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New CEO moves in Jane Stroud has started work as Council’s Chief Executive Officer (formerly known as the General Manager). “While financial sustainability is my number one priority, I’d have to say it is followed closely by making a positive difference for our organisation and the staff here and really helping add some value to the work that we do for the community,” she says. Ms Stroud has already started visiting all of Council’s worksites to meet as many staff as she can in person, and is working closely with the executive management team to get to know the organisation and its projects. “I want to get out and about and meet our people first and foremost,” she says. “Our staff are part of the community as well as serving the community, and it is important that we are able and confident to do our jobs working in a really supportive team environment. “Then I would really like to engage with the broader business sector and the local community through visiting the precinct groups. “For me this whole first month is about listening, understanding and getting to know people and Kiama. “I don’t want to rush to make decisions and try to fix everything. People need me to listen to them first, to hear what they need and then to work with them to find a solution.” This action plan fits in with her assessment of what residents can expect from her. “I’m a very collaborative

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kind of person,” she says. “I am quite energetic; and I enjoy working with people. “I would say the community can expect exactly the same thing the organisation will get from me: which is commitment, honesty and a good deal of hard work.” With a planning background, she has a passion for social planning and community engagement, and the desire to help the LGA negotiate the development challenges it faces. According to the Planning Institute of Australia, social planning involves planning for the needs and aspirations of people and communities through strategic policy and action, integrated with urban, regional and other planning activity. It is founded on the principles of social justice and aims to enhance community well being and effectiveness. “Bombo Quarry is an incredible, once in a lifetime opportunity,” says Ms Stroud.

“It’s the perfect time to stop, think, look around, see how other people have done it and advocate for what’s right for your community.” She comes from a role as Director Sustainable Development at the Southern Downs Regional Council in Queensland’s Darling Downs, where she focused on economic development and innovation, with agriculture a prime focus. “I have enormous respect for our agricultural sector,” she says. “I think they do an incredible job and sometimes I think we forget how important they are. “The green rolling hills are as vital to our future as our iconic coastline.” After the September election, Ms Stroud is looking forward to the consultative process that is undertaken to create its new plans for the next four years. “It’s incredibly important to me that it’s done in partner-

ship with the community because we are public servants, and our job is to work for you.” While there are many similarities between the Qld and NSW local government governing legislation, there are some differences – particularly in planning. “I’m busy learning,” she says. “There is significant planning reform being undertaken at the moment and I’m really having a look at how statutory planning fits with DA assessment and the role of local government in that space. I am very interested to see how that pans out.” Ms Stroud hadn’t been to Kiama before her interviews, but loves what she has seen and is looking forward to being part of the community with her husband and six year old twins, a boy and girl. “They are full of beans, so they aren’t here at the moment but will come down in about three weeks to start school in the new term,” she says.

Super fund ISPT has sold Kiama Village shopping centre to Woolworths Ltd for an undisclosed sum. Woolworths is proposing to submit a development application to Kiama Council in the coming months, with plans to renew and improve the shopping centre. The redevelopment will inject more than $10 million of investment into the local area, creating 80 new jobs during construction, a fullline modern Woolworths Supermarket and online Drive Through, Pick Up facility, additional car parking for customers and an improved specialty retail area. In making the announcement, Woolworths Regional Development Manager Tony Pratt said, “For the past 37 years our Kiama supermarket has been providing an essential and convenient shopping experience for local residents. “We’re delighted we now have the opportunity to not only deliver a brand new modern supermarket but also a vibrant neighbourhood shopping destination that aligns to the character of the Kiama community. “We appreciate there will be strong community interest in our proposal, which we are encouraging. While it’s early in the planning process,

we’re keen to hear directly from the people of Kiama to help inform our future plans for the project.” Woolworths says that community consultation will include phone and email communication to residents, letterbox drops and local community information sessions in the near future. “We want to work with our customers, retailers and the community to deliver a contemporary shopping centre that the people of Kiama can be proud of,” said Mr Pratt. “We are confident we can deliver a high-quality development, with a full-line modern supermarket that meets the unique needs of the Kiama community now and well into the future. “We are in the initial planning phase for the Kiama Village Centre, but at this stage it is not our intention to expand the site to accommodate another supermarket. “We look forward to engaging with the local community on our plans, ahead of lodging a development application.” In July 2020, ISPT’s DA for the $18 million redevelopment of Kiama Village was being knocked back unanimously by councillors after a damning report by planning staff, particulary about parking and traffic proposals.

WHAT’S ON Kiama Farmers’ Market Every Wednesday Surf Beach, 2-5pm

World Environment Day workshops and events Throughout June see www.kiama.nsw.gov.au

Hypothetical Exhibition til 26 June Tempest Gallery, 21 Holden Ave, Kiama

Exhibition by Wendy Dobson and Wendi Leigh til 1 August Art Bar Kiama

SurfLife Festival 11-12 June gerringongfestival.com.au

Kiama Red Cross Fun Run Sunday 13 June bookeasy.com

Kiama Solstice Swim Wednesday 16 June see right

Gerringong Rotary Markets

Sunday 19 June Around the Town Hall, 8.30-1.30pm

Winter warms up with Ignite

Ignite: Winter Festival Saturday 19 June See right

Kiama Rugby’s 60th Saturday 19 June Kiama Showground

Kiama Seaside Markets Sunday 20 June Black Beach 9-3pm

Terra Ha Ha Comedy Friday 25 June terraartgallery.com

Daniel Rohn Alone 26-27 June Tickets from Tourism Office

Mike Nock Quartet Sunday 27 June see below

Locals and visitors will have their first opportunity in two Jamberoo Village Markets and a half years to enjoy fireworks at the Harbour, with Friday 27 June the launch of Kiama’s winter Reid Park festival, Ignite, as a celebration of the Winter Solstice. What’s On is compiled The Chair of Destination by Jack Wallner. Kiama, Councillor Matt If you have any events Brown, says they are using coming up, please the darkest depths of winter contact him on jack@ to light up Kiama Harbour thebuglenewspaper.com.au with a celebration of fire, or 0491 686 975. feasting, music and fireItems are published works. at the Editor’s discretion. “Kiama is joining other cities and towns around the world in turning a time traditionally for hibernation into a fiery community celebration. “Ignite Kiama Winter Festival is a celebration of our vibrant community, so bring your family and friends to our beautiful harbour for what is going to be a truly memorable experience.” From the mid-afternoon,

the harbourside will be bustling with activities for all the family, including drumming workshops, live music, circus and aerial performances and a treasure hunt to a hidden temple. As the sun sets, there will be fire and glow shows and fire and rhythm performances by Junkyard Beats before the fireworks finale at 7.30pm. The feasting element will be catered for by an Eat Street, featuring a number of foods cooked with fire, and a festival bar. The only paid option on the night is to book into a long table dinner, prepared by The Farmed Table’s Brendan Cato, cooked over fire onsite. “When COVID forced us to cancel our New Year’s Eve fireworks, we hoped to provide another community celebration during the year instead,” says Mayor Honey.

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The dream of having more musicians add Kiama to their tours is becoming a reality. Four of Australia’s most esteemed jazz musicians are coming to Kiama for the final tour stop of their critically acclaimed debut album, This World. The Mike Nock Quartet is a jazz super group, with pianist and composer Mike Nock, drummer Hamish Stuart, saxophonist Julien Wilson and double bassist Jonathan Zwartz. All are all highly renowned individual musicians who established relationships with each other for years before coming together to collaborate on This World. Mike is one of the acknowledged masters of jazz in Australasia. He is a multi award-winning artist, recipient of the Don Banks Music Award and in inductee of the

Australian Jazz Bell Awards Hall of Fame. “They are jazz royalty and you really don’t want to miss it,” says organiser Becky Guggisberg of the Kiama Jazz & Blues Club. He’ll give the piano a workout (see page 3). The Mike Nock Quartet will be playing at The Pavilion on Sunday 27 June, The Pavillion, 2-5pm. Tickets $20-25 from events.humanitix.com/ this-world-mike-nock-quartet

At the other end of the temperature spectrum, the Kiama Farmers’ Market is holding its annual Solstice Swim at its market on Wednesday 16 June, 4.30pm. Started four years ago, with just two participants, the event has grown to what could generously be called a small crowd. It’s not a bare all affair, but a chance to enjoy the shortest day of the year (or close to it) in a bracing way. “I encourage locals and visitors alike to rug up and head down to Kiama Harbour on 19 June to celebrate winter as well as enjoy being together as a community once more.”

Saturday 19 June, Kiama Harbour foreshore, 3-8pm. Program and more details at www.kiama.com.au

Readers alert The schedule for the 2021 Kiama Readers Festival has been revealed and it’s going to be a full weekend of author presentations, conversations and workshops. As in previous years, the Saturday presentation sessions will run concurrently so ticket holders can enjoy two sessions in the morning and three in the afternoon. On Sunday there will be various master classes or workshops held throughout the day. Authors include Richard Fidler, Mary Moody, Michael Brissenden, Jonica Newby and Hugh Mackay. There will also be fiction, non-fiction, children’s, poetry and publishing sessions. The Festival will be launched on Friday night with Heather Morris, and there will also be a Festival dinner on the Saturday night with Mary Moody. 23-25 July., The Pavilion. The full schedule and more info available at: library.kiama.nsw.gov.au

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Second Great Piano Sally Scandal ends happily The withdrawal of the planned sale of Kiama’s Baby Grand piano has revealed how loved it is by the community. Barry Spooner, a Kiama Probus Men’s Choir member and part of the group that ensured the piano stayed in our community, says, “We think the sale was an administrative decision… because of the financial difficulties created by the pandemic.” Kiama Council took a financial knock during COVID, and one way to make some savings was by selling off assets. It must have been decided that the piano wasn’t used much. Knowledge of this plan came about purely by chance. Choir chair and Emeritus Mayor, Brian Petschler, went to the Pavilion to see if the choir could use the piano to accompany singers at the funeral of a former choir member. “At the same time, I asked if we could also use the piano later in the year for our Kiama Rotary Club Choir Extravaganza” says Brian.

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One of Gerroa’s own professional surfer, Sally Fitzgibbons, has made history by becoming the first athlete to ever earn an individual gold three times in the ISA World Surfing Games. This year the Games were held in El Salvador at Lo Bocana and El Sunzal surf breaks. As the last Olympic qualifier event for the Olympics, attendance was mandatory in order to compete in Tokyo. Sally is “An innocent question, but town was at the Blue Haven now aiming for gold at the that’s when I found out, quite Retirement Village. Several Olympics, along with three by chance, that the piano was keys were duds. A piano other Australians. scheduled to go out to tender. tuner couldn’t help. She won the gold medal in “I told the choir and they Post-performance, the the four person final with a were shocked. I was outraged.” Kiama Independent reported score of 14.10 points, In 1982, the Kiama Jazz that the Jazz Committee had well ahead of Portuguese Club arranged for first-class managed to bring three of representatives, Yolanda international artists, Jamaithe greatest jazz musicians Sequeira with a 9.20 score can pianist Monty Alexander, playing in the world to Kiama, and Teresa Bonvalot with a and Americans double bass “but could not produce a 9.04 score. player Ray Brown and guitar- piano fit to be played upon”. “This event has been an ist Herb Ellis, to perform at Their next edition was full unreal platform to test our the Kiama Bowling Club. of angry letters from local mental strength,” says Sally. Monty needed a grand residents and the ‘Great “It’s surreal to be wearing continued p4 the gold medal at the end of piano and the only one in

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the week.” Sally first accomplished the feat in 2008 before earning her second gold in 2018. 2021 puts her in a category On 26 May, the Premier of her own and gives her a appointed Alister Henskens, boost of momentum ahead Member for Ku-ring-gai, as of her Olympic debut. the Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services. Until that time the position had been filled in an Acting capacity by the AttorneyGeneral. 1. Develop a Metro Wollongong Health Precinct ability Roadmap that identifies innovative The Member for Kiama, Strategy initiatives which can be delivered through an Gareth Ward, stood down 2. Develop a Nowra City Centre Strategic ecosystem of collaboration from the role and moved to Roadmap to set a vision, identify actions and 7. Develop a sustainability framework for the cross bench in mid-May guide inter-agency and intergovernment regionally significant precincts to promote after it was revealed he is collaboration carbon neutral sustainable growth and the subject of a police investi3. Develop precinct profiles for the regionally development gation into sexual violencesignificant employment lands and, where 8. Establish the Illawarra Shoalhaven Affordable related allegations dating required, establish precinct collaboration teams Housing Roundtable with councils, community back to 2013. to activate land for economic growth housing providers, NSW Government and the Mr Ward has denied any 4. Develop a resilience benchmarking matrix housing development industry to collaborate, wrongdoing. tool to assist councils to assess their level of build knowledge and identify barriers to As investigations are conresilience increase the supply of affordable housing tinuing, no further informa5. Develop the Illawarra Shoalhaven Green Grid 9. Develop a shared vision for the future of tion has been made available and identify priority projects for enhancement Bombo Quarry lands in collaboration with by the Police.

New 20 year Regional Plan The finalised Illawarra Shoalhaven Regional Plan 2041 (ISRP) has been released, and according to Kiama Council’s Manager Strategic Planning, Edward Paterson, there haven’t been any significant changes for the Kiama Municipality from the previous draft version. “The Collaborative Action to work with us on developing our Housing Strategy and the Action to develop a shared vision for Bombo are still in the Regional Plan,” he says (see box). “Council is quite encour-

aged by the removal of specific dwelling numbers for each LGA within the region, and is therefore quite supportive of the Regional Plan’s Action to work with Council on the preparation and adoption of its Housing Strategy. “Council has resolved to complete and adopt that piece of work by the end of the 2021-22 financial year. So we have just over a year to have that all done. People will start seeing movement frantically occurring over the next few months,” he says. continued p16

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Relatives and friends are invited to attend Graham’s funeral service to be held at The Pavilion, Kiama Showground, Bong Bong Street, Kiama on Friday 18 June 2021 at 1pm

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Home composting Learn the basics of successful composting in your own home. Every participating household will receive their choice of a compost bin, worm farm or Bokashi One composting system. WHEN: 9am-12pm Wednesday 2 June WHERE: Kiama Community Garden, Havilah Place, Kiama (behind Blue Haven Retirement Village)

Clothes swapping party Ladies, love to keep your wardrobe updated but worry about the sustainability of fashion? Then swap instead of shop! $5 entry. WHEN: Clothes drop off: 12 -7pm Thursday 3 June or 9am-4pm Friday 4 June Clothes swapping: 6-8pm Friday 4 June WHERE: The Pavilion, 2 Bong Bong Street, Kiama

Visible mending Participants will engage in a beautiful way to repair clothing.

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Piano Scandal’ rocked Kiama to its very foundations, according to Harry Stein in his book, Blowing at the Blowhole. This fiasco sent Kiama’s jazz man Dennis Kok searching for a Grand piano, which he found stuck on a wharf in Melbourne. He secured the brand new 6’4” Yamaha Baby Grand piano for $6,500 (half price) with the help of an interest-free loan from Kiama Council. The Kiama Jazz Club was then the only jazz club in Australia to have its own Baby Grand. This piano has since been played by the Australian Chamber Orchestra, the Sydney University Singers and many international performers. Australian classical concert pianist Roger Woodward said in 1986 that it was one of the finest Baby Grand pianos he’d ever played on in this country. “I was only a kid when this ‘Great Piano Scandal’ happened,” says Becky Guggisberg (above), Caretaker of

This short introductory course will introduce you to the principles and ethics that govern permaculture design. WHEN: 9am-12.30pm Saturday 19 June WHERE: Kiama Community Garden, Havilah Place, Kiama (behind Blue Haven Retirement Village)

Environmental film screening This film explores the dangers and consequences of climate change around the world. Well-known actors and environmental activists meet with scientists and world leaders to discuss crucial and critical information about climate changes and possible solutions. WHEN: 5-7pm Thursday 24 June WHERE: Kiama Library 7 Railway Parade, Kiama

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Next free courses to help women Shine The Combined Churches of Kiama are again offering their free popular personal development (life skills) course, Shine Women. The course’s aim is to support and improve the mental wellbeing of all women in our Community. According to the organisers, Shine Kiama, “It is about equipping women with the knowledge and skills to discover their worth, find the strength and courage to make healthy choices, and fulfill their potential. “It is founded on the belief that every life counts and has intrinsic value.” The course is free of charge. Women are invited to come alone or bring a friend. First session Friday 23 July, 10-11.30am. RSVP essential (numbers limited, however a waiting list will be kept) to simonehunt@bigpond.com or office@kiamaanglican.org.au or call 4232 2066

Visible mending celebrates the rips and tears of clothing and helps to reduce the amount of clothing in our landfills. WHEN: 4-6pm Tuesday 15 June WHERE: Kiama Library 7 Railway Parade, Kiama

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“I don’t know how we could have brought world-class musicians to town with such a daggy piano. “My understanding is that later on the Jazz Club sold the piano to Council and a purpose-built storage space was built in the Pavilion. “Kiama’s Jazz people are thrilled that there has been a backflip and we are keeping this piano. I’m confident it was Brian and Barry’s loud voices that got this piano saved. Brian continues the story, “When I heard about the sale, I got straight onto Mark (Mayor Honey) and he and Councillor Kathy Rice acted very quickly to stop it. “It shocked me, it really did. I thought, ’How could this happen without someone recognising the community outrage that would occur as a result of the sale?’ “What’s the piano worth? Maybe $20,000? How is that going to help when you have a million dollar debt?”

Birds of the Illawarra walk & talk Did you know that over 400 kinds of wild birds have been seen in the Illawarra? Let us introduce you to our spectacular local birdlife. WHEN: 9am-12noon Saturday 26 June WHERE: Meet at Kiama Council Administration Building

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Kiama and Shoalhaven Community Colleges are offering free Barista and First Aid courses to a range of people aged 17 to 24 years. Students have until June 30 to register and should call ahead to determine their eligibility. The courses are fully subsidised by the NSW Government’s Skilling for Recovery Job Trainer initiative. Update Your First Aid skills This one day course teaches you to provide quick and effective first-line responses to emergencies. Successful participants will gain a Statement of Attainment HLTAIDOO3: Provide First Aid. Become a Barista This three day nationally accredited course includes hands-on training to learn how to prepare and serve coffee to customers. Successful participants will receive a statement of attainment from Certificate II in Hospitality SIT20316 in the following units: SITHFAB005 Prepare and serve espresso coffee SITXFSA001 Use hygienic practices for food safety

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Three local students have been recognised for their efforts with scholarships from the Public Education Foundation during the 2021 Proudly Public Awards. The Foundation offered 13 different scholarships this year to students across Australia to help cover the extra costs of schooling and provide them with opportu

nities to extend their talents and pursue their aspirations. Kiama High Year 10 students, Sienna Bell and Hayden Hearfield, received the Acacia Program Scholarship which aims to support identified high potential students to complete their schooling with resource support and access to a mentor, and aims to highlight to students the diversity of careers and possibilities available to them. It comes with a $1000 bursary per year over three years. “It’s a real privilege to be selected for the scholarship and it’s so nice to be recognised for something like this,” says Hayden. “There’s a lot of opportunities now from it.” “I’m feeling really grateful and excited at the moment,” says Sienna. “It’s so nice to think that

Scholarship winners Hayden Hearfield and Sienna Bell

everyone is recognising what we have done and to think I’m deserving of it is such a good feeling.” Sienna is aspiring to become a nurse and Hayden is wanting to be a chef. The third scholarship was given to Koby Moeller-DuMughn from Gerringong Pri-

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Our bakeries bring home the medals Two local bakeries have won medals at the Baking Association of Australia’s Best Pie Comp on the weekend. At their first try, Gerringong Bakery won four Silver medals (for their Burgundy Beef; Peppercorn; Cheese & Bacon; and Spiced Sweet Potato, Lentil and Spinach pies) and two Bronze medals (for their Plain Mince; and Lamb, Potato and Pea pies). “We are very pleased at this recognition as the pies we entered were made from the same recipe and quality of ingredients that we use on a daily basis,” says bakery owner Grant Jamieson. “People drive for a good pie.” In the second time he has entered, Troy Hindmarch of Kiama’s Parfait Patisserie brought back five medals two Silver (Potato; and for the beef mince pie made by their apprentice Damion) and three Bronze (Plain Mince; Chunky Beef; and Lamb Roast). In the Artisan Baking Competition, held at the same time, Parfait entered six baked goods and won medals for five, as well as the championship medal for Viennoiserie (breakfast pastries).

Grant Jamieson of Gerringong Bakery

Troy Hindmarch of Kiama’s Parfait Patisserie

Second Men’s Table

Following May’s successful Men’s Table Entree event in Kiama, ten men have joined a new table, called MT28. Tables tend to hold 12 men, so a second Entrée event is planned in order to fill the two vacant spaces on MT28 and to launch the second table. The Men’s Table creates a unique, safe environment for men to share openly about their lives, their challenges, their highs and lows. Over dinner once a month,

The next event in Kiama is it creates a sense of belongMonday June 21, 6.30pm-9pm ing, community, peer support at the Shores Café Restaurant and camaraderie that many in Collins Street. men lack. Numbers are limited to 16. The Men’s Table entrée To book, search for Kiama at nights are information nights humanitix.com where men can find out if The Men’s Table is right for MT28 will meet on the first them. Interested men are encour- Tuesday of the month at Shores. aged to register to come For further information or to along and experience the join, call Michael Collins benefits that hundreds of on 0450 612 358. men across the country enjoy www.themenstable.org every month.

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53 years service Pastor Noel retires and going strong Gerringong resident, Brian Arberry, has been recognised for 53 years’ work for the Gerringong Rural Fire Brigade volunteers with a Long Service and National Medal from the NSW RFS Illawarra District. “I joined the RFS in 1968 when the Foxground fires came through and have been involved ever since,” says Brian. The NSW RFS Deputy Commissioner, Kyle Stewart, presented Brian with his medals and made special mention of him when congratulating volunteers on their dedication, commitment and service. While Brian has now had to take a step back from fighting fires, he is still actively involved with the RFS. “I had a brain aneurysm about 12 years ago and I didn’t want to go out and let

Pastor Noel Creighton is retiring from his ministry at Kiama Presbyterian Church after twenty years tending to the small but loyal congregation. “I’ve loved every minute of it, but it is time to step back and have a rest,” he says. After being converted in Kiama Anglican, Noel found himself as a youth worker in Wollongong Presbyterian after he and his wife Fleur returned from time in Africa as missionaries. Kiama, his home town, has anybody down so I gave that Brian Arberry’s medals were presented to him by NSW RFS been his first and only postpart away but I’m still well Dep Commissioner, Kyle Stewart ing since leaving theological involved,” says Brian. college in 2001. “I try to help out in any way are asked. Everybody there “I really believe God wantat the station, I go to meetis just fantastic.” ings and if the alarm goes off The Illawarra District RFS ed me here for this time, and the Lord will look after what in the middle of the night, I’m also celebrated the achievethe one that gets up and goes ments of 32 other dedicated happens next,” says Noel. “The congregation are so and switches it off. volunteers around the area “One of the best things with the presentation of ser- friendly and welcoming, and about being part of the RFS vice medals to each of them. the Elders have been very supportive. They love to learn is the company you get with The recipients had together the boys and the people you given a total of 1,099 years of about God. They love me and I love them.” work with. They are all eager service to the community. by Jack Wallner For those in the broader to learn and they do as they

community who have enjoyed his uplifting signs outside the Terralong Street church, the good news is a new Elder took the ministry four months ago. “I’ve loved writing those signs and they have created a great response from the community,” he says. “People kept telling me to change them more often – it has been a really good ministry, in addition to our Op Shop and Christian Bookshop.” Noel has been a regular sight in the Kiama CBD over the last two decades, conducting most of his church work there. “I want to thank all the

cafes in Kiama for their support in my work. They were very welcoming, and I’ll miss them,” he says. The couple are relocating to a house they built in Sussex Inlet four years ago but have yet to live in. He’s undecided what he will do in the future, apart from relaxing and completing a book he started 10 years ago. The process of looking for an available pastor will start shortly. As a parting invite, he says that people are welcome to come to their church at 9 o’clock on any Sunday. “That time hasn’t changed for 100 years.”

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REAL ESTATE NEWS

The latest real estate report for the Kiama Municipality In this edition, new listings, auction of the month and recent successes, page 2.

Latest statistics for the Kiama, Gerringong and Gerroa region, page 3.

Commercial opportunities included properties for sale and lease, page 4.

FAVOURABLE SELLING CONDITIONS FOR LOCALS Terry Digger Principal First National Coast & Country

First National Coast and Country Real Estate has seen an increase to residential properties sold in the Kiama region over the past 6 – 8 months compared to previous years. The price rise has been driven by Sydney buyers looking to relocate to less populated locations and the flexibility to now work from home.

Major infrastructure works, including the $400 million Princes Highway upgrade, resulting in improved commute times makes the transition from city to coastal far more desirable than previously. The exceptional increase in property value is now prompting locals to bring their selling plans forward and sell now to take advantage of these unprecedent times.

Several articles over the past four-months indicating increases by 20 per cent to property prices in coastal areas expected over the next two years. This is largely attributable to buyers seeking larger properties, coastal locations and less populated areas.

First National Coast and Country Real Estate prefer to capitalise on the selling opportunity for our vendors. This is achieved by creating strong competition between buyers through our high-end marketing strategy, resulting in sales well above the average for our clients.

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NEW TO THE MARKET

160 Headland Drive, GERROA New to Market | Ryan Stalgis

20 Jerry Bailey Road, SHOALHAVEN HEADS

New to Market | Claire Nunn

90 Churchill Street, JAMBEROO Auction | David Hall & Terry Digger

76 Pacific Avenue, WERRI BEACH

Auction | Julie Vaux

Positioned in a great location, this spacious family home also has the added bonus of a separate granny flat. Consisting of 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms upstairs along with an enormous living area, there is plenty of room for the family and extended family to spread out. A one bedroom granny flat is located downstairs and can be rented out or used for an overflow of visitors. It would also make an ideal teen retreat. Auction: Saturday, 26 June at 2:15pm.

RECENT SUCCESSES

134 Stafford Street, GERROA Sold $4.75 million

9 Caliope Street, KIAMA Sold $2.1 million

4 Moore Street, WERRI BEACH Sold $2.85 million

82 Jerry Bailey Rd, SHOALHAVEN HEADS

3/17 Saddleback Mountain Road, KIAMA Sold $660,000

54 North Kiama Drive, KIAMA DOWNS Sold $1.1 million

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OUR LATEST PROPERTY MARKET STATISTICS

The interest in the Kiama region remains high with values increasing over the year.

Over the past three months in particular, clearance rates have increased with the average property on the market for less than three weeks. We are continuing to see realistic asking prices being exceeded regularly as buyers seek to quickly lock-in suitable properties.

Our rental market continues to remain exceptionally strong with properties being leased quickly following advertisement.

Debra Murphy

The figures below show the current house and unit values, increase percentage to median house and unit price and an overview of the number of properties sold in the past 12 months.

The trend in rents has remained positive across most regions and housing types, but growth conditions have eased a little over recent months, according to CoreLogic.

Property Management First National Coast & Country

Generally, the first quarter of the year is a seasonally strong period for rental markets, so the easing in rental growth is unsurprising. The monthly increase in capital city dwelling rents has eased from an average of 1.0% over the March quarter to 0.6% over the past two months. Similarly, the rate of growth in rents across the combined regional areas of Australia has eased back from an average of 1.4% in the March quarter to 1.0% through April and May. Weakest rental conditions in Sydney & Melbourne Sydney and Melbourne are still recording the weakest rental conditions, especially across the unit sector where closed international borders have had a more significant impact on tenancy demand. Whilst Sydney house rents are up 2.0% over the past three months and unit rents are 1.8% higher, unit rents remain -7.5% below their 2018 high and are -3.0% lower over the past 12 months. Melbourne rental conditions have been softer, reflecting larger exposure to overseas migrants. House rents are up 0.9% over the past three months while unit rents are down -0.4% remaining -8.5% below their 2019 peak. Local markets The local rental markets remain strong, where rents have surged on the back of tight supply and rising demand, with only 24 properties for lease in the Kiama areas, 7 properties for lease in Gerringong and Gerroa and 2 in Shoalhaven Heads. On average, houses in Kiama rent out for $575 PW with an annual rental yield of 2.6% and units rent for $500 PW with a rental yield of 3.6%. In Gerringong, on average houses rent out for $578 PW with an annual rental yield of 2.7% and units rent for $555 PW with a rental yield of 4.1%. In Shoalhaven Heads on average houses rent out for $520 PW with an annual rental yield of 3.5% and units rent for $385 PW with a rental yield of 4.3%. The rental market has steadied, however we are still seeing prices holding with people continuing to move out of the city suburbs, chasing the relaxed coast lifestyle, working from home and travelling to the office a few days a week. If you would like to speak to any of our team about managing your investment property, call one of our friendly offices located at Kiama, Gerringong or Shoalhaven Heads.

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COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITIES High quality commercial properties and development opportunities are rare in the Kiama region, particularly those sought after zoning. First National Coast and Country have three such opportunities on the market.

Two of these properties are located in Gerringong; central to the central business district on Fern Street and Belinda Street. The other property is located in Central Kiama; located in the heart of Kiama’s main shopping area.

With shops, cafes and commercial offices nearby to each of these three locations, each of these properties offer investors and owners long-term opportunities for income and capital growth.

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G/4 128 Belinda St, GERRINGONG $529,000 Ex GST | Ryan Stalgis

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WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY

Spotlight on our Greater Gliders We’ve investigated the reason for those mysterious bright lights along Seven Mile Beach at night and it is more important than you may think: it is an ongoing study on the endangered Greater Glider population in the National Park by a UOW conservation research group. Team Quoll are a lab group of researchers and students from University of Wollongong focusing on the conservation of threatened species such as Greater Gliders and Spotted-Tailed Quolls. PhD candidate Ana Gracanin is one in the group of eleven students. “This Greater Glider population in the national park has been specially listed as endangered because it is at threat with local extinction,” says Ana Gracanin. “This is because through habitat loss and fragmentation the whole park is essentially isolated from the more continuous landscape of the Illawarra escarpment and so on.”

Greater Gliders are the largest of species in the ringtail possum family weighing at about 1.3kg. They eat eucalyptus leaves and can glide for up to 100 metres. “They were likely distributed all the way through the Berry area between the coastline to the escarpment, but over the past 200 years, all the land clearing has meant they have found themselves trapped at Seven Mile,” says Ana. Team Quoll has been researching Greater Glider habitat, activity patterns and genetics and have found habitat fragmentation or isolation to be a major factor of their demise. “In the past year we have been trying to catch greater gliders so we can study their genetics because that will tell us the population viability,” says Ana. “They have been isolated for so long that it’s likely they are inbreeding. We can tell through genetic analysis what the situation is in terms of their ongoing viability and

Ana Gracanin waiting to catch an emerging greater glider

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whether we will need to do translocations to help out the population.” Previous spotlighting surveys of the National Park have found the Greater Glider population is estimated to be around 335. Since this population is isolated to one area, in the case of a drastic event like a bushfire, recovery of Glider numbers would be a struggle. “They are so isolated at Seven Mile and there is no chance of new individuals entering the population,” says Ana. “If a wildfire was to happen and a huge amount were lost, as they started to breed and bring the population back the gene pool would suddenly have been halved or significantly reduced.” Ana and her colleagues have come up with a new method to catch and research the Glider as they tend to live high up in the canopy and aren’t interested in peanut butter and honey like other possums. “The ideal way to get a confirmed catch is to wake up really early at about 3am, go spotlighting and then track the Glider to its hollow,” says Ana. “Later that night, we climb up the tree and catch them in a pillow case so we can weigh, measure and test them before they are

No Orwell nightmare

The Orwell Constructions crane on Collins Street no longer has an illuminated sign at night, after its impact was brought to the attention Greater glider photo: Monica Knipler of the builders by local residents. released.” The large crane, which has Team Quoll will continue just been installed to develop researching at the National Park until the end of the year the new 56 independent living retirement apartment and ongoing monitoring of complex, originally had a the area will occur into the large Orwell sign dominating next few years. the night sky, all night, much “There has been no to the distress of residents extensive survey or detailed descriptions of what habitats overlooking it. Orwell Constructions and hollows they prefer so getting this information is re- quickly acted upon residents’ ally important for all Greater concern and turned off the sign’s illumination. Glider biology in general,” “Thank you for bringing it says Ana. “We also want to know how they move through their habitat and how much space they require as this will help Plans for Kiama’s first Youthprovide information for the Fest, on Saturday 10 July, Berry Wildlife Corridor. are gathering momentum. “The long-term goal would It aims to involve local youth be to effectively revegetate and plant more habitat so that through a free music festival and mental health forum these Greater Gliders can where they can hear guest move through the landscape speakers, listen to live muand not be isolated from the sic, feel safe and have fun at rest of the populations.” The ream have received an alcohol-free event in their research funding from the home town, rather than NSW Environment Trust, a UOW having to head north. Research Partnerships Grant and From noon there a forum Browning Trail Cameras. led by Glenn Haworth will

to our attention and we apologise for any inconvenience caused by the illuminated signage,” says Fred McNeil, senior project manager at Orwell Constructions. “Working with our neighbours is a fundamental core value at Orwell as we endeavour to minimise the impact to the community. “In light of the concerns raised we have arranged for illuminated signage to be switched off for the remainder of the project.” Depending on weather, the crane is expected to be there until the third quarter of next year, with all construction due at the end of 2022.

YouthFest on the way

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showcase a mix of speakers – local sports people, influencers, and musicians – to hear about their challenges with mental health, their successes and failures and how they deal with it. Then, a special music festival at Surf Beach, with local indie rockers Pacific Avenue (currently Triple J Uneathed’s featured artists) as headliners. Other acts are yet to be announced. by Jack Wallner

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weekend like an after-party celebration and even some grass roots programs, like Learn to Skate, for the kids that want to come and watch and maybe learn themselves,” says Donny. The 2019 Skatefest was a success, with 70 competitors taking part in it, however Donny believes this year will be even bigger and has hopes of it becoming an annual event. “I definitely think there will be an influx of skaters this

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Local conquers the West Macs Monster Four days a week, Gerringong’s Liz Woodgate runs up and back along the Kiama Coastal Walk to One Fitness in Kiama. She also regularly runs up Saddleback, as well as on the tracks at Fitzroy Falls, the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park. That training, and more, has paid off. Liz has achieved the extraordinary feat of winning the gruelling 231 km race in Australia’s toughest ultra trail running event, the West Macs Monster, and has the trophy to prove it. She ran all 12 stages of the iconic Larapinta Trail in the West MacDonnell (Tjoritja) National Park in central Australia in 56 hours, 52 minutes and two seconds, getting only ten minutes of sleep over that time. Of the 14 contestants that set out to complete that distance, only three of them finished. At 57, Liz was at least twenty years older than the other two. She thinks her age and experience served her well, by giving her ability to modify her plans for the conditions. “It was so hot during the day [into the high twenties], but people didn’t back it off, and I think they might have cooked themselves,” she says. “I passed most people in

the night time when they were not able to keep running.” The abundant growth on the trail meant the markers were a little bit hard to find, so a number of people got lost despite having a phone app to position themselves. Five people in her race ended it that way. “The trail is very technical, with a lot of scrambling over rocks and navigating waterfalls and creekbeds,” she says. “It’s not like you are on a trail where you can switch your mind off. That also surprised people a lot.” The organisers, the Alice Springs bushwalking and running club, had checkpoints and aid stations every 15 kilometres, with entrants having to carry enough food and water to get to each point. In addition to her support team, including a running buddy who was with her for 60km, Liz says she got a lot of encouragement from runners in the shorter events passing her on fresh legs. With only 25km to go she was mentally and physically exhausted, so she had a decent break and then had her husband Rhett Doyle join her for remainder of the race. “Within a kilometre of setting out, I fell flat on my

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enjoying a bit of a jog in with my support crew and the people who were there to help me out,” she says. Liz, who operates the book keeping business Ongoing

Concern, has run more than 50 ultra marathons but this is the longest single stage running race that she has done. “I usually run 100km

events and multiday races where you change disciplines with mountain biking, kayaking and hiking,” she says. Liz is pleased her efforts have encouraged her son, who is living in London, to give the 25km event a go next year. Her daughter might also join them. This is only the second time that the West Macs Monster has been run, and Liz says its reputation is only going to grow. “It is an incredibly well organised event and the safety of everyone was paramount. “I think people should consider doing this sooner rather than later, because it is now going to be billed as Australia’s toughest race. Once borders are open it will be a bucket list for all international runners.”

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The project timeline regarding Bombo quarry is a bit more unsure. also be straight into the our Community Develop“We are not the only driver action with her first Council ment Officer Louise Croker behind that project. There meeting next Tuesday (15 and her colleagues from are multiple owners involved June), starting at the later Shellharbour City Council time of 6pm. on the Illawarra Interagency in it and there is a significant amount of work required. If you see her out and about team for their We Do Magic The timeframes people have make sure to say hello. Award. heard regarding developAlso, I was thrilled to be The Illawarra Interagency ment within the quarry range on hand last Friday night to team was recognised for from 10-30 years are on the watch our Youth Services their success maintaining money. Team (SENTRAL) receive the agency meetings and “We would hope that at their We Do Magic Commuother activities during the It’s been a very exciting least conversation with the nity Service Award. COVID-19 lockdown. week for everyone at Kiama community, landholders and It is stating the obvious, A full awards list is availCouncil for a number of good however, the Award is very State Government will conable from the Community reasons. tinue to occur and eventuate well-deserved given the work Industry Group website: Our new CEO Jane Stroud done by the SENTRAL team, in some shared visions over https://communityindushas arrived and has wasted led by Melissa Andrews, sup- trygroup.org.au/we-do-magic/ the next 12-24 months,” no time getting around all the porting local young people Lastly, a team from Kiama Mr Paterson says. Council buildings and other The ISRP 2041 contains over the last year. Council also triumphed winfacilities to meet staff and The way SENTRAL Youth ning the Rural and Regional nine Actions to help the revolunteers. gion prosper with more jobs, Services has responded to Management Challenge Jane is very committed to improved tourism, stronger this crisis is something not 2021. community engagement, green links, more affordable just Council, but our entire The Challenge pits teams with a passion for collabocommunity can be proud of. of up-and-coming young staff housing and greater resilration between Council and ience for communities. I want to join them in from councils around NSW residents, and she will soon The NSW Department of thanking our network of com- against each other, testing be meeting with the many munity partners who support their knowledge of local gov- Planning, Industry and Enviresident groups as well. ronment will be responsible SENTRAL initiatives. ernment and their council’s In a busy start, Jane will for implementing the nine Congratulations also to policies and procedures. Actions throughout 20212026.

Local aged care home vaccination update Criticism has been leveled at the lack of a centralised database to capture the number of people, especially in the aged care sector, who have actually received COVID-19 vaccinations in NSW. But as of early June, the Federal Health Department confirmed that 874 out of 882 residential aged care facilities in NSW had at least received the first dose. It is estimated, however, that only about 8 per cent of the NSW Aged Care workforce have been fully vaccinated. According to Neena Mairata, Media and Public Affairs manager at the Uniting May-

flower Village, Gerringong, “All residents who have consented to be vaccinated have had their first and second dose of the Pfizer vaccine. “The number of staff vaccinated, compared to residents in the service is relatively low, as is the case for the whole sector, but we are working hard to support as many of them as possible to be vaccinated in line with their consent and available vaccination clinics.” As of June 2, Kiama Council advised that their vaccination rate for Blue Haven Aged Care Home residents was 81 per cent. A statement from their

media office reads, “Kiama Council continues to support COVID-19 vaccinations for residents and staff at our Blue Haven Aged Care Home. “All residents who chose to be vaccinated have received as least one vaccination, with a vaccination rate of 81 per cent. “Similarly, 40 per cent of our staff at the aged care home have received at least one vaccination. While not mandatory, we have been encouraging all our Blue Haven employees to seek a COVID-19 vaccination and have been advising them of available options.”

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Minnamurra Public School is screening Sonic The Hedgehog in an outdoor cinema to help raise funds for the school. It’s a 2020 action film based on his adventures with the town sheriff to find his lost rings and escape a mad scientist. The Minnamurra Lions Club will be holding a sausage sizzle and there will also be popcorn and fairy floss to buy.

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Gerringong team rallies counter clockwise Two Gerringong locals, John Dudgeon and Richard Warfield – known as The Bentspokes – have taken on the return race of the Autumn Shitbox Rally to raise funds in support of Cancer Council. As mentioned in a previous issue when the Kiama entry left Kiama to drive to Alice Springs (the long way) before starting out for the Gold Coast, the Shitbox Rally is a bi-annual event dedicated to raising much needed funds to support cancer research through Cancer Council. The Bentspokes are travelling the same route as the Kiama entry, via the Gulf of Carpentaria to Alice Springs. but in the opposite direction. “The requirement of the Shitbox Rally is that all cars entering the rally must be the value of $1000,” says Richard. “It was difficult to purchase a car under the required $1000. People are very attached to their little old cars and wouldn’t sell them when they found our what was going ahead for them.” The Bentspokes were lucky to find a red Mazda 2 which they gave a makeover with black spots and fake eyelash-

es to use in the rally. “The little red ladybug was driven from Gerringong, after all of Marc Alcock’s from Gerringong Automotive safety checks and service, by my father as a test run for the long journey ahead. He was confident it would successfully make the journey,” says Richard. John and Richard flew up to Brisbane to join up with their car before setting off on the rally from the Gold Coast on Thursday 5 June.

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Comfortable in our 4-wheel drive – following the path hewn through the Great Divide by explorers Blaxland, Lawson and Wentworth and then laid down as road by surveyor William Cox and his indentured men – we marvel, as they must have done, at the open landscape, the endless fields after the ascending breathlessness of the mountains. As ‘fringe-dwellers’, living on the coast, we are delighted by a new sea of golden grasses. Bathurst, our destination, is wide streets, ordered parks and grand glowing buildings. As the cold of the plains settles in, we explore the many bars and restaurants humming with life and laughter. The Church Bar: pizzas and cocktails in the vault of a decommissioned church, Ma Duggan’s home-cooked Irish fare. Then out into the night to watch the moon turn red. It’s cold! But our spirits are warmed by an impromptu concert of bell ringers at All Saints Cathedral. Bathurst is renowned for its bell ringers and War Memorial Carillon. The next morning the air is clear and crystalline. In daylight we can appreciate the fine architecture of the Courthouse, its grandeur speaking of the history of this former frontier town. Then a ramble through

70 years married. That’s the incredible wedding anniversary Noeleene (nee Russell) and John Unwin will be celebrating on June 16. The couple married in Bankstown in 1951 and brought up their five children in the Sutherland Shire. John travelled all over the state working in the earth moving and construction industry while Noeleene worked at nursing homes in the Sutherland area. In 1989, the couple moved to Kiama Downs and John became very involved with forming the Kiama Woodcraft Group and doing voluntary driving for Blue Haven Machattie Park with its beauIt is a wonderland of geolo- some of our own ancestors. residents. tiful bandstand. The fern and gy, palaeontology and beauty. With just two days in He is an accomplished begonia houses are closed Just beyond the town centre Bathurst, we have so many woodturner and woodworker, for winter but through the old there is still more to see, more surprises to experiwindows panes we can catch so we spend the afternoon ence. Winter has provided us who has received many a glimpse of the exotic world exploring the Kelso Holy with sunshine and extraordi- prizes at both the Kiama and Royal Easter Shows. His of the summer to come. Trinity Anglican Church. nary blue skies, the air cold work can be seen around Just around the corner, the The Church boasts a but clear. We know we will town, including at Council, Australian Fossil and Mineral stained-glass window design- return. Blue Haven, The Abbey, the Museum threatens to occupy ed by British Pre-Raphaelite us for the rest of the day. artist Edward Burne-Jones Jae Croshaw Scouts Hall in Kiama and Jamberoo Public School. Home to the Somerville and, from its elevated posiJohn joined Lions in 1992, collection and, for the rest of tion, offers us a panorama of If you’d like to share your is currently the oldest memthis year, the Albert Chapthe Macquarie River. travel story, send your ber and has been honoured man mineral collection, the It is also the resting place postcard to: news@ with Life Membership. museum contains specimens of many of Bathurst’s earliest thebuglenewspaper.com.au He was also presented with unrivalled internationally. white settlers, including

Kiama Council’s Services to the Aged award in 2012. After their move to Kiama Downs, Noeleene worked at Shellharbour Private Hospital and became very involved with Red Cross, CWA (secretary and treasurer) and the Kiama Hospital Auxilliary. The Unwins have raised five children and have 20 grandchildren and nearly 30 great grandchildren – with another great grandchild due this August. Noeleene is now a resident in Blue Haven Nursing Home and John lives in an independent living unit at the same complex. “Noeleene and John have been incredibly supportive of their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren in any sporting or other activities they have undertaken. They are truly two extraordinary lives well lived,” says daughter Wendy Round from Gerroa.

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