The Bugle 11 January 2020
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Kiama rallies to help fire affected Locals continue to dig deep to help our neighbours to the south in the aftermath of the devastating start to the fire season. A collection at the New Years’ Eve celebrations on the harbour gathered over $20,000 for local Rural Fire Service brigades, and many other initiatives have raised money and delivered essential goods to ravaged towns. For examples of the latter, both Kiama and Gerringong surf life saving clubs became collection points for water, non-perishable food and the like, and drove trucks down to help the residents of Lake Conjola (see page 10). Kiama Leagues Club was opened for a night as an evacuation centre as an overflow centre for Bomaderry Bowling Club, and stands prepared to be called upon again. Kiama Council has been working closely with Wollongong and Shellharbour councils to provide assistance to Shoalhaven Council. “There is daily communications between the four general mangers,” says Kiama Council’s General Manager, Kerry McMurray. “Every council has provided some practical assistance, directly in response to requests.” As an example, Kiama has recently sent three garbage trucks and drivers down to Sussex Inlet to do a much needed rubbish run. “We are assessing what our capability is to provide
From the Editor
In this sombre start to the year, I am very aware that our fortnightly edition may very quickly be overtaken by events. So in this edition we look to celebrate the amazing response our community has had to the crisis and its on-going efforts to help others. You’ve done us proud.
Inside this issue Councillors focus attention on climate change risk p 3 Ward thanks volunteers p 3
resources and plant without having a significant impact on our own services, bearing in mind we are significantly smaller than Wollongong or Shellharbour,” says Mr McMurray. Council staff are also on duty at the Illawarra Emergency Operations Centre every time it is activated. With the fire season far from over, our area is not immune from threat. “We are aware of the potential threats and believe that every piece of planning that could be done has been done,” says Mr McMurray. “We have taken every action and step, and conducted significant planning, to be prepared to be able to respond proactively should the need arise.”
Mayor Mark Honey with members of the Jamberoo and Gerringong RFS on New Year’s Eve
No Kiama Show for 2020 The Kiama Show Society Management Committee has taken the decision to cancel the 172nd Kiama Show, scheduled for 24-25 January, due to the ongoing bushfire situation. “The Committee has considered long and hard all the demands that weigh heavily on our volunteers, competitors, judges, stewards, entertainers, our attendees and the rural community at this time,” says the Show Society President Neil McLaren. “This, combined with the effects of the ongoing drought, make the decision
community especially our rural landholders and farmers. We extend our condolences and sympathies to all those affected by the fires. “At present it is of greater priority for all of us to keep families, livestock and property safe. We are making to cancel the most appropri- every endeavour to support those in need. ate action. This decision is “We look forward to better for the safety and well-being of all attendees and the wel- times and continuing our Kiama Show tradition of a fare of the livestock. great, annual community “Our Kiama community and our neighbouring fami- event in 2021.” It is only the second time lies of the South Coast and in its long and proud history Tablelands show societies are feeling the shared stress, that a Kiama Show has been anxiety and pain of all of the canceled.
Reprieve from demolition p5
Congratulations on HSC results p 9
What’s on? Every Wednesday
Sun 12 January
Kiama Farmers’ Market Surf Beach 3-6pm
Kiama Seaside Markets Black Beach, 9-3pm
On weekends
Live music at The Sebel, Kiama Leagues Club, Gerringong and Kiama Bowlos, Jamberoo Pub and other venues
Til 16 January
Things Bright and Beautiful Exhibition by Helen Pain (see below)
18-19 January
Rotary Antiques & Retro Fair (see right)
Sat 18 January
Gerringong Rotary Markets In and around the Town Hall
Sun 19 January
Kiama Seaside Markets Black Beach, 9-3pm
Kiama artist holds exhibition in Berry Well known Kiama artist, and President of the Kiama Art Society, Helen Pain is holding an exhibition of her work over the summer holidays. The exhibition features many of Helen’s favourite works, which reflect her passion for flowers and vibrant colours. Well worth ducking down to Berry for.
Details: Until 16 January, at The Garden cafe, Queen Street, Berry.
Sat 25 January
Kiama Makers & Growers Market Black Beach, 9-2pm
Sunday 26 January
Australia Day activities across the region Monster Garage Sale (see p11)
Find a treasure at the Antiques & Retro Fair
Sat 1 February Tribute Cabaret (see below)
8-9 February
Johnny Warren Cup Jamberoo
Find your singing voice
Katandra, a local women’s a cappella choir had a great 2019, and is looking for new members to join their 65 strong group. “Our Big Swing at the Pavilion in July and our Songs of Joy Christmas concert raised $13,300 for charity initiatives in our area,” says founder Antoinette Raynal. Details: Rehearsals begin in Kiama on 6 February, 7-9pm, at the Uniting Church Hall in Manning Street, and are also held in Berry. No audition required.
For the 29th year, Kiama Rotary is again hosting its Antiques & Retro Fair, bringing together a wide range of antique and collectibles under one roof. “Dealers from the Illawarra and the South Coast, Sydney, country and interstate will have goods on offer,” says Rotary’s John Clarke. “Furniture, jewellery, silver, china, porcelain, textiles, books, toys, coins, tins, military memorabilia, antiques and many other interesting collectables will be on display and available to purchase. “All funds raised will go to supporting Rotary’s projects.”
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Exhausted shoppers can take a breather at the onsite cafe, where light refreshments are available from Rotary volunteers. Anyone interested in selling goods on consignment at the event should contact John Worstencroft on 0419 002 655 or email worsty46@ bigpond.net.au Details: Saturday 18 (9.30 - 5pm) and Sunday 19 (10.30 - 3pm) January, Kiama Leisure Centre. Adults $10, Concessions $7, under 16s free
Cabaret at Jamberoo
Young Jamberoo local and performer Molly ParrishGibbons is organising a Tribute cabaret show to help raise funds for the Jamberoo RFS. The night looks to celebrate the most beautiful people and things in our world through song, story and a little drama. Details: Sat 1 February Jamberoo School of Arts, 7pm. Tickets $20/$15/$10 (including light snacks and refreshments) from trybooking.com
Ward thanks Councillors focus attention volunteers on climate change risk Council’s December meeting passed a motion by Councillors Kathy Rice and Andrew Sloan voicing their climate change concerns. Rather than join a growing list of councils that have formally declared a climate change emergency, the motion concluded with a request for: ‘a report be brought back to Council that outlines Kiama’s progress towards its Cities Power port the volunteer effort. The Member for Kiama, Partnership pledges and “It never ceases to amaze Gareth Ward, has thanked the establishes a timeline for the tireless and heroic efforts of me how at times of disaster pledge of setting municipalvolunteers across our region. our community, our state and ity level targets and sustainour nation pull together.” “I cannot begin to thank able energy policies that will He urges everyone to enough our emergency serprovide a common goal and vices, Rural Fire Service and download the NSW Fires shared expectations for local volunteers for the incredible Near Me app for their Apple residents and businesses.’ or android devices and have job they have done over At the meeting, Cllr Rice an action plan in place. the past weeks and months said, “What I’m aiming to “Keep up-to-date by protecting the communities do with this motion is to throughout the Illawarra and following the RFS Facebook acknowledge what Kiama South Coast,” said Mr Ward. page and stay tuned to your Council is already doing and “Thanks to their efforts and local radio station.” the national sentiment. hard work countless lives and Mr Ward warns that de“I’m not sure the commuproperties have been saved. spite the destruction experi- nity is fully aware of what enced already, we are only at “I also want to thank the the beginning of the summer countless volunteers that have pitched in to help sup- fire season.
Price paid for 98 Terralong Records now reveal that the prime Kiama CBD property adjoining Council’s holdings in Terralong and Akuna Streets was bought for $2.3 million by Kalamvokis Property Nominee Pty Ltd. The Bugle understands the purchaser has owned the building on the eastern side of the laneway for some time.
we are doing. “We need to be able to show we are taking climate change seriously and that we have already begun a process of responding to the impact of climate change.” Cllr Sloan said the report was important to be able to set a target for greenhouse gas reduction. “We made that pledge [to set a target] to the Cities Power Partnership two years ago, and now we can get on and do it. “We’ve made a lot of changes, but now we have to set ourselves a target. “We need to make a leadership demonstration to other levels of government who have been dragging their feet that we are meeting the same level of commitment that other local governments around the world are making.” Amongst the energy saving measures Council has under-
taken is the installation of solar panels on the Library and the replacement of old bulbs with LED lamps, through the use of a revolving energy fund. “The report will be a risk assessment of the potential impact of climate change on our infrastructure and the services we deliver,” says General Manager Kerry McMurray. “It is about Council increasing its focus on the potential impact of climate change, and having a more detailed analysis and risk assessment of potential impacts across the full gamut of operations, both assets and services.” Mayor Mark Honey sees it useful to set baseline data to gauge success, “It is very difficult to say we are going to reduce our carbon footprint without knowing what it is now.” Staff are already working
on the report, with Mr McMurray estimating it could take three to six months to complete. At the same meeting, Council approved a DA for storage units on Belvedere Street which will require the cutting down of a large number of mature trees. Vocal opponent of the development, Camilla Kerr-Ruston, sees irony in the timing, “As 100,000 hectares of native trees burn around us Kiama councillors choose to cut down 36 trees that do and will provide essential habitats for native birds, animals and insects because there is a need for storage units for the residents of Kiama to store stuff.” While most councillors expressed regret at the loss of trees, noting that 20 more will be planted, they said there was no legal reason for the development to be declined.
ple are still staying away. “We need to get the message out there that Kiama and Gerringong are still open for business.” He says he will be talking to the Advisory Committee and the Tourism Manager to see how they can help with some promotion. With family and friends being one of the biggest tourism segments in our area, he is calling upon
locals to encourage people to come and stay, and patronise local businesses themselves. “There is no need to cross the Minnamurra River.
“We’ve got everything you need here, and you’ll help provide the boost businesses need to go through the quieter mid-year period.”
Support our local businesses through this summer Chair of Destination Kiama’s Advisory Committee, Councillor Matt Brown is encouraging locals to take up the slack and help small businesses through this abnormal summer. “A lot of people who have come down from Sydney have gone home and it doesn’t look like they are coming back. “We haven’t been directly affected by the fires, but peo-
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Gerringong’s Christmas tradition kept alive Hundreds of Gerringong locals braved the predicted heat and wind to show their support for the continuation of the Gerringong Christmas Parade. Led by Gerringong’s very own Town Crier, 25 floats followed him along, including local sporting clubs, businesses, community groups, local members of Parliament and the Mayor of Kiama, and, of course…, Santa. “Whilst the parade followed the same format of years gone by, it was exciting to see the addition of children on decorated bikes this year, battling it out for gelato vouchers,” says LIC NO 281175
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I can scarcely believe that Councillor Steel is suggesting we sell Chapman Reserve for the purpose of building a five star, five storey hotel. The reserve as he suggests is not under used! It is used by school sports on Wednesdays, soft ball on Saturday, junior cricket, junior football etc., plus campers at Easter and Christmas, and family and casual users too numerous to mention. Councillor Steel has been reported as saying that Council owns Chapman Reserve including the Oval. Does he not realise that the land in question is Crown land and does not belong to the Council but is supervised by the Council for the NSW Department of Planning
Industry and Environment? All remaining headland areas should be preserved for present and future residents and visitors. We have little enough open land for passive recreation. Development in Kiama is constantly reducing our open space, physical and visual. This is not the first time Council has pushed for development of portions of Chapman Reserve without regard to the fact of Crown ownership and community opposition, as some years ago several holiday homes were set up on the oval and were forced to be removed by the then Lands Department. I would hope that commonsense will prevail. Gail Pickles, Kiama
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Just when I started feeling that there was somewhere to go regarding the adverse effects of the market driven force short term rental accommodation, I received the following from Council: “The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment are correct; until the State Government implements the new policy the operation of STRA remains at the discretion of local councils. As part of preparing the Kiama Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2011 Council used this discretion to make STRA exempt development (i.e. development consent not required) in the Kiama Municipality. “As was reported to the November Council, Chapter 12 of the Kiama Develop-
ment Control Plan (DCP) 2012 is not enforceable. DCP controls are only used when assessing a Development Application (DA). Council has no legal ability to enforce the controls of Chapter 12, including occupancy rates and 24hr contact details, as no DA is required for STRA.” So feeling buoyed by the Councillors who voted to retain Chapter 12 of the DCP has been short lived. Susan Griffiths, Gerroa
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Reprieve from demolition
Community news Activity applications An Interim Heritage Order has been obtained for 47 Thomson Street, Kiama, to allow the heritage value of the property to be properly assessed. This will defer any future deliberation of its development (a DA is in for the construction of 12 units) until such time as Council is fully informed of its heritage significance. Prior to the motion for the order to be obtained, it was the staff recommendation for the DA to be approved. In our May 4 2019 issue, the President of the Kiama & District Historical Association, Sue Eggins, expressed her concern about the time it was taking to get properties identified in a heritage study in 2000 recognised in Kiama’s Local Environment Plan (LEP). “A full heritage study is budgeted for to be done this year,” says General Manager Kerry McMurray. The heritage study will look at whether other properties should be protected by a listing in the LEP.
New help with travel costs for country Seniors
Seniors living in Kiama will soon be able to register for a new $250 Regional Seniors Travel Card. The Card is valid for 12 months and can be used for pre-booked NSW TrainLink Regional train and coach services, fuel and taxi trips. “The new Card is about reducing travel costs and making it easier for seniors to get to the shops, the doctor or just visit family and friends,” says the Member for Kiama, Gareth Ward. To be eligible, you must be an age pensioner with a valid Pensioner Concession Card or hold a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card issued by either the Department of Human Services or Department of Veterans’ Affairs. Eligible seniors will be able to register for their card through Service NSW in late January.
Council received the following activity applications.
20.2019.23.1 LOT: 204 DP: 751292 Brogers Creek Road, Brogers Creek Wood heater
20.2019.24.1 LOT: 201 DP: 1022563 16 Crooked River Road, Gerroa Wood heater Council will contact any property owners it considers may be detrimentally affected by any of the above applications and provide information on their submission opportunities. Information on how to make a submission can be found at www.kiama.nsw.gov.au or by phoning 02 4232 0444 during normal office hours.
10.2019.220.1 LOT: 11 DP: 599429 261 Jamberoo Mountain Road, Jamberoo Construction of shed for use as a home business, farmgate (roadside stall), machinery shed and hay store
10.2019.221.1 LOT: 47 DP: 245502 41 Hillview Circuit, Kiama Two lot Torrens title subdivision and associated stormwater work
10.2019.222.1 LOT: B DP: 151084 25 Barney Street, Kiama Granny flat above existing garage
10.2019.223.1 LOT: 50 DP: 544587 142 Manning Street, Kiama Carport
10.2019.224.1
Development applications Council received the following development applications.
10.2019.212.1
10.2019.198.1 LOT: 147 DP: 30126 77 Kalang Road, Kiama Heights Use of existing bathroom/ensuite These documents are available free of charge for public inspection at our Administration Building, 11 Manning Street, Kiama during normal office hours.
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LOT: 1 DP: 36443 1 Holden Avenue, Kiama Dwelling alterations and additions
10.2019.225.1 LOT: 220 DP: 786614 4 Elliott Place, Kiama Downs Carport
LOT: 30 DP: 1098436 13 Melia Street, Kiama Balcony extension
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10.2019.213.1 LOT: 1 DP: 740414 10 Manning Street, Kiama Alterations to upper storey and construct additional storey (residential) atop of existing commercial building
10.2019.214.1 LOT: 1001 DP: 1130923 Curramore Road, Curramore Dwelling, pool and associated outbuilding
10.2019.216.1 LOT: 208 DP: 1227771 48 Surfleet Place, Kiama Retaining wall and fencing
10.2019.217.1 LOT: 7 DP: 137484 6 Parkes Street, Gerringong LOT: 8 DP: 137484 8 Parkes Street, Gerringong Three lot Torrens title subdivision and associated stormwater work
LOT: 2 DP: 38683 31 Farmer Street, Kiama Vertical lift
10.2019.227.1 LOT: 19 DP: 156143 139 Manning Street, Kiama Demolition of existing dwelling and associated structures, construction of attached dual occupancy with swimming pool on proposed Lot 1 and two lot Torrens title subdivision Properties considered by Council to possibly be detrimentally affected by any of the above applications will be contacted individually and advised of their submission opportunities under 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.
Development consents
LOT: 63 DP: 1056591 44 Halls Road, Jerrara Toilet
In accordance with Section 4.59 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Council advises that the following Development Consents are now granted.
10.2019.219.1
10.2019.182.1
10.2019.218.1
LOT: 203 DP: 1227771 38 Surfleet Place, Kiama Dual occupancy with two lot Torrens title subdivision
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Address all correspondence to: Mr K McMurray, General Manager 11 Manning Street (PO Box 75), Kiama 2533 Phone: 4232 0444 Website: www.kiama.nsw.gov.au
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A word from the Red Cross faced devastating fires this summer. In the days that have followed the ABC New Year’s Eve donation drive, the Red Cross has been floored by We at the Kiama Branch are phone calls, by messages of overwhelmed and grateful support, hundreds of them, for the support that has been for the people and communigiven to the Australian Red ties who have faced devasCross in the wake of the tating fires this summer. recent bush fires. Donations to our Disaster Support to the Australian Relief and Recovery Fund Red Cross, other charitable have meant that we’ve been organizations and the RFS able to deploy 1,285 trained have poured in from around staff and volunteers to disasthe world. ter-affected communities. We wish to offer a heartfelt In more than 69 evacuation thank you to all that have and recovery centres, our contributed to our appeal. emergency teams have been I am personally touched to ready to welcome people see so many in the commu- who have fled from the nity offer their assistance to fires. Ready to listen, ready help those in need. to comfort. Ready to help We at the Australian Red arrange emergency accomCross are best able to supmodation or locate a missing port others through monetary loved one through our Regdonations. ister.Find.Reunite service. If you wish to donate And we will continue to please go to https://www. provide one-to-one support redcross.org.au as people take stock of their Here is how you’ll be losses and work out what to helping the people who’ve do next. The Kiama community has a long record of support for the local Red Cross. Here Kiama Red Cross President Judi O’Brien shares her thoughts:
That’s what Red Cross does best. While other organisations do an incredible job fighting the fires, repairing the damage, or distributing food, water and other essential supplies, we play our part in the big picture by caring for the people. That’s why your donations and fundraising efforts are so important. Our experience in emergencies shows that donations of money, wherever possible, help affected communities recover sooner. We listened when survivors of the bushfires told us that in addition to the longterm support we’ll provide for their recovery, they also need immediate help to cover everyday expenses. Our newly available Emergency Grants will meet this need, allowing people whose homes have been lost to the fires to assess and purchase what they need most. In turn, local business will start to recover too. For those that know of
someone that needs assistance because they lost their home in the bushfires contact RedCross.org.au/grants Since July 2019, Red Cross teams have responded to 30 emergencies and supported over 18,600 people, through the efforts of more than 1,590 volunteers and staff. Red Cross people have worked day and night providing psychosocial support, registering those who were forced to evacuate and distributing essential relief items such as food and water. Thanks to the incredible generosity of everyday Australians and many across the world we’ve raised over $31 million for our national disaster relief and recovery work since New Year’s Eve. The situation is not over yet, but rest assured Red Cross will be there every step of the way, no matter how long it takes, helping people cope and communities recover.
Carols hit right note
The Kiama Carols in the Park attracted a big crowd, which in turn raised $3,120 for the Salvation Army’s Drought and Fire Appeal. “It truly was an entertaining and fun sing-along night for all, sharing the joy of Christmas in our community,” says Rachel Aitken, on behalf of the Combined Churches Organising Committee.
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How to use mindfulness in times of crisis and challenge Given concerns about mental health, The Bugle approached Nicholas Tabley, a psychologist in private practice in Gerringong who also runs programs in yoga and mindfulness meditation, to share his professional experience with us. More at www.nicktabley.com
We are all feeling the effects of the ongoing bushfire crisis and coping as best we can as these challenging circumstances evolve and change. It’s very likely that even if you have not been directly impacted by the fires you have experienced reactions like shock, disorientation, helplessness and ongoing symptoms of stress such as sleep disturbance, restlessness and anxiety. We should remember there are many things we can do to help ourselves and others at this difficult time. Mindfulness-related practices can provide useful ways of encountering our experience that connect us to our inner strength, compassion and resilience. Below are few tips and reminders: ▪ Keep up any daily activities that you enjoy as much as possible, like walking,
swimming, gardening and hobbies. ▪ If you have skills in deep relaxation, yoga or meditation practices that you have engaged in in the past, now is the good time to renew with gentleness and self-compassion. ▪ Be attuned to the emotional and physical effects that repeated exposure to news, social media and communications about the crisis has on you and those around you. Excessive exposure is unnecessary and tends to overwhelm our emotional balance. It’s OK to take a break. ▪ Be with others mindfully, slow down, look around, ground yourself. Remind yourself and others that “we are safe right now, we are OK here together!” ▪ Remember timely, appropriate physical contact can be very therapeutic. Try the
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Help the Red Cross while helping yourself
Nick Talbot is holding two free sessions, offering gentle yoga and guided relaxations with mindfulness followed by light refreshments, where participants will be encouraged to make a donation to the Red Cross Appeal. “Everyone is welcome to attend!” he says. “Please let us know you are coming and which session so we can cater for everyone with space and refreshments. “If you wish to make a pledge to the Red Cross Appeal just include your pledge amount and we will keep a tally and publish the combined results.” Details: Saturday 18 January, Werri Beach Progress Hall, Pacific Parade, Gerringong. Session 1 9-10am; Session 2 11-noon. RSVP via email to nicholastabley@gmail.com or text Fran on 0401 128 140.
Australia Day celebrations
While the identity of Kiama’s Australia Day Ambassador is still under wraps, we can tell you that this year’s Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony will be held at the Minnamurra Public School Hall, from 8.30am. This continues the new tradition of rotating the venue around the Municipality. Breakfast BBQs, games and music will be also held at Kevin Walsh Oval in Jamberoo (8am), and Werri, Surf and Jones beaches (7am). No doubt the bucket will be passed around to assist with fire recovery.
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Wanting to help the wildlife affected by the fires, the children of Kiama Public School attending Kiama Vacation Care are the driving force behind a Monster Garage Sale to raise money for WIRES. It will be held at Kiama Village over the whole of the Australia Day long weekend. If you have items to donate, please contact Sabrina via kiamafamilydaycare@gmail.com It’s a great chance to do some post-Christmas decluttering.
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Mayor Mark Honey communicates directly with residents and ratepayers members, give them a hug, organisations have shown put money in their collection why they are so loved and respected by everyday Aus- buckets, have their photo taken with their new heroes, tralians. and say thank you. There are no words I can Whilst on donations, write that can capture how I, and everyone else, feels about Council is fielding a significant number of enquiries our volunteer firefighters. from people wanting to I know many of our local brigade members personally, assist bushfire victims. There have been some and have never doubted their dedication and courage, marvellous examples of local clubs, organisations As I write to you, the worst but the images, videos and and individuals rallying tostories of recent weeks fire season in modern Ausgether to collect everything amazes even me. tralian history is unfolding. from clothes and blankets I urge you all, if you Our Municipality has to water and food. What is remained mostly unharmed, haven’t already, show your most urgently needed at this compared to the devastation support by donating to the time is money. RFS: experienced by our neighOur charities and other https://www.rfs.nsw.gov. bours in the Shoalhaven, agencies do not have the caau/about-us/fundraising Wingecarribee, and further pacity to deal with physical My thanks to everyone south in Bega Valley and donations, such as clothes who gave so generously to Eurobodalla. and blankets, at this time. the RFS at our New Year’s However, there’s a long When they are needed, Eve celebrations. way to go before this fire On the night we managed they will let us know. season is done, and I urge As the Mayor of Shoalhaveveryone to continue to stay to raise more than $17,000 for our Gerringong, Jamberoo en, Amanda Finlay, has said, up to date with the Rural for now money is critical. and Foxground brigades. Fire Service (RFS) and the If you want to support our It was certainly heartABC Illawarra 97.3FM. friends in the Shoalhaven, warming to see the young Once again, both these Amanda has established a kids run up to the brigade
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Duck race goes off swimmingly Ken Harris reports: The Gerringong Men’s Shed’s Annual Rubber Duck Derby was a fantastic family day, with two races occurring. The crowd were buoyed with anticipation as the ducks hit the water. Both went down to the wire to the delight of all the spectators. Everyone had a chance to win. The Lucky Ducky wheel once again proved popular with young and old, particularly so with the funds going to the Bush Fire Relief. A big thumbs up to Gerringong Surf Club with their Cadets providing water safety for all in attendance, great job team. A big thank you to Bendigo Bank our major sponsor this year, and our supporting sponsors Gerroa Fishermans Club, Gerringong Bowling Club, Gerringong Pharmacy, Gerringong Golf Club, and Gerringong Medical Practice. All monies raised will help us to purchase much needed equipment and fund improvements to provide a place for men’s mental health and wellbeing in our local community.
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New In the schoolgrounds directors appointed Congratulations Two new directors will take up their appointments with Kiama Council in February. Jessica Rippon is to be the new Director Environmental Services, following the departure of Linda Davis to Wollongong Council. Ms Rippon’s role has responsibility for a wide range of areas within Council, including Building and Development, Community and Cultural Development, Environment and Health, Library Services and Strategic Planning. She has been recruited from Shoalhaven City Council, where she is Executive Manager – Strategy and Communications. In the current fire crisis, she has been working as Shoalhaven City Council’s Emergency Management Officer. Mike Dowd is the new Director Engineering and Works, a role that became vacant last year following the departure of Gino Belsito. Mr Dowd is coming from Wollongong City Council, where he has held the role of Manager Infrastructure Strategy and Planning.
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On Your Side. I am your representative in the Australian Parliament. I can help with issues like Medicare, Centrelink, aged care and pensions, the NDIS, Veterans’ Affairs and community grants. I can also arrange flags, special birthday and anniversary messages, and information for pensioners and seniors. You can contact me on 4423 1782. HSC students returned to Kiama High for the Celebration Morning Tea when last year’s results were announced. Calvin Moran achieved the top result for the school,with an ATAR of 95.6. He has been offered an Engineering Cadetship at BlueScope for 2020 and will study Engineering at the University of Wollongong. Kiama High School was well represented on the NSW Distinguished Achievers List, which recognises students who achieved a result in the highest band (Band 6 or Band E4) for one or more courses. Students from KHS on the list this year are: ▪ Calvin Moran – Engineering Studies, Mathematic,
Physics and Mathematics Extension 1 ▪ Chen Quanhao – Physics ▪ Arabella Hely – Aboriginal Studies ▪ Chelsea Koks – Legal Studies ▪ Victoria Luke – Music ▪ Eliza Metcalfe – Society and Culture ▪ Abbey Philpott – Visual Arts ▪ Arian Rasekhi – Music ▪ Ewan Stevens – Music ▪ Brionai Sutherland – Legal Studies ▪ Hamish Tanner – Industrial Technology. Another 74 per cent of students achieved Band 5 results in at least one of their subjects, indicating a mark of 80 or above. “Fifty eight students received Early Admission
Calvin Moran (third from left) pictured with Year Adviser Jane Storch and Principal Catherine Glover (second from right). Also celebrating with staff are Samantha Luke, Abbey Philpott and Eliza Metcalfe.
offers to UOW which is a pleasing increase on our 2018 offers,” says Principal Catherine Glover. “Thank you to our fabulous teachers who have guided our students through the last six years of High School, offering them valuable learning experiences and extra-curricular opportunities. “Kiama High School and Community wish all students good luck in their future endeavours.” 157 students were in the class of 2019.
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Fundraising in Gerringong for the fire emergency In lieu of holding its annual Captain Cristie Ocean Swim, which has been postponed until March, the Gerringong Surf Club ran a series of fun day activities to help raise money for the RFS. A big crowd gathered for a monster raffle in the afternoon, with prizes donated by the business community. Werri Boardriders organised a competition on old school boards, with 70 people joining in to surf for a cause. Throughout the weekend, the community donated water, non-perishable food and other essentials, which were later delivered by club members in two trucks to Lake Conjola.
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Making homes for animals in need
Postcard home It’s finally time for me to write a postcard home. Cathy and I have just returned from a three week trip to Spain to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. When trying to decide where to go over the Christmas break, the only time when we miss a Bugle fortnight and can take a longer holiday, my child bride stipulated she wanted our destination to have good food and lots of history to absorb. Spain delivered on both accounts. Arriving in Barcelona on a Sunday, we immediately got a feel for the Spanish love of life. Who can get jetlag when our notion of when things are done is thrown out the window? Streets were crowded with happy people, all of whom seemed to be having intense conversations very loudly. We wandered around, and every bar we stumbled into was full and housed in an interesting old building. So much tapas, with cava (Spanish champagne) to wash it down with. The prices for really good food were so low, it was criminal not to try some more. After the tourist bustle of Barcelona, Seville provided a more moderate pace. Everyone we know who has been to Seville has loved it. Its Moorish heritage is strong, with the conquering Catholics choosing to inherit and build on their mosques and castles, rather than destroy them. Orange trees (Sevilles of course) line the streets, and flamenco rules its heart. I fulfilled my ambition to have my hair cut by one of Seville’s barbers. A day trip to the white villages in the mountains to the west was a highlight, with Ronda the ultimate destination. Perched on cliff tops, the old town and the new are connected by two bridges. This one, constructed in the 1700s, is still called the new bridge. The old bridge was built by the Romans. Steve Law, Kiama
Around the world, crafters moved by the plight of Australia’s wildlife have been making pouches and nests to house homeless animals. Wildlife Sewing, an initiative of members of Kiama Boomerang Bags, saw around 60 volunteers gather at the group’s sewing room at Akuna tennis courts over two days for a marathon session of sewing. A total of 517 pouches were cut, ironed and sewed from donated fabric. These pouches will be If you’d like to share your travel story, distributed to wildlife organsend your postcard home (even when you are back) to isations in the local area over emailthebugle@gmail.com
the next few days. “The Kiama Boomerang Bag Group was so pleased to be able to open up our shed for this wonderfully community initiative,” says the group’s coordinator, Karen Fowler. “We had the perfect venue, sewing machines and willing members to help run the sewing bees. “It was so good to be able to help at a time when we were all feeling quite helpless. “We were overwhelmed with the amazing response and unbelievable outcome.”
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