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Search for new Council CEO over Jane Stroud will start work as Kiama Council’s new CEO on Monday 7 June, after she was the unanimous choice of councillors. “We are delighted with the quality of applicants who applied for the privilege to lead our Council,” says Mayor Mark Honey. “I’m thrilled to be able to announce that Jane has accepted the role.” During the recruitment process, which followed the sudden departure of the former General Manager Kerry McMurray, the title of the top role was changed to cover all responsibilities, including CEO of Blue Haven. Mrs Stroud comes to Kiama Council from a role as Director Sustainable Development at the Southern Downs Regional Council in Queensland’s Darling Downs. Prior to this, she was with Logan City Council, between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, for 10 years. “Jane has worked in local government in Queensland for over 20 years and brings a wide range of planning, innovation and community experience at the executive level,” says Mayor Honey. “Jane has extensive leadership experience including: Acting CEO and Deputy CEO and Director level

on social planning. Mrs Stroud was also the president of the Queensland Local Government Community Services Association and Council says she is known in the sector for her deep commitment to community, strategic planning, ability to problem solve and her passion for engaging with stakeholders. In the official announcement, she spoke highly of the role and the challenges and opportunities it presents, “I’m very excited to be taking up the opportunity and can’t wait to meet the whole team and the community. “My family and I are looking forward to settling in and becoming part of the fabric of community. “I am personally very pleased to be able to bring my experience and skills to the role.” Jane Stroud - the first woman to lead Kiama Council Mayor Honey says, “We roles in several councils in from the Sunshine Coast are looking forward to Jane South East and regional University. joining our team. Queensland. She has also completed the “I would like to take this “She also has experience Australian Institute of Comopportunity to thank both working in large metropolpany Directors course and Council’s Director Environitan coastal councils, as has masters level training in mental Services, Jessica well as urban and regional community engagement. Rippon and Council’s Direccommunities. She was awarded tor Engineering and Works, “Jane brings a wealth of Queensland Local GovernMike Dowd for their stewardknowledge and energy to the ment Association ‘Young ship and leadership acting role of CEO.” Manager of the Year’, and is in the role of CEO since the Mrs Stroud holds a bache- also a member of the Ausdeparture of the former GM.” lor degree from the Univertralian Planning Institute, Mike Dowd will continue sity of Queensland and having held a national board in the role until Mrs Stroud postgraduate qualifications role for several years focused begins work.

Local duo on the rise

There are no limits right now for local comedic super-duo, The Inspired Unemployed, when it comes to the future they are making for themselves. Jack Steele and Matt Ford are the self-proclaimed battlers behind The Inspired Unemployed and if you don’t know there work, you soon will. Think of the relatable, larrikin charm of an early Paul Hogan, but in an age where you can create your own media channels.

Since their first Instagram video in 2019, they have taken social media by storm with their short skits building up over 1 million Instagram followers and 441,000 YouTube subscribers. With much of their work filmed in Kiama, the region is getting promoted each week to a growing audience for free, while other brands are paying to be associated with their popularity. “I was in year 7 and Jack

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Matt and Jack say friends and family are keeping them humble

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

G’gong Rotary Markets Saturday 15 May By the Town Hall, 8.30-1.30pm

Kiama Seaside Markets Sunday 16 May Black Beach, 9-3pm

Samuel Cocks book launch

G’gong Music Club concert Sunday 16 May Gerringong Town Hall, 2pm. $25 at door for visitors.

Kiama Makers and Growers Market Saturday 22 May Black Beach 9.30-3.30pm

Kiama I Do Saturday 23 May Various venues

Tuesday 25 May See page 9

Sorry Day Ceremony Wednesday 26 May From 10pm, outside old Council Chambers and at The Pavillion. Or watch on Council’s website

SurfLife leads the charge

Jamberoo Village Market Sunday 30 May Reid Park, 10-3pm

World Environment Day workshops and events Throughout June See page 8

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of restrictions, the rest of the year is shaping up to be full of fun with the return of Ignite: Winter Festival various annual festivals and Saturday 19 June events, including SurfLife More next issue Music Festival, Kiama Readers Festival, the Jamberoo What’s On is compiled Car Show and Folk By The by Jack Wallner. Sea, as well as the launch of If you have any events the new Ignite: Kiama Winter coming up, please Festival. contact him on jack@ “With everything that’s hapthebuglenewspaper.com.au pened over the last couple of or 0491 686 975. years, we’re over the moon Items are published to be able to bring SurfLife at the Editor’s discretion. back to the beautiful South Coast,” says the Festival’s director, Adam Loxley. “Despite the restrictions still in place, we’re so grateful to be able to present this year’s festival and give local bands a chance to perform and earn some money, as well as giving local businesses a boost.” The SurfLife Festival will run over two days, hosting 18 different acts at the Town Hall for the ticketed night events. Friday night will be whiskey and blues themed, headlined by The Blues Preachers, and Saturday night will include local surf rockers The Terrys. There will also be free live music on Saturday morning on stages at Werri Beach and on the Town Hall Steps. A surfboard meet and swap will return as part of the Festival, this time at South Werri Beach Reserve. “With Yours & Owls recently hosting one of the country’s only live music festivals since the pandemic in nearby Wollongong, we’re hoping this is a turning point for the live music industry and that festivals will no longer be a thing of the distant memory,” says Adam. SurfLife Music Festival is a proud supporter of the local community with more than half the line-up local artists, local products and suppliers being used where possible, and locals being employed to work at the event.

11-12 June. Tickets for the Town Hall events start from $30, with weekend passes for $65. On sale now at www. surflifemusicfestival.com.au

Folk with a View

Folk by the Sea will be held as a one day event for this year and under a special name, Folk with a View. It will be an intimate event featuring around 20 folk Some forthcoming events music artists from across The Ignite Kiama Australia in two venues at Winter Festival the Kiama Pavilion. A new event to be held on the The full three day event is Harbour Foreshore to celehoped to return in 2022. Saturday 25 September. brate winter with fire, arts, For more info or tickets visit: culture, food, entertainment www.folkbythesea.com.au and a fireworks grand finale. Some ticketed events. Saturday 19 June. Jamberoo Car Show For more info visit: & Family Day www.kiama.com.au Always attracting a big

crowd, the Jamberoo Car Show is returning with a full This year’s welcome reday of vintage, classic and turn will see a line up of modified car displays. authors, including Mary There will be a free admisMoody, Michael Brissenden, sion to the displays but all Jonica Newby, Hugh Mackay, other funds raised will go involved in talks, classes and to the Jamberoo Rural Fire workshops. Service and Jamberoo Red 23-25 July, The Pavilion Kiama. Cross.

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Sewage problem LATEST COUNCIL ELECTION TICKETS returns with rain Greens ticket led by women In the recent heavy rain, sewage once more flowed out of the system through the manholes at Black Beach. “The situation has clearly become urgent, and we need Sydney Water to undertake an Overflow Abatement Strategy for this catchment,” says Councillor Andrew Sloan, a water engineer. “We need them to take Kiama just as seriously as they are Lake Illawarra, where such a Strategy is being undertaken.”

A Sydney Water spokesperson said, “Initial reports from crews onsite indicated the overflow occurred due to heavy rain, however, an investigation into other potential issues with our network is underway. “Sydney Water takes its responsibility to protect public health and the environment seriously. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.” Despite water discolouration, it was confirmed there had been no overflow from the Bombo Treatment plant.

South Kiama PP found wanting Sixty people attended workshops organised by Kiama Central Precinct to discuss the Planning Proposal to rezone rural land between Weir St and Saddleback Mountain Road for housing (444 lots) and develop a detailed community response. “This is a huge development, and the consensus on the day was that the hurdles appear too big at this stage,” says Central Precinct Chair, Mark Greaves. The major issues identified were traffic, schooling capacity, and the flooding, stormwater and sewage impacts. “People weren’t impressed with just a one page report from Sydney Water, or the thought of 525 extra traffic movements by the High School each morning,” he says. Kiama Council has granted a two week extension to its original deadline for submissions, with the closing date now 31 May. “The Central Precinct will be putting in its own

submission, which will go to our meeting for approval on 25 May, but we encourage anyone with a concern to lodge an individual submission with Council and Gareth Ward MP. “The Minister for Planning, Rob Stokes, will make the ultimate decision on this matter, and the weight of public opinion will be critical,” says Mark. The staff recommendation on the Proposal will go to the Council meeting in June to meet the Gateway timing requirements.

Full detail on the proposal is at www.kiama.nsw.gov.au/ Council/Your-say/ PP-South-Kiama

To help inform individual submissions, notes from the workshops will be published on www.thebuglenewspaper.com. au, and on The Bugle App, in the news section of the Community pages. Enquiries to Central Precinct are welcome: kcpsecretariat0@ gmail.com or 0418 811 833

The Kiama Greens’ team for the Council election on 4 September has women in the top four spots on their ticket. The ticket is being led by Kathy Rice, who has been a councillor for nine years. Deputy Mayor Andrew Sloan, a Greens councillor who is not standing again due to work commitments, says, “Kathy has been a reliable, informed and reasoned presence on Council, she is driven by her passion for liveable communities and environmental protection.” Cllr Rice, a retired teacher, is a science graduate with post-graduate qualifications in health promotion. She has recently graduated from the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and has been Deputy Mayor. She is a strong advocate for the Healthy Cities Illawarra program. “For a sustainable future,

This was second only to the 25.7 per cent of the vote gained by Mark Honey’s group, which saw him and Mark Westhoff elected. Taking second place on the ticket this election is Jodi Keast, who has lived in Kiama for over 21 years and stood lower down on the

The Greens’ team: Jodie Keast, Ken Sandy, Kathy Rice, Crystal Wilson, Tanya George and Warren Holder (insert)

Greens ticket in 2016. A certified practising accountant, with an MBA, Ms Keast has worked as a Manager at the Kiama Com

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Reilly launches new team Team Reilly: Steve Vann, Candy Andersen, Neil Reilly, Pamela Baxter and Julia Roso

and aptitude to serve as a representative on council. “We have just the right blend of experience, creativity and skill for the role,” he says. “Our combined local and Councillor Neil Reilly has an- Launching a Better Council. council knowledge will help nounced the ticket for Team Having served on Council us bring about improvement Reilly, a new group formed since 2008, Cllr Reilly claims in Kiama Council. to challenge the status quo that all members of the “There is a compelling of council, with the slogan of team have the right attitude need in our community for

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The President and members of the Kiama/Jamberoo RSL Sub-Branch would like to thank the Kiama community for its outstanding support for this year’s ANZAC Day commemorations. The turn out at the Dawn Service was phenomenal, considering the early hour, and the attendance at the main service was equally impressive. Support from Council,

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the local schools and other community organizations is greatly appreciated and demonstrates that this important national event is still held in great esteem by all. Peter O’Brien, KiamaJamberoo RSL Sub-Branch

the potential of Bombo Quarry to more than make up any shortfall. Just months after South Kiama successfully negotiated Gateway, Neil Campbell proposed to develop the very land in South Gerringong which undeveloped, had The fact that two greenprovided the technicality for field residential rezoning South Kiama to proceed. proposals (The Bugle May Our community has long 1) are under consideration supported protection of rural concurrently, highlights that land. It is appalling that it land developers and Councils is regularly and blatantly cherry pick support from the ignored by a less than robust overlapping housing targets, and accountable strategic timelines, estimated demand planning environment. and crystal ball predictions Howard R Jones, available to them. Foxground The South Kiama proposal was NOT to be developed unless there was a shortage We welcome letters. of housing under the Kiama Word limit of 150. Writers’ Urban Strategy. names and addresses must Council staff supported the be provided. Letters published proposal because a lack of at the Editor’s discretion. development at South GerSend to news@ ringong was interpreted as a thebuglenewspaper.com.au shortage of housing, ignoring

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Salvation Army pays tribute Ward calls to Graeme’s Red Shield work for change of After 23 years, Graeme Packer has stepped back from his role in managing the annual Red Shield Appeal in the Kiama region, due to ill health. From November through to May each year, Graeme could be seen planning his appeal, recruiting collectors, speaking at service clubs and schools, or even walking around the markets to collect the much-needed funds. According to the Red Shield’s Residential Appeal Chairman, Bill Dowson OAM, Graeme has worked tirelessly to ensure that 95 per cent of homes and businesses are visited during the Doorknock each year. “Through Graeme’s efforts, the Kiama district is recognised nationally within the Salvation Army as a shining example of community generosity and appeal planning.” His efforts were recognised locally when he was made Kiama Council’s Citizen of the Year in 2019. In these last 23 years it is estimated that Graeme has raised almost $500,000 and shown the value of the Salvation Army to the people of Kiama. Last year, when COVID-19 ruled out a physical door knock for the Appeal, 81 year

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old Graeme sharpened his computer skills and became a champion of the digital appeal. “We raised $13,000 last year, which was down on our usual $22-$23,000,” he says. “I’m very pleased we are able to get the door knockers out again this year.” During all this time, he has been supported by his wife Noreen. “She has worked on 55 of the 56 Red Shield Appeals – I’ve only helped on 50,” he says. With the momentum of

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his systems and help from the Zone Office, this year’s Appeal on 29-30 May will go ahead with the precision of previous years. However the Salvation Army is looking for someone to take over his role going forward. “It is great to have a local liaison point between the zone director and the local service clubs,” says Graeme. “You just have to be a good organiser and want to help others. I have found it very rewarding.”

Graeme will continue to support those who carry on with the work in his absence, and says he will find new ways to help the community that has supported him. If you would like to find out what is involved with the role, please contact Karen Walker on 0438 435 705. Online donations can be made at https:// digitaldoorknock.salvationarmy. org.au/kiama-salvos

The Member for Kiama, Gareth Ward, has come out in support of the major demands of the Save Killalea protesters, including that the reception centre not be built and that the management of the reserve be transferred to NSW National Parks. In a letter sent to the responsible Minister, Melinda Pavey, he said that his original support was based on assurances of consultation and community support for the proposals. “The process of consultation undertaken by Reflections Holiday Parks has been nothing short of abysmal. The lack of clear communication and weak community engagement has only served to heighten frustration and anger amongst locals,” he wrote. “It is my view that the community centre proposal is not supported by our local community and I am therefore requesting that this aspect of the upgrade not proceed.” He said in 2011 he stood on a platform of opposing

plans by a NSW Labor Party donor to develop a largescale commercial hotel and function facility on the site. “Labor have an appalling history of donations for deals and plans to develop this site. We cannot treat our local community with the same disregard as NSW Labor.” Mr Ward said he continues to support the upgrading of the existing cabins and campsite, improving disability access, and the need for a second road access. He requested the transfer of Killalea to NSW National Parks, for it to be managed as a regional park. The National Parks Association of NSW also believes that this would provide the best in-perpetuity outcome for the site. A protest paddleout by the concerned surfing community attracted headlines for the cause when it achieved a Guinness World Record. The paddleout was organised to coincide with community consultations that were to happen on the site that day.

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The NSW Animal Welfare League, Illawarra Branch is offering heavily subsidised desexing of cats and dogs for Centrelink concessions and health care card holders during May for Kiama Municipality and Illawarra residents. The cost for cats has been reduced to $50 and dogs to $100 (for both sexes).

1000km walk to support Derek’s Place

Gerringong resident and Olympic coach Mike Druce set off on 4 May to walk 1000km in Western Australia to raise money and awareness for family palliative care. He is fundraising for a charity called Derek’s Place, which was set up by his Olympic colleague Natasha Welsh. He is also walking for his family, which has been Eligible residents should impacted by cancer, with the contact AWL Illawarra Branch loss of his brother and his 0498 200 709 for a voucher. brother-in-law who is currently living with cancer. “Derek’s wife, Natasha Welsh and I work together with the Australian canoe slalom team,” says Mike. “We worked together at Olympic Games and world championships over 11 years. “In 2019 Derek lost his battle with brain cancer and I lost my brother to cancer a few months afterwards.” Derek’s Place is a project to help to support the special

needs of families with young kids when they need to access palliative care services. Mike is taking on the Bibbulmun Track in the Darling Range, which stretches from Albany to Perth. It should take him about forty days to reach his end goal in Perth. “The first target for the fundraiser is $10,000, but let’s try to smash through that and get a lot more,” says Mike.

“I am asking for your support to keep me going and motivated on the trail, spread the word about Derek’s Place and encourage people to donate to a project that is going to grow and grow and do so much to support young families facing cancer.”

Construction has started on long anticipated extensions to the Kiama Uniting Church’s Fellowship Centre (where worship takes place) to provide fully accessible movement into and between it and the recently restored Lecture Hall. The Church’s Property Manager, Cliff Mason, says the work is being done at the rear of the white heritage listed 1851 Lecture Hall, and won’t detract from the open street scape at Manning Street. The work will include 70m2 of new foyer and meeting areas, with bi-fold door access into the existing worship space for overflow

seating when needed. A reception area and Ministers Office will be provided in the existing foyer and kitchen area, and accessible toilet facilities will be introduced, along with a semi-commercial kitchen. The front area will be landscaped with a formal sealed car park area including designated disabled car spaces. “We hope that these new facilities will provide space for a wide range of groups to gather,” says Cliff. “We started planning this in 2015 at about the time we subdivided some unused land at our Jamberoo Church and Hall, and restored the

old heritage listed cemetery and chapel at Jamberoo. “The remaining proceeds of that subdivision and the subsequent sale of two residential blocks of land are being used to fund this new development, along with very generous donations from our members into a new building fund that has been established.” Work is expected to be completed in September this year.

This was the first year that donations could be made cashlessly, via its EFTPOS device. “While people are carrying less cash, they still want to donate,” says Lions President Veronica Dzelde. “We found people were

Councillor Neil Reilly accepting the cheque for Legacy from Veronica Dzelde of Kiama Lions, on behalf of the Kiama-Jamberoo RSL Sub-Branch. Also present were Lions Ian Chellew, Gordon Bell and Janet Bruce.

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Kiama Lions Club was delighted to be able to again continue its tradition of taking around a bucket on ANZAC Day to raise money for Legacy. $4500 was raised at the two ANZAC Day services held in Kiama.

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Another Hungry Monkey Kiama restauranteurs Jack Alexander and Taylor Hudson have taken their award-winning formula to Bowral. The Hungry Monkey Bowral has just opened, right in the middle of town. The two friends opened the Hungry Monkey in Kiama in 2015, aged just 23. They started out without much capital, kept reinvesting in their business, responding to customer feedback and streamlining their operation. The brand worked and soon it was impossible to get a table in Collins Street. They always had a plan to open a second restaurant, and the two men found an ideal site in the former Sourdough Bakery in Prince Alfred Street, Berry. However, this expansion came with unexpected challenges. “We opened the Berry Hungry Monkey a month before the 2019 bushfires, which then rolled straight into COVID,” says Jack. The swift pivot by both restaurants to offer take away and home deliveries is testament to Jack and Taylor’s entrepreneurial capabilities. Both restaurants have actually grown during the past 12 months of intermittent lockdowns. “2020 was a hectic time for everyone, but we just knuck-

led down,” says Jack, suggesting that much of the Berry success was due to its manager Dylan Ayuso. Knuckling down is what this team does expertly. “Managing two restaurants in Kiama and Berry was a challenge, but we have systematized our offering and this has proved Jack Alexander and Taylor Hudson during the fitout of their new Bowral venue successful. around 100 staff and Jack ment plan that invites them “There are always things acknowledges that it is hard to come to work and lets to improve on, but our brand to attract experienced hospi- them enjoy their work.” has received great recognitality workers. Jack and Taylor know how tion by a lot of people, our “I think it’s been a probto treat their staff well, “We mix of super healthy salads lem for this industry for the have training plans for all our and burgers are really popu- whole time I’ve been in it. I staff, from induction to ongolar, so we have been able to think it’s an industry problem ing. We have staff appraisals grow our brand.” rather than a COVID probevery three months. Earlier this year a former lem,” he says. “There is quite a lot we restaurant site with outdoor “Ten years ago, the indusput into the back end to seating in the popular High try was a lot different. Chefs make sure our team is up to Street arcade off Bong Bong had to work unforgiving scratch and if they want to St in Bowral became availhours and not get paid for it pick up more skills, then we able, so the team snapped and this damaged the indus- give them that opportunity. it up. try and put us in the position “Happy employees make “We have always looked at we are in today where it is a happy customers,” Jack getting up to the Southern struggle to find chefs. believes. The Hungry Monkey Highlands,” Jack says. “But there are definitely Kiama, Bowral, Berry: www. They are also looking at staff out there – younger thehungrymonkey.com.au expanding into Milton and staff – that want to work in Thirroul. hospitality. by Perrie Croshaw The business now employs “You have to have a recruit-

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munity College since 2013 and has been Deputy Chair of the Board of Directors of Grand Pacific Health Ltd (GPH) since 2014. GPH is a not-for-profit organisation that delivers mental health services, preventative health services, aboriginal health services and operates two primary health clinics. “I am passionate about ensuring change is driven by and for our community,” she says. “As a councillor I will actively listen to Kiama residents; protect our precious land, water, plants, and animals; plan for our future social, financial, and cultural needs; respond to climate change; and act to improve the wellbeing of our community.” The next in line on the ticket is Tanya George, a secondary science teacher who is active in local Landcare and has history of advocating for the Minnamurra

a degree in nutrition, with qualifications in conservation and land management, animal husbandry and business administration. The other members of the Greens team are: Crystal Wilson, a medical student with a strong commitment to the environment and a focus on mental, rural, and Indigenous health; long time environmental campaigner Warren Holder, a retired teacher who is President of the Gerroa Environment Protection Society; and Ken Sandy, a retired scientist and company director committed to openness and transparency in Council and protection of biodiversity. Visit the Kiama Greens website, kiamagreens.org.au, for further information about the candidates, their policies and commentary on the campaign.

Environmental activities in June

After its popular launch in 2029, and rude interruption last year, a Clothes Swap Party is returning to Kiama as part of Council’s month long activities for World Environment Day (6 June). Bookings are now open for this and a series of workshops and events being held in June, including composting and permaculture workshops, learning how to embellish the life of your clothes with visible mending,

Cherie Bousfield enjoyed the first Clothes Swap Photo: Rebecca Rosconi

a film, and an expedition to Spring Creek with bird experts. All activities are free except the Clothes Swap, which has a $5 entry free and requires you to donate seldom worn clothes to swap wardrobe.

Courts go LED LED lights are being installed on five of Kiama Tennis Club’s courts after it received $10,000 in funding under the Round 1 of the ATP Cup Tennis Legacy Fund. Through this, Tennis NSW and the NSW Government are providing more than $240,000 for projects that support facility upgrades and drive participation. “This funding will allow our Club to update the five remaining courts to state of the art LED lighting,” says Dave Lehman, Club President. “We currently only have two courts with LED lights. “It is a much needed upgrade for our facility and one that the local tennis

community will benefit from for years to come.” The grant will provide about 25 per cent of the lighting costs, with Kiama Tennis Club to pay the rest. “I am extremely pleased that Kiama Tennis Club has received the funding,” says Gareth Ward, Member for Kiama. “The lighting system will mean there is less energy used which is good for the environment and it is also good for the costs for the tennis club.” Kiama Tennis Club is one of 19 grassroots tennis organisations across NSW to receive the Round 1 funding. by Jack Wallner

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balance on the new council, and points out the order on the ticket has been chosen democratically by the team, who has a broad education by considering experience background, including workand likelihood of being electing with the UN and the Aused rather than just gender. tralian Electoral Commission. “After the election, the team “The team will work togeth- will remain in place to super to make Kiama Council port whoever gets in, so we an organisation that can effi- can continue to benefit from ciently and effectively deliver their insights.” the community’s vision,” says You can find out more details Cllr Reilly. at the Team Reilly website He welcomes the likely www.neilreilly.com.au improvement in the gender

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Remembering Samuel Cocks A local artist and photographer – and perhaps the South Coast’s first photo-journalist – will be celebrated on Saturday May 25 with the launch of a new book, The Man Behind the Camera: Samuel Cocks Artist and Photographer 1870-1948. “The contribution made by Samuel Cocks to the history of the Illawarra and Shoalhaven cannot be ignored,” says Robyn Florance, OAM, and Graham Harmer in the introduction to their new book, which was commissioned by the Kiama & District Historical Society and paid for by the Cocks family. “He was brilliant,” Robyn says. “He was a man who had so much artistic talent. “How did he take an aerial photograph of Manning Street or Jerrara Dam in 1890? And how did he get photographs of the fire that went through Terralong Street in 1899 or the 1920 plane crash at Chapman Point into the front window of his studio within half an hour of those incidents? “That’s glass plate negatives we are talking about! “People will recognise his photographs and especially his post cards of this area. But no-one knows anything about him. That’s quite unbelievable.” Cocks was just 15 when

he was apprenticed to Kiama photographer Richard Henry Holden who had studio on Manning Street, next to the Grand Hotel. Over the next few years, Cocks won prizes for his scenic paintings but became increasingly famous for his photographs which recorded local life and extraordinary scenery. By 1893, Cocks had completed a commission from the Engineer-in-Chief of NSW to photograph construction of the Kiama to Nowra Railway, including the arrival of the first passenger train into Kiama. In 1896, he photographed local politician Archibald Campbell presenting Indigenous ‘King’ Mickey Johnson with a breastplate proclaiming his kingship at the Wollongong Agricultural Show. He also recorded an historic meeting between Mickey Johnson’s family and the Shoalhaven’s William Buthong or King Billy’s family. In 1898, Cocks took over Holden’s Photographic Studio and went on to produce a series of ‘Kiama Views’ and ‘Shoalhaven Views’ which were made into postcards. Business boomed and in

1912 Cocks completed his new home, Warraween at 153 Manning St (currently being restored), and married Elizabeth ‘Bessie’ Hindmarsh. Cocks continued to record local history, including the South Coast Waratahs as they marched through Kiama to rally men to enlist in World War I and the opening of the Soldiers’ Memorial Hall Gerringong in November 1921. Robyn and Graham were prompted to do further research into Samuel Cocks after discovering some illuminated addresses he had made in the late 1890’s to celebrate the achievements of some prominent citizens. The ‘illuminated address’ is an art form in itself – it’s often a velum document covered in richly coloured

and gilt calligraphy, and often includes images or photographs of the person’s history. Cocks made many of these to celebrate young men who died in the war. The Cocks Collection of 800 glass plate negatives has been on long-term loan to The University of Wollongong from the Weston family. Many of these fragile plates remain in good condition but some have deteriorated and have yet to be digitised. Some of Cocks’ work (like the one above) can be seen at Explore Kiama’s Past on the Kiama Library website.

Tuesday 25 May 25, Kiama Leagues Club auditorium (numbers limited), 2pm.Books available to purchase on the day for $25 (cash only). by Perrie Croshaw

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Their comedy was original and they became more popular with every video. Soon enough, their tradie day jobs seemed less inviting as more and more entertainment opportunities came their way. “I think it was at the end of 2019 when we realised, we could make something out of it,” says Matt. “We started getting a lot of enquiries about shooting up in Sydney and were taking heaps of days off work so we quit our jobs. It was a pretty big risk but we wanted to work hard at it and have the time to make the videos. We haven’t gone back to our old jobs since, although who knows, we might have to be back there next week.” Creating content for their Instagram and YouTube accounts has become their full time job now. Internationally known brands like Gucci and Virgin have looked to leverage off their popularity and they have modeled for the likes of David Jones, Vogue, GQ and The Iconic. Such is their fame, The Bugle had to stand in line behind the Sydney Morning Herald’s Good Weekend and 60 Minutes to have a chat. “It’s never-ending work, we finish one video and we are straight onto the next one. You get like one night to relax and then you’re busy again,” ADVERTISEMENT

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Excuse our language, but Kiama has an official entry in this year’s Shitbox Rally, which will see 400 cars set off on a rally from Alice Springs to the Gold Coast, via the Gulf and Central Queensland, to raise funds for cancer research. The name of the Rally comes from the rule that each car entered must have cost no more than $1000. Rob Biancardi is hoping to raise $30,000 for the cause, with he and his co-driver John Wardman driving a 1998 VT Commodore Belina they bought for $750. “Everyone’s family has

Jonathan Britten and his team from Kiama Smash & Mechanical Repairs hand back the car to Rob after a professional going over

been affected by cancer, and this is a great way to raise money and awareness,” he says. With Kiama’s honour at stake, Jonathan Britten had his team at Kiama Smash & Mechanical Repairs go over it to make sure it could go the distance. He reckons they got a bargain for their $750, and has no doubt it can go the distance. “I don’t want to jinx it, but it is a good model made in Australia,” he says. “We basically just had to

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service it and replace the power steering pump. “A few more stickers to cover up the scratches and it will be right to go.” Oh, and when purchased, the passenger door wouldn’t open from the inside, but Jonathan’s team fixed that. Now in its 12th year, the Rally is very well organised, with the cars setting off in groups of ten and looked after by a support team to make sure as many entries get from the start to the finish as possible. Over the last 11 years, the Shitbox Rally has raised over $25 million for the Cancer Council to fund research. To add to the 3962 kilometre trek of the Rally, Rob is driving the car to Alice Springs, via a scenic route that takes in the Hay Plains, Mildura, Broken Hill and Cooper Pedy, raising funds as he goes. The Rally leaves Alice Springs on 22 May. At the end of the Rally, the cars are an asset for the organisers to auction off or donate to raise even more funds.

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believable to work with. They are two really switched-on guys who have a vision and it was a good experience to work with them.” Business has boomed for Callum and Chris and they are getting customers from all over Australia who travel to Kiama just to get their vans fitted out by the local company. They have designed a range of models, from a basic five ply conversion to more Hamptons’ themed designs that are along the lines of a tiny house. “We’ve had a pretty over-

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MAYORAL COLUMN Mark Honey talks directly with residents and ratepayers Sorry Day ceremony at The Pavilion, which includes an Aboriginal guest speaker, as well as performances celebrating Aboriginal culture and history. If you can’t make it to the event you can still take part online, as we are providing a livestream: www.kiama.nsw. gov.au/Events/Sorry-Day-2021 Initially, this was a reRecently I wrote on the response to COVID restrictions turn of community events as on the number of people we get on the front foot with The Pavilion could hold. managing COVID-19. While many restrictions It was pleasing to mark have eased we are continuing ANZAC Day in its traditional to livestream to enable as form. many people as possible to Another significant event watch and feel part of what on our country’s calendar is is an important Australian coming up, National Sorry commemoration. Day (Wednesday, 26 May). We had a very positive reEvery year, Kiama Counsponse to the livestream for cil hosts a local Sorry Day our Australia Day ceremony, event, including a minute’s and I encourage everyone silence and flag lowering/ to find time to witness our raising outside the Old Coun- Sorry Day event, in person or cil Chambers, from 10am. online, as well. This is followed by the If you want to know more

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about National Sorry Day, and reconciliation more generally, Reconciliation Australia has a useful website: www.reconciliation.org.au Next month we’ll also be marking World Environment Day (Saturday 5 June), and Council staff have organised a whole month’s worth of environmentally-themed workshops and other activities. The workshops include the return of the hugely popular Clothes Swap Party. This year there’s also a Visible Mending Workshop to help you with ways to repair clothes otherwise headed for landfill while still looking stylish. As well as a Home Composting Workshop, there’s also an Introduction to Permaculture. Finally, there’s a Birds Walk and Talk at Spring Creek Wetland and an Environmental Film Screening at Kiama Library.

Responding to suicide in our community

A Gallipoli Centenary Rose and a replacement Red Cross Rose have recently The following is an open been planted in Peace safety of young people, letter to the Illawarra Park. adults, and communities, Shoalhaven community “In reviewing the roses and continue to do critical that has been endorsed by in Peace Park, it was felt work the absence of the Gallipoli local Commonwealth MPs, • The recent impact has State Rose was ainto serious omisbeen profound for the Spring a healthier you.MPs, Mayors and the Executive of the Illawarra sion,” says Colin Hollis, entire region and has President NSWmore Rose & Shoalhaven affected multiple schools, • Want of tothe move do more? Suicide Prevention Collaborative: Society and Peace Park many families and young • Planning a new exercise programme? coordinator. people, places of work, As you may know our will beofa feeling lasting floral and community groups. •“ItTired stiff & sore? communities have been reminder of this milestone • Each layer of government, profoundly saddened by a in Australia’s history.” Local, State, and Comnumber of suicide deaths. The Red Cross Rose was monwealth are aware of Our heartfelt thoughts and planted once it was discovthe impact in our area and ered the original one plant- sympathy extend to the bewe are supporting NSW reaved families and friends. ed in 2014 to celebrate the and national agencies to 100 year anniversary of the Losing someone to suicide is work in partnership with difficult and complex for any Red Cross in Australia had our local agencies and family or community. somehow been replaced. suicide prevention groups. We’re hereCentenary to supportWe your are writing this letter to The Gallipoli • Stakeholders engaged inspine joint health.convey a number of importRose is a and modern shrub clude community services, ant messages across our with a dark, deep red education sectors, police, community: colour and the Red Cross Taylor Chhealth, iroprabereavement ctic Kiama • Services and agencies Rose is a classic, rich, red services, hospitals, local 1/89 Manning Street, Kiama across the Illawarra rose with an outstanding council, and other critical Shoalhaven are commitfragrance. agencies. ted to promoting andwww.taylorchiropractic.com.au imLook for them when you • People are working across proving the wellbeing and next visit. agencies and sectors to

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All these events are free to local residents (there is a small charge for the Clothes Swap Party), but you do need to book. For further details and to make a booking go to: www. kiama.nsw.gov.au/wed21 Another slightly smaller, but still important event, is happening next week, with the re-opening of the public gallery for our Council meeting (5pm, Tuesday 18 May). Of course, the livestream of our meetings will continue. But, for those interested in standing for Council elections in September, watching proceedings ‘in the flesh’ is always an educational experience. More information on the elections is available at: https://elections.nsw.gov.au

monitor and reduce risk, promote help seeking, connect people to services, and communicate helpful information. • Key local and regional providers will be offering opportunities to talk, get training, and improve awareness across the community, and will work to address the accessibility and priority of referrals to services for individuals, children, family, and young people. • It is important that we all work together as parents/ carers, families, and friends to play a pivotal role in building resilience, promoting help seeking, and connecting with each other. This intensive approach will continue to enhance access to strategies and ongoing supports across the region. If you are worried about someone in your family or community please reach out to professionals like your GP, local counsellors, grief services, or community services, or call one of the 24/7 numbers listed below. If you have immediate concerns take them to your local hospital or phone 000. Lifeline 13 11 14 Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 NSW Mental Health Line 1800 011 511 Information and additional support details can be found at www. suicidepreventioncollaborative. org.au/need-help/

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At the CMRI Mother’s Day High Tea CMRI Gerringong has resumed their fundraising events with their Mother’s Day High Tea and Fashion Parade raising $5000, despite restricted numbers. Fashions from Beyond the Beach, Bombo Clothing, Natural Necessity and Ziba, modeled by members, appealed to the diverse audience. The multi-draw raffle was very well supported and the generous donors ensured many went home with fabulous prizes.

The CMRI Gerringong Committee is determined to continue their hard work to ensure that the scientists at Westmead can continue their life saving work. Ensuring improved health outcomes for all children is the driving force. In the months ahead fundraising will include catering, selling Jeans for Genes merchandise and tickets in this year’s denim quilt, as well as the Jeans for Genes Trivia Night to be

held on Friday 6 August. In a new activity to raise funds, President Rosalie Cronin, Treasurer Sue Reid, Secretary Cathie Bax and Assistant Treasurer Belinda Wall are walking 6000 steps a day over the month of May and encourage you to support the Gerringong Team.

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Watch out for the Kiama lighthouse once again joining other iconic Australian landmarks in being bathed in yellow for National Road Safety Week 2021 (16 to 23 May). The lighthouse is being lit up from 8pm to midnight each night to honour the memory of the 1,200 people who die on Australia’s roads each year. More than 290 people have been killed on NSW roads in the last 12 months, with speeding, alcohol, drugs and

Having been to Sarah Island, once ‘the most dreaded place of punishment in the British Empire’, on the other side of Tasmania on a previous trip, it was a contrast to visit an estate built on the labour of convicts sentenced for petty crimes. Transported convicts were assigned to free settlers as part of a reform program, designed to give them work skills on release. Woolners Estate, on the outskirts of Longford in Tasmania’s Midlands, was one of three estates founded by the Archer brothers.

It and the adjoining Brickendon (which is still being run by the Archers) both have World Heritage status for their ability to convey the convict assignment system. While the tour guides were very keen to point out how well the ‘assigned servants’ were treated, there is no doubt the Archers did very well out of the system as well. By 1840, their wealth was such they wanted to show it off, building an Italianate extension to their modest wooden homestead. Especially made furniture,

china and tableware was brought over from England, much branded with their newly designed family crest. The property looks much as it did in the 1850s, when the enterprising first Tom Archer passed on (another five Toms followed him). While Tom I was the powerhouse of their fortune, and a pioneer of the wool industry, it seems the proceeding Toms largely left the farming responsibilities to managers, preferring to enjoy the gentlemanly pursuits of entertaining, boating, golf and motoring.

fatigue remain the biggest killers on our roads. This Road Safety Week people are being encouraged to take the pledge to not drive distracted, not speed and to never drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol. You can take the pledge online – via the National Road Safety Week website: www.roadsafetyweek.com. au – or in person at Council’s road safety stall at the Kiama Farmers’ Market on Wednesday 19 May.

The rooms that are open to the public are a treasure trove of a life that was, with the final family member, Tom VI, leaving most of the house undisturbed for many years. Another reason to visit Woolners is it is home to the National Rose Garden. Even in April, the blooms that were left gave a hint of sight it must be later in the year. Cathy Law, Editor If you’d like to share your travel story, send your postcard to: news@ thebuglenewspaper.com.au

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