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Draft Harbour plan causes concern The Draft Kiama Harbour Revitalisation Framework, currently on exhibition, is causing waves within the community as locals analyse its impact. “The whole design is based on moving the boat ramp to the northern end, where the carparking and helicopter pad is,” says Councillor Mark Way, who is a keen boater and fisher. “It doesn’t make any sense at all. They are proposing a breakwater to protect it, but it will block off half of the navigation channel and make it impossible to get into the harbour at low tide.” Councillor Way has been involved with improving the harbour for many years, and says it is working well for everyone at the moment. “Sure it could be prettied up, but the basic layout is working perfectly – the boat ramp is in a protected place, close to the carpark, and the traffic works well. “What is proposed stops people using the rockpool from parking up there at all. “Traffic will be restricted to boat users and emergency vehicles.” Mila Evans is a member of the Crabs swimming group, and says she doesn’t understand why the character of the harbour is under threat. “I don’t think the people who put this together realise how much people love the

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Councillor Mark Way believes this is no place for a boat ramp

rockpool, and how many locals and visitors use it.” A local boat owner detailed his concerns to us. “The harbour works well as it is. Moving the boat ramp makes no sense, as it will block the main deep channel and there will massive swells where the breakwall is proposed. “The basalt floor of the harbour means you can’t dredge a new channel. “I don’t think they have listened to anybody with any local knowledge.” The Draft is on exhibition, and residents are encouraged to make submissions. “Feedback is invited until 5 March and will help inform the final plan,” says NSW Maritime Acting Executive

Director Andrew Mogg. “No aspect of the plan will be locked in until all feedback is considered. “Transport for NSW has already consulted with manly local stakeholders for guidance on the draft plan, including Kiama Chamber of Commerce, Illawarra Local Aboriginal Land Council, Kiama Harbour Fish Markets, Kiama Precinct Groups, Kiama Boat Owners Association, 1st Kiama Scout Group, Kiama Game Fishers Association, and Kiama Historical Society.” Ms Evans says she has got to know a lot of people who use the harbour, and through talking to them has realised that there is little support for the changes.

“I thought the organisations listed as participating stakeholders must support it, but it seems that isn’t the case.” Councillor Neil Reilly shares the concerns of others and more. “My real fear is there are people who would like to see Blowhole Point highly developed. By a slip of a bureaucratic pen, they will use this unconnected document to do just that.” Full details at www.rms. nsw.gov.au/projects/kiamaharbour-revitalisation Information zoom sessions have already been held, but anyone wishing to find out more can do so at the Kiama Central Precinct Meeting, Tues 23 Feb, Joyce Wheatley Centre, 7pm.

With the help of funding from the NSW Government’s bushfire recovery program, South East Local Land Services is extending its wild deer management program into the Jamberoo Valley. “We’ve had reports of an increase in deer numbers across the Jamberoo Valley area, and this could be a result of the impact of last year’s Southern Fires on habitat further south,” says Senior Biosecurity Officer Liam Orrock. While the program has been running in the Illawarra since 2011, it will be the first

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time it has operated in the Kiama LGA. “Deer pose a significant risk to natural environments and agricultural production in the South East,” says Mr Orrock. “For this reason they have been declared a priority pest under our regional strategic pest plan. “Not only do they increase grazing pressure on public and private land and damage fences and other infrastructure, but they can also spread diseases – such as Leptospirosis – which affect animals

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Five local musicians are getting together to play a night of blues music, doing their bit to raise money for youth suicide prevention in the community. Organised by Frank Sultana (right) and Doug Faulkner, the ‘Chase the Blues Away’ night will help raise funds for Makuta (see page 17). “The idea was formed to get out and put live music in town again and at the same time try and give something back to the community,” says Doug. “Makuta is a good fit for the event as the majority of us are parents. “Suicide prevention is so important that we wanted all proceeds from the raffle and auction going to them.” Frank, Doug, Dave Shaw, Greg Clarke and Steve ‘Shyboy’ Vassallo are the five musicians from the area

What’s On is compiled by Jack Wallner. If you have any events coming up, please contact him on jack@ thebuglenewspaper.com.au or 0491 686 975. Items are published at the This year’s major fundraiser Editor’s discretion. for the Kiama Lions Club will be a night of laughs with Comedy for a Cause. The all ages event will see some of the best comedians from the Sydney and Melbourne International Comedy Festivals come to Kiama. “After last year I felt our community just needs a laugh,” says Veronica Dzelde, President of the Kiama Lions Club. “This is a great opportunity for our community to get together for an evening of great humour delivered

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that are merging together to should be lots of fun. create the unique blues-influ“Hopefully the no-dance reenced band for the night. strictions will ease by then.” Saturday 27 February, Kiama “It’ll be all five of us singing Leagues Club, 7-11pm. and playing. It is blues-based Tickets $70 each, including a but we are bringing our two course meal, and sold as own piece to it with feels of part of a table of 8 people due soul, reggae, funk and swing to restrictions. Tickets from the blues,” says Doug. Leagues Club on 4232 1777. “It’s a real eclectic mix and

Laughs for a Cause by professionals and at the same time have the satisfaction of supporting a number of local groups through the Lions Club.” Comedy for a Cause is a not-for-profit organisation created by professional comedians to assist in fund raising activities for local clubs, as well as to generate gigs for the comedians themselves. “Kiama Lions is the ‘cause’ for this event so the net proceeds will be distributed by our club to other causes in the local area,” says Veronica.

“We haven’t settled on a particular activity yet but we plan to direct it towards all of the Kiama and district community to help with the welfare of young people through to the elderly.” Thursday 11 March, The Pavilion Kiama. Doors open at 6.30pm with bar service until the show starts at 7.30pm. Tickets are $30 each and must be booked in advance through www.comedyforacause.net/ tc-events/lions/

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Executive recruiter appointed Kiama Council has chosen executive recruitment consultant Judith Carpenter & Associates to assist it in its hunt for a new General Manager, following the departure of Kerry McMurray from the role. The process is being run by the Mayor Mark Honey, who will be joined on the selection panel by Councillors Kathy Rice, Matt Brown and Neil Reilly, with the independent position being filled by the specialist recruitment consultant. Once the shortlist of candidates has been decided by the panel, the final round of interviews will be conducted with all councillors before an appointment is made. A facilitated workshop is to be held with councillors once the recruiter is formally appointed, ‘to provide background information on the needs and challenges facing Kiama Council’. This information will be used by the recruiter to develop the position description. Jessica Rippon, Director Environmental Services, will be Acting in the GM role until the end of March, when the baton will be passed on to the Director Engineering & Works, Mike Dowd. “We are very much working as a combined leadership team during this interim period,” says Ms Rippon. “The focus is on developing the budget and the delivery plan and operational plan, and all of the required things we need to do before now and June.”

Waugh, Goodes and Meares to ride in L’Etape

Amelia and Curtis Trkulja were thrilled to meet their cycling hero, Simon Gerrans

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out the ride,” he said. “They know these mountains so well though, I’ll be learning from them.” Both Amelia and Curtis have had cycling scholarships at the Illawarra Academy of Sport for a number of years, and Amelia has just competed in the National Championships, coming 4th in one of her three events. Curtis is not yet old enough to compete there. Kiama Council has sponsored their registration in the event, which goes past the top of their street. Registrations for the Race and the Ride are closed at the moment, as together the two events have reached the cap of 3000. “We are hoping we can open them up again on 8 March, when after the new Public Health Order comes into effect,” says L’Etape organiser, Florent Malezieux.

Kiama Council is investigating options to reduce severe flooding in areas of Gerringong and Jamberoo. As reported in earlier editions, intense rain in August caused severe flooding in Bridges Rd, Gerringong and areas downhill, as well as in Jamberoo at the School of Arts and the Wyalla Road area. “Council will use specialist consultants to conduct risk management studies of the three locations, and develop remediation solutions for

each,” says Council’s Director Engineering & Works, Mike Dowd. “The study will include community consultation and should be done by the middle of the year.” The quotations for the drainage consultant have been received and are currently being assessed. “An announcement on the appointed firm and the resulting action plan will be issued in the coming weeks,” says Mr Dowd.

Flooding to be investigated While legal proceedings are continuing over who will bear the cost of the rectification, work has begun on reducing the height of the roof of the Gerringong Library building. The solution is to remove the hood over the ridgeline of the building, with cladding covering the gap between the rafters.

“The building is nearing completion, we are finalising the car park and other bits and pieces, and we are still aiming to have the buildings handed over in June,” says the Acting General Manager, Jessica Rippon. At their June Meeting, Kiama councillors unanimously rejected a request to modify the consent for the

building after Council (as the applicant) discovered in late February that the roof was higher than approved. A design change to the pitch of the roof by the architect had resulted in the height of the largest building in the complex reaching 10.345 metres, more than a metre over its approved height of 9.04 metres.

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Local land value New Airport terminal opened increases vary significantly The release of the land values for the state by the NSW Valuer General, Dr David Parker, shows typical residential land values for Stafford St, Gerroa, increasing by 12.1% to $1.85 million, and that for Tingira Cres, Kiama, increasing by 10.3% to $1.235m. Overall land values in the Kiama LGA saw what the Valuer General considers a small increase (2.7%). Rural land saw a moderate increase (9.5%), while overall residential and commercial land values remained steady (1.3% and 0% changes respectively). In its residential overview for Kiama, the report says, “Residential land values have remained steady from 2019 to 2020. The exceptions to this trend were values in Gerroa and Kiama/Kiama Heights which saw moderate to strong increases due to

strong increase in demand for property with ocean, coastal or superior rural views.” The land values reflect the property market at 1 July 2020, and show an average increase of 2.3% in residential land value for the South Coast region. Revenue NSW will use the 1 July 2020 land values to calculate land tax for the 2021 land tax year, and it is also used in the calculation of Council rates. “The latest land values for all properties in NSW are available on our website along with information on trends, medians and typical land values for each local government area,” said Dr Parker.

ANZ has told its customers that it is to close its Kiama branch on 7 April. The branch is amongst 19 branches Australia-wide being closed in the bank’s latest rationalisation. “Our customers are not using branches like they used to and we are seeing a 10 per cent reduction in branch transactions each year,” says ANZ’s General Manager for New South Wales, Michael Wake. “Customers prefer the convenience of doing their banking when it suits them and increasingly they are choosing to use our ANZ App and call centres.

“We have written to customers in the Kiama region to inform them how they can continue to do their banking and we can discuss with them alternative banking methods, including online, telephone and mobile banking. “We remain committed to our customers in the wider Kiama area.” The bank’s Gerringong branch was closed in 2018, and the branch has been open on a part-time basis for some time. The bank’s ATM will remain operating, with the closest branch being in Shellharbour.

Visit www.valuergeneral. nsw.gov.au or call 1800 110 038 for more information on land values and the valuation system.

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Gareth Ward MP has officially opened the new passenger terminal at Shellharbour Airport, with representatives of Shellharbour City Council. It has become operational less than 12 months after Mr Ward and Shellharbour Mayor Marianne Saliba broke ground on the project in March 2020. Mr Ward secured $15.97 million in funding through the NSW Government’s Regional Growth Fund, with Shellharbour Council investing another $4.35 million in the project. “The new passenger terminal will not just benefit those who live in the Illawarra but local businesses that rely on a strong visitor economy,” says Mr Ward. “As a local MP, I have always worked hard to secure investments that make a real difference for our community. The new passenger terminal will go a long way to better connect our community to the nation. “More than ever before, in-

vestments like this generate local jobs but improve travel to and from our region for many years to come. I’d like to congratulate Shellharbour City Council on the completion of the new terminal.” Shellharbour City Mayor Marianne Saliba said the new passenger terminal would deliver the comfort and high quality facilities that commercial airline passengers required and expected. “The new terminal looks fantastic. I am so pleased with its functionality and

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Chamber’s new Executive Officer Kaylene Derix has been appointed as the Kiama & District Business Chamber’s Executive Officer. She is relishing the propect of getting to know the community better, after moving down to Kiama almost nine years ago. “Since I moved down here I have been working as an executive assistant for the CEO of Wests Illawarra, and it’s meant a 45 minute trip each way,” she says. “That has limited my ability to network and get involved in many other ways locally. “I thought this would be a good challenge and a great way to get involved with the community. “I’m really looking forward

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to working with the local businesses which are our members.” Having been an executive assistant to CEOs and directors for over fifteen years, she is keen to share her experience in systems and procedures. “It’s been my role to get them organised and make sure they were operating efficiently,” she says. “It is in my nature.” Last year the Chamber moved into the old ambulance building in Terralong Street, now owned by Kiama Council in preparation for the development of the Arts Centre. 158 members local businesses are members.

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20.2021.3.1 LOT: 51 DP: 1206414 95 Merrick Circuit, Kiama Wood fire heater Properties considered by Council to possibly be detrimentally affected by any of the above applications will be contacted individually and advised of their submission opportunities under Chapter 2, Kiama Development Control Plan 2012. Further details on the making of submissions can be found on Council’s website www.kiama.nsw.gov.au or by ringing 4232 0444 during normal office hours.

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10.2020.250.1 LOT: 151 DP: 14188 66 Renfrew Road, Werri Beach Alterations and additions to (dwelling) residential development

10.2020.266.1 LOT: 126 DP: 788993 16 Willowbank Place, Gerringong New dual occupancy and Torrens title subdivision

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LOT: 1013 DP: 236616 143 North Kiama Drive, Kiama Downs Alterations and additions to residential development LOT: 122 DP: 241462 39 Geering Street, Gerringong Alterations and additions to dwelling

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Properties considered by Council to possibly be detrimentally affected by any of the above applications will be contacted individually and advised of their submission opportunities under Chapter 2, Kiama Development Control Plan 2012. Further details on the making of submissions can be found on Council’s website www.kiama.nsw.gov.au or by ringing 4232 0444 during normal office hours.

Development consents In accordance with Section 4.59 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Council advises that the following Development Consents are now granted.

10.2020.207.1 LOT: 468 DP: 1167534 125 Willowvale Road, Willow Vale Erection of farm building, water tanks and access extension

10.2020.216.1 LOT: 284 DP: 30126 14 Elanora Road, Kiama Heights Dwelling house

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10.2020.258.1 LOT: 22 DP: 1101494 51 Rowlins Road, Gerringong Change of use industrial development

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ecological communities, we need to protect them. “The deer can have a detrimental impact on biodiversity in these environments.” He says their impact on fencing cannot be underestimated, “The damage they do can be significant and relentless. Exclusion fencing needs to be 6-7 foot high, with no breach points, for it to be effective.” Given their size, they also represent a threat to motorists in the event of a collision. Three types of deer are known to be in the Valley – Rusa deer (the most prevalent across the Illawarra); Fallow deer; and Red deer (the second largest deer species in Australia, with bucks reaching 200kg). Sambar deer are also thought to be encroaching our region from the south, with reports of them reaching nearby Kangaroo Valley. “The grant provided through the bushfire recovery program gives us scope to identify some of these hotspot areas where there are increasing deer numbers, and look at implementing some strategic control measures,” says Mr Orrock. “People have already had recreational hunters visiting their properties, so it is clear that deer have been present across the Jamberoo Valley area for some time.” Getting an accurate picture of the deer population in the area is challenging given the varying terrain and dense vegetation. A range of surveillance measures are used, including community reporting, camera traps and thermal imagery technology. “At the first stage of this program we are urging landowners to report the presence of deer on their property, using a community-based mapping resource called Feral Scan,” says Mr

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TO THE EDITOR Reports on the results of recent community satisfaction surveys for Kiama Council appear to overlook critical areas where less than pleasing feedback has emerged. The online survey results show 56% of respondents did not support the statement that Council engages with the community before making important decisions. The more statistically reliable telephone survey results show only about one quarter of those surveyed (24 per cent) agreed that Council engages with the community before making decisions and only one in four respondents felt well-informed about Council decisions. During times when Kiama LGA is facing significant challenges on how to manage growth and development, sustain natural and heritage environments, and uphold community strengths, these survey results are concerning. It would be good to know what Kiama Council is doing at all levels to improve its performance in these areas so it can effectively represent the local community’s wishes in the decisions it takes. Alan Woodward, Kiama We welcome letters. Word limit of 150. Writers’ names and addresses must be provided. Letters published at the Editor’s discretion. Send to news@ thebuglenewspaper.com.au

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the Jazz & Blues Festival hots up Save date for a While the full event schedule is not released as we write, Kiama Jazz & Blues Festival President Becky Guggisberg has confirmed that the weekend of 5-7 March will be jam packed, with 58 performances and 31 acts across 22 venues. “The festival headliner is Ray Beadle, a famous blues guitarist from Sydney,” says Becky. “He will be playing with friends Jonathan Zwartz on double bass and Andrew Dickeson on drums at The Pavilion on Sunday afternoon “He will also be doing an intimate solo performance at a yet to be revealed location.” Other great musicians on the festival lineup include Genevieve Chadwick, Tall Shaun and The Resolution

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Blues, Red Rebels and The Sunbears. Local musicians will also be well represented, with Frank Sultana, Dos Enos and The Water Runners amongst those in the program. Performances will be on from Friday afternoon until Sunday night in a variety of venues, including free music in Hindmarsh Park. “We are taking over the gorgeous Gerringong Town Hall on the Friday and Saturday night,” says Becky. “On Friday night it will be International Women’s Day and we will have Genevieve Chadwick and her band headlining there.” The relaxed, all free, model of past festivals has been affected by the COVID restrictions and requirements. “Some performances will be ticketed at very reasonable prices, otherwise booking a table at the other venues is required and encouraged,” says Becky. “All of the money from the ticketed concerts is going to the artists. “Don’t muck around about

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buying a ticket, as numbers are limited and you’ll be paying so much less than you would to see them in Sydney.” The ticketed venues include the Gerringong Town Hall, The Pavilion, and the soon to be festival themed Sound Lab (aka the Joyce Wheatley Community Centre). The private venues hosting Festival events are Diggies, El Corazon, JJ’s Indian Restaurant, Kiama Bowling Club, Kiama Downs Golf Club, Kiama Shores, the Art Bar, Little Earth Cafe, Min-

namurra Cafe, Nirand Thai, Parfait Patisserie, Penny Whistlers, Silica, The Brooding Italian, The Hill Bar and The Hungry Monkey. “Book in quick for a table as space is more limited at these events than usual,” says Becky. “Enjoy the Festival over a great meal with a few drinks, to help bring these musicians to town.” Over the weekend there will also be two art exhibitions as well as pop-up food trucks and bars, a festival merchandise store and even a vinyl store for festival goers

to enjoy. And if you can’t make the Festival there will also be a season of live music in the weeks following the big weekend. The full festival schedule and further details will be released by the time you read this, at kiamajazzandbluesfestival. com.au by Jack Wallner

While the details are yet to be ironed out, Destination Kiama has decided on a date and theme for its event to make up for the cancellation of the New Year’s Eve fireworks. “We have a date, Saturday 19 June, and we are looking at a theme of Kiama Winter Solstice Fire Festival,” says Destination Kiama Chair, Councillor Matt Brown. “We are coming up with some ideas and concepts of an afternoon culminating in a fireworks display, and potentially some fire art, at the harbour.” Destination Kiama will be calling for expressions of interest for an event organiser to help bring the ideas to life. Preliminary discussions have been held with the KISS Arts Festival. “They have experienced some of these sort of events around the world in their professional travels,” says Cllr Brown. He says that a budget has yet to be finalised for the event, which is being held at a time when visitation is traditionally low.

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Defibrillator for 60 years’ surfing Gerringong CBD the Rockie break Thanks to an initiative by the Rotary Club of Gerringong, and a $2,500 grant presented by Gareth Ward, Member for Kiama, a automated external defibrillator (AED) will soon be located in Gerringong Pharmacy. An AED in Gerringong’s main street will increase the chances of someone being treated within the first eight minutes of a cardiac arrest. This is the essential time frame to increase a patient’s likelihood of survival. The pharmacy was chosen for its easy and safe access for residents and tourists. “This will be a great resource for the local Gerringong community,” says Rotary’s Graham St Clair. “The local pharmacist Glen Steele was very happy to have this defibrillator located and available for community use inside his pharmacy,

Kiama Harbour Revitalisation Transport for NSW is seeking your feedback on the Kiama Harbour Revitalisation Strategic Framework by Friday 5 March.

Please register your interest in attending an online information session where members of the project team will provide an overview and answer questions on the Strategic Framework. To register visit rms.nsw.gov.au/projects/kiama-harbourrevitalisation. Please provide feedback by email at kiamaharbourprecint@tranpsport.nsw.gov.au or by mail to: Attn: Kiama Harbour Revitalisation Transport for NSW, Locked Bag 5100 CAMPERDOWN NSW 1450

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“Given the ageing population here in Gerringong, we believe it will be quite advantageous to have access to life saving equipment if and when the need arises.” “I am absolutely delighted to have secured this defibrillator funding which will benefit the main street of Gerringong,” says Mr Ward. “With more and more people remaining active at an older age, early access to a defibrillator could mean the difference between life and death in the event of a cardiac arrest.” This will be the tenth AED in Gerringong, with others located in the IGA, the Surf Life Saving Club, the Men’s Shed, the Squash Club, Breakers Football Club, Lions Rugby League Club, the Uniting Church and in both medical centres in town.

It was the summer of 1960 when Terry Gallagher became the first person to surf the now popular Rockpool Reef break on a homemade bodyboard he made himself when 15 years old. “I shaped the bodyboard by Jack Wallner from a 3’6” piece of maple timber,” says Terry. “It had minimum nose lift, two fins and was fibreglassed to keep it waterproof.” At the beginning of the 1960s, the surfing craze had hit Australia with everyone going on surfing safaris to find new surfing locations along our coast. Kiama had some of the best. Rockie’s has a perfect steep right hander which can be Gareth Ward MP with Rotary’s Graham St Clair and Sue Thomas very gnarly at low tide, break-

Terry with grandson Issac Gates, who wrote this piece

ing onto a cunje rock shelf in only one foot of water! Terry also rode a balsa Mal in the 1960s, firstly at Black Beach then graduating to Surf Beach, Pump Rock at North Bombo and the Boneyard. During the 1980s, Terry took up windsurfing, then kiteboarding, where he can still be seen on Seven Mile Beach whenever there is a fresh nor-Easter blowing. “I still thoroughly enjoy surfing and am pleased to have passed my passion onto my children and grandchildren, who also enjoy the wonderful adventure of surfing,” he says.

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Multi-million dollar residential project - Page 2 Chamber auctions historic motel fittings - Page 2

Latest Statistics for the Kiama Region - Page 3 Our Current Listings for Sale - Page 4

Marketing to achieve amazing high-end sales

Our new Shoalhaven Heads office is booming

For First National Coast & Country, selling real estate is a profession not a just a job.

First National Coast & Jason Stalgis Managing Partner Country recently opened its Shoalhaven Heads office. First National Coast & Country

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What does that mean to buyers and sellers? Our people and our marketing solutions bring the right buyers and sellers together to quickly come to decisions that both parties see as winning solutions. Over the past years, this means achieving the best sales price for owners, particularly with valuable lifestyle properties where the demand is high. Our advanced marketing systems are backed by worldwide expertise and the best technology so that we can quickly match qualified buyers to your property.

Three close knit towns along the coast have our Coast & Country offices

Sales manager Claire Nunn moved from Kiama to head up property sales operations. Property management is being handled by Lorraine Shaw. Claire was raised in “the Heads”, and Lorraine has years of experience there. First National Coast & Country are among the oldest real estate firms operating continuously here on the NSW South Coast. Our strategy is to build a portfolio of buyers looking to come to our lovely seaside and country towns and match them to properties that come on the market.

We do this with honesty, professionalism and integrity - every time.

We saw that many potential buyers had needs and budgets that suited Shoalhaven Heads real estate, so the decision to open an office there was an easy one.

We are available to discuss your real estate questions and needs in our Kiama, Gerringong and Shoalhaven Heads offices.

You can contact Claire Nunn in our Shoalhaven Heads Office on 4448 8344, or drop into the office at 131 Shoalhaven Heads Road.

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Twelve new luxury apartments with the ultimate beachside ambience

First-class interior design in living areas overlooking Surf Beach

For people wanting to share our coast and country lifestyle, Kiama will soon have “the ultimate luxury experience and lifestyle upgrade.” The “KOVE” apartments are to be built on the site of the Kiama Cove Motel at 10 Bong Bong Street. Promising five star luxury living, KOVE is offering twelve three bedroom, two bathroom and two car spaces, all with views over Surf Beach and an easy walk to all of Kiama’s cafe, restaurants and shopping precincts.

KOVE is unlike any other South Coast development. Residents will enjoy the finest VIP treatment with an exclusive concierge service. The concierge service will be available seven days a week, providing five-star hotel services to make KOVE Kiama’s premiere new residence.

The KOVE “Private Pool” - magnificent beachside views

The apartment sizes range from 111 square metres to 182 square metres, each with first class finishes. Each property has a unique design, and created with attention to detail; with the highest quality marble, timber and steel finishes, alongside state-of-the-art appliances.

Construction on the KOVE begins shortly with completion expected in mid 2022.

In addition to the two levels of luxury apartments, the KOVE will also feature select retail and commercial spaces. For further information about living in the KOVE apartments, please contact Terry Digger at First National Coast & Country on 0417 760 669.

Is build-to-rent the next big thing in the Australian property market?

AUCTION OF THE COVE MOTEL FITTINGS TO BENEFIT LOCAL CHARITIES

In the UK and US, there are a growing number of residential developments built by investors who hold ownership and manage the properties as rentals for the long-term. The sector is called “build-to-rent” or BTR.

The Australian dream of home ownership is under challenge from two factors: affordability and the lifestyle choices of younger people and retirees who prefer the flexibility and convenience offered by renting.

Investors - particularly institutional investors - view build-to-rent as a profitable and growing asset class as more people spend more time in the rental market before being able to buy a home of their own.

Property financiers, Development Finance Partners, said in a recent white paper on build-for-rent that:

This contrasts to the typical Australian developer who builds multi-unit complexes and sells off individual units to owners, who then either rent them or live in them. People in Australia rent for all kinds of reasons, but statistics show that at any one time, 30% of Australian’s are living in rental accommodation. With city-based 25 - 35 year-olds, PWC Australian says the figure is around 70%.

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“Just as ‘WeWork’ changed the landscape of office assets, will BTR change the landscape for residential housing in Australia? “

The new Kove apartments will be on the site of the Kiama Cove Boutique Motel. Soon the motel will “be no more” at this beautiful and historic site. First National is working with the developers, Dartanyon, Kiama Council and the Kiama Business Chamber to organise an auction of the motel fittings at the site. “We see it as a way to raise funds for local charities,” said Dartanyon Home’s Greg Kellner. “And also a way to recycle some of quite useful motel fittings.” Kiama Business Chamber’s Michael Emmett is organising the auction and distributing the funds to local charities.

While all major property groups are experimenting in BTR projects, industry experts say that it is taxation and banking policies that are holding back the BTR sector in Australia - particularly the treatment of GST in the building phase and ongoing land tax deductibility.

Around 40% of renters are looking to rent for 10 years or more and many are looking for stable, assured, longterm leases that give them security.

Banks lending policies have also limited debt financing. Projects that do get off the ground use investment funds, and this skews the type of property to the highend, high-price market sector.

These renters also give institutional and professional investors stable, consistent and predictable income streams to underpin their businesses.

Only policy changes at the State and Federal level can open up the build-to-rent sector to low and mid range long-term rental accommodation for Australians.

“We have worked with the developer of the project to make sure the auction is a success,” said Michael. Michael Emmett “In fact, they have guaranteed a minimum return of $10,000 to donate to the local charities.”

First National has organised local identity Mick Cook to be the celebrity auctioneer on the day. Auction to be held onsite on Saturday 20th February starting at 12 noon. Inspections from 10 am..

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OUR LATEST PROPERTY MARKET STATISTICS The interest in the Kiama region remains high with values increasing over the year despite the otherwise adverse market conditions.

regularly as buyers seek to quickly lock-in suitable properties.

Over the past three months in particular, clearance rates have increased, while time-on-market and vendor discounting have decreased. We are seeing realistic asking prices being exceeded

Our rental market remain exceptionally strong with properties being leased without the need to advertise. It is a remarkable market for vendors. The figures below show the current house and unit values and the number listed in the past 12 months.

KIAMA

Population: 6,867

$1,083,762 2,303

Median Value

$685,703 1,327

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12 Mth Listings

Median Value

12 Mth Listings

$570 pw Median Rent

$493 pw Median Rent

$560 pw Median Rent

$493 pw Median Rent

$540 pw Median Rent

$520 pw Median Rent

Listed now

KIAMA DOWNS Population: 5,011

$957,216 1,804

Median Value

103

Median Value

12 Mth Listings

$631,317

12 Mth Listings

Listed now

GERRINGONG Population: 3,969

$1,052,435 1,804

Median Value

$679,907 103

12 Mth Listings

Median Value

12 Mth Listings

Listed now

GERROA Population: 670

$1,376,401 430

Median Value

12 Mth Listings

Listed now

$550 pw Median Rent

$910,209

$420 pw

Median Value

12 Mth Listings

Listed now

Median Rent

Rental demand and excellence in property management Anne-Marie Fishburn

Property Manager First National Coast & Country

Demand for rental properties peaked in January at about 16% higher than last year. Units were slightly more in demand than houses, but it was a close-run thing. I joined First National after many years in customer service management, strata management and in the real estate sector generally. With demand for rental on the increase, I was reflecting on what makes a good property manager. Communication skills are vital We talk daily to all sorts of people, and we want to get to a positive outcome with all of them quickly and efficiently. It is important to know how to put yourself in the shoes of a landlord, then of the tenant and of the many trades-people we communicate with daily. Systems and procedures that smooth the way One of the critical assets we have is the back-office systems and procedures we use at First National. These tools help us with the legal aspects of rental agreements, assist in marketing and in the day-to-day management of properties. Our systems make sure everything happens on time. All details are followed up, and significantly, these good systems leaves us time for face-to-face contact with our landlords and renters. Forward-thinking and decisiveness solves issues With a busy rental portfolio, there will always be issues that need to be resolved. We have found that forward planning and thinking ahead stops an issue becoming a problem; and that is the best solution. However, if we find there is something that needs attention, then making a firm decision and following through on it gives comfort and confidence to both owners and to renters. Turn obstacles into opportunities It’s what we do here at Coast and Country - if you always look on the bright-side, win-win opportunities emerge. Our job is to make those opportunities real. For more information, contact our property team in Kiama on 4232 2888,Gerringong on 4234 1911 or Shoalhaven Heads on 4448 8344.

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RARE COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNTIES Central properties in Kiama with highly sought after zoning High quality commercial properties and development opportunities are rare in the Kiama region, particularly those with sought after zoning.

Each of these three properties are located in central positions - Bong Bong Street, Manning Street and Collins Street in Kiama.

First National Coast & Country have three such opportunities on the market.

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This fantastic property provides opportunity for commercial investment or re-development right in the heart of Kiama’s main shopping area. The property is within walking distance to the Harbour and all of the shops, cafe’s and restaurants that this beautiful coastal town has to offer. Improvements include two retail shopfronts, 2 x 3-bedroom apartments plus various outbuildings. Zoned B2 Local Centre, the property is positioned in a retail strip, close to beaches and the “Kiama blowhole” tourist attraction, a short walk from the Kiama Harbour, Surf Beach and the beautiful Hindmarsh Park.

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nearby, these three properties offer investors and owners long-term opportunities for income and capital growth. Two of the Kiama properties are suitable for redevelopment as part of a renewal of the central Kiama township.

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Commercial Kiama Terrace House

Situated in the heart of Kiama’s commercial hub, the historically famous “Terrace Houses” are an integral part of Kiama’s heritage. Sold with vacant possession from 1st March 2021 this is a wonderful opportunity to secure a tightly held retail premises located in a vibrant and very popular part of town. The passing trade and local traffic is exceptional main street frontage! You will have about 61m2 of air conditioned internal space, with an internal kitchenette and toilet facilities.

33 BONG BONG STREET - KIAMA

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This fantastic property provides opportunity for commercial investment or re-development right in the heart of Kiama’s main shopping area, within walking distance to the Harbour and all of the shops, cafe’s and restaurants that this beautiful coastal town has to offer. The overall property consists of a single level 179m2 office building on a site of about 506m2. The site is zoned as the flexible B2 Local Centre with a Floor Space Ratio of 1.5:1. The maximum height is set at 11 metres. The zoning allows for tourist and visitor accommodations, office, medical, entertainment facilities as well as registered clubs and group homes. EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST AGENT: Terry Digger CONTACT: 0417 760 669

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Bruce’s gift to domestic travellers In a labour of love that has taken over seven and a half years (2,797 days to be precise), travel and music journalist Bruce Elder has finished his online magnum opus, Aussie Towns. “I started on 20 June, 2013 and finished on 15 February, 2021 and, during that time, wrote a total of 2,663,486 words,” says Bruce. “For those who like comparisons, that is about 33 novels.” Bruce is by no means a lazy researcher, never relying on a single source or a quick google search from his home in Kiama. Instead, over that time he has visited all of the 1,322 towns included (many more than once), taken tens of thousands of photographs and collected seemingly endless brochures and local history books. “In essence, Aussie Towns started as a project to write detailed, useful and hopefully definitive accounts of all the important towns in the country,” says Bruce. “The aim was to answer the primary question: “Why am I here?” “I believe that most people

travel without a clear idea of what they want to see or why they want to see it. “I wanted to point them towards things that were fascinating and explain exactly why those things were interesting.” Towns made the cut if he could answer the “why am I here?” question in a way that would appeal to people who might want to visit that town. The answer may have been a quirky Big Thing; some genuinely interesting history about the town, remembered through important buildings, sculptures and monuments; or beautiful landscape. There are some wildcards, as in some cases a town was included for no better reason than Bruce finding it amusing or entertaining. “The end result is that I have had a hugely entertaining seven years… sorry 2,797 days. “I have travelled around Australia and fallen hopelessly in love with this remarkable continent. I have had ADVERTISEMENT

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Bruce says it is a project that will never truly be finished, and will always be free. “I know it is hard to understand in these avaricious times, but this site is designed to be a non-profit service for all those people who stumble upon it and find it useful,” he says. “Yesterday, 5,480 visitors used the site and, on an annual basis, it attracts over two million people each year. “It is being used and that is all I ever asked.”

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A Planes and Trains Sunday The Kiama Picnic Train will be making a special stop at Albion Park station on Sunday 14 March. Passengers from the Picnic Train will be taken on a free shuttle bus to experience the Illawarra Light Railway Museum and HARS Aviation Museum before returning back to the train station for the trip home. At the Illawarra Light Railway Museum visitors will be able to ride the railway around a bushland setting in historic passenger carriages as well as a miniature train. There will also be tours of the museum and railway

sheds for visitors. At HARS Aviation Museum there will be guided tours showing visitors around almost 50 different aircrafts that are significant to Australian aviation history.

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Country stars coming to Gerringong Amber Lawrence (left) and Catherine Britt are bringing their Love and Lies Tour to Gerringong. Last year was a blur of a year for both the highly acclaimed Country stars. During COVID-19’s 2020, Amber launched her ARIA No.2 charting DVD Amber Lawrence Live, collaborated on three separate releases including the successful re-imagination of True Blue alongside Aleyce Simmonds, Dianna Corcoran and Kirsty Lee Akers, and to finish the year, she released her third children’s album The Kid’s Gone Country 2, which became a No.2 ARIA charting Country album. Catherine released two No.1 singles during 2020 – I Am A Country Song and Fav’Rit Song – and released a new album, Home Truths. “Amber and I have been so looking forward to 2021 and getting out on the road again,” added Catherine. “I love touring with her.” The women have more than their four Gold Guitar awards each in common. Both are mums (Amber has one child and Catherine has two), both have hosted national radio programs and both know a thing or two about working hard and

living life to its fullest. “We started this tour back in 2017 and performed 26 shows across the country. We love performing our fan favourites plus our special duets,” says Amber. “Love and Lies are recurring themes in our music. “It’s what you think about in your early 30s and that’s still our vibe. We are really contemporary story tellers – it’s a fun and sassy title which conveys our personalities.” Amber is no stranger to Gerringong, having holidayed here year after year. She last played at the Gerringong Bowlo about three years ago as part of the Country Gold festival.

Having recorded three albums for kids - Kids Got Country, Kids Got Country II and Aussie Aussie Christmas – the outside Gerringong concert is bound to be a family affair. “It’s really great fun doing music for kids. Now families know they can come to our shows and there will be something for everyone. It’s all about fun and people having a great family day out, grandma, parents and the grandkids too.”

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MAYORAL COLUMN Mayor Mark Honey talks directly with residents and ratepayers Kiama Council has a proud history of women councillors, indeed mayors, but Cllr Kathy Rice has been flying solo in recent years. Women for Election Australia are running online workshops in April and May for potential candiates: https:// wfea.org.au/ The rescheduled local governI’d also like to see our ment elections are to be held Aboriginal community repreon Saturday 4 September sented. (www.elections.nsw.gov.au). Sadly, there are just 24 My challenge to you is to Aboriginal and Torres Strait start thinking about who you Islander councillors across want representing our comour State. munity over coming years. Let’s change that as well. It’s an opportunity to elect a Nominations for candidates mix of councillors who reflect open 26 July and close 4 who we are as a municipality August. in 2021. Last week I was able to The obvious place to start meet and congratulate our is having more women on young local athletes in the Council. Illawarra Academy of Sport.

The Academy does a fantastic job turning our talented young people into world-class athletes. It also helps them along the journey to adulthood and all the responsibilities that come with it. This has been an especially testing time for young people in our community. The resilience these young athletes have shown in their day-to-day lives, as well as the extra training as IAS athletes, during COVID, is an example to all of us. Kiama Council is helping some of our IAS cyclists take part in L’Etape Australia when it hits town next month (19-20 March). It’s a great opportunity for these young riders to compete in the race, part of

the National Road Series, mixing it with Australia’s best in their own backyard. This is a major event for our region, with around 3,000 riders expected to take part. This is one of the biggest events our community has hosted in recent years, given the number of riders, the logistics involved and the accompanying media coverage. I encourage everyone to wave on the riders as they race through your area, just like what happens along the roads in France. Importantly, there will be road closures that may affect residents and businesses on race day (20 March). Please go to the L’Etape website to find out more: www.letapeaustralia.com

At a time when when attention is focused on the quality of our health system, the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local health District (ISLHD) is seeking expressions of interest for its board. “Board members contribute to the management and future direction of the NSW Health system,” says the Board Chair, Prof Denis King.

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Makuta funds flow Since its launch in 2020, Makuta volunteers have worked tirelessly, raising $50,000 to support local suicide prevention and wellbeing initiatives. Here, Perrie Croshaw reports on how the money is flowing back into the community. Makuta was begun by locals who were deeply impacted by a spate of local suicides. The COVID pandemic stimulated their first fundraising initiative, to sew and sell face masks (Makuta means mask in Nepalese). “It is essential that all the money our community raises stays within this community,” says Rachael Peedom, spokesperson for the Makuta team. A cheque for $8,600 recently presented to Kiama High School helped them roll out a Teen Mental Health First Aid course for 137 Year 10 students. Following the program, student feedback included responses such as “It is important that everyone knows about mental health and has the skills to help someone out”, “It was good to learn and be reassured about mental health”, “Pay attention to the people you are surrounded by” and “Everyone should know this”. This year, the School plans to deliver the junior course to all Year 8 and 9 students and the senior course for all Year 10 students. Hosting this four day training program locally means that the region now has a network of facilitators who can deliver the training and troubleshoot any challenges that may arise in implementing the course. “Our ‘business model’ has certainly changed from where we started out last year. Now we are spending the money, and getting feedback from recipients such

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as Kiama High really helps us continue to refine our strategy on an ongoing basis to meet the needs of the community,” says Rachael. “We are having our first meeting with our Advisory Board this week, to ensure we are all aligned with our spending strategy for this year. And to that end, there will likely be a strong focus on specific areas of education for both school age and post-school tweens.” The Makuta Advisory Board is made up of Maggie Dent, author and one of Australia’s leading authorities on youth wellbeing and education; Sally Gallagher, a local parent with experience in government education; Nace Ward, with an extensive background working in the local youth sector; and Wendi Hobbs, Secretary of the Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention and Awareness Network. The most recent addition to the Board is Lara Farrell, a Kiama High Year 10 student, who will help bridge the gap between the students and the adults in our community. Makuta has plans to fund ‘Stymie’ (about.stymie.com. au), a website which students can access through their school portal to anonymously report about bullying or harm, at a cost of $1,800 per school for 12 months.

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Kiama High has already agreed to implement this service and other schools in the Kiama LGA are invited to take part. “We have also been funding breakfast for kids attending the NSW Police’s PCYC’s Fit for Life Program in Kiama every Tuesday a since late last year,” says Rachael. “This is a really important initiative by the PCYC to keep a look out for any kids struggling, as there is always at least one counsellor from the PCYC on site during these sessions.” This program, and the PCYC Safer Drivers Course for 24 teenagers who commit to attending the Fit For Life sessions equates to a commitment of close to $5,000 to the Illawarra PCYC for 2021. Further fundraising events are planned for this year including Chase The Blues Away (see page 2), an Easter Egg hunt for kids and a Mini-Family Triathlon in June organised by OneFitness; a significant donation midyear from Prancing Horses Luxury Cars; and an online auction event.

Any local schools, organisations or community groups needing funding for any youth mental health programs should reach out to Makuta on info@makutayouth.org to request an application form.

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POSTCARD HOME After having two overseas trips cancelled last year, we recently discovered we could travel to Norfolk Island. After a two and a half hour flight from Sydney, we arrived in paradise. We likened it to a country town on a beautiful island. We did several tours all focussed on the interesting, yet confronting history, especially in relation to the treatment of convicts. Our tour guides were all so knowledgeable and were generally descendants of Pitcairn Islanders. Our favourite tour was that of Colleen McCulloch’s house, conducted by one of her housekeepers and close friends, who still works there. Other activities you cannot miss include exploring the world heritage area of Kingston, walking around the cemetery, swimming at the beautiful Emily Bay, walking through the 100 Acres Reserve and National Park, walking along the summit track between Mt Pitt and Mt Bates, playing golf on a very windy, yet scenic course and seeing the two new netball courts! What really stood out to us was the friendliness of the locals and other tourists. Everyone waved when you were driving or walking and everyone welcomed you

when you walked into their shop. Most groceries are shipped or flown in and fruit and vegetables are grown on the island, therefore some groceries are understandably double our prices, so it’s a good idea to take some snacks and other basics. Prices at the clubs and restaurants are quite reasonable and the Liquor Bond Store has plenty of reasonably priced alcohol!

Star athletes from the local community have been feted by the Kiama Council and Illawarra Academy of Sport (IAS) in recognition of their sporting talent and potential at the start of the new year. This year has already seen the largest intake of athletes at the Illawarra Academy of Sport, with 35 of the athletes coming from the Kiama LGA. Among the up and coming athletes who attended a recent reception, was Kaylah Brennan, who won the Norfolk Island must be a beautiful island to enjoy the popular place to visit as we history, the people, the scen- 2020 IAS Swimmer Of The Year; Kieran Wooley, who is ran into three other couples ery and the serenity! currently 2nd in Australia for from Kiama during our We have travelled all over skateboarding; and Ethan holiday! The only hiccup the world, but this was one Harvey, who won both the was when Air New Zealand of the best holidays we have 2019 and 2020 IAS Golfer cancelled flights due to the ever had. Of The Year awards. Australian Government “It came as a shock to win ceasing the ‘bubble’ with Karon and John Dawson, New Zealand, so repatriation Kiama it this year again but it’s great to be acknowledged for it,” flights with Qantas were If you’d like to share your says Ethan. organised for us and we got travel story, send your “Now I am turning 18, the to stay an extra day. postcard to: news@ junior golf program isn’t for We would definitely recthebuglenewspaper.com.au me and it means I will now ommend a holiday on this

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play in senior Vardon events. “I’ll play every Saturday or do the big tournaments like the NSW Amateur, and I’ll keep doing them, get better and try to qualify for more.” The Academy provides many different sport development programs including basketball, girls AFL, cycling, golf, hockey, netball, rugby union, swimming, triathlon and the Lonestar program. All athletes received acknowledgment during the ceremony along with supportive words from the Mayor Mark Honey, IAS President John Wells and the IAS CEO John Armstrong. “These kids will leave a legacy behind with each of their sports just as the legacy from past IAS athletes carries on to today. We wish them the best,” said Mr Armstrong.

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