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New protections for our built heritage After years of input and encouragement, the President of the Kiama & District Historical Society, Sue Eggins, is very pleased with the changes being mooted to the Chapter of the Kiama DCP that deals with Heritage. “We gave them a starting point and they have built on it,” she says. “It is a comprehensive document that will protect the urban history of the oldest bit of Kiama.” The Draft Heritage Chapter, on exhibition until 28 March, proposes: • 12 new items to join the Heritage Register • extending the existing Pheasant Point Heritage Conservation Area (HCA). [HCAs are streetscapes, suburbs, areas and precincts that are recognised by a community for their distinctive historic character.] • two new HCA – one along Manning and Terralong Sts (the Civic HCA); and

one that covers a residential area between Bong Bong and Barney Sts (the Smiths Farm HCA). In addition, it incorporates overarching objectives and detailed provisions which aim to ensure the conservation of heritage in Kiama, whilst allowing appropriate change to occur. “It is providing much more guidance on the type of development that can occur both to a listed property and in a heritage area,” says Council’s Manager Strategic Planning, Ed Patterson. “For the individually listed items within the DCP at the moment, it really just says ‘new development should harmonise with it’s surroundings’ and ‘you need to have careful consideration...’ “It doesn’t actually provide any clear guidance on what that may mean and how that’s to occur.” Drop-in sessions have been organised for people with properties affected by the

new Heritage Chapter, so that staff explain what the changes would mean. Aware of people’s concerns that they won’t be able to make changes to their properties, Mr Patterson says, “There’s still a lot of work that can be done on heritage listed properties and properties within the heritage conservation areas, without the need to go down a DA path. “For properties that are within the HCAs, pretty much everything inside and in the backyard can still be done as exempt development, you don’t need a DA. “But on the front of the building, you may just need to come in through our minor works policy, write us a letter and tell us what you’re doing and we’ll give you the green light. “Changes to heritage listed properties, are going to need a lot more careful consideration, but it doesn’t mean that you can’t still get a good outcome.” He likens it to being on bushfire listed or flood-prone land, “It doesn’t mean no development can occur, it means that you’ve got to have additional points of consideration.”

New item for the Heritage Register: 66-68 Terralong St The property was originally the Mosckos Cafe, a prominant social venue established by Greek immigrant Con Mosckos. Although sub-divided, it retains its original presence on the street.

Council deliberately developed the Draft Town Centre Study (featured in our last edition) and the Heritage review together, as they will work so closely to guide future development. “If someone is coming in to do redevelopment in the town centre, within a conservation area, they are going to have to lift their game even higher,” says Mr Patterson. “For example, for those properties on Terralong St that are within the proposed conservation area, it’s still saying four storeys is possible, but the fourth has to be recessed back so you can’t see it. “In Manning St – given the number of listed items and state items and the street’s falling topography – developments will need to be two storeys at the front, so that we can still get the views of the heritage buildings. “Any third or fourth storeys are fully subject to heritage considerations, rather than

New item for the Heritage Register: 51 Shoalhaven St The weatherboard cottage was constructed in 1934-5 next to the new offices of the Kiama Independent. The KDHS believes it to be one of three US designed kit houses brought over to accommodate the paper’s employees.

being a given.” The draft Heritage Chapter, available on Council’s website, gives the consultant’s assessment of the heritage value of various properties on its inventory sheets. “That’s where a lot of the really interesting history around the properties is,” says Mr Patterson. “We’re not just saying ‘we want to list your property as it’s a nice looking building’ – it’s the history behind it that we want to celebrate.” Various incentives are available to property owners to help conserve local history. Public exhibition ends 28 March. Details at www.kiama.nsw.gov.au

Talking about livening up the Town Centre Residents, creatives, councillors, venue operators and businesses in the visitor economy have been invited to join together on March 16 to talk about how Kiama’s evening economy, arts and cultural development can be supported by the new Kiama Town Centre Development Control Plan (DCP). The draft DCP has been developed over a number of years, and is on exhibition for comment until March 28. Council says that the purpose of the DCP is “to make Kiama a dynamic and activated place to live and work in.” The community meeting has been jointly called by Fillmore’s, ‘The G’ Grand Hotel and the Live Music Office, and will include contributions from key stakeholders and members of the community. Fillmores’ Morgan Lewis says he hopes the forum will be beneficial for all sectors of the community to “help us work towards the future healthy growth of our beautiful town where we can stimulate the hospitality industry and the arts and culture creating jobs and a town we can all enjoy.” One of the guest speakers at the forum will be John Wardle from the Live Music continued on p8 Office.

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A fundraising event is being held with all profits going to the valuable work of Kiama Homestead of Hope in supporting the poor, marginalized, lonely and homeless in our community. The cost is $10 per person and there will be lucky door and games prizes, as well as raffles. There will also be a 2nd hand table where you can bag a bargain on jewellery, plants, books, bags, knitted items and lots of other bric-a-brac. Lunch and drinks will be available for purchase on the day at club prices, with the $13 lunch menu available from 12-2pm. Friday 25 March, Kiama Bowling Club, from 11.30am All tickets pre-sold through Angie: 0404 856 379 Robyn: 0437 277 908 or the Homestead of Hope member at your local church.

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For a comprehensive guide to What’s On in our region, check out The Bugle App to find out about live music and events. Download The Bugle App for free using the QR code on page 11.

The theme for this year’s NSW Seniors Festival, from 25 March to 3 April, is ‘Reconnect’ and a number of events and activities have been organised for local seniors to become reconnected. For those who’ve thought about getting involved with the Kiama Bicycle Users Group (KBUG), there is a great package to tempt you to give it a try. In partnership with the NSW Government, Kiama Council and Bicycle NSW, KBUG is organising a local ride for March 29. “The group is particularly excited and has put together a package for participants to Reconnect, as the theme for the week suggests,” said Warren McPherson KBUG committee member and Gerringong local. “Cycling is fun and has many health benefits and KBUG aims to get newcomers and those who have not cycled for some time, on their bikes.” The complimentary Senior’s Week special ride package includes: • a supported ride • a Bicycle NSW member

ship (insurance included) for three months • free annual membership of KBUG • a basic bike mechanical workshop. KBUG is affiliated with Bicycle NSW (BNSW) and has been in existence for over 15 years. It has more than 80 members, and organises local rides throughout the week. KBUG also organises inter-regional rides throughout the year. During the Festival dates, Kiama Leisure Centre is providing a range of free courses and Kiama Library is hosting Seniors Stories, where you can start working on your life story with the help of author Selena Hanet-Hutkins. Compassionate Community Kiama has also organised a session with local doctors to guide you through the basic principles of Advanced Care Directives; and dietitian Liliana Barone will also be providing a ‘head to toe’ look at healthy eating.

What’s On is compiled by Jack Wallner. If you have any events coming up, please contact him on jack@ thebuglenewspaper.com.au or 0491 686 975.

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Rate variation possible Gerringong SLSC Local Government Minister Wendy Tuckerman has cleared the way for councils to apply for a special one-off rate variation for planned infrastructure and community services, which may make up for the historically low 0.7 per cent baseline rate peg announced in December last year. Minister Tuckerman told an Estimates Committee of the NSW Parliament that councils would have almost two months to apply to IPART for a special one-off rate variation, if they could show the funding was critical to undertake planned work identified in last year’s financial planning process. Decisions by IPART are expected by 21 June. The one-off variation could exceed the 0.7% rate peg,

but would still be capped at a maximum of 2.5%, the Minister said. This is the amount that councils usually receive as a rate peg. “We thank Minister Tuckerman for creating this opportunity for local councils who have been hit hard over the past few years by weather events and the pandemic,” says Kiama Council’s CEO Jane Stroud. “It will be a decision for Council to make whether Kiama Council will apply for the special one-off rate variation. “If we were to apply, the money would most likely be used to fund additional and planned works to repair and maintain local roads, particularly those that were damaged during the recent weather event.”

Gerringong’s new Bendigo Bank branch is officially open for business. “Thanks go to the community for having the guts and the gumption to get this done. And good on Bendigo Bank for having the faith in our community to set this up,” said Mayor Neil Reilly as he cut the red ribbon at the bank, located in the Town Hall in Fern Street. In 2018, Gerringong’s last remaining bank, the ANZ, closed its branch. This meant that locals, businesses, sporting groups and community groups had to travel to Berry or Kiama for their banking services. But after a four-year campaign by a group of dedicated locals, the town now has a full-service bank back again open two days a week, Tues-

days and Thursdays. Local resident Shane Douglas is on the board of the Oak Flats Financial Services Ltd which runs the Oak Flats, Shellharbour and now Gerringong branches of the Bendigo Bank. David Banks from Gerroa, who has had extensive experience

The decision comes after strong lobbying by Local Government NSW. “We are really grateful to Minster Tuckerman for recognising the seriousness of the situation, and responding to LGNSW’s urgent advocacy on council’s behalf,” says the organisation’s President, Councillor Darriea Turley. “The opportunity to increase rates by up to 2.5% is still less than inflation, but it is in line with what councils expected when they finalised their budget, work planning and community consultation process last year.” In other news, Kiama Council is amongst 45 councils to receive an initial $1 million from the NSW and Federal Government under Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

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Gerringong Surf Lifesaving Club has lodged a DA to redevelop and expand its existing clubhouse building and facilities, which will enable it to apply for funding for the project. A number of club members, the refurbishment committee, have worked tirelessly for the past five years to put this redevelopment plan together. A representative from the Surf Club explains that the new facility will be a massive upgrade over the current ageing structure and will provide desperately required space for additional storage. Council has included it on its official wish list as a priority project (see p4) and members of the refurbishment committee have already met with Gilmore Federal Member Fiona Philips and State Member Gareth Ward. The Club is very keen to engage with the community to seek feedback and support for the development, and is hosting a Community Engagement night at the clubhouse at the end of the month. Former president Richard Payne explained at the February Kiama Council Public with NAB, is the other local Access meeting that the person on that board. region is one of the fastest Shane was a member of growing with 280 registered the original banking steering nippers and that the surf committee along with Leclub is a focal point of the anne Mitchell (formerly from community. Number$Count), Emeritus “But the club house was Mayor Sandra McCarthy, built in the 1970s,” he said. Lindsay Sharp, Glenn Steele, “There is subsidence, and continued p16 one half of the club is slipping

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already. It is riddled with concrete cancer. I have more than 25 nipper boards at my house and others do too.” Refurbishment of the club is also part of the Tourism Master plan and club members have been talking to Council representatives for four years. “Over the past 18 months, we have engaged a local building group [Bluestone Building Group] and have spent $33,000 of the Club’s money. We have a DA design and consultant report ready to be lodged,” Richard said. “We have made it clear in our meeting with Council staff that we don’t need funding from it.” He asked Council to let the Club have the opportunity to drive the action, by giving owners’ consent for the DA. The Club needed to get the DA lodged in order to be eligible to apply for grants. Some councillors were concerned that this kind of support prioritises this sporting facility over others whose applications have been stalled as council develops a larger Recreation and Open Space Strategic plan. Community Engagement Evening, Tuesday March 29, at the Surf Club on Pacific Ave, at 7pm. There is petition on Mr Ward’s website for those who wish to support the new clubhouse: www.garethwardmp.com.au/ gerringong_surf_club

Kiama Bowlo upgrade The Kiama Bowling & Recreation Club, which celebrated its centenary in March 2019, has also lodged a DA for upgrades to its clubhouse. The proposed works include a 90m2 balcony extension to its existing club lounge on the upper level. The deck, with air lock door, off the main club lounge will overlook the two larger bowling greens to the front and north of the lounge. This will provide a much-needed outdoor area as the current very limited exterior space is restricted to smokers, according to the club’s DA submission to Kiama Council. Club Manager Andrew Broadwood says that this deck “will also increase our area for outdoor dining”. The second upgrade will be to remove the unused ramp around the rear of the bowling green and construct a new compliant disabled access ramp and retaining walls in order to increase the grass areas around the bowling green. This is expected to greatly improve the open spaces for patrons to enjoy.

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Sydney Catchment Authority’s Local Government Reference Panel • Mayor • Cllr Rice Youth Advisory Committee • Cllr Draisma • Cllr Brown Cllr Karen Renkema-Lang has been appointed as a one of two NSW representatives to the Australian Coastal Councils Association (ACCA). ACCA is the national body that represents the interests of coastal communities. It works with local, state and federal governments to develop a coordinated approach to coastal management, including better understanding the challenges facing coastal communities and increasing councils’ capacity to manage them. “The ACCA plays an incredibly important role providing national leadership in addressing the impact of the ‘sea change’ phenomenon as well as climate change on our coastal councils and their communities,” says Cllr Renkema-Lang.

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Gareth Ward MP and seven councillors (with two apologies) attended a meeting with community representatives to discuss State Rail’s plans to sell of land over its tunnel in Kiama Heights. There was unanimous support for Mayor Reilly putting forward a Mayoral Minute to retain the land as open space. That will allow Gareth Ward to take the matter further with the Government.

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While the Minister was not available to see them, the Member for Kiama, Gareth Ward, and the Chair of the Kiama Central Precinct, Mark Greaves, have met with the independent reviewer, the Department of Planning and a representative of the Minister for Planning and Homes in State Parliament to put the community’s case against the South Kiama rezoning. “I am pleased that we have the opportunity to put the strongest possible case as to why the South Kiama planning proposal shouldn’t proceed” says Mr Ward. “We put forward strong arguments around village character, local infrastructure, traffic, drainage and sewerage. We also reinforced that the NSW Government wants Kiama Council to develop a housing strategy before proceeding with further growth.

People have been fascinated by the volume of foam blanketing local beaches, and even nearby roads and paths, so we thought we’d find out more about it for you. The message is that while it might look harmless, it is best to watch from a distance to be on the safe side. “The sea foam is a natural phenomenon but it can be exacerbated by human activity,” says our go-to marine scientist Dr Kye Adams, who “I believe our points were grew up here and got his well received and I am PhD studying shark activity. grateful to former Minister for Planning Rob Stokes for “It’s basically caused by the churning action of waves agreeing that this planning stirring up surfactants, which proposal warranted an independent review. I look forward are termed dissolved organic matter (DOM). They are orto seeing the final report.” ganic molecules from various Mr Greaves describes the sources that naturally occur meeting as productive. in waterways and offshore. “This was a frank and “There’s two possible causes open discussion where the generally speaking. One thoughts and feelings of our would be an algal bloom community were well repreonce the algae die, the cells sented. are left in the water and if “We made clear that this proposal is opposed by local there’s swell around then and state representatives but they get churned up and create that foam. our grounds are strategic “The other source would and measured. “We appreciated the oppor- be due to the flushing out of tunity to put the case forward waterways by the rain that is but what is needed is a better happening up and down the East Coast right now. planning system so local “There’s naturally high levcommunities don’t have to els of organic matter in those fight so hard to get sensible river systems that are getting outcomes.” A final decision is expected flushed out into the ocean and when that is combined in coming weeks.

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because of that high level of organic matter, and the fact that flooding can inundate septic systems and there’s often harmful bacteria that can find its way into waterways,” says Dr Adams. Kiama Council’s Environmental and Sustainability Officer, Byron Robinson, agrees and is advising locals not to go swimming or playing in the foam. “The recommendations are that it can potentially be a risk to human health because everything that comes from the runoff mixes with the

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Established by the Federal Government, in partnership with APRA AMCOS, the Live Music Office was set up to review the impact of policy frameworks on the Australian live music sector. Its scope includes planning, licensing and regulatory policies, as well as cultural, audience and market development strategies. Mr Wardle played a leading role in shaping the 2020 NSW night-time economy legislation He says, “Let’s use this DCP review as the trigger for a conversation around the evening economy in Kiama. “The Town Centre DCP consultation addresses key themes but is missing the opportunity not just to look at the character statements – the facades and building heights – but to ensure that planning for the town centre is fit for purpose and has a balance where residents, businesses, the visitor economy and the evening economy can coexist in a sustainable manner.” Mr Wardle says that the DCP needs to be guided by local businesses, artists and the community. “There is an opportunity for Kiama to build its evening economy to be a healthy safe and creative place and grow its visitor economy, while still respecting the residents

He says that the night-time economy legislation passed by the NSW Parliament in 2020 allows councils and communities to do things – particularly cultural things – that haven’t been possible in NSW previously. “This provides for quite an exciting environment in which to do interesting and fun things.” Wollongong is cited by him as an example. In 2013-14, a City of Wollongong Live Music Taskforce saw 42 actions passed by Council to help create more vibrant and respectful arts precincts throughout the local government area. The document states: The Wollongong City Centre and Town Centres play a key role in accommodation, cultural, sporting and business uses. A key to the revitalisation of these centres is to build on these aspects through greater activation and investment beyond 5pm through an evening economy. Future residents should be aware that these uses may generate noise, odour, traffic and have longer hours of operation, which is part of living in/near a commercial centre. “Wollongong has smashed this,” he says. “It has standing planning approvals on all live sites in the LGA, which means that there is an approved DA in

place so that when a fun run, music event or circus comes to town, they can look at these live sites which have all been approved for these events.” The Events Team then checks the proposed events against the consent conditions, much like a certifier. If they are happy then they issue a license. Other actions included requiring all residential development in the CBD to ensure residents is designed for evening economy areas (double glazing etc) and a coordinated noise complaints process. “Wollongong got things done because they did an evening economy strategy – avoiding a 24-hour economy – and this is applicable for Kiama. These things do have to work for everybody,” says Mr Wardle. “We will look at the DCP and also at a range of other measures that can be undertaken to ensure a safe and vibrant evening economy that’s creative, will make visitors happy and keep residents comfortable. “These are the conversations we are going to have at this meeting.”

Wish list for election funding promises

Kiama councillors have unanimously agreed to a wish list of projects to advocate for with sitting Federal and State Members and candidates in the forthcoming elections. “When we are talking to them we can say this is what we’d like help with,” says Mayor Neil Reilly. “It is very much a conceptual list, with much detail to be ironed out in consultation with the community. But it is better to have one than not to have one. “I have already been asked what we need help with by two potential members.” Some of the projects, such as extension of Kiama Coast Walk to Gerroa, have already been before Council but others are completely new ideas, such as preparing the old Blue Haven nursing home at Havilah Place for redevelopment. The diverse range of projects, in no particular order, include: • establish an art gallery at old Council Chambers • upgrade of change rooms The meeting is on Wednesday and facilities at the sports 16 March, Uniting Church Hall, ground behind the Leisure 48 Manning St, 6pm Centre • upgrade and redevelop the Leisure Centre, including

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re-spring courts and improve lighting upgrade to youth and community hall at Jamberoo for signage etc, and a permanent pump track at Jamberoo Gerringong Surf Club rebuild and Werri Beach Holiday Park reconfigure seed funding for an innovation hub focused on agribusiness better east to west road linkages, which are prone to failure and closure following heavy rain events completion of the second stage of the Kiama Coast Walk to Gerroa, alongside exploration of options to connect through to Shoalhaven, thereby creating a great walks experience for the region redevelopment of the old Havilah Place building, incorporating affordable and mixed use housing Gerry Emery Oval women’s change room and extension to club house funding to assist with delivering the concept and masterplan for the South Werri Beach project, ‘Connecting Our Community’ additional biking infra-

structure to support healthy and active living • bridge over Spring Creek at Dido Street • electric vehicle charging stations for Kiama, Jamberoo and Gerringong. “Some things are almost shovel ready, so they will be easier and quicker to do,” says Mayor Reilly, who explains the list was developed in a collaborative process with other councillors. The idea of an innovation hub for agribusiness is one of the ideas that is only just being mooted, following feedback during the Community Strategic Plan workshops. “Council wants to encourage the continuation of farming in our area, and one way is to support them innovating and transitioning their businesses,” he says.

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Football heaven in Jamberoo Leo Club is born Football fans will be in seventh heaven in Jamberoo this month as legendary players, coaches, administrators and authors come together to talk about, debate and dissect the state of the game in Australia. The Football Writers Festival – dedicated to sports literature and journalism – is the only one of its kind in the world. After a COVID-induced break, it will again bring together football writers, readers, players and all those who love the round-ball game at the Jamberoo Pub, home to the Johnny Warren Football Museum. One of the returning workshop presenters, former Socceroo, human rights campaigner and author of Fozz on Football and Saving Hakeem, Craig Foster, says that this festival is a special opportunity for fans and scholars to share “what makes us all so passionate about the game”. “The Football Writers’ Festival is the only event I have ever had the privilege of being a part of that gives the perception-changing power of literature and journalism in sport the attention it deserves as part of our football culture,” he says. The Festival launches on Friday night 25 March, with an exhibition ‘Portraits in Football’ at the Jamberoo

At the 2020 Football Writers Festival, from left: Francis Awaritefe, former player and Director of Football at Melbourne Victory; Christine Whyte, football advocate; Andy Bernal, former Socceroo and author of Riding Shotgun; and Craig Foster

School of Arts. Sports photographs, once part of the Fairfax Media Archive, which tell the story of Australian football from the mid-20th century to the 1990s will be shown for the first time courtesy of festival presenters, Fair Play Publishing. Sessions over Saturday include: • Writing with Purpose with Craig Foster; broadcaster, Michael Cain; and author of The End of the Game, Michael Fiddian. • You Can’t Write That with former News Corp, SBS journalist and author Philip Micallef; Chairman of the North Coast (NSW) Academy of Sport and

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author Greg Downes; and author Antony Sutton getting to grips with the different forms of sports storytelling and the process journalists, authors, editors and producers go through to engage with their audiences. Later in the day, former players Frank Farina, George Harris and John Kosmina will be joined in conversation with the co-authors of Be My Guest – Football Superstars in Australia, Lucas Gillard and Jason Goldsmith, in Over-rated and overpaid? Or Great for the Game?. Saturday night at 6pm Fixing Football will be a frank and no-holds-barred after-hours session with leg-

ends of the game including: Adrian Alston, Andy Bernal, Elissia Carnavas, Gary Cole, Frank Farina, Craig Foster, Jim Fraser, Heather Garriock, George Harris, John Kosmina and Kimon Taliadoros. This will be followed by a quirky homage to Hard Quiz, headed up by the inimitable founders of The Ladies League. One of the five Sunday sessions will see former Socceroo, coach, administrator and thought leader, Gary Cole; former Sports Editor, and author Vicky Krayem; and Emeritus Professor of Indigenous History, John Maynard, delve into what football history can tell us about change in football. Football Writers Festival March 26-27, Jamberoo Pub Full program and tickets ($15) at www.footballwritersfestival. com.au Portraits in Football Photographic Exhibition and Michael Cockerill Oration Friday March 25, Jamberoo School of Arts, 6.30pm-8.30pm Tickets $35 from the website. Jamberoo School of Arts requires all attendees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. by Perrie Croshaw

The Lions Clubs of Kiama, Minnamurra and Gerringong have established Kiama District Leo Club, as a way for young adults (aged 18-30) to work together and make a difference in the community. Leo stands for Leadership, Experience and Opportunity, and the initiative follows the tried-and-true community service model that has served Lions well. Kiama Lions President Veronica Dzelde says she was deeply moved and inspired by a group of Leos who spoke at the Lions Annual Conference last year, and saw a model of service that would harness the existing interest in our local area. “In recent years we have had some very hard times in our LGA,” says Ms Dzelde. “In response to these hard times, our younger community members have shown strong community spirit, social awareness and integrity – they really want to make a difference. “They want to help our teens, they want to contribute and they want to be part of the solution. “We know that community service, doing good and feeling a part of something bigger are really important cornerstones of mental health, no matter what your age is. Establishing a Leo Club is a concrete, real-world

way to help young people connect and give back to their town. “A Leo Club will help by giving structure and support to activities, with the brand recognition of the Lions International Organisation.” The Leo Club already has two young community leaders signed up, newly elected councillors Imogen Draisma and Stuart Larkins. “I am looking forward to being able to volunteer for an organisation that is so well set up and can make a positive impact in so many different areas of our community,” says Deputy Mayor Draisma. “This kind of volunteering really can make a difference in the lives of all our residents whether it’s helping with fund raising or hands-on skills to create better play and recreation facilities for our young locals.” Councillor Larkins says not only will the Leo program bring young people together to be a force for positive change, it will also provide beneficial skills and experiences for the long term.

Those interested should contact kiama.nsw@lions.org An information session is being held over lunch at noon on 12 March at the Kiama Leagues Club. Please RSVP via email. by Jack Wallner

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The Youngs celebrate Council announces sixty years together net zero projects Bob and Anette Young celebrated their Diamond anniversary last month with a gathering at Jamberoo Bowling Club. Bob met Annette at a Marshal Mount dance in the early 60s and was immediately taken by her bubbly personality. “I took her to a function at Berry Town Hall the following weekend and now the rest is history,” he says. Married on February 17, 1962, the Youngs have three children and eight grandchildren. “We’re so proud of our family, we’re all so close and they’d do anything for us. They’re our whole life”, says Anette. Bob and Anette worked together on their local dairy farm for many years while raising their family. They now live in Blue Haven. The pair have been active members in the community for over fifty years and enjoy a close relationship with friends.

“We’re involved in the church, the Show Society, and the tennis and golf clubs”, says Bob. Despite doing much together, the Youngs believe the secret to their long marriage has been being able to spend

A list of projects to help Council meet its goal of net zero emissions by 2031 has been released, for consideration in the 2022-3 budget. The projects are a major step forward in Council’s Corporate Emissions Reduction Plan and include: • securing a long term supply of renewable power • completing the upgrade of street lighting to energyefficient LEDs • exploring the option of photovoltaic and battery storage for the Leisure Centre, the Community Recycling Centre (CRC) at Minnamurra and The Pavillion • an electric vehicle charging facility for the CRC. “It’s exciting to be able to unveil these projects which are a mix of ‘quick wins’ – where time on their own interests. we can realise the benefits in “My favourite thing about Kiama is the wonderful com- the short term – and others that involve doing some munity”, says Annette. “Everyone gets on so well, ground work to determine the feasibility of things such it’s like a big family.” by Katie Kells, Intern as battery storage at our larger facilities,” says Jessica

Rippon, Council’s Director Environmental Services. “For example, our existing three year electricity supply agreement ends soon, so we’re looking at a seven to 12 year deal to procure cheaper renewable energy, starting as soon as January 2023. “Given electricity consumption represents 50% of Council’s emissions, that’s going to be a big step towards our Net Zero goals, especially our interim target of having at least half our electricity provided from renewable sources by 2025.” Ms Rippon says Kiama was teaming up with Shoalhaven and Shellharbour councils for the tender to further reduce costs. All street lights will also be upgraded to energy efficient LEDs in partnership with Endeavour Energy. This involves upgrading the remaining 951 non-LED lights, starting this April which will reduce Council’s carbon footprint by 310 tonnes a year and save

$48,000 a year overall. Ms Rippon says initiatives such as installing photovoltaic and battery storage have huge potential but needed further investigation. “The Leisure Centre and Pavilion are the ideal sites to trial battery storage with the potential to actually make money in the long term, as well as reduce emissions,” she says. “For this to proceed we need to first engage a specialised consultant to undertake a feasibility analysis.” Another long term project is a trial to evaluate electric waste collection trucks and other Council vehicles. Currently 24 per cent of Council emissions come from diesel used in the heavy vehicle fleet, and a photovoltaic and battery system at the Recycling Centre would generate and store enough electricity to power the depot and charge electric fleet vehicles parked at the site.

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Gilmore: Housing crisis survey results The majority of voters in the Federal seat of Gilmore believe the Federal Government has failed to confront the housing rental crisis, with a new opinion poll showing people want greater investment in social and affordable housing, and are skeptical that first home owner grants can fix the problem. The Everybody’s Home campaign, supported by the country’s leading social welfare agencies and other organisations, shows the surge in rental prices is swallowing an ever larger chunk of the wages of those who’ve had some of the most difficult jobs during the pandemic, in aged care, child care and supermarkets. An overwhelming majority of respondents – 72 per cent – thought it was either ‘hard’ or ‘very hard’ for people on low-to-middle incomes to buy a home in their community and even more, 84 per cent, said the same about renting. 72 per cent also believed the Federal Government had not done enough to address housing affordability, while 76 per cent thought there was not enough social and affordable housing for people struggling in the housing market. Respondents strongly preferred social and affordable

housing, or greater financial support for low-income renters, as a solution to the crisis than first home owner grants. “The housing affordability crisis is absolutely top of mind in Gilmore. Politicians who propose solutions that work, such as more social and affordable housing, will successfully connect with voters,” says Kate Colvin, national spokesperson for Everybody’s Home. “Voters are rejecting bandaid solutions like first home owner grants because they know we need to give renters on low and modest incomes the stability of a secure home.” Wage and rent data demonstrates the cause of the problem. According to SQM data, rents on the South Coast and Wollongong have soared 11.8 per cent and 15.3 per cent over the last year. The average child care, aged care or supermarket worker on the South Coast now forks out close to 70 per cent of their weekly pay on rent. In Wollongong it is more than 60 per cent. “Rents have surged while incomes have barely budged,” says Kate Colvin. “It’s pushing people in key jobs l to the brink of homelessness and poverty.

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An Australian Defence Force (ADF) team that was part of the ADF’s Operation COVID-19 Assist has spent 10 days this month helping out at the Residential Aged Care Facility at Blue Haven Bonaira. The four person team assisted with logistics, lifestyle activities, some storm damage clean-up and laundry duties. “The ADF have presented well and provided a positive, can-do approach, showing empathy and warmth to the residents, visitors and staff,” says Acting Chief Operating Officer of Blue Haven, Susan www.everybodyshome.com.au Adamczuk. by Jack Wallner In logistics, the ADF helped

with stock control in the catering department, clinical and PPE storage relocation, relocation of some clinical equipment, filing logistics and transporting Hot Boxes to households. Social activities the ADF team participated in included bingo with the residents, lots of one-to-one conversations with residents, helping out with the resident walking program and attending a Men’s Support Group to share stories of war times past and present. The ADF were on hand to help clean up some areas of the building affected by rain damage in the recent storms,

and even helped to fold washing for residents. Blue Haven and Kiama Council CEO Jane Stroud thanked the ADF on behalf of all staff and residents. “Having this extra support has made a real difference to Blue Haven at a time when all aged care providers are facing staff shortages and supply issues,” she says. “It has given staff and residents a boost to have some fresh faces around to lend a hand and to spend time engaging with our residents after what has been a difficult year with extended lockdowns due to the pandemic.”

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It’s a place we should want to work, live, visit and enjoy. It’s a landmark kind of place, where what ‘Kiama’ is should be obvious for all. It should give our community something to be proud of, a place that respects our urban values and helps define us for years ahead. Lately I’ve been hitting the I urge you to have your say streets for our Community at: https://www.kiama.nsw. Strategic Plan (CSP) workgov.au/Council/Your-say/Kiashops with councillors and ma-Town-Centre-Study-Exhistaff. bition-DCP-Review The focus is on the future, While we head for the fuand we have received excelture, let’s not forget to protect lent input from the communi- our past: the buildings and ty. Sustainability, prosperity the character that make our and wellbeing appears when LGA special. we listen and understand the The structures, sites, and pulse and the knowledge of homes created over the years our own people. before that speak to our When people share in dairying past, our rural roots defining what’s next, where and our seaside shacks, or to and how to get there, we sandstone beauties. create our own future. The architectural founThere are two other vital dation of how our region matters on which I request developed is at the core of your opinions. The Town the Heritage Review. Centre Development Control We want that past to stand Plan (DCP) and the Kiama tall and proud, remain viable, Heritage Review, both of be used and loved and valued which are currently on exhifor all to see. bition on council’s website. We’ve added some places The city centre is the heart and some special parts of our of the LGA. It should beat community. Have a look and with people, locals and visshare your views and ideas itors alike. Our town centre about how we are protecting must provide for the way our heritage for tomorrow. we want to live, with shops, Have your say at: https:// shade, parks and spaces for www.kiama.nsw.gov.au/ all of us. Council/Your-say/Kiama-Her-

itage-Review-Exhibition These two documents of our town’s past and future have been developed in conjunction with experts and groups from the community. Now it’s your turn to have a look and share your views and ideas about how we are protecting our heritage today, and creating a wonderful tomorrow. Your voice is important to me, I can’t wait to read your submissions, to be informed by your views and ideas and to help shape the way of our future. You can also email me at neil.reilly@kiama.nsw.gov.au or give me a call on 0408 625 359. Finally, I hope you’re all well and staying dry where possible in the recent tumultuous weather. I’d like to extend my appreciation to all the council staff who have been working to close roads where needed, clear debris, do repairs and conduct our usual cleaning, maintenance and waste collection despite the tough conditions. Thanks, and stay safe everyone.

TO THE EDITOR It is tragic that there is only one fad that is not going out of style. Our beautiful town has been blighted with an increasing amount of ugly graffiti that seems to imitate gang signs in American slums. Have there been any arrests made with the use of surveillance devices, or has the NSW Police been instructed not to make any arrests, similar to California declaring any theft under $1000 only a misdemeanour and not worthy of arrest? I hope The Bugle will interview law enforcement authorities on the matter. Your lively periodical is a welcome addition to our home, thank you. Name and address supplied We welcome letters. Word limit of 150. Writers’ names and addresses must be provided. Letters published at the Editor’s discretion. Send to news@ thebuglenewspaper.com.au

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After being postponed twice, Roses by the Seaside – the Australian National Rose Championships and Conference – will be going ahead in Kiama over the last weekend of April. The event will be hosted by the Illawarra Regional Rose Society in collaboration with the Rose Society of NSW Inc. The National Rose Show will feature the best of the autumn roses from NSW and interstate, a spectacular floral display and floral art exhibits, information lectures, social opportunities and excursions to Wollongong and Bowral. The Governor General’s wife, Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley will officially open the show. The Show will be open to the public after the judging on the Saturday from 12-5pm and Sunday from 9.30-4pm. Entry will be $5 adults, $3 concession and free children under 16.

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KDHS regroups Sue Eggins, President of the Kiama & District Historical Society (KDHS) is delighted to announce that the Society’s activities, severely affected by COVID over the past two years, are about to be re-activated. “Our Pilots Cottage Museum on Blowhole Point has been closed for about half of the period since March 2020, with a loss to revenue of thousands of dollars, in addition to the disappointment of would-be visitors,” she says. “The good news is that we will be reopening the museum on Saturdays and Sundays and some public holidays from 12 March.” The KDHS’ traditionally well-attended monthly meetings will re-commence on 15 March with an informal get-together to be held in the main downstairs bar area of the Kiama Leagues Club from 3pm. “KDHS Members will be able to renew their membership and we’ll be very happy to meet others who may be interested in joining the Society or even becoming volunteers at the Pilots Cottage Museum,” says Sue.

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Ambitions for Werri Beach park face a long process The Werri Beach ‘Connecting our Community’ project proponents have been told it will take $80-100,000 to develop a masterplan for the initiative. The project envisages a pump track, a children’s bike track for beginners, an expansion of the skate track, an enclosed toddler’s playground, a birdlife pond, a landscaped recreation and picnic area and an upgrade to the nearby toilets. It was supported in 2020 by former Councillor Andrew Sloan and endorsed by all councillors in April 2021, but has not progressed further at this stage. “We began this concept of connecting our community project in September 2020 with a vision of making a family-friendly recreational and social hub for all age groups to interact, engage, enjoy and not feel isolated within the Gerringong and Gerroa community,” says Jeff McCarthy, local resident and representative of the Werri Boardriders. “We identified an area within South Werri Reserve as the best location for this project as there is a large area of community land available, already zoned as

Rear: Robert Miller (President Gerringong Rotary), Bruce Arthur (local resident), Jeff McCarthy (Werri Boardriders), Shane Douglas, (Bendigo bank board), Roger Berry (Gerringong Lions). Front: Andy Farrell (Gerringong resident and past member council Access Committee), Fiona Phillips (Federal member for Gilmore), Raewyn Thomson (Secretary of South Precinct), Sandra McCarthy (Werri Beach resident and former Mayor of Kiama). Alison Walker (Absent).

recreational, which would accommodate these activities and more.” All of Gerringong’s service clubs support the concept. Last week Jeff and Alison Walker invited Federal Labor Member for Gilmore Fiona Phillips and Kiama Council’s Director of Engineering and Works, Mike Dowd, to join them and leaders from these local service groups at the Pacific Avenue site. They are asking Fiona Phillips and Kiama Council to “go into bat” for this project to receive Commonwealth funding ahead of the Federal election. Fiona said it was a really exciting project and recognised the great community support for it. “Community playgrounds are really important for the

whole community as they improve wellbeing, support people of all ages and backgrounds, and this kind of diversity is something we should always encourage and promote, and particularly at this time.” With Council support and a master plan, she said there are a number of different opportunities for financial support. “This is definitely something I will be pursuing,” she said. The project has been included on Council’s ‘wish list’ for funding, prepared for the approaching election. Council’s Mike Dowd said, “If we got support seed funding first, then we could bring all those issues and opportunities together for a master plan.” He estimated that Council

would need around $80$100,000 for this plan and at least 9-12 months to develop a strategy. “We have several small playgrounds in our community which only cater to small to pre-teen children, not the broad community,” says Jeff. “We wanted a play space that includes all the attributes of a community hub to suit all age groups.” Mike Dowd agreed that there are too many little playgrounds in the area and there is a “need to restrategize”. “I love that there’s a community passion,” he said. “The Werri Beach ‘Connecting our Community’ project needs to be recognised as a matter of urgency for the health and wellbeing of our community,” says Jeff.

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Gerringong gets a bank

If you like your adventures to be a little off the beaten path but still with some creature comforts, then King Island may just be the place for you. Just a short 40 minute ‘flying bus’ ride from Melbourne will get you to this island, halfway between mainland Australia and Tasmania in the middle of the Bass Strait. Belonging to Tasmania it has all the friendliness and welcome that the Apple Isle is renowned for. Picking up a rental car at the airport is very easy and if you’ve booked ahead, you’ll find you’ll be greeted by first name and the car will be waiting outside unlocked with the keys inside. No fears of having your car stolen here. King Island may be famous for its award-winning cheeses and beef, but it was the world class surf breaks that drew us to this remote island. Although the swell wasn’t epic, we still managed to find some uncrowded waves. If surfing isn’t your drawcard there is still plenty to see on King Island. Surrounded by shipwrecks, it is not surprisingly home to the tallest lighthouse in

former Councillor Mark Westhoff, Christine Waite and others. “We realised that if we wanted a banking facility in town, we would have to step up,” Shane says. “We contacted the Big Four banks plus many building societies, with little response. We were keen to look at Bendigo Bank because they run a community banking model.” With this banking model, around 80 per cent of profits from the branch are reinvested into the local community in the form of donations, grants and sponsorships. Geoff Egan, Chairman of Oak Flats Financial Services Limited, says, “Our customers help change lives simply by banking with us. “Their home loans are building skate and sports parks, hospital wings and classrooms. Home lending, personal loans, business banking and credit cards are funding surf clubs, rescue boats, schools and disabled and aged care facilities. “With enough local customer support, we aim to generate community funding to help strengthen local organisations here in Gerringong long into the future as well.” Jenny Butler, now a Director of Oak Flats Financial Services Ltd, knows first hand of the benefits that can come. She ran the newsagents in

Australia - Cape Wickham. Built in 1861 in response to Australia’s most deadly maritime disaster involving the ship Cataraqui, which sank off the coast with 400 lives lost. These days it attracts golfing enthusiasts to the world class Cape Wickham Golf links, one of two golf courses on the island. No trip is complete without a cheese tasting at the King Island Dairy. The Currie Lighthouse and Boathouse (the restaurant

from page 3 Oak Flats 21 years ago when

with no food) are also worth a visit. The Boathouse is a bright and welcoming space where visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic and enjoy the sunset. The island is also surrounded by beautiful white sandy beaches, but don’t forget to pack the Rid as march flies are plentiful and persistent. For bird watchers, it is also home to Penny’s Lagoon, a rare, perched freshwater lake which provides sanctuary

to the endangered orange bellied parrot. Oh, and if you have time, a trip to see the 7000 year old calcified forest is also worth the drive. Cath Weber-Freel and Dave Freel, Kiama Downs (traveling with Tina and Peter Flanagan)

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both banks in town closed on the same day. “I had seen a piece on ABC’s Landline about Bendigo Bank, so I got in touch with them and within 12 months we had a branch in town. The Oak Flats branch has put nearly $4 million back into the community,” she says. “It did take four years to get a new bank sorted,” Shane says. “But during that time we did have a Royal Banking Commission and a global pandemic to delay the process.” The bank plans to have a grand opening sometime in April, with a smoking ceremony and some ‘fanfare’, and will issue invitations to all groups in the community to attend. The new Gerringong Manager, Matt Holme, says that in addition to the community focus, the new branch will offer a full suite of banking services and act as a hub for the local community. “I would like to thank the community for their patience and support throughout this lengthy process.” The branch is on the ground floor of Gerringong Town Hall (where the baby clinic was). t 4203 4178. Open Tuesdays and Thursdays 9.30am-11.30am and 12.30pm-5pm (closed for lunch) by Perrie Croshaw

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