drive, just north of the roundabout, to be underutilised. The intention is to use some of the funds raised from the sale of the land to ‘embellish’ the remaining open space. It is proposed that the community be involved in considering the various recreational options and preferences. Councillor Kathy Rice, who lives in the area, agrees that many people seem to have been unaware that the idea had been mooted. “It seems to be a long way down the track before the community gets formally
involved,” she says. “The people I have spoken to have generally welcomed the opportunity to get an upgraded park, although I understand that those living next to the new blocks would prefer things to stay the way they are.” Like the land adjacent to the Uniting Church in Fern St, Gerringong, the site was first flagged by Council as a possibility for sale in the first half of 2014. In contrast, the people of Gerringong certainly knew about the possible sell-off, with a 3000 signature petition against the move being presented to Council and a strong turn out at the Public Access Committee prior to the decision being made. In that case, where only two blocks were proposed for sale, Councillors decided not to proceed with the proposal (see page 4).
Councillor Mark Way said at the meeting that he thought the proposal was an excellent outcome. “A lot of people have been asking me what we are going to do with that land for a long time,” he said. “This will make it an asset for all of Kiama Downs.” With the completion of Elambra Estate, Council has no more ‘green field’ sites to provide an ongoing revenue stream. For some time, the Revenue Sub-Committee has been assessing which Council-owned land could be considered for sale, given lack of significant active community use and/or environmental values. The extra income will assist Council in meeting the new Fit for the Future guidelines that are being imposed on all local government areas in NSW.
Nominate people for recognition p 4 New lifeguard season p8
Major concert coming to town p8
What’s on? Every Wednesday Kiama Farmers’ Market Kiama Harbour 2-5pm
On weekends Live music at The Sebel, Kiama Leagues Club, The Mecure, Jamberoo Pub and other venues.
22-29 Sept Celebrating the Rainforest Exhibition Old Fire Station, Kiama
Kiama Anglican Church Spring Fair Kiama Anglican Church, 1 Terralong St, 9-2pm Carboot Sale Black Beach
27 Sept Jamberoo Village Market Reid Park
30 Sept Kiama Farmers’ Market Superheroes Day followed by free movie
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Gerroa Market Morning 8.30-12.30 Neighbourhood Centre, Stafford St Wendy Leatheam talk (see p5) Women He’s Undressed joint screening by Pics and Flicks and the Kiama & District Historical Society - SOLD OUT
Kiama Bush Dance Joyce Wheatley Community Centre, 7.30-10pm, $5
4 Oct
9 Oct Encore screening of Women He’s Undressed Gerringong Town Hall
10 Oct Kiama Kabaret (left) Blue Haven Fete 8.30-12 Leisure Centre entrance
2 Oct
Music in Hindmarsh Park 1-3pm, local musicians
26 Sept
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5 Oct
That Sugar Movie (see p4)
Kiama Makers & Growers Market Kiama Harbour 9-2pm Bundanon Siteworks Www.bundanon.com.au
3-4 Oct
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Kiama Arts Trail Various venues around the region. See kiamaartstrail.com
October Long Weekend Kiama Seaside Markets
26-27 Sept Art for Refugees TIGS Auditorium, 10-4pm
Kabaret moves to new venue If you missed the sell-out Karbari Kabaret in May, then don’t miss this latest opportunity. Kiki and Pascal, of our own KISS Festival, have raided their comedy cupboard to put together a new show with almost entirely new material (there would be a riot if their newspaper burlesque act didn’t make an appearance). This time the show promises “big illusion magic”, more live music, comedy clairvoyance, Sex-Ed from The Governess and basically more than you could ever imagine. Given the last show was packed to the rafters, this one will be held in the larger Joyce Wheatley Kiama Community Centre in Hindmarsh Park. Our advice? Get your tickets now. Details: Sat 10 October, 8pm, $25. Licensed bar and food platters available. Book at trybooking.com/ JCXA or call 0422 914 713 for dinner bookings
6 Oct Neighbourhood Watch Meeting, Kiama Leagues Club, 5.30pm, with Superintendent Wayne Starling as guest speaker Pics and Flicks
12 Oct
I am a Girl film night fundraiser for Kiama Welcomes Refugees. $10, 7.30pm Gerringong Town Hall
17 October Opera in the Valley (see p5)
Support local refugees The annual Art for Refugees exhibition is the major fundraiser for SCARF, the Illawarra’s refugee support organisation. As a not-forprofit that receives no ongoing government funding, SCARF relies heavily on the support of the general public to continue its grassroot programs and services. The exhibition is a great opportunity to buy artwork for your office or home. Hundreds of works – including paintings, ceramics, jewellery and more – have been donated. Details: 26-27 Sept, Auditorium of TIGS, The Illawarra Grammar School, 10-4pm. Gold coin entry.
Trivial affair
Twilight Market
The Kiama Show Society is holding a Trivia Night on 31 October, hosted by Jade from Wave FM. $25 tickets available from www.kiamashow.com.au or 4233 1597
Over thirty stalls will be at a school holiday Twilight Market in the grounds of the Gerringong Anglican Church, cnr Fern and Blackwood Sts, on Thurs 1 October, 2-6pm.
Riveting drama set in the Alps Pics and Flicks’ selection for their October screening is a highly acclaimed drama starring three extraordinary actresses. Rotten Tomatoes Critics’ Consensus is “Clouds of Sils Maria is an absorbing, richly detailed drama with impressive depth and intelligence.” Maria Enders (Juliette Binoche) is an actress at the peak of her international career who is asked to perform in a revival of the play that made her famous twenty years earlier. Back then she played the role of Sigrid, an alluring young woman important role of her life. The film features who disarms and eventually drives her boss tour-de-force performances from three Helena to suicide. Now she is stepping into actresses at the top of their game. the other role, that of the older Helena. Details: Fri 2 Oct, 7.30 for 8 During rehersals in Sils Maria, a remote Gerringong Town Hall region of the Alps. Maria confronts her Rating: R (language, brief graphic nudity) personal demons and prepares for the most
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Fete season Two great fetes to tell you about this edition: ♦ the Annual Blue Haven Fete (Sat 10 Oct), raising funds to improve the quality of life for residents ♦ the Kiama Anglican Church is holding its Spring Fair (Sat 26 Sept) with lots of produce and pre-loved goods for sale. They always have a great selection of plants to brighten your spring garden.
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Petschler keeps mayoral role
Brian Petschler was re-elected Mayor at the September Council Meeting, but it was a close thing as he won by only one vote (5:4) over Neil Reilly. Similarly, Kathy Rice lost the ballot for the Deputy Mayor role by one vote to the incumbent, Warren Steel. Council elections will be held throughout the state next year.
Tourism AGM Kiama Tourism’s Annual General Meeting has seen Robert Sciacchitano elected to the board for the first time and Arthur Papageorge re-elected. The meeting also adopted a new constitution, the key change of which was to reduce the number of board positions from twelve to ten, including reducing Council’s representation on the board from three to two. The other elected members of the board are Jamie Warren (chair), Kay McNiven, Roy Schmidt, Stephanie Dyball and Kirsten Kerr. Brian Longbottom and Gail Havasi retired from the Board.
Nobles given consent to lodge DA as originally proposed After receiving owner’s consent from Council at the September Council Meeting, the Noble brothers wasted no time in re-lodging their $1.3 million DA for a café and two apartments on their land in central Gerringong. Controversially, the proposal includes a glassed-off terraced area, with roof structure, on land that is leased from Council. The peppercorn 100 year lease for the 82 sq metre lot was granted as part of complex negotiations which saw the Nobles help Council implement a community developed plan for the village (called a Charette). The Charette aimed to provide more public space and amenity to Gerringong’s town centre. As Gerringong’s biggest landowner, the cooperation of the Nobles was essential to the process, which resulted in the creation of Noble St and other features. However, in the twenty years that have past since the arrangements were made, locals and visitors alike have got used to having access to the iconic views and public reserve (next to Scoops). The Nobles now wish to build on their land to the north and east of their existing buildings on Fern St. Their plans seamlessly integrate the leased land into their retail area, and isolate it from the remaining reserve, which some feel
Opal card help An Opal Information Kiosk is coming to Kiama Village Shopping Centre so people can apply for a Gold Senior/Pensioner Opal card on the spot. The majority of paper tickets for public transport are being phased out on 1 January 2016, and the Pensioner Excursion Ticket is one of the tickets that will no longer be sold. Bring along a NSW Seniors Card, Pensioner Concession card, or DVA NSW War Widow/ers card to apply. Cards will arrive in the mail within five to seven working days. Details: Tues 29 Sept, Weds 30 Sept and Fri 2 Oct, 9-4.30pm; Thurs 1 Oct, 9-8.30pm Kiama Village Centre
was not the intention when the lease was granted. Ken Noble was keen to stress at the Public Access meeting prior to the Council Meeting that the glass was necessary to protect customers from the wind and rain. “We will make sure the viewlines (from the street) are retained,” he said. The main body of the building is to be kept back in line with the existing building (also owned by them) so that public would not lose its views of Werri Beach - but people would have to be customers to sit down in that area. “Our 100 year lease grants us exclusive position,” he said. “Public access through the property is contrary to the lease.” Former Councillor Howard Jones, who also spoke at the Public Access meeting,
wants the public to still have access to the leased area. “It is crunch time for putting in place the best possible arrangement for public benefit from the leasing of public land, which will provide significant financial benefit to the tenant.” Councillors Honey, Rice and Sloan suggested deferring granting the Owner’s Consent pending further negotiation with the Nobles. However Mayor Petschler said during the debate, “It’s my view that our ability to refuse or approve the DA would not be weakened or improved depending on whether we gave approval for the use of the land.” Councillor Dennis Seage was keen to let the Nobles lodge their DA so it could be then assessed on its merits.
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South Precinct view: rescind consent The South Precinct of Kiama LGA will ask Kiama councilors to rescind their September decision to provide owner’s consent for the development on iconic public land in the Gerringong CBD. According to their statement: “Precinct is concerned that the public land in the proposal is being exclusively used for commercial purposes at the expense of public use of the area and its impact on views to Werri Beach and the northern headland. “These qualities are enshrined in the development control plan for Gerringong CBD which reflect the outcomes of the Gerringong Charrette (1995). “Council’s resolution appears to have avoided the responsibility for the Council to establish guidelines for commercial use this vital public land. “Precinct argues that a Clause in the lease, which states that tables and chairs should be taken in each night, implies that development on the site was always meant to be ‘casual and low key’. The development proposal however suggests that the leased public land should be incorporated entirely within the development at the exclusion of the public. “Furthermore the roof structure and a fully enclosing 1.8 metre high balustrade totally contradicts the ‘outdoor’ nature required by the lease. “Precinct believes that by rescinding the motion Councillors and council staff will have more time to adequately determine the limits of the private use of this public land.”
Real deal on sugar A community screening of That Sugar Film has been organised to raise awareness of the dangers of sugar while raising funds for Minnamurra Public School and supporting the 2015 Relay for Life. The film is based around an experiment to document the effects of a high sugar diet on a healthy body. A healthy snack bar will operate, of course.
Local achievers deserve recognition
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Two opportunities now open for you to nominate people for recognition for their contribution to our community. Gareth Ward, Member for Kiama, is seeking nominations for the 2nd annual Kiama Community Recognition Awards. “We have so many dedicated volunteers, emergency services personnel and small business people across our region,” he said. “I am strongly encouraging people to nominate those who have made outstanding contributions to make our community a better place.” At the same time, Kiama Council is seeking nominations of local heroes for the Australia Day Awards. “In the past, we have struggled to get nominations,” says Mayor Brian Petschler. “I urge you to think about local people you know and nominate someone who deserves recognition.”
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ibility that the land might be sold off, she has worked tirelessly for 18 months to make sure it didn’t happen. Not one to be fobbed off As a matter of note, after with assur152 years, the Kiama Alma McPherson is the ances that there would be Independent no longer has toast of Gerringong, as time for community consulan office in Kiama nor its her campaign to save the tation later in the process, own editor. Council land adjacent to Alma enlisted the help of A rationalisation by Fairthe Uniting Church on Fern local businesses to collect fax Media has also seen St has succeeded. 3000 signatures, mostly major job cuts. Since hearing of the poss- from local residents, against the proposal. “I was trying to nip it in the bud so that Council wouldn’t have to go to the expense of moving it to the next level,” she says. “I was upset that Council would even think about selling off For all mechanical repairs All new car servicing such a well loved and used Wheel alignments Ultrasonic fuel injection services bit of community space.” Fault finding services Brake & steering specialists Alma, has lived in Gerringong for 13 years and had holidayed down here for twenty years prior to that. Surprisingly she doesn’t attend that Uniting Church.
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Her dogged determination was such that when she found out on the Friday before that the proposal to sell off one or two blocks of land was coming at the September Council meeting, she caught the train back from an appointment at North Shore Hospital to speak at the Public Access meeting. Council now plans to do some minor landscaping and dedicate the land as the Arthur Campbell Reserve, in honour of the former mayor and one of Gerringong favourite sons. This is the second time that Alma has been involved with saving a reserve. “When they were preparing for the Olympics a park at Georges Hall, near the Velodrome, was going to be made into a car park,” she says. “ We pointed out there was just no need for it in the longer term.” The Blackwood Street reserve behind the RFS in Gerringong was saved by another group of concerned residents earlier in the piece.
Half price fitness for f/t students Kiama’s full-time students are to be offered membership of the Kiama Leisure Centre at half price, thanks to a suggestion to Council by Kiama High’s SRC. Until now, students were offered a concessional membership at a 15 per cent discount. The measure, moved by Councillor Seage, is much more generous than that recommended to the councillors at their recent meeting. The move needs to be put on public exhibition before students can take advantage of the offer. The $53 per term Schools Program fee is to be maintained.
Citizen of the Year Young Citizen of the Year Sports Awards Community Arts Award.
Kiama Council Achievement Awards ♦ Service to the Environment ♦ Community Achievement Award ♦ Youth Achievement Award.
Closing date: Mon 23 November Nomination forms available from Mr Ward’s office in Terralong St. For residents of the Kiama electorate.
Alma gives lesson in community activism
Details: Mon 12 Oct, North Kiama Neighbourhood Centre, 7pm. Bookings essential buy tickets online at eventbrite or contact Neisha on 0417439664
Australia Day Awards
Closing date: Fri 13 November Nominations can be completed online at www.kiama.nsw.gov.au, or a form can be obtained from Council’s Administration Centre. Open to residents of Kiama local government area.
Is this you enjoying nature’s floorshow?
We are looking for help in identifying the three people in this spectacular photograph. It was taken on Monday, 21 September, at the end of Attunga Avenue in Kiama Heights. The photograph is by someone who is part of a group that regularly meet at local restaurants to discuss photographic techniques and then heads out under the stars with their cameras. AstroPizza has become as much of a social event as it is a photography workshop. If you want to join in, or if you recognise yourself here, contact us on 0412 415 101.
Got any spare nappies? Belle Property Kiama is participating as an official drop point in Kiama for The Nappy Collective from 16-30 Oct-ober, so the local community can support this winwin initiative. The spare nappy drive was started in 2013 and has already collected over 470,000 un-needed nappies to distribute to mothers in shelters and families in need. The Collectives are now held biannually in May and October nationwide. Details: Drop your spare disposable nappies in to Belle Property, Collins St, Kiama. Enquiries to Natalie Allan 4232 4466 .
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The Edwardian woman behind the diary
World’s best impressed by Kiama
Local Wendy Leatheam will present Friends of Kiama Library’s next talk about the life of Edith Holden. Holden wrote and illustrated Nature Notes for 1906 which became, when published in 1976, the very popular Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady. The talk will be supplemented by a visual feast of Edith’s paintings and drawings and will be followed by a delicious Edwardian 'tea and tiny cakes'. Details: Sat 3 Oct, 2.30 pm Kiama Family History Centre, Railway Parade. $5 for members and $8 for visitors.
Opera returns to the Valley Puerto Rican kneeboard surfer Albert Munoz (left) has won his second open World Title, beating Wollongong’s Chayne Simpson in a close contest at The Wedge at Surf Beach. The man-on-man final was the culmination of an exciting week of surfing at the 2015 World Kneeboard Championships. The event started with a welcome to country and traditional ‘mixing of the sands’ of each of the 11 competing nations at The Pavilion in Kiama, with competition starting the next morning at Bombo Beach. The competition stayed at Bombo for three days, before moving to Surf Beach.
Once again the ladies of Jamberoo CWA have organised a wonderful program of entertainment for their annual Opera in the Valley. This year’s performers will be Adele Johnson (soprano), Agnes Sarkis (mezzo-soprano), Glenn Winslade (tenor) and Javier Vilariňo (baritone), with Glenn Amer again as accompanist and artistic director. Javier and Glenn are returning by popular demand after their performances at the 2013 concert. Glenn has appeared with the Australian Opera, the English National Opera and the Victoria State Opera. The tickets include wine and cheese at interval, and a much looked forward to CWA supper after the performance.
The swell picked up and good solid waves greeted the surfers from Thursday onwards. Albert had to beat Cronulla’s two time world champion, Gavin Colman to make the final, while Chayne had to face five time world champion, Simon Farrer of Shellharbour. Karolle Poppke of Tahiti won the Women’s Division ahead of Anne Milochau of France. The week long event was a big success, with some of the interstate and overseas competitors spending up to three weeks in town. The next World Titles are in Somo, Spain, in 2017.
Details: Sat 17 Oct, 8pm, Jamberoo School of Arts. Tickets $45 from Elders Real Estate 4236 0891 or Kiama Visitors Centre 42360891
Roll out of new waste services system A schedule has been released of the roll-out dates for the OK Organics waste system. The new system is expected to significantly reduce the amount of waste Kiama has to send to land fill, bringing significant cost savings as well as a better environmental outcome. The new system has been trialled in Kiama Downs since 2012, producing impressive results once people got the hang of it. There has been around a 40 per cent decrease in material going to landfill from that area. In line with that trend, there will be a big change in the way that your rubbish will be collected. Green lid organics bins and yellow lid recycling bins
will be collected weekly, with the red landfill in collected fortnightly. Service commencement dates ♦ Kiama Downs - 6 October ♦ Spring Creek and Jamberoo township - 9 October ♦ Gerringong - mid-February 2016 ♦ Kiama Heights, Gerroa, Kiama April 2016 ♦ Kiama township - late May 2016 Residents will be encouraged to use the new green bins to recycle all organic food scraps, spoils and leftovers such as: fruit and vegetable scraps and peel; meat, fish and bones; egg shells; dairy products (cheese, yoghurt); bread, pasta, rice, cereal; tea bags and
coffee grounds; out of date food; cakes, biscuits and sweets; and soiled paper, towels and tissues. Potentially smelly items can be frozen and added at the last minute. A bench top OK Organics bin will be distributed during the roll-put, along with an extensive education campaign. Disposable nappies are one item that have caused concern, as they are confined to the red bin, collected every fortnight. Apparently the smell from these ‘peaks at four days’, so the odours won’t escalate over the period.
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Out & about At the Kiama High Year 12 Graduation Ceremony
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One hundred and sixty four Year 12 students graduated from Kiama High this year. The school’s new gymnasium was filled to capacity with parents and members of the community for the 2015 graduation, with special guests including Gareth Ward MP, Mayor Brian Petschler, Captain Thomas Mynott from ADFA, and representatives of leading community organisations. Past student Bryan Moses, now a Sydney-based writer, director and producer, gave 2015 School Captains Dylan McGillivray and Imogen Bakewell were recognised for their school service the occasional address. Students were not only recognised for their academic achievement but for school service, educational enrichment, leadership, all-round achievement and commitment to study. Nine students were presented with the KHS Medals of Excellence. On behalf of the community, The Bugle wants to wish the students well as they head into their final period of study before the HSC exams in October.
School holidays had their usual effect on the weather, with the weekly Farmers’ Market having to retreat from Black Beach to the comfort of The Pavilion. Unfortunately the change of venue meant the free film evening planned for after the event had to be cancelled. Thankfully the big turnout of shoppers didn’t seem to mind. The good news is that the market on Wednesday 30 September is having a Superhero theme, followed by an outdoor screening of Spiderman. So get down there and dress up with the kids.
Luneda, Shayla and Megan Watts shopping for mushrooms from Shoalhaven Gourmet Mushrooms
Susan Spence from Harcourts Kiama doing her weekly shop, including fresh blooms from Jonima Flowers
Left: Audrey Pring being presented with the Pierre de Coubertin Award from the Australian Olympic Committee by Gareth Ward MP Above: Riley Wishart was one of nine student who received KHS Medals of Excellence
Chris, Alison and Ava Poppett from Rosebank Meats Kiama having an afternoon off with Bethany Meares from Wanda Eggs in Jamberoo
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The Bugle Crossword Across 1. Alien (7) 4. Knock (4) 8. Seventy three (6) 9. Classified information (6) 10. Van that carries sick people to hospital (9) 13. Piece of cutlery; snuggle in bed (5) 14. Very eager or curious to hear or see something (4) 16. Talking horse TV star ‘Mr __’ (2) 17. Killer whale (4) 18. Nose hole (7) 19. Bar (3) 21. Unsuccessful performance (4) 24. Celebratory event (5) 26. Opposite to in (3) 28. A type of spice (8) 29. Knock unconscious (4) 30. To allow passage (e.g. through a door) (4) 31. A machine with moving parts that converts power into motion (6)
Down 2. A German Shepard inspector (3) 3. Goodbye in German (5) 5. A regular gathering of people for the purchase and sale of provisions (6) 6. Continent to the North (4) 7. ‘Beach side’ suburb of Melbourne (2,5) 8. Countryside; painting where the width is bigger than the height (9) 10. Smallest particle of a chemical element (4) 11. Classic pensioner game with random numbers and rhyming phrases (5) 12. Prefix for new (3) 14. Following lunch (9)
15. A sport which Churchill thought ruined a good walk (4) 16. Reflection of sound (4) 20. Yellow hair (6) 22. Small (6) 23. Move with springy steps (6) 24. Top of a mountain (4) 25. Young people greeting (2) 27. America (2) 28. Boss (1.1.1.)
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New look lifeguards start patrol
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No, it’s not a set from Doctor Who, but bio-domes housed in a former China clay pit in Cornwall. This shows just a section of enormous The Eden Project - which is sort of a botanical garden on steroids. It’s run as an educational charity, fostering understanding of sustainability and biodiversity.
This year's summer season will see Kiama Council’s thirty professional ocean lifeguards adopt new sky blue uniforms identical to those seen on Bondi Rescue. “We are the latest coastal council to adopt the sky blue uniform,” said Council’s Supervising Lifeguard Andy Mole.“Beachgoers won’t see the navy, white and blue uniform any more. They’ll need to look out for the sky blue shirts and navy shorts on the beach.” The change is accompanied by improved surf safety material to increase awareness of danger, particularly amongst children and visitors unfamiliar with local surf conditions. This patrol season brings with it a new emergency radio, to be set up in high risk areas when they are unpatrolled so that lifeguards working on nearby beaches can respond quickly. The two high risk areas are Kendalls and South Bombo, where there are large shore breaks and rips respectively. The radio, housed in a protective case, is currently at Kendalls and will be there (during patrol hours) until 19 December. It will then be moved to South Bombo until 26 January.
To fund this work, it is a venue for summer concerts and other events. Last year it won the award for the best UK Leisure attraction. There is so much to see and do, you’ll come away inspired at the vision of the place. Dianne Rendel, Kiama
Lifeguard hours Surf Beach* Now until 22 April weekdays from 9-4 EST 9-5 daylight savings 9-6 summer school holidays Werri and Jones beaches* 21 Dec - 25 Jan Weekdays, 10-6 Bombo, Kendalls, Easts and Seven Mile beaches 19 Dec - 26 Jan Seven days, 10-6 * Weekend Surf Lifesaving patrols
Inspired by Minnamurra Four local artists have combined for a week long exhibition celebrating the beauty of the Minnamurra Rainforest. Artists Greg Martin Vale, Karen Wright, Jamie Cole and Mark Lucas have each put their spin on the flora and fauna of our subtropical rainforest. Works include paintings in acrylic, digital print, mixed media, sculpture and functional pieces. A fundraiser and art sale is to be held on Friday 25 September, which will include a dance performance by local indigenous dance group The Illawarra Flame Trees also inspired by the Rainforest. Three of the artists have donated works to raise money for the Friends of the Minnamurra Rainforest, a volunteer conservation team.
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Lock up your mothers Next year’s Red Hot Summer Tour is including Kiama in its itinerary for the first time. Kiama Showground will rock to an all Australian line-up, with the headline act being Bowral’s own Jimmy Barnes. Also on the bill are Noiseworks, The Angels, Mark Seymour & The Undertow and The Badloves. For Bugle readers in their forties and fifties, this is a opportunity to relive the music of their youth. It is likely to be the biggest concert ever seen in our region, as it is the closest venue for fans from Sydney. Tickets for the 20 March concert have just gone on sale online or at the Visitors Centre for $95 plus booking fees. Hopefully this will be the start of bigger name shows utilising Kiama as an outdoor venue.
Details: 22-28 September, Old Fire Station, Terralong St, Kiama
A mixed media work by Karen Wright
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