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Surf Rescue 50: the end of an era After 47 years of service to the community, Kiama SLSC’s Surf Rescue 50 has officially closed its operations. The jet boat to be replaced shortly with a jet ski provided by Surf Life Saving NSW (SLSNSW). Kiama’s boat, and the only other remaining Surf Rescue boats in the state in Ballina and Sydney, were stood down in February as the result of SLSNSW conducting a review into the risks associated with providing the service. The decision to end Surf Rescue 50 was taken by the Kiama SLSC at its AGM. “SLSNSW said even if we got it back on the water [after meeting an extensive list of training, maintenance and technical requirements], its capability would be restricted to daylight, close to shore,” says Club President Ben George. Even though it was designed for rescue in and around the surf break, the powerful boat has been able to go further out when necessary and operate at night. “So its capability would be reduced, no matter what we were going to do,” says Ben. “On top of that, SLSNSW said that the service would cease in June 2024 regardless of what we decided, and in the final year it would have

to be entirely funded by the Club. “The reality was it was closing in just under two years, no matter what Kiama decided.” Despite this, the decision was not taken lightly given the proud history of the service and the regard in which it is held throughout the community. “It has been a really tough conversation as there is a lot of emotion and passion about our service,” says Ben. “Over the years those guys have done an amazing job putting their own lives at risk and saving countless lives. Full credit is due to them for what they have done for this area and the region. “Kiama, as a club and the community, is very proud of them. “This decision has never been about the past and the commitment, it has been about what is the right thing moving forward.” Surf Rescue 50’s Captain, Brad Dawson, who has led a team of around 20 volunteers drawn from Warilla, Shellharbour, Kiama downs, Kiama and Gerringong SLSCs, says, “In the unit’s 47 years of operations countless lives had been saved through patrolling actions and emergency callouts. “None of which would be

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possible without our loyal and dedicated crew and supporters over all those years to those people we say thank you. “Our members are looking forward to the new challenges of being trained in jet ski operations. “They can be used by one person, and are more agile and have a quicker launch time.” Marine Rescue NSW will continue to provide the service further offshore, through its Shellharbour facilities that are being upgraded at the new Marina and its base at Currarong. The surf clubs and other emergency services will help closer to shore. “When an instance occurs we are going to have to work with emergency services to work out what is the best way to deploy assets around here to effect a rescue,” says Ben. “SLSNSW’s remit is now inshore, using IRB (rubber ducky) or jet ski.” The emergency support service is managed through the South Coast Branch, with club members on call when needed. The new jet ski, Kiama SLSC’s first, is soon to be delivered to Kiama, and initially will be based at the Harbour. Kiama Downs SLSC already has a jet ski.

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Phillips welcomes Climate Change Bill The Member for Gilmore, Fiona Phillips, has spoken in Federal Parliament in support of the Climate Change Bill. This will enshrine Labor’s election commitment to a 43 per cent target to reduce emissions on 2005 levels by 2030 and net zero by 2050. The Bill has since passed the Lower House, and is expected to be passed in the

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Senate next month with the support of the Greens. “Finally, after a decade of inaction, we might see our country start to seize on all the opportunities our transition to a renewable energy future has to offer,” she said, before highlighting the extreme weather events experienced in Gilmore over her first term in Canberra –

drought, bushfires and a series of floods. Ms Phillips spoke of the importance of developing renewable energy generation and storage facilities on the South Coast, through the Government’s Powering Australia Plan, to ensure energy supply while creating jobs. “I want the South Coast to

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Where do we live in the Universe? If you said the Milky Way, you’re on the right track - but what makes up the Milky Way? And how has our knowledge of it grown over the years? At this month’s CWA Jamberoo Nature and Environment Talk, retired UOW astronomy professor Bill Zealeywill examine this question – and many others. In 2013, ESA launched Gaia that charted the positions, parallaxes, and proper motions of more than one billion stars to an accuracy of 0.000007 arc second, allowing astronomers to map the Milky Way in astonishing detail. “That has given us a great deal of insight into our Sun’s place in the Universe,” says Professor Zealey. “In this talk we look at the measurement and cataloging of stellar positions and distances and the mapping of our Milky Way, as well as recent discoveries concerning its future.” Humans have used the Sun

and stars to establish the seasons or cycles of planting and harvesting of crops. “So we also look at the legacy left to us by our early ancestors in the form of stone rock carvings and megalithic monuments, and how our knowledge has advanced over the millennia.” The Talks are a fundraiser for the Jamberoo CWA. They are suitable for all ages and no bookings are required.

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Fascinating family history uncovered This month, the Kiama & District Historical Society has Ian Wilson lined up to give a talk on his relative Robert McKenzie, entitled Man of the Seas: From the Arctic to the Tasman. Robert, a Scottish boy, began his life at sea whaling in the Arctic. In 1809 he joined the brig Active, sailing to Sydney to undertake sealing along the west coast of New Zealand’s South Island. He was put off on the Open Bay Islands (south of Haast) with nine others to gather seal skins, blubber (to be boiled down for oil) and ivory tusks. However the Active failed to return, presumed lost in a storm, and the men became marooned for almost four years. They were ultimately rescued by Captain John Grono, and Robert later married one of Grono’s daughters. It is from this union that Ian Wilson is directly descended. Ian’s working career included senior roles in aged care services, and in 1997 Ian moved to Kiama Downs from Carlingford to become CEO of Warrigal Care, a position held until retirement in 2008. Ian, together with his late wife Jillian, has had a long-term passion for family history. His talk will cover his travel experience to New Zealand to research the story and will be accompanied by an illustrated presentation and followed by afternoon tea. Saturday 20 August, Kiama Library Auditorium (downstairs in the Kiama Library building), Railway Parade, 2.30pm.

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Steel wants a 5 star Labor’s candidate hotel at Kendalls for State Election Councillor Warren Steel thinks he has found a way to help improve Council’s financial situation, by making better use of the land it owns at Kendalls Beach. Rather than an underutilised holiday park, he sees it as having enormous potential as a luxury resort, something he has long championed. He has lodged a notice of motion for the 16 August Council Meeting, “That Council improve our financial situation by seeking partners to develop and lease the Kendalls Beach Holiday park, establishing a 5 star standard hotel with a particular focus on environmental friendliness.” He sees it as something that could happen relatively quickly, given its unique location would attract a lot of interest. “There is nowhere else

The President of the Kiama branch of the Labor Party, Katelin McInerney, is to run for Labor in the seat of Kiama at the March State Election. The Party is keen to win back the seat it lost to then Liberal Gareth Ward in 2011. “Katelin is a passionate advocate for her community and I know she will make a strong local Member in NSW where you can walk out of a ceeding with this idea would Parliament if she has hotel and be on the beach. take a lot of pressure off Blue the privilege of being elected,” says NSW “If we team up with a big Haven residents, concerned Labor Leader Chris operator, we could say here about the possible sale of is the land in return for a half the whole of the Blue Haven Minns. “Labor faces a huge share in the ownership. operation. challenge in the seat “It would mean we would “I’d like to sell of the aged of Kiama, but I am get an ongoing income, plus care facility, but keep the pleased we get to meet Labor’s candidate Katelin McInerney with Opposition Leader Chris Minns the benefit of all the jobs that independent living units, would come.” and with something like this that challenge with a candiSince Labor’s announceand union advocacy. continued p8 date of Katelin’s calibre. Cllr Steel believes that proment, Mr Ward has told Locally, apart from her “This seat deserves a The Bugle he is yet to decide involvement with the Labor member who is focused on whether to stand in next Party, she is a member of the delivering outcomes, and is year’s State Election. Kiama Epicentre Associaactually allowed in Parlia“I haven’t given it any tion (seeking to establish a ment House, to advocate for thought because it is such a creative hub in the Bombo their constituents.” long time away,” he says. Quarry redevelopment) and This comment refers to Mr “I am busy focusing on my Kiama Downs Surf Life Ward being suspended from job as the local member and Saving Club. Parliament in March this I haven’t even considered it. She lives in the Kiama LGA year after he was charged “The Opposition Leader with her partner, Brian, and with three counts of indecent came to town and they didn’t two year old child, William. assault, one count of sexual offer a single new proposal or “I love this place and the intercourse without consent, commitment for our area. people in it – and we deserve and one count of common “I am not going to be better. We deserve a strong assault. judged based on insults. voice in parliament, someone Mr Ward says he is innoI will be judged based on who will be there to fight for cent of the charges, which results. greater investment in our involve a 17 year old boy in “I am absolutely proud schools, our hospitals, our 2013 and a 27 year old man of my record and I will be roads and small businesses, Relieved residents Brian Corless and Viruben Watson in 2015, and that they are judged on that by anyone any and who will be a strong for some action,” he says. getting this moving.” politically motivated. The day of the week.” advocate for the change we “Just last week at a Country Until now, residents had suspension will remain until The State Liberal Party has need in this region,” she says. Mayors Association the Min- only been given a vague criminal proceedings are said they will open nomi“We need to end the conga ister for Planning announced promise of even these ‘quick finalised. nations for seats within a line of chaos and incompemore funding and I’m going fix’ measures being completMr Ward is no longer a fortnight, including Kiama. tence from this 12 year old to follow that up and see ed over a number of years, member of the ParliamenMs McInerney grew up in State Liberal government. what we can do to get mitiga- leaving them in limbo and in tary Liberal Party, and now Kiama and returned here to “I’m ready to be the strong tion measures in place. fear of the next event. promotes himself as an start a family after a career in and effective voice that continued p4 independent. “I’ll be doing my best to journalism, communications Kiama needs.”

Time for action Brian Corless, who lives in Gerringong’s Willowbank Place, is delighted with the positive response to his appearance at what might be the final Open Briefing session, which allowed him to address councillors and staff about his concerns. He appeared on behalf of residents to ask the councillors to give urgent attention to the Bridges Road (Werri Gully) catchment area recommendations laid out in the Gerringong Flood Study. Mayor Neil Reilly, who had met with Mr Corless and others just after the 2020 flood to discuss mitigation measures, agrees something needs to be done. “We waited two years for the study and now it is time

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Residents around the old Milk Depot in Belvedere St, Kiama, are up in arms about a proposed modification to the storage unit complex currently being built there. The modification is seeking to overturn conditions of consent that limit the future use of the 22 units to self-storage. They specifically ‘exclude the use of each of the strata lots for industrial use, light industrial use, manufacturing use, workshop use, depot use, places of public worship, warehouse or distribution centre use, vehicle sales or hire centres’. Removal of these conditions would enable the units to be used in accordance with the light industrial zoning, which is in short supply in the LGA. Neighbour Camilla KerrRuston says people are very concerned about the potential noise, traffic, fumes and operating hours that would come with this. “The owner tried to get industrial units approved for the site in 2021 but it didn’t get up because it is not suitable for this area,” she says. “Then, as now, people are worried about noise, traffic and comings and goings at all hours. “That DA was withdrawn in 2021 and he reverted back to a DA that had been ap-

proved for self-storage, which allowed him to cut down all the trees on the site and start building. “Now he is trying to get around that.” With 80 per cent of the units having been sold already (according to the sign), Ms Kerr-Ruston can’t see why the developer is doing it given the demand for self-storage. “This isn’t a modification, it is saying that he can sell those units to anyone to do anything, which is totally against what Council approved,” she says. “With the storage units, the general consensus is we could live with it, but this is entirely different with the potential for people there all day running their businesses out of the units.” She is encouraging residents to lodge objections to the modification application by the deadline of 16 August. “There is just so much we can put up with,” she says. The developer’s barrister is of the opinion that the restriction is unlawful.

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“Some people in the catchment lost their whole house and belongings, while some have been flooded two to three times since then, and the increased anxiety for residents is palpable whenever heavy rain is expected,” said the retired mental health counsellor at Council’s July Public Briefing meeting. Quoting the Flood Report, he said the likely depth and speed of the water in that area created a risk to life at the highest end of the risk scale. “Two local residents who have engineering qualifications and years of experience in hydraulic engineering, made suggestions for some fairly straight forward engineering fixes immediately after the 2020 flood and these were included in the Consul-

not been implemented. “Doing the work at the top (southern end) of Werri Gully should reduce the amount of floodwater in the system and reduce the risk of further flooding for people downstream at the northern end of the catchment.” Viruben Watson, who moved into Willowbank Place just months before his house was flooded, is very pleased to hear something is to be done sooner rather than later. “These extreme weather events are only going to be more frequent, and the psychological impact has been great,” he says. “It is a very positive outcome to hear Council is taking heed of our concerns about our homes and loved ones.”

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Alira recognised as Young Achiever Seventeen year old Kiama High School student, Alira Morgan, has been named Aboriginal Young Achiever of the Year (female) at the Local Government Regional 2022 NAIDOC Awards for her ongoing efforts to promote indigenous language, art and dance. Alira was nominated for this award for her performances of the Kiama Song – a song she wrote involving a dreamtime story about Bombo Headland – at schools and NAIDOC events, as well as participating in dance and expressing culture at different events with her family. “This award shows me that the work and effort I’ve put in has been appreciated,” Alira says. “I am expressing culture in a way that allows me to express myself at the same time and do something that I love.” The Young Achievers Award is handed out to young people for expressing and teaching culture. The male Award was won by Aodhan (Aidan Whitehall) of Tullimbar. “Receiving this award was a big deal for me. I really appreciate it and am very

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Kiama to host NAIDOC next year Last week saw the annual regional NAIDOC awards held in Wollongong. Next year it will be Kiama’s turn to host. We spoke to Kiama Council’s Aboriginal Liaison Officer (ALO), Keith Brandy, to find out more. You’ve been involved in Indigenous affairs for more than 36 years. How did you get started? I joined the Department of Aboriginal Affairs in the late 1970s and my mentors were the late great Dr Charles Perkins and Reginald Saunders, the first Aboriginal Captain in the Australian Army. My role included helping mob to access sport and recreation funding and secretariat work. What does an Aboriginal Liaison Officer do on a day-to-day basis? I work with the local Aboriginal community in identifying gaps in services, networking with mainstream services within the LGA, organisations and individuals in the reconciliation process. ALOs also assist with organising cultural events of significance i.e. NAIDOC Week, National Reconciliation Week and facilitate effective networking opportunities and build cultural capacity internally and externally. You’re a proud Wiradjuri man, tell us about the Wiradjuri and their land? I’m originally from Condobolin in central NSW the heart of Wiradjuri Country. Our area is the most populated and second biggest geographically in Australia in terms of Aboriginal occupation. What’s it been like getting to know the Aboriginal communities in Kiama? From my experience most Aboriginal communities experience the same issues and concerns and I always enjoy getting out and listening to local elders tell their stories and

the cultural significance of what makes this region unique. We are all connected socially, spiritually and culturally in some way, we are all family and that’s important. Kiama Municipal Council’s landscape is beautiful – from the mountains to the waterways it is breathtaking and that’s why we all need to respect and look after Country for future generations. Having said that, not all Aboriginal communities are the same but we are resilient and culturally strong and we all need to work tother to ensure our communities will be around forever. It’s an exciting time for our First Nations people generally. What are you working on at a local level? I’m working on cultural capacity building within the organisation, providing culturally significant information that all staff can access on the Council website. I’m also working on next year’s NAIDOC Regional Awards (to be held in Kiama) and local NAIDOC events. We’re developing our first Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), providing cultural awareness training for Council staff and ensuring Aboriginal people have a voice at the table in relation to Aboriginal issues. How can our wider community learn more and get involved? Attend cultural events of significance and access Indigenous information from Kiama and Gerringong Libraries. You can also volunteer, talk to and support local elders, check out the AIATSIC cultural language map, look at NITV and give us a visit at Kiama Council – I’m always happy to have a yarn.

Jerrara wildlife revealed WIRES Illawarra with Kiama Council have spent this year assessing and treating wombats for mange at Jerrara Arboretum, part of a wider program to eradicate the threat of mange (a skin infection) in local wombat populations. WIRES has used outdoor cameras near wombat burrows, which show the variety of wildlife that call the Jerrara Arboretum home including wallabies, possums, bandicoots, echidnas, koalas, rainforest birds and more. Watch the video at www.kiama.nsw.gov.au/ Council/News/Jerrara-wildlife-revealed The public is welcome to visit our Jerrara Arboretum but please stick to the walking tracks, and keep your distance from local wildlife.

Have your say on Hindmarsh – Stage 2 We’re asking the community to comment on our Stage 2 concept designs for Hindmarsh Park. More than 350 submissions were received from our Stage 1 consultation and the new designs have been guided by the community’s wishes for improved facilities including lighting and seating, and an upgrade to the existing playspace. We have also included a new accessible toilet located close to the play space. The park upgrade is funded by the state government’s NSW Public Spaces Legacy Program. Take a look at the latest plans and images, read the results of the Stage 1 survey and have your say at: www.kiama.nsw.gov.au/Hindmarsh-Park Artist’s impression of Hindmarsh Park

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Lions’ Carers Cottage Our Hockeyroo does gets rave reviews Gerringong proud

Kiama Lions is delighted that its innovative Carers Cottage, still the only one of its kind, has welcomed almost 100 carers through its door since it opened in 2019. With the help of the Gerringong and Minnamurra Clubs, and the generosity of local businesses and tradespeople, a derelict house owned by Council in Shoalhaven Street was transformed a modern, accessible holiday home to be used to give carers a break. “We are able to offer carers a highly subsidised rent by leasing the house out for its true value 60 days a year,” says the Lions member who manages the cottage, Cheryl Moses. “The funding comes from

local organisations which have NDIS funding for carers. “The feedback is just lovely – it makes it all worthwhile.” While Cheryl manages the bookings, other club members look after the gardening, take out the bins and do any maintenance required. “More people are hearing about us, and the ones that come here want to come back,” says Cheryl. This year’s bookings by carers have already exceeded those for the whole of last year, and they have reached

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the maximum for non-carer bookings. Up to three bedrooms are available, but carers mostly come by themselves. Lions currently leases the cottage from Council, but at its March Meeting Council determined to review the cost of the lease and explore a means of sale by limited tender application from local not-for-profit organisations.

Gerringong’s Grace Stewart will be home next week after winning a hockey silver in the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games. It will be her first visit in twelve months due to COVID restrictions. Grace’s Dad, Scott Stewart, says she is keen to thank all of the people who have supported her. “The amount of support she got when she was over there, as she’s always had from everyone in town, was pretty amazing,” Scott says. With a big family, he says Grace will be kept busy catching up with all of her cousins and their children. Grace and the Hockeyroos Grace played her 100th international match while in Birmingham will also be bringing back a bronze which they won two weeks prior in the World Cup. “It was great to see them achieve that. Obviously, it Mike Cairns of the award winning Pecora Dairy, on the was a little disappointing upper western edge of the Kiama LGA at Knights Hill, won as they were striving for a prestigious Nuffield Agricultural Scholarship in 2021. gold but reflecting on where COVID meant that he has only recently been able to unthey’ve come from to where dertake his overseas study tour, which is a key component they are now, it is a great of the award. achievement,” Scott says. With other scholarship winners, he visited Singapore, After a well-deserved break, The Netherlands, Canada and the USA, touring farms of Grace will return to play as various sizes and ways of farming and talking to experts. a striker for NSW Pride in Please go to The Bugle App to read his thoughts on what he the Hockey One League in saw, and what he sees as the challenge for modern farming. September.

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More keen to help with the 2023 KJBF The Kiama Jazz and Blues Club’s President Becky Guggisberg is thrilled by the turnout at the first meeting held to attract music lovers interested in building a creative community and helping make the best Kiama Jazz and Blues Festival (KJBF) for 2023. “Our shout out was well and truly answered with the festival team increasing its numbers by 80 per cent,” Becky says. “Enthusiastic, skilled and generous new friends of the Festival attended to hear about how they can be part of the KJBF crew. Their exceptional skills will add a new layer to the Festival mechanics.” Preparations for the 36th KJBF in March next year have begun already, with the process of musician applications about to launch. “We have national and international musician applicants annually as the reputation of the KJBF spreads far

Councillor Matt Brown has confirmed that he has been expelled from the Labor Party. “After 30 years of service I’m very disappointed,” he says. “I wasn’t afforded any procedural fairness in the decision.” The former Member for Kiama feels he had done what he needed to run as an independent at the last Council election, which was the first time Kiama Labor ran an endorsed ticket. “Our branch resolved unanimously to support me as an independent. Don Watson was given approval to run. Only once my third term nomination was lodged was I informed that I was not to run. It just made no sense and it was too late to pull out as I had already announced it. “At the same time Don was told he could run, so I don’t know how that was ever going to work.” As someone who has always felt party politics shouldn’t be in council, he never sought endorsement for earlier terms.

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Becky says. The Jazz and Blues Club will be holding regular meetings at 5pm on the last Friday of every month at Fillmores. “These gatherings are a great way to meet likeminded people in a relaxed atmosphere. If you’re keen to be involved, come to the next meeting.”

“I’ve had a lot of support and calls from members of parliament and local branch members, which I appreciate,” says Cllr Brown. “I’ll be supporting Kaitlin [the endorsed Labor candidate for Kiama], just as I supported the Federal campaign and am looking forward to

seeing Chris Minns elected as premier.” Cllr Brown reached the level of NSW Minister for Tourism and briefly Minister for Police before he lost that role due to reports of him dancing on his desk in his underwear at a party in his ministerial office.

Des Howley is looking forward to doing nothing in retirement, having sold Cycles and Sports shop in Collins St after 29 years in the trade. Formerly the owner of a car dealership, Beau Rosser has bought the bike shop in the hope of combining a passion with career as Des has done. He, his wife Anne and their two daughters, are all keen cyclists. “We really enjoy cycling and get a lot out of it as a family, so we want to motivate others to get involved with it,” Beau says. He says the development of e-bikes have made it even more easy to get involved

“You don’t have to be really fit, they get people outside on their bikes with their kids and that’s what we’re about.” He will continue Des’ service of both selling and repairing bikes, with e-bikes available for purchase and hire. Beau plans to expand the range of bikes to cater for all ages and hopes to do a revamp within the next year to modernize the store. “It will be a whole new journey for them and I think they will make a good go at it,” says Des. “Kiama is a great place to do business.”

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and wide,” Becky says. The Club is also exploring ways to ensure the Sunday event is able to be held as Hindmarsh Park will be under construction. “With venues that are keen to transform into festival stages, streetscapes that are activated and a range of accessible outdoor options, we know we will keep the vibrancy of the KJBF thriving,”

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Relationship therapist Heather McAlphine is keen for locals to make the most of the national conference of Better Marriages Australia, an organisation which enriches the relationship of each married couple, being held in Kiama this year. “It’s for those with good couple relationships who just want to make them even better so they can last the distance with vitality, fun, adventure, passion and purpose,” she says. “And for that to happen, good communication skills and creative ways to deal with conflict are pretty essential! Together with a commitment to always growing, both individually and together; current research shows that flexibility is also vital to a healthy partnership.” Billed as Connect in Kiama, the one day conference will offer two keynote addresses – including one from Heather and her husband, Gerringong GP John McAlpine, who have been working in the field of strengthening marriages for 37 years. There will also be a variety of workshops to choose from. As a couple from Nowra say, “Every year we look forward to the Better Marriages Australia conference. It is the perfect chance to connect, reset and focus on us.” Or as Heather puts it, “Here’s your chance to develop the skills to connect and thrive, while spending quality and fun time with your partner.”

Saturday 3 September, Kiama Baptist Church. Find out more or book at www.bettermarriages.org.au

Students continue tree planting tradition

RSL Special Meeting The Kiama/Jamberoo RSL Sub Branch will hold a special general meeting at the Jamberoo RSL Hall at 1pm, Friday 2 September to consider a proposal to incorporate the Sub Branch. All current members are encouraged to attend.

On Your Side. I am your representative in the Australian Parliament. I can help with issues like Medicare, Centrelink, aged care and pensions, the NDIS, Veterans’ Affairs and community grants. Kiama High School students have once again got their hands dirty as part of their annual community tree planting program. The school has been taking part in the program since the 1990s, sending students to various sites for the day to help plant trees with Council and community volunteers. This year’s sites included Bombo Headland, Spring Creek, Seven Mile Beach, Shoalhaven Heads, Currys Mountain and Minnamurra Rainforest. HSIE teacher, Paul Berry, who has coordinated the program for thirty years, says it gets the students focused on the environment. “Instead of just learning it in the classroom and being told to plant more trees, this is the day we can actually do that,” Mr Berry says. “It’s really good to see the students getting involved and basically leaving a legacy so they can come back to sites

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like this that have been going trees we’re planting may be for over twenty years and food for threatened species see the forest that they were like the Glossy Black Cockpart of. atoo – they’re not here yet “It makes them more but they do fly up and down invested in the environment the coast so one day these as they can actually see the students might come out rewards of their efforts.” here and see these beautiful A member of the Bombo birds and know they helped Headland Landcare group, provide food for them.” Carl Glaister, says students Mr Berry hopes that this have been coming there evprogram will inspire students ery year for the past decade. to get involved in more types As a result students may of community tree planting in not only be seeing the forests the future. by Cassandra Zaucer their predecessors have helped create but the animals that have been provided with habitat, including at least one swamp wallaby. “The variety of animals that come out here and use this habitat is amazing,” Mr Glaister says. A generation of students have planted trees with “Some of the Paul Berry

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Sharing a passion for bees Kids’ Book Week Rachael Peedom got her first beehive because she wanted to spend more time outside and less at her desk. Now with over five years’ experience as a beekeeper and a Certificate III in Beekeeping, She is now the go-to person to manage a swarm in Kiama. “At the time I got my first beehive, I was studying nutrition science,” she says. “I loved the idea of contributing to the pollination – if we don’t pollinate we don’t have the food. Then I found I was more drawn outside to the hives and I studied less. It’s so addictive working with bees.” Through her business, Bee Inspired, she mentors backyard beekeepers in Kiama, Jamberoo, Foxground, Berry, Willowvale, runs beekeeping workshops and is a local Flow Hive reseller. “I’d love to get as many backyard beekeepers as possible around here,” she says. “You only need one hive. On average you inspect the hive once a month (more frequent in spring, less in winter). In winter there is a bit of maintenance. But it’s pretty straight forward. “Once you are into bees, it’s hard to stop. My mission is to help get people started, and ensure their success to get through any diseases, or

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from having hives knocked over by cows!” Rachel sells her honey at the Top Shop, Wild Patch Café, The Butchers Nook, Penny Whistlers and through Kiama Dog Grooming. “Clients love getting honey for their dogs as it has so many nutritional, antibacterial and general health values. “Last season I sold honeycomb at the Top Shop and this is really good for allergies as it is immune boosting. Your antimicrobial stuff has to be local to help you with your hayfever and allergies. It needs to come from local bees.” Rachael has had two hives at Burnett’s on Barney Nursery in Kiama since August 2021. “This season has been such a bad one with all the rain. But my bees made it through the winter very well because they have so much to feed on here at the nursery.” She is running a two hour Beekeeping Spring Management Workshop on August

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20 as a refresher course for people who already have bees. With environmental and biosecurity pressure on the nation’s bees from climate change and diseases such as Varroa Mite, it has never been more important to look after these small insects. Rachael plans other workshops on how to start beekeeping and is working with Landcare to help people understand what natives plants are good for bees. “Diversity is the key,” she says. “We need to make sure bees have enough food in the offseason too.”

About those Spring swarms. If you have one near you, whatever you do, don’t call pest control. Get in touch with Rachel and she will come and remove the swarm and take them to a new home.

Beekeeping workshop: August 20, 10-12noon, Burnetts on Barney Kiama. $25 each. To book and find other workshops check www. bee-inspired.com.au The Department of Primary Industries offers an email update for beekeepers www.dpi.nsw.gov.au by Perrie Croshaw

Kiama Library has organised two special events for children to mark Book Week, August 20-26. This year’s theme is Dreaming with eyes open: stepping into your own story, dreaming with eyes open, listening to Country as the first storyteller, learning from friends who help you on your way. Pre-schoolers 3-5 can listen to Dharawal and Yuin Nation Dreamtime stories and do craft classes with members of the Aboriginal cultural experience and education company, Gumaraa. Sessions are on at both Kiama and Gerringong Libraries. See details below. Primary school children are in for a treat when author R.A. Spratt visits the local primary schools. R.A. (Rachel) Spratt writes Astonishingly Good Stories (also the name of her most recent book), and is wellknown for her characters Friday Barnes, the Peski Kids and Nanny Piggins. It is so important to visit schools and talk to kids, she says. “You can see how much excitement it brings for them. “There is so much competition with devices, looking at tik tok, youtube. You want to get across to kids the idea of books and how you can use your own imagination to dream up and create a world.

“That’s such an important part of kids’ emotional development. “People talk about the importance of language, literature and writing skills but it’s also really important to have these shared experiences of stories and wonder and imagination.” Rachel writes books that families can read together. “In terms of communication and sharing, I’m trying to encourage parents to read their books to their kids, their families. Then you have a point of reference you can talk about and giggle about when you see something that reminds you of the story.”

Bookings are essential for the pre-school sessions Kiama Library Wed 24 August, 10.30am Gerringong Library Thurs 25 August, 10.30am Book at library.kiama.nsw.gov. au/News/Book-Week-2022 by Perrie Croshaw

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closure hurts Have your say on the Park Road Jamberoo business Council is encouraging people to give their feedback on the 35 per cent construction drawings for the $3 million upgrade to Hindmarsh Park by making a submission or filling in an online survey. The first community consultation held in December and January saw 350 submissions with people asking for more seating and picnic tables with shade, lighting for evening use and upgrades to the play space, and the design is based on that. Copies of the plans are available on Council’s website under the Your Say tab, and hard copies are available for viewing at the two libraries and at the Admin Centre front desk. The construction drawings reveal a new play space, added furniture with lights,

shaded seating area, a water feature, an accessible toilet and improved access to Black Beach Reserve. But it seems Kiama locals are underwhelmed by the landscape design consultants Civille’s proposals. A local mum, Elizabeth Buckley, who uses the park often, says she doesn’t understand the new play space. An aerial perspective, including the features at Black Beach “It looks like the purpose is more about the whole time.” tion. It is basically unusable landscape rather than for the One local who has taken for KJBF due to the distance kids,” she says. to social media about her between audience and the “I would like to see a gated annoyances said she put in stage, and amplification park, even just a section of several submissions in the affects the shops on the main this park so mums don’t early stages regarding play street.” have to be running around equipment that was both todThe Kiama & District after their children the dler and older-child friendly. Business Chamber are about “I can’t see anything in to conduct a survey of their these drawings that would members before formulating draw young families in, if a position on the design. The anything, it is worse than the Kiama Central Precinct is current equipment for young also preparing a submission. kids,” she wrote. The procurement and Kiama Jazz and Blues Fes- construction phase will begin tival (KJBF) organiser, Becky in October and end in June Guggisberg, says she is 2023. disappointed in the proposal Survey closes 5pm, 31 August. so far. Posters with a QR code “It does not bring the natuwill be placed in Hindmarsh ral amphitheatre and shade Park or take the survey on to good use,” Becky says. Council’s website. “The current stage is problematic and seems to be by Cassandra Zaucer remaining in the same posiThe playground, including splash area

Jamberoo local businesses are feeling the impact of the closure of Jamberoo Mountain Road in July, with no end yet in site. Kings Patisserie & Café owner, Warren Southwell, says he has definitely lost business with people who would normally stop and get their coffee on the way through, now having to go west via Macquarie Pass. “It is really tough with consumables sky-rocketing and wages going up, and now we are losing customers as well. We’re getting hit from every angle,” he says. Mark Linnertson, owner of Nerilee Antiques, agrees businesses are suffering. From over thirty customers on the weekend down to three, Mark says he may end up having to close his doors after fifty years. Jamberoo Newsagency has had to change its trading hours to adjust for the loss of tradies that would come through in the mornings, according to owner Natasha Deen. “It’s a significant loss. I could easily say about 20 to 25 per cent of my customer base is gone because of the road closure,” she says. “I don’t know if small businesses will have to look at how long they can stay open for – not just trading but if

they can actually survive.” The road is expected to be closed for several months but Natasha believes it will be much longer. “I don’t have any faith that it’s going to be a couple of months. If it’s done within a year, I would be surprised. “It has been a month and there is still no progress, so what are we to do?” According to Natasha, there is a lack of communication between Council and Jamberoo businesses. “Nobody from Council is keeping us in the loop. There is no information unless I read it in a newspaper. “I have no heads up so how do I plan to navigate less customers when no one is telling me about what’s going on.” A Council spokesperson says, “Council apologises for the inconvenience of the closure, and is committed to restoring Jamberoo Road to a safe condition for local and visiting motorists. “Council is working through a system to better notify local residents and businesses of updates when events like this occur.” A design for the damaged section is still being devised, and then disaster funding will be applied for to pay for the extensive repairs.

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our community members on these important issues, but I plan to direct a significant amount of interest towards the younger people of our area. To my mind it seems we spend a lot of time on the adults in our society. In development, planning and We are facing some big many other things, I do not changes in the course of our want to overlook our future council. They are changes generations. that many of us hope will be The idea that young people a course-correction. don’t have as much to conBig topics such as sustain- tribute as adults is ingrained ability, town character and in our culture. As adults, we finances form the basis often perpetuate the same of some vital and exciting things grown-ups told us questions: What kind of com- when we were young. munity do we want to live in? Young people of all ages What do we care about and can make a contribution for who? And why? A simple whether they’re in school, answer to the final question work, is: ‘The future!’ training, or some other Naturally, I make it my arrangement or community business to engage with all of organisation. I am taking time to listen and learn from them. And I will do whatever I can to ensure the voices of our youth are included and heard at council. Everyone is busy, including young people. They have packed schedules with school, extracurricular activities, work, and helping at home. Some may be carers – of siblings, parents or other family members – or they

may even have young children of their own. If they are going to be giving up some of their time, they need to know it will be time well spent. In scheduling youth engagement, we are mindful of that. Time is a precious commodity. It is often assumed that more experience is always better. Sometimes yes, sometimes no. It is very easy to dismiss the ideas and skills of young people as lacking experience, and shut them out of the conversation. We need to recognise that young people have valuable and unique insights and knowledge. We should make room for different kinds of experience and value different perspectives. With this in mind, this year’s annual Youth Engagement Council Meeting on 1 September will take a new format. One that invites participation from young people across our municipality, who will bring a range of talents, understanding and perspective. We will work in groups to discuss strategic goals and council plans that affect us all, much like we did with our Community Strategic Plan workshops earlier this year. No experience is necessary to join in the creation of the

future when you’ll own it! I well remember how intimidating it can be to speak up in a group of adults. I’ll make sure that once our youth are at the table, we create an environment of respect that allows their voices to be heard. We’re also keen to include a diversity of gender, age and circumstances to promote better and more meaningful youth engagement. This is absolutely necessary to ensure we’re not making assumptions based on our own beliefs, which may not be the reality for the next generation. And it won’t begin and end with one meeting. I will also be visiting the Youthie (SENTRAL Youth Services) more regularly, seeking advice from our excellent Youth Services staff to make this a successful initiative. This way, we will ensure that the intergenerational conversation keeps flowing. I believe that young people and adults have much to learn from each other because, together, we’re all creating the future of Kiama Municipality.

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KCR revives radio drama Kiama Community Radio (KCR) has launched the first episode of an original old school radio show, and there is still time to get involved as one of the cast. Writer and producer Mark Whalan says the establishment of KCR has given him the opportunity to air a number of radio scripts he wrote several years ago. “The idea was to use my writing to give people an opportunity to try something they’ve never done before, which is act in a radio show,” says Mark. The 13 episode series, Journey Through Night: the Adventures of Blaine the Supernatural Detective, is filled with “action, moments of real spookiness and lots of quirky horror”, according to Mark. “I think these days people like something a bit quirky and unique. There is plenty of content to consume out

there, but I think people wouldn’t mind something a bit different,” says Mark, urging people to keep an ear out for local references. The three leads have already been cast, but Mark is looking for more locals to raise their hand and have a go at performing silly voices and accents for the one-off characters in each episode. “Radio acting is a rare skill and part of the goal of this production is to give locals of all ability levels a new experience,” Mark says. “The more variety and diversity of voices the better.” Mark says the roles include one to four lines where

Myopia, or short-sightedness, is an eye condition which causes distance vision to be blurry. This is easily corrected by glasses, contact lenses, orthokeratology (a novel contact lens treatment which reshapes the eye during overnight wear), and refractive surgery, however having a high degree of myopia puts the eye at risk of future vision loss. The problem is, rates of myopia are skyrocketing. Myopia used to only affect a small number of people, but a recent Chinese study found rates of 60% in 12 year old’s increasing to 80% by 16, and over 90% in university students. It seems this change is due to lifestyle changes that occur due to urbanisation, and we are seeing a similar change in Australian children. So, what can we do? In terms of prevention, the best advice is to spend at least 3 hours per day outside. people are in and out of the studio in 15 minutes and should be a fun experience for all. “If people are having fun in the room, then we know it’s working.” by Cassandra Zaucer

Mark Whalan in the KCR studio If you would like to be part of the show, contact Mark on 0419 957 889. The first episode, The Dead Client, will be available soon as a podcast on www.kiamacommunityradio. org, with more to come fortnightly after that.

Working together to help wombats Rebecca Daly, a volunteer from WIRES Illawarra, asks everyone in the Kiama area to report any wombats who look unwell or appear to be scratching themselves vigorously. This is a sign they have a mange from a scabies mite that burrows into their skin, which could kill them or be spread to koalas and swamp wallabies which are harder to treat. Rebecca has worked alongside Kiama Council’s bush regenerator Arvid Vanags help treat the animals to this past year at the Jerrara Arboretum and revegetation areas of Jerrara Dam reserve. “The public first alerted us to sick animals near Mt Brandon Road last November. “We reached out to Council

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really stress. It’s a big job. We either pour a solution on them with a long pole or use a burrow flap to tip a solution on their back when a wombat leaves the burrow. Night vision image of a wombat at Jerrara “We have once we discovered that watched them over a number some of the infected womof weeks using cameras bats were in the Arboretum and we believe we have had and they were really enthusi- success with about 10.” astic to let us go ahead with Arvid says he has noticed the project,” Rebecca says. a gradual increase in wildlife “Humidity and warmth over the 15 years that he has makes burrows an ideal worked removing weeds and place for the mite to live. adding more native trees and “We treat wombats in the plants in the reserve area. least invasive way as they can “There are black cockatoos,

kingfishers, kookaburras, cat birds, wrens, red browed finch, Wonga pigeons, fig birds, yellow robins, eagles, black swans and the rare Noisy Pitta which I was lucky enough to see. “I have seen swamp wallabies, echidnas, possums, red belly black snakes, pythons and wombats. And very occasionally a bandicoot. “Some years ago it was common to see mange infested wombats but now I have seen only healthy ones. This is due to Rebecca’s work.”

Once myopia has developed, there are a few methods which have been shown to slow or stop progression. Simply prescribing stronger glasses every year or two is, in my view, no longer an acceptable form of treatment. I will discuss recommended treatment options in the next column. If you have vision concerns in the meanwhile give us a call.

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At the CRMI Trivia Night Members and friends of CMRI Gerrringong enjoyed getting back into the swing of their annual fundraising, focused around Genes for Jeans Day.

Raffle winners Diane Goodwin and Brenda Davy with Acting President Lorraine Jolley (centre)

Kim Bailey, Mark Westhoff, Lorraine Jolley, Sandra Dodd ,Val Roberts, Rhonda Bailey, Sue and Mark Roach, and Cliff Roberts

Terri Read, Chrissie Pritchard, Jan and Bruce Fallon, Ralphy and Judith Illyes, and Wayne and Kerrie Williams

3 generations: Tahlia O’Halloran, Dawn Kaehler, Natalie Wainman, Katrina O’Halloran, Bec Farmer, Ella Wainman, Mikayla Farmer.

Special guests Timo and Jessica Seeland, with Ali and Aaron Johnson. Jessica shared her family’s experience of being told their week old baby, Leo, had been diagnosed with a genetic disorder called MCAD — a metabolic disorder. Leo is now six and his parents are very positive about the potential of ongoing research to help in the management and possible future cure for this disorder.

At the Jeans for Genes stall at the IGA: Gwen Egan (standing) with Roz Keene and Rhonda Bailey. Dawn Kaehler won the quilt.

At the Steel City Strings concert Concert goers from near and far enjoyed the return of the Steel City Strings Chamber Orchestra to Kiama, with internationally acclaimed soloist Emily Sun.

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A reason to visit the Kiama Mens Shed

POSTCARD HOME Our camping trip to the snow started at four AM with a four and a half hour drive. My partner and I were eager to slip on our boots and strap into our snowboards, but our long drive was met with another two hours worth of traffic on the hill to Perisher Ski Resort. Dampening our mood quite a bit, we finally got to hit the slopes, but with the hills covered in fog and the snow covered in ice, we called it quits after an hour of riding and headed to our campsite. We called a little patch of grass, a picnic table and a fire place our home for the night. With a clear sky and a pretty view, we set up camp by popping our new roof top tent up and placing a couple of chairs by the fire. As the sky painted its sunset colours, we headed back to camp from a short hike up the mountain to light the fire and cook up a feed. Soon, we were sitting by the fire with a burger in one hand and a beer in the other. With the usual campfire talk of space and aliens, the stars way above our heads amazed us. Wearing two pairs of socks, two oversized tracksuit pants, a long sleeve t-shirt with two jumpers over the top, and a beanie, I could still

The Kiama Men’s Shed has opened a shop which will allow them to fund their activities and hopefully encourage more men to join the movement. The shop will allow members’ work to be displayed all year round rather than putting it away in boxes, as they did before, until their end of year market store. Everyone is welcome to feel the cold as we headed from the sky is always a heading on home listening to to bed. beautiful sight. the Hamish & Andy podcast come in and have a look around. People can either With a chilly night in the After a busy morning snow- while munching on some buy something off the shelves tent behind us, our second boarding, a coffee with a view snacks. What a great trip to or ask to have it customised. day at Perisher was met with of white hills was calling our the snow. “We’re not trying to make sunshine, perfect untouched names. But before we knew Cassandra Zaucer a profit out of it. The stock is powdery snow, and no lines it, after a lot more riding, all donated and all the money at the ski lifts. a lot of laughs and a few we make goes to the Shed Absolute perfect conditions cheeky beverages, our short If you’d like to share your to buy more materials and for a couple of snowboardtrip was coming to its end. travel story, send your tools,” says Steve Dalton, a ers. To top it off, it began to As the sun sets and the sky postcard to: news@ Shed Committee member. snow, and fresh snow falling turns a baby pink, we are thebuglenewspaper.com.au

Steve Dalton shows off some of the wide range of work for sale

He hopes the shop will see men new to the Shed experience come in and be inspired to make something similar. “The purpose of the Men’s Shed is to support retired men by providing a space for them to come in, have a laugh and joke, and build things instead of sitting at home,” Steve says. “Some people come with no skills and some people come with heaps of skills. “It helps the wellness of people and gives them projects to do.”

The shop is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 2pm at the new Kiama Men’s Shed, 20 Eddy Street by Cassandra Zaucer

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