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$450,000 bill to lower Library roof New logo for Council

Rectification work on the Gerringong Library structural frame, to reduce its highest point by more than a metre to its approved height of 9.04 metres, is set to cost around $450,000. How much of this will be borne by Council is currently subject to legal proceedings. As such, the General Manager, Kerry McMurray, declined to comment on the matter.

At their June Meeting, Kiama councillors unanimously rejected a request to modify the consent after Council (as the applicant) discovered in late February that a design change to the pitch of the roof by the architect had resulted in the height of the largest building in the complex reaching 10.345 metres. A report to that meeting said the private certifier was

told by the architect that the construction certificate plans were consistent with the development approval. When they made the decision not to allow the building to stay at that height, councillors also voted to seek compensation. While a solution was being devised, work has continued on restoring the old School of Arts as the new museum

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(now virtually complete), and an interlinking building between it and the library. Completion of the whole site, needed to hand it over, is now expected in June/July. The $3.2 million Gerringong Library and Museum (GLaM) project has been funded by a $1.25 million Federal grant, money from the State Government and the rest by Council.

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Kiama councillors have rebelled against the recommendation of staff by voting 7:2 (Cllrs Rice and Sloan against) to adopt the wellestablished Kiama ‘wave’ graphic as the Municipality’s new logo. For over a year, Council staff have been working on a comprehensive analysis of Council’s brand, its management and its marketing effectiveness. The review showed that very few of the more than 16 associated brands are aligned with the master brand through visual identity. This brand weakness means that many in the community are unaware of some of the key services and events provided by Council’s facilities

and business units. As part of this process, which to date has cost $46,500, staff decided against rebranding to a new logo given the lack of consensus for the change and to take the opportunity in these tight times to save the $75,000 it would have cost. Instead, further work has gone into the refinement of the existing flag logo, including changing it from three colours to dark blue and white. The report says the colours were changed when the website revamp identified the original colours weren’t up to Australian standards for accessibility. Councillor Neil Reilly says his motion put an end to

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Councillor Reilly’s mock-up of the way the logo could look

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Kiama Seaside Markets Sunday 15 November Black Beach, 9-3pm

Music on Great Southern Nights Fri 6 November Liam Cooper The front man of Kings of the Keys, with music from Billy Joel, The Beatles, Elton John and Peter Allen

Gerringong Rotary Markets Saturday 21 November Around Gerringong Town Hall, 8.30-1.30pm

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Sat 7 November Kim Churchill Folk, rock and blues singer/songwriter

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Five concerts are being held locally as part of Great Southern Nights, a COVID recovery initiative of the State Government and the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Gigs organised by Brendan Comber’s R&R Production Services and Destination

Kiama, Gerringong’s Crooked River Winery and the Art Bar Kiama have been included in the program of over 1000 concerts around the state. Take the opportunity to get out there and support local and visiting musicians, and our local venues.

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The Kiama Arts Trail members are saving you the drive with their joint members’ exhibition. It will give you a taste test of their style, and encourage you to visit their studios to see their full range of work. Artists exhibiting will be: • Robyn Sharp, well known artist and sculptor from Foxground • Jamie Cole, pop artist • Andrea Hope with works from the Kiama Art Gallery • Michele Skuza, a new member, with marine and nature paintings (above)

• Liz Shaw with a range of hand made jewellery • Bob Shaw, landscape and creative photography 6-11 November, Old Fire Station, Terralong St, Kiama www.kiamaartstrail.com

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Questions widen on sewerage constraints Sydney Water’s suggestion that those wanting a new sewer connection in Jamberoo should investigate onsite sewerage management is being strongly opposed by Kiama Council. A report by staff to the October Council Meeting said, “Council cannot support any proposal for onsite sewerage management systems (including pump out, trenches, evapotranspiration beds, aerated treatment systems or wet & dry composting) in residential or urban zoned areas.” Given the lack of notice about the situation in Jamberoo as it tracked down to no more available connections, Council is also concerned about the capacity in the rest of the Municipality. “We are going to ask questions about Gerringong, Gerroa and Kiama,” says General Manager, Kerry McMurray. “It wasn’t on our radar before. “The Council resolution is to communicate and work with Sydney Water.

“It is early days in a long process. “We aren’t a water and sewer authority, so the onus on providing the service sits fully with them.” Neville Fredericks, whose company is acting for the owner of the land being redeveloped at Golden Valley Rd, Jamberoo, says they have handed a report they had done by a specialist engineer on the current Jamberoo system to Sydney Water. “The key findings are that the system is adequate from Jerrara to Bombo, but the wet weather flows from Jamberoo are at capacity,” he says. The evaluation found that during wet weather the flow is at 18 litres/second, compared to 5 litres/second when it isn’t raining. “The only thing we can think of is there may be some illegal roof water connections into people’s own sewerage pipes before it is pumped into the system,” says Mr Fredericks. “It is a pressurised system, so if there were cracks in it

the water would be flowing out, not in. “We are waiting on advice from Sydney Water about it.” If an engineering solution is not found in the near term, the staff report foreshadowed planning solutions given the inability for new connections to be provided. It said Council could consider preparing a Planning Proposal to: • amend the land use table for the R5 zone to prohibit: o dual occupancies o secondary dwellings • rezone Jamberoo to R5, from R2 • increase the minimum lot size in Jamberoo to limit the amount of subdivision potential. Any such ‘back zoning’ would need significant community engagement and further investigation by staff, given it would be taking rights away. Council is currently including notations on Planning Certificates to advise of the circumstances, but is concerned these are not compulsory for contracts of sale.

Taming unruly holiday houses Strict new laws will govern holiday rental houses in time for Christmas, including the establishment of an exclusion register which will introduce a ‘two strikes and you’re out’ policy for unruly guests. Short term rental accommodation hosts, guests, letting agents and online booking platform operators will have to comply with a mandatory Code of Conduct for the industry, beginning on 18 December. The Member for Kiama,

Gareth Ward, says the new Code includes clear guidance and obligations for hosts and guests, centred on minimum standards of good behaviour. “Also included are formal avenues for complaints and dispute resolution and the ability for NSW Fair Trading to ban problematic hosts or anti-social guests from booking short-term rentals for five years. “The popularity of shortterm rentals has exploded in recent years and is now a

$30 billion a year industry. “While the sector has gone from strength to strength, what has been missing is a clear set of rules to protect the rights of both hosts, guests and neighbours, and which put mutual respect front and centre. “The NSW Government is introducing these laws as part of our broad reform of the sector. Together, they will ensure the minority of participants who are giving the sector a bad name are

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New businesses setting up shop Kiama’s Terralong and Manning Streets and Gerringong’s Fern and Belinda Streets are set to get an injection of energy with a series of new businesses opening or planning to open soon. In a recent report, Paul Zahra, CEO of the Australian Retailers Association, says that it has been heartening to see how adaptive and creative businesses can be in the face of a crisis. Courtney Bassett in her newly opened Hart & Soul in Gerringong He suggested New shops in Gerringong that regional comthere is more good news to munities, such as Kiama, will come. • Hart & Soul benefit from an increase in “The section of Terralong 2/135 Fern St domestic tourism spending Street between Collins and • Gerringong Optometry as overseas travel becomes Shoalhaven is moving to be1/135 Fern St. Opens a mere memory. come a real foodie precinct,” mid-November Some business owners says Meegan Van Bussel • Barlo & Stone Facial Bar are experiencing the tourism senior property manager at 3/131 Fern St effect already. Ray White. • Body Resort Chinese Courtney Bassett opened Susan Spence, Commercial Medicine Hart & Soul in Fern Street Property Manager at First 1/102 Fern St Gerringong on the October National Coast & Country, • Onprint T-shirt Company long weekend. says that the Odessa Arcade and Print Services “It was crazy busy. Tourists is getting a full makeover. 4/142 Fern St (rear of were everywhere. During the “It will make the street look petrol station) summer I was smashed at very smart,” she says. • Blue Espresso The Collective, so decided New shops in Kiama 135 Belinda St (rebrand I needed my own shop with • Repurposed by locals coming soon) a bigger range of products.” Kiama Village • Gerringong Medical and In Kiama, Otis owner • Terra Art Gallery Cosmetic Clinic Emily Herbert plans to open 15/106 Terralong St 137 Belinda St (old docanother venue, a meze wine • Blooms the Chemist tors’ clinic) and cocktail bar, in the old 11/106 Terralong St In addition, on Terralong Industrial Brew shop. (short lease as a retail St, the former Flight Centre She hopes this new addispace) shop has been rented; and tion will start a wave of night- • Miss Arda (Otis) the former Raine & Horne time trading in the centre of 52 Terralong St. Opens shop is still available, as will town. late November be the Ray White office. The upswing after so many • Bombo Clothing Co Carter Ferguson is also shops have been empty is Moving to 1/44 Manning moving to 66 Collins St. welcomed, and it seems St by Perrie Croshaw

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Peace Park needs some Friends On the weekend that had been set down for Kiama to host the Australian Rose Championships, members of the Illawarra Rose Society gathered at Peace Park in Kiama to share this year’s blooms and honour the life of former Rose Society President, Robert Curll. “Over the years we have established that the fourth weekend in October is the best time for roses in the Illawarra,” says Colin Hollis, a Jamberoo resident and Illawarra Rose Society member, who is also the State and National President. “We’ve tried holding our

Colin Hollis plants a rose in memory of Robert Curll

Rose Show either side of that, and the roses have never been at their peak. “We are disappointed that the Championships in Kiama have had to be postponed to next year, so it is important to gather together and share some of this year’s blooms.” Colin used the occasion to plant Robert Curll’s favourite rose, Elina, in one of the garden beds. “Robert loved roses, and this was his favourite. He nominated it to be our region’s signature rose and championed it having a category of its own, so it is very fitting that one is planted here in

his honour given all the time he devoted to this garden.” Mr Curll was a long time resident of Jamberoo and very well known and respected in the rose and dahlia communities. Illawarra members of the Rose Society nominated him and his wife Helen for the Garden Clubs of Australia Ann Williams Medallion, which was presented to Helen in early July. The rose walkway at Peace Park on Manning Street is looking the best it has for several years. In his role as the Peace Park Coordinator, Colin is

looking for local volunteers to help look after the park, which is maintained jointly with Council. “If you have a couple of hours to spare, once or twice a month, you might be interested in joining the Friends of Peace Park volunteer group. “All that is needed is three or four people each week to help with such things as watering the roses and generally tidying up. “We are hoping each person would only be required every two or three weeks.”

Interested people should contact Colin on 4236 0456.

Community news Activity applications Council received the following activity applications.

20.2020.33.1 LOT: 755 DP: 216533 5 Lindsay Avenue, Kiama Downs Installation of a slow combustion wood fire place

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LOT: 40 DP: 13188 44 Stafford Street, Gerroa Remove flat roof and construct pitched roof

LOT: 47 DP: 243062 21 Robinson Avenue, Minnamurra Construction of a new first floor addition, minor extension of the existing garage, change to existing ground floor bathroom and window.

LOT: 69 DP: 229951 69 Headland Drive, Gerroa Demolition of existing dwelling and associated structures, construction of new dwelling and swimming pool

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10.2020.170.1 LOT: 907 DP: 236615 129 North Kiama Drive, Kiama Downs Construction of a two storey dwelling

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LOT: 7 DP: 14188 7 Pacific Avenue, Werri Beach Flued wood burning heater bbq

LOT: 1 DP: 797985 189 Jerrara Road, Jerrara Demolition of existing dwelling house and shed, tree removal, bulk earthworks, and construction of a new dwelling house, shed, swimming pool and tennis court and relocation of existing access driveway

20.2020.35.1 LOT: 1 DP: 794798 149 Curramore Road, Curramore Install a wc for intermittent yard use and associated waste management system. Includes installation of septic tank and absorption trench as details on attached effluent manage review. Toilet is to be installed in existing annex.

20.2020.36.1 LOT: 7018 DP: 1074642 Bourrool Street, Kiama Operate a caravan/camp ground Surf Beach Holiday Park overflow

20.2020.37.1 LOT: 274 DP: 728008 20 Bourrool Street, Kiama Operate a caravan/holiday park Surf Beach Kiama

Activity approval Council has issued the following activity approval.

20.2020.12.1 LOT: 252 DP: 1250420 15A South Kiama Drive, Kiama Heights Installation of a transportable dwelling

Development applications Council received the following development applications.

10.2020.164.1 LOT: 1 DP: 1066267 24A Michael Crescent, Kiama Downs Construction of an attached second dwelling to create a dual occupancy development with two lot strata subdivision

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LOT: 11 DP: 1259233 80 Rose Valley Road, Rose Valley Alterations and additions to existing dwelling plus new detached garage including demolition of the existing brick garage

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LOT: 29 DP: 244819 14 Austin Avenue, Minnamurra Renovation of existing kitchen, living dining and garage

LOT: 1 DP: 1181744 31 Surfleet Place, Kiama Retaining walls

10.2020.173.1 LOT: 1 DP: 783536 1418 Jamberoo Road, Croom Construction of controlled environment vault and associated telecommunications facilities works

LOT: 147 DP: 30126 77 Kalang Road, Kiama Heights Alterations and additions to existing two storey residence. New works to include: terrace, driveway and driveway crossing. Alter existing driveway

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LOT: 2 DP: 601138 150 Rose Valley Road, Rose Valley Remove six liquid amber trees and build farm shed with mezzanine storage level. Demolish detached two car garage with side annex, remove temporary shed and undertake landscaping work. Building four car garage with loft accommodation and install new wastewater treatment system. Demolish existing dwelling. Build new dwelling and complete loft accommodation. Install inground swimming pool and remove shipping container

10.2020.177.1 LOT: 9 DP: 883787 26 Cedar Ridge Road, Kiama Insulated patio cover fly over at the front of dwelling

LOT: 62 DP: 14188 62 Pacific Avenue, Werri Beach Demolition of the existing detached garage and construction of secondary dwelling LOT: 468 DP: 1167534 125 Willowvale Road, Willow Vale Alterations and additions to dwelling, construction of carport and associated access road

10.2020.108.1 LOT: 409 DP: 1209559 31 Gibson Crescent, Jamberoo Dwelling and retaining walls

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Properties considered by Council to possibly be detrimentally affected by any of the above applications will be notified in accordance with Council’s notification policy contained in Chapter 2, Kiama Development Control Plan 2012. Further details on the making of submissions can be found on Council’s website www.kiama.nsw.gov.au or by ringing 4232 0444 during normal office hours.

LOT: 811 DP: 216533 42 Golfers Parade, Kiama Downs Swimming pool, retaining walls, cabana and associated landscaping

Development consents

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In accordance with Section 4.59 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Council advises that the following Development Consents and/or Complying Development Certificates are now granted. LOT: 132 DP: 1237684 5 Surfleet Place, Kiama Dual occupancy and two (2) lot torrens title subdivision

LOT: 137 DP: 14188 94 Renfrew Road, Werri Beach Fibreglass in ground swimming pool and spa

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LOT: A DP: 164226 Bridges Road, Gerringong Addition of extra deck space to the front of existing front deck and addition of a demountable marquee to the rear of the premises

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LOT: 101 DP: 788993 71 Fern Street, Gerringong Alterations and additions to existing dwelling

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LOT: 103 DP: 775356 55 Williams Road, Saddleback Mountain Installation of a wood heater

LOT: 236 DP: 30200 22 Gibraltar Avenue, Kiama Downs Dwelling alterations and additions

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LOT: 52 DP: 263926 1 Pullen Place, Kiama Construction of a steel frame shed

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LOT: 112 DP: 790896 16 Cedar Ridge Road, Kiama Use of existing spare room for home beauty salon

LOT: 39 DP: 32320 10 Boona Avenue, Gerringong Dwelling additions

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10.2020.124.1 LOT: 1415 DP: 1061892 3 Cole Street, Kiama Roof over existing deck LOT: 11 DP: 659052 70 Foxground Road, Foxground Installation of manufactured building to be used as farmstay accommodation and septic tank

10.2020.134.1 LOT: 810 DP: 216533 40 Golfers Parade, Kiama Downs Roof over existing deck These documents are available free of charge for public inspection at our Administration Building, 11 Manning Street, Kiama during normal office hours.

All submissions will be made publicly available. If you do not want any part of the submission or your personal details released, because of copyright or other cogent reasons, please indicate this clearly in your submission together with an explanation. However, you should be aware that even if you request that you do not wish information to be published, there may be circumstances in which we are required by law to release that information (for example, in accordance with the requirements of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009).

Address all correspondence to: Mr K McMurray, General Manager 11 Manning Street (PO Box 75), Kiama 2533 Phone: (02) 4232 0444 Website: www.kiama.nsw.gov.au

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Kiama Council did not speak at the Meeting, which was held online, but will relodge its original submission. The deadline for written submissions is 5pm on Wednesday 4 November via email, post or the online portal: www.ipcn.nsw.gov.au/ have-your-say

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months of unsuccessful discussions on a brand identity for Kiama Council. “The use of our current flag logo is fragmented and redundant,” says Cllr Reilly. “It is neither emblematic of our service to the community, our area or our council. “Current use of the logo as white reversed out of a dark background renders it even less representative. In fact, a white flag is the international symbol of surrender… not at all the spirit of this community.” Originally developed by Simpsons Signs, the ‘wave’ logo is currently used by Destination Kiama, after

Council by the business. The decision to adopt the ‘wave’ is contrary to the recommendation by staff, whose report expressed concern it is not representative of the whole LGA and was more aimed at visitors than locals. Cllr Reilly believes the logo’s “bubbly charm” has allowed it to endure for decades in Kiama. “The letterforms remain legible, there’s basically nothing else that looks like it, it holds up in all production techniques and above all else it is approachable and lets you know you’re about to have a good time in the best

place on earth.” Council’s General Manager, Kerry McMurray, says, “Councillors have passed a resolution and staff will now investigate how it can be implemented. “It would require $75,000 and there is no money for it in this budget. “At the earliest, unless Council allocates funds to it, it will not happen until the 21/22 year.” The resolution was “that Council approve, in principle, the ‘Kiama Wave’ logo as its master logo and begin the process of consultation on and implementation of the logo”.

Kiama Men’s Shed looking for new home For ten years, Kiama Men’s Shed has been looking for bigger premises for their operations. One site, the old State Rail depot in Eddy St, looks the most promising yet, says the Shed’s coordinator Ian Yabsley, although there are a number of issues to be negotiated. “It would be ideal for us, and State Rail has been very supportive of the idea. “However, COVID has meant that they have had to begin reusing the space for the time being, something that wasn’t envisaged when we first approached them.” In the hope that something can be negotiated for the site, the latest round of housekeeping changes Council has proposed for the Local Environment Plan includes rezoning the land from infrastructure to B2 Local Centre. “We’ve got a long way to go with organising this, and there are a lot of parties to deal with, but we are hopeful that this will eventually be our new home,” says Ian. He is still open to suggestions and offers of other locations, keeping in mind they need 250m2, level access, a central location and peppercorn rent. The Kiama Men’s Shed has been operating as an outreach of the Kiama Uniting Church to support Men’s Wellbeing since its inception, but the space is too cramped for its 60 current member. Further growth is expected in these numbers in years to come. Anyone with suggestions of other locations should contact ian.yabsley@gmail.com

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Kiama Arts Centre makes top 10 projects ABOUT REAL ESTATE 6 REASONS AUCTIONS MAKE GOOD SENSE Terry Digger

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The chances of the long anticipated Kiama Arts & Cultural Precinct gaining funding have jumped, with its inclusion as a top 10 project in the Illawarra-Shoalhaven City Deal prospectus. The prospectus was developed collaboratively by the four councils, RDA Illawarra, RDA Far South Coast, the University of Wollongong and its Smart Infrastructure Facility, the Illawarra-Shoalhaven Joint Organisation, the Illawarra Business Chamber, the Property Council of Australia and the Urban Development Institute of Australia. All have agreed the projects proposed in the prospectus are the best for the securing the region’s transformational growth. Collectively they look ‘to enhance connectivity with Western Sydney and regional NSW, create investment in manufacturing and service industries and capitalise on our visitor economy. “Having the Arts Centre in the prospectus adds to its status with grant applications,” says Kiama Council’s Gener-

al Manager, Kerry McMurray. “The DA is getting very close to being formally lodged. “Once it is approved it will be ‘shovel ready’, which is a requirement for most State and Federal grants.” Council has plans to borrow $4 million for the project in its Long Term Financial Plan. It is looking for an additional $3 million in Federal funding and $10 million from the State Government. The centrepiece of the precinct will be a newly constructed Arts Centre that will incorporate a 220-seat theatre, restaurant and bar, workshop spaces and gallery/exhibition spaces. The prospectus predicts it will result in a $12.8 million annual injection into the Kiama visitor economy, create 28 construction jobs and additional roles when it is operational. The revitalisation of Kiama Harbour is also included in the $42 million Blue Highway initiative, to develop a cruise, boating and voyaging network down the coast.

An artist’s impression of the Centre from Hindmarsh Park

Push Up finale

The grand finale of One Fitness 24/7’s Push Ups With A Purpose fundraiser for local mental health programs will be a festive affair, with raffles, music and special guests. “We have had over 50 teams participating in completing 3,046 push ups in 21 days,” says Courtney Amburg, the gym’s manager. “At the Grand Finale, we want to showcase all of the hardwork the teams have been putting in, raise money for the cause and keep the conversation going for suicide prevention.”

We have had exceptional success with auctions over the past few weeks here in Kiama. This success is partly due the unusually strong market we are currently experiencing, but there are underlying reasons why auctions often make good sense for both buyers and sellers. • Competitive bidding reveals the true market value of a property in both rising and falling markets • The property sale has a fixed end date adding certainty for both buyers and sellers • An auction often attracts more potential buyers which can add an element of excitement where the buyers may respond to competition • A condensed marketing campaign of 4 - 6 weeks allows for higher concentrations of impactful marketing, and can reduce total marketing costs • Days on market are typically reduced, increasing the certainty of a sale • Bidder’s finances must be pre-qualified and the contracts are unconditional, again adding certainty to the selling process.

Sally Fitzgibbon has donated a signed surfboard for the raffle, which will also have the attraction of a OneFitness membrship and vouchers from other local businesses. The goal is to raise $10,000 for Makuta. The push up target of 3046 is the latest estimate of lives lost due to mental health issues in Australia.

Sunday 1 November, on the lawn of the Sebel Harbourside Kiama, from 10.30am. Find out how to make a donation at www.onefitness247.com/events

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A charity golf day and auction, held in Gerringong earlier in the month, has raised $26,000 for the Black Dog Institute. The Sam Matters Cup golf day was suggested to his family by Gerringong Golf Club’s Professional, Shane Cochrane, as an annual event to honour Sam’s memory and raise funds in support of suicide prevention and awareness. Sam was a member of the Club, attended the Illawarra Academy of Sport, and represented the Club in Junior and Senior Pennant. The day saw the seaside course hosting its most numbers of rounds ever, with 212 golfers teeing off. All levels of skill were represented. Many played with family members. The inaugural Sam Matters

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Kiama Community Garden enters second decade

The Kiama Community Garden has just celebrated its 10 year anniversary, yet many locals are yet to discover this gem hidden in plain site. A decade ago, the area was a barren site office at the back of the Blue Haven. “Mulch went down October 2010,” says one of the founding members, Joe Carter. Since then the garden has blossomed, due to the dedDean Matters (second from ication of a group of green right) with winners Matthew thumbed residents from all Swain and Alex and Greg Weir. over the Kiama district. Now there is a call for Cup was won by father and more volunteers to join them. son team Matthew and Gardening there can be fun. Michael Swain. “Volunteers were so enthuThe first winners of the siastic during the early days Sam Matters Plate for the of the garden that they often Ambrose competition were another father and son team, forgot to sit and smell the flowers,” says Julie Howe. Greg and Alexander Weir. So morning tea at 11am Planning has already became mandatory. begun for next year’s event, This ritual downing of which will be held on 23 April, close to Sam’s birthday. tools, sharing a drink and a nibble is part of the permaA presentation night and party will be held on the next culture ethos on which the garden is based: Care of the night. The Matters family want to Earth, Care of People and a Fair Share For All. thank Shane Cochrane and The Garden’s own motto is the Gerringong Golf Club, Grow and Share. auctioneer Neil Campbell, The garden began with a and all those who generously grant from the Cancer Coundonated prizes and auction items and, most importantly, cil, secured by Julie Errey, a their time to make the event great and sadly missed friend of the garden. It continues to a success. grow from further grants, do-

nations from friends and by running Composting Workshops for Kiama Council and (pre COVID) selling plants raised by the volunteers. Mothers and fathers are encouraged to bring their children along to help in the garden (everyone needs to wear sturdy and covered footwear). Volunteers of all ages are welcome. Troy Bartrim, last year’s Young Citizen of the year, has been a member of the garden for eight years since he was 14. As well as the usual fruit and veg, some plants are quite exotic. “Plants are chosen to suit the latitude,” says Gabrielle Zuch, such as dragonfruit and pomelo (South East Asia), longan (China), acerola cherries and custard apple (West Indies). About eight years ago, the 1100m2 garden was extended with the addition of a large Landcare site adjoining the garden. It grows edible indigenous plants; regional native plants rainforest species; and has a butterfly, bee and bird plus nectar garden, and a garden based on the D’harawal calendar of the six seasons. More Landcare grants have allowed the volunteers to

Joe Carter, Julie Howe and Gabrielle Zuch

extend their nursery to raise more natives and edibles plants. Many ways to get involved You can be a financial member (voting rights) for $10pa, or you can simply turn up and volunteer. Working bees are held every Monday (from 2pm), Wednesday and Saturday (from 9.30am). There are lots of different jobs: one volunteer built a curved seat around the pizza oven, one looks after the worms, several people propagate, some weed in the Landcare site, and while some people aren’t up to

heavy gardening others love it. Currently Joe Carter says the garden “needs artists to paint us some signs”. There many raised garden beds made the work less back breaking. Checkout their Facebook page for updates and new composting workshops. Park in the Leisure Centre car park and walk down Havilah Place between Blue Haven and the sports fields. Enter the door on your right into the garden. by Perrie Croshaw

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The Member for Kiama, Gareth Ward, welcomed the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, David Elliott, and NSW State Emergency Service Commissioner, Carlene York, to Kiama to hand over a $360,000 Medium Rescue Vehicle and a $62,000 Command Vehicle to the our SES Unit. The vehicles are part of the first batch being delivered under a $56.4 million State Government program to replace the SES’ fleet of vehicles and boats. Another Kiama truck is going to be replaced with one of the first heavy rescue vehicles being rolled out in Jan/Feb. Prior to 2012, councils had to fund, build and design any upgrades to the local fleet. The State Government has taken over those costs, which are funded by the Emergency Services Levy paid by insurers. In Kiama’s case, Council still owns and provides the facility on Terralong Street, near the entrance to the highway.

A Kiama SES volunteer, Ashely Sullivan, also works for the NSW SES and is the person responsible for the team building and procuring the new vehicles. “The safety and technology has considerably improved because we have the strategic involvement and procurement expertise,” he says. “It is a much better solution for the local community than all the councils doing it themselves.” He says the input of volunteers into the design of their particular vehicles has been invaluable. “They are being tailor made for the needs of each unit. “Each type of vehicle has had volunteer input into the design and the positioning of the equipment.” Minister Elliott is delighted the new fleet is rolling out. “We have a record budget in the Emergency Services portfolio at the moment so we have actually seen a significant investment into both the SES, RFS, the Volunteer

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The Minister for Police and Emergency Services, David Elliott; Kiama Unit Commander, Chris Warren, the Member for Kiama, Gareth Ward; and NSW State Emergency Service Commissioner, Carlene York with local volunteers and the new vehicles

Rescue Association and Marine Rescue. “It helps me sleep better at night knowing the capabilities they have at their fingertips arenot going to restrict them.” He says the upgrade will have the added bonus of helping retention rates and attracting new volunteers. “It is when volunteers think they area not getting the financial resources to back them up in the field, that morale goes low and we don’t attract people. “As I say, just because you are a volunteer, doesn’t mean you aren’t a professional.” The vehicles were handed over on a day when 550 SES volunteers around the state had been working on 600 call-outs in a 24 hour period. “The storm season was launched a couple of weeks ago and it goes until midMarch, and the La Nina alert has been declared by

the Bureau,” says Commissioner York, who took over the top role a year ago after a 40 year career with NSW Police. “These new vehicles will be great for the Kiama unit as they are very active with storm and flood rescues.” She and the Minister was well aware of the Kiama Unit’s excellent reputation, including it winning national championships. This point was emphasised by the Gareth Ward, saying, “It is the best vehicle for the best unit.” The Commissioner says the SES is always on the lookout for new volunteers. “They don’t have to be flood rescue or chainsaw operators – we also have roles for public information officers, in catering and logistics, and a whole range of things. Details on what is involved at www.ses.nsw.gov.au/volunteer

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MAYORAL COLUMN Mayor Mark Honey communicates directly with residents and ratepayers of the Illawarra Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention Collaborative, has used a threepronged approach: • supporting community groups and their activities • providing training and other activities to build mental health awareness and support skills In August I wrote of the • providing clear and significant mental health consistent mental health challenges we are facing as a messages, and the help result of COVID-19. and support available I detailed the initial steps Certainly the response from Council, with community community groups has been leaders and mental health terrific, with the formation of experts, were taking to tackle Gezza Cares, Makuta Masks this challenge locally. and the Kiama and Districts I think it’s timely, three Building Stronger Communimonths on, to provide an up- ties group. date, especially as we draw The Gezza Cares yellow to the end of Mental Health ribbons struck a chord with Month (October). people, with Council playing The Kiama working group a part lighting up chambers and adding yellow ribbons to their trucks. Council has also provided Warren general support waiving of Kiama venue fees for these groups Passed away peacefully on for their events. Friday, 16 October 2020, The recent town hall meetaged 84 years. ing by Kiama and Districts Beloved husband of Building Stronger Commuthe late Colleen. nities was well-attended, and Dearly loved father they’re currently running a and father-in-law of John mental health survey: and Karen, Peter and https://myteam.globalsafeJenny, Karen and Justin. tyindex.com/kdsc/survey/t/ Cherished Grandad of SM8YF8F7CN Sean, Alicia, Jemma, There’s also been plenty Nathan (dec), Christogoing on in terms of increaspher, Brendan, Sarah, ing mental health awareness Abby, Keely and great and support skills in our grandchildren. Loved community. brother and brother-in-law. Chats for Change have proWarren will be sadly vided a caring, listening ear, missed by his loving and give people information family and many dear and connections to support friends. services. Educational workshops Forever in our Hearts have been held on wellbeing, stress management and looking after yourself, your family and others, especially when dealing with adversity. Council’s SENTRAL Youth Services team held pop-up

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drop-in sessions in Gerringong, which also saw the fantastic new mural at Werri Beach Progress Hall The SENTRAL crew also held chalk art workshops reinforcing the importance of connection and hope, and Kiama Library provided chalk Your Walk packs. Importantly, a lot of effort has been invested in ensuring our community is aware of the challenge confronting us, the support available, and basic but critical key messages relating to mental health. Early on we established a Mental Health Hub on Council’s website listing available services and information and factsheets. SENTRAL Youth Services, along with members of the Suicide Prevention Collaborative has been busy through their social media channels. There was also coverage by

The Bugle, WIN News, ABC Illawarra, Illawarra Mercury and even The Daily Telegraph and Mumma Mia that helped raise awareness and spread the message about seeking help. During this time, we also celebrated RUOK Day, which took on additional meaning this year, and the response online and in schools, workplaces and elsewhere was extremely heartening. Obviously, three months is only the start of the journey we are on, given COVID is going to be with us for some time to come in one shape or another. Also, this is a small snapshot of what’s gone on. But it’s pleasing that so much has been achieved, in so little time. It’s further proof working together we can meet and beat COVID and its challenges.

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Out of a record 5,600 nominations received in the annual Excellence in Family Day Care Awards, the title of 2020 Regional Educator of the Year was awarded to Kiama Educator Sabrina Kelly, of Kiama Family Before and After School Care. “I was thrilled”, said Sabrina, herself a mum of two. “It’s the first time the award has gone to a before and after school care setting.” Judged by industry professionals, winners were selected for achieving quality outcomes for children with a focus on diversity and flexibility. Sabrina is one of seven winners nationwide in the running for the prestigious Australian Educator of the Year award, being announced in February.

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20th Premiership for Gerringong Lions

KIAMA PASSPORT FOR KIDS COLOURING COMPETITION WINNER 1ST PLACE 5–9 age group Ava, 6

The judges loved this entry for its positive yellow colour and vibrant rainbow additions.

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The Gerringong Lions First Grade team has secured its 20th Premiership in the South Coast Rugby League Group Seven competition. After an intense battle in wet conditions at Centenary Field in Albion Park, the Lions prevailed securing a 20-6 win over the WarillaLake South Gorillas. Both teams played with vigour, putting up a fight to become the Group Seven champions, before the Lions pushed forward giving themselves a 14 point lead. Gerringong Lions coach, Rugby League great Michael Cronin, is extremely proud of the team and how they held themselves throughout the year. “They played well all year and were never beaten,” he says. “They had one draw but that was their best performance during the year. “There is a lot of pressure on when you are undefeated.” Breaking a record for first grade titles on the South Coast, the Gerringong Lions have turned the year around. Gerringong has a proud rugby league history going

This issue we are delighted to be sharing with you some of the winning entries we helped select from the Kiama Passport for Kids colouring competition. Enjoy! WorkLife.

back to 1914. “It’s a rugby league town and the side gets great community support,” says Michael, who began his career with the team. “Every town enjoys a win and Gerringong’s no different.” Gerringong Lions also won the Minor Premiership, with the Jamberoo Superoos

second, followed by WarrillaLake South Gorrillas and the Kiama Knights finishing up in fourth place. The Kiama Municipality had a fulfilling weekend across the first grade rugby league and soccer competitions. The Jamberoo Superoos beat the Milton-Ulladulla

WINNER 2ND PLACE 5–9 age group

Lions’ Captain Nathan Ford

Bulldogs 10-6 in the Division 1 Ladies League Tag. The Gerringong Breakers Football Club also brought the Community League Division trophy home, after a close scoring 2-1 game against the Port Kembla Pumas.

Riley, 9 This entry was unique in style with the use of colour and contrast applied across the page.

by Jack Wallner

WINNER 1ST PLACE 10–13 age group

Armistice Day 2020

Elizabeth, 10 Rainbow colours and the addition of sand, sky, waves and light shining bright from the lighthouse brought this entry to life.

Restrictions have been eased to allow small ceremonies to mark Remembrance Day (held at the moment the peace armistice to end World War I was signed). With numbers limited to 100, Gerringong RSL will be conducting a small ceremony by the flag pole on the Southern Headland of Gerringong, which has recently been registered as a war memorial. Kiama-Jamberoo RSL will be conducting a small ceremony at the Memorial Arch. This year, to allow more room for social distancing, that ceremony will face into Hindmarsh Park, rather than out to the street. Those unable to attend are encouraged to wear a red poppy and observe the two minutes silence at 11am, no matter where they are. Wednesday 11 November, 10.45am. As attendees need to register and social distancing must be observed, they are asked to arrive in good time before the ceremony starts.

WINNER 2ND PLACE 10–13 age group Flynn, 10 Day and night, texture, and the 'Save Nature Kiama' message makes this entry a winner.

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removed and the short-term rental sector is improved for hosts, guests and communities.” The standards are enforceable, with powers available to NSW Fair Trading Commissioner to take disciplinary action, including penalties and exclusion from the industry for repeat offenders. All participants, including booking platforms, will be required to comply with the Code and with directions and requests from the Commissioner. The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment is also developing a government-run premises register and state environmental planning policy for short-term rental accommodation which will round out the reforms to this sector and launch in 2021. The Bugle will report more on local reaction to the new Code in our next issue. If you have an insight to share, please contact perrie@ thebuglenewspaper.com.au

Help raise funds Celebrate QANTAS’ 100th to support Kiama

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While 2020 has been a horrendous year for the aviation industry, it is also QANTAS’ centenary year, making it one of the oldest airlines in the world. Exactly 100 years after its founding in Winton as the Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services Limited by Paul McGinness, Sir Hudson Fysh and Sir Fergus McMaster, the HARS Aviation Museum will be holding a black tie dinner in its hanger, surrounded by historic Qantas aircraft types. These will include the world’s only flying Lockheed Super Constellation, a Convair, the Douglas DC-3 which made the first passenger flight for TAA back in 1946 and a DC-4, resplendent in Qantas 1950s livery. On the day before, an afternoon/evening event is being held under the wings of the Jumbo jet which has

its final resting place at the Museum’s entrance. Museum tours will be followed by a BBQ and live music under the wings of the Jumbo, with people encouraged to wear QANTAS retro attire. Money raised from the events will go towards bringing home the ex-Qantas Boeing 707-138 which has been donated to HARS Aviation Museum by John Travolta.

Local digital radio service, Kiama Community Radio (KCR), is holding its very first Christmas Raffle. As a not-for-profit, community based organisation run by volunteers, the station is always looking for new ways to raise funds and it’s hoped this year’s raffle will help to keep the station going for many more months to come. Initially launched as a weekly one hour long show back in July, and now broadcasting five episodes a week via the website (kiamacommunityradio.org) and podcast platforms, KCR has grown to feature dozens of members of the local community and its episodes have been downloaded over 1,500 times.

First prize is an oil on canvas painting donated by local artist Robyn Sharp titled Mystery Landscape, valued at over $450 (below). Second prize is a $200 gift voucher for Yves at the Sebel Harbourside Kiama. Tickets are $10 for one ticket or $20 for three and Robyn Sharp will draw the raffle at 5pm on Tuesday 1 December at Yves. Winners will be notified by phone/email and posted on the Facebook page and newsletter.

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It’s official: Cheryl is a Hidden Treasure Kiama’s Cheryl Pearce has been recognised on the 2020 Rural Women’s Hidden Treasures Honour Roll. Mrs Pearce was among one of the 104 women on this year’s prestigious honour roll for her many years of involvement with Kiama CWA. She has been a member for 21 years, since she arrived from Melbourne in 1999, and held various positions as Secretary, Treasurer and President. She has also be actively involved at Group level, attending most annual State Conferences as a Delegate or Observer and is a vocal participant on advocacy matters. Mrs Pearce is looking forward to celebrating the CWA NSW Centenary in 2022. She is also an active member of various other community groups including Friends of Kiama Library, Kiama & District Historical Society, Illawarra Area Healthwatch (IAH ceased), Werri Beach/ Gerringong Garden Club (life member), Gerringong Music Club, her local Church, Kiama Evening VIEW Club and more recently, with her husband, Jamberoo Probus. “I am absolutely delighted to see that Cheryl’s distinguished community service has been duly recognised

and honoured in this way,” says Gareth Ward, MP. “These women provide an enormous amount of support and are true treasures in our community. “They have been nominated by others who have seen first-hand how their important work has enabled those needing assistance or local groups requiring help to flourish.” Cheryl’s interest in being involved in the community shows no signs of waning. She recently joined the Kia-

Cheryl accepts the Award from Gareth Ward MP

ma Central Precinct group, is working as a volunteer for Kiama Community Radio, mainly assisting marketing to Seniors, and is involved generally with an exciting new community project. Her connections with our area go back to living in Werri Beach in the 1950s, when her brother was born at Kiama Birraleah. Over 1,000 rural women volunteers have received the Honour Roll since 2010.

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50th Wedding Anniversary OUT AND ABOUT Congratulations to John and Jenny Riach on celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They have spent seven of those 50 years in Kiama, after retiring here from Sydney, and celebrated with friends and neighbours here after a family Mass and celebration in the The Rocks. The couple met at the Streatham Locarno Ballroom in London in September 1968 and married two years later. It was a real family wedding, with John’s aunts, uncles and cousins travelling from Glasgow, the bridal party entirely relatives, and Jenny’s family cooking the food and making the five tier wedding cake decorated with handmade pink icing sugar roses. The bride made her dress and those of the bridesmaids. The Riach family – John, Jenny and their sons, Mark and Martin – arrived in Australia in 1981.

The Fabulous Fabric Free for All organised by Reduce-Reuse-RecycleKiama (R3) was a great success. The strict limit on the number of the people in the room at once only adding to the sense of anticipation! So much fabric went to new homes, rather than to waste. Karen Fowler from Boomerang Bags with Helen Catterall

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POSTCARD HOME We had stayed close to home since COVID-19 lockdowns hit way back in March. In late September we decided it was time, to hit the road. Our road trip plans hatched quickly. Head north, then west, and circle back to the coast. A great excuse to catch up with friends and punctuate our stopovers with a few rounds of golf in the Central West. Lucky for me, my husband is super-organised, and within a few days the road map was etched into a spreadsheet! Yes, everything always well-documented. From Kiama, first stop was Belmont, overnighting on the idyllic Lake Macquarie with family, then heading on to Rick Stein’s most recent addition to the Bannisters portfolio at Soldiers Point, near Port Stephens, enjoying a gift voucher overnight stay celebrating birthdays past. Heading west, everywhere we drove we were struck by the stunningly lush pastures across the region. Mother Nature had finally gifted our farmers liquid gold – rain. In the local pie shop in Scone, a farmer grinned as he recounted stories of his pastures that have flourished, and lamented how Patterson’s Curse and thistles have also enjoyed the stellar growing conditions, but confident pastures will grow strong.

16 | 31 October 2020

47 years of service to local sport

The 2020 AGM of the Kiama Sports Association not only again elected Col Rathbone (right) as its President, but also made him their first Life In each town we were farming friends in Orange, As our 10 day road trip Member. struck by the gardens, the always looking on the bright came to its end, we wound Col has been President of friendly welcome, and just side, and looking upwards our way through historic the Association since it was how green the countryside at the clouds for another few Millthorpe and onto Crookwas, but equally noticed the millimetres of rain. With a well. Both are quintessential formed in 1969. “Col has been the backlack of stock in the paddocks. smile from ear to ear, their country towns, and worth a Miles and miles of green pas- Angus cattle are belly deep stop for a truly Aussie icon – bone of the KDSA since its inception and devotes ture, yet small herds of cattle in grass. There is much to be a hamburger with the lot! and mobs of sheep. This, we thankful for, in what has been Sue (and Gerry) Thorley endless hours working for all sports within the municipaldiscovered is a legacy of the a very difficult few years. ity,” says the Secretary, John drought, de-stocking, and Having friends dotted If you’d like to share your Dawson. now the cost to rebuild the across the central west, we travel story, send your “He voluntarily coordinates herds. Farming life lesson were lucky to enjoy local hospostcard to: news@ the bookings of all of Kiama’s 101 for us coastal folk. pitality with warm welcomes thebuglenewspaper.com.au sporting fields on behalf of Ever resilient are our everywhere.

Council, liaises with Council on behalf of the clubs and associations and is the main point of call for any issue that may arise.” It was noted while revising the existing constitution (circa 1979), to allow for Life Members, that the position of Patron had never been filled. No one knows why. The obvious choice was the Mayor of Kiama, Mark Honey, not only for his current role, but also as he was a founding member of the Association.

Above: Mayor Mark Honey presents Col Rathbone with a token of appreciation

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