The Bugle 25 January 2020 by The Bugle Newspaper

The Bugle 25 January 2020

A fortnightly celebration of people and places on the Upper South Coast of NSW Serving the communities of Kiama, Gerringong, Jamberoo, Kiama Downs, Minnamurra and Gerroa and now at www.thebugleonline.com

Kiama’s Australia Day Citizens of the Year Andrew Downes, Captain of Gerringong’s Rural Fire Service (RFS) Brigade, has been chosen as Kiama’s Australia Day Citizen of the Year. The announcement said, “Andrew was nominated for his devotion to duty within a volunteer-based organisation that directly benefits all our local communities.” He has been an active RFS member for more than a decade, and Gerringong’s Captain since 2017. “I found out about the award at the end of what had been a bad week for our firefighters, so it really gave me a lift,” he says. “There has been a commitment from everyone in the RFS, not just those out fighting fires but those behind the scenes. I see this award as being for everybody.” At 32, Andrew is much younger than the usual for a Citizen of the Year. In his real job, he works for ANSTO at Lucas Heights as an engineering technician, keeping the particle accelerators going. His family has been in Gerringong for well over a hundred years, and he can’t imagine living anywhere else. Andrew hopes the award will encourage other younger people got get involved in community service organisations. “There are lots of things you can do as a volunteer keep looking until you find the one that suits you.” Kiama resident, Olivia Deans, has been named as Young Citizen of the Year,

for her achievements in the sport of karate. Now 20, she took up the sport when eight years old, and has an impressive list of accomplishments, including representing NSW, and a gold medals at the national and international level. “I was really surprised and very proud when I was told I had been nominated for this award,” says Olivia. “I’m delighted Andrew has been made Citizen of the Year, as he is doing such an amazing job for the whole community. “This year, more than ever, people will be celebrating the real strength of Australia – the way community pulls together to help.” Apart from her sporting commitments, Olivia is studying primary teaching at Wollongong University as well as being an art support worker for people with trauma and disability. She grew up in Kiama, including going to the High School, and hopes her award will help to promote inclusion on all levels. The Community Group of the Year has been shared by the Kiama Red Cross (whose efforts often feature in The Bugle) and Jamberoo Touch Association. The latter was established in 1984 as a social competition and has grown to 900 senior and junior players. It now manages a 51-side summer competition, 32-side winter competition and more than 100 juniors. The awards are presented at the Australia Day ceremony.

Inside this issue Time for Kiama to Play it forward for Lake Conjola p3

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Above: Kiama’s Young Citizen of the Year, Olivia Deans after winning the female black belt open division at the GKR Karate World Cup in the UK in June Right: Citizen of the Year, Andrew Downes

Show Society President explains the decision p 3

Frock shopping for a cause Funds to help the fire affected have been, and continue to be, raised in many and varied ways, as a number of our stories inside show. One event, a pop-up fashion shop in an empty space in Terralong St raised $7300 in a weekend’s trading. New clothes were donated by local retailers and near new clothes by an enthusiastic public after the call went out by organiser Anna Tydd. The owner of the shop offered it rent free for the cause. “People were encouraged to name their own price for the clothes, and their generosity was amazing,” says Geraldine Nortje (right), a local designer with an outlet in Berry who got behind the initiative by donating clothes and helping to run the shop. A more traditional fundraising cake stall, operating outside the shop and run by children, raised $1000 for the cause.

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Australia Day activities Live music at The Sebel, across the region, ending with the Play it Kiama Leagues Club, Forward concert Gerringong and Kiama Bowlos and other venues (see right) Monster Garage Sale Fri 24 January Leagues Club fundraiser (below) Sat 1 February (see below) Tribute Cabaret starring 24-25 January Molly Parrish-Gibbons. Annual Book Sale Fundraiser for the RFS. (see right) Jamberoo School of Arts, Sat 25 January 7pm. trybooking.com Kiama Makers &

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Our story last issue about local children being the driving force behind a community garage sale to raise money for wildlife rescue hit such a chord that its location of has been changed to accommodate all the donations. “We’ll still be holding a Cake Stall at Kiama Village on Friday 24 January, but we are now holding the Garage Sale on Sunday 26 January at 2 Brigton St, Kiama, 10-2pm.,” says organiser Sabrina Kelly. See you there!

Friday 7 February Pics & Flicks: Stone (see right)

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Kiama Jazz & Blues Festival (see page 4)

Leagues Club Book sale in fundraiser renovated hall fire Early readers of The Bugle While the Kiama Show isn’t going ahead, the annual Kiama Uniting Church Book Sale, which traditionally tempts passing Show-goers, is still on. This year, as well as coming away with some great books, you’ll have the opportunity to inspect the newly renovated Lecture Hall. It is the oldest public building in Kiama. Details: 24-25 January, Kiama Uniting Church, Bong Bong St, 8.30-3.30pm

are encouraged to get down and support a fundraiser at the Leagues Club to help raise funds for bushfire relief. “It will be a family affair with music, afternoon tea, games for kids and raffles,” says the Club’s Sharon Tester. “All proceeds will go to the Rotary Australia World Community Service’s Bushfire Appeal.” Details: Friday 24 January, Kiama Leagues Club Sports Bar and Bistro, from 4pm.

Stone creator in our midst The creator of the cult Australian movie Stone, Sandy Harbutt, will be guest speaker at Pics & Flicks’ first screening for the year. He moved to the South Coast 15 years ago, living at Werri, Gerroa and now Gerringong. Many who recognise him as a local will be unaware of his contribution to a new era of Australian film making. “Stone was released in 1974 at a time when Australia was still drafting 18 year olds who couldn’t vote to fight in Vietnam,” says Sandy. “It is about an outlaw motorcycle gang of Vietnam veterans that are alienated from the society that sent them to war. “It was the first film to tackle the ramifications of the war on the veterans, that are still evident to this day. “No-one was expecting it. “It sprang from the counter culture and I refused to have it compromised.” He says that while the critics didn’t like it, Stone had a huge box office from the start which made it the first commercially successful drama of the new era. “The only two that made a profit before that were Barry

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McKenzie and Alvin Purple.” Drawing on experience gained in advertising (working for Bryce Courtney) and as an actor at Crawford Productions, Sandy wrote, directed and produced the film – his first – as well as starring in it as the bikie gang leader. “I took the best bits of what I learnt and we ended up using 35mm film almost like 16mm,” he says. Widely regarded as the inspiration for Mad Max, the film continues to gain praise. In the documentary, Not Quite Hollywood, Quentin Tarantino outs himself as a fan, enthusing about his admiration for the film. The acting credits for

Stone include now household names such as Bill Hunter, Helen Morse, Rebecca Gillings, Gary McDonald and Drew Forsythe. Ken Shorter played the lead role of Stone. Sandy will speak after the screening about the film, its making and the social context of the era. Despite living close by for so long, it will be the first Pics & Flicks he as attended. Details: Friday 7 February, Gerringong Town Hall. Doors open 7.20pm, with the film starting at 8pm. Tickets $10 at the door. Multi-movie passes and annual memberships are also available. The movie remains R rated.

Free concert to tap into the spirit of Australia Day Spearheaded by the Kiama & District Business Chamber, Kiama is to have its own version of FireAid on the afternoon of Australia Day, to raise money for our neighbours to the south. Donations will be given to the Lake Conjola Community Association, which has undertaken to distribute the money directly within the community. Council, Destination Kiama, the Kiama Leagues Club and others are working with the Chamber to ensure the success of the free event. “It’s a great example of how the Kiama community always works together when it comes to helping others in need,” says Chamber President Cameron McDonald. The number of performers coming on board for Play it forward keeps growing, but at the time of writing includes Chris Sebastian, local

Local band 19 Twenty are amongst the bands performing for free

band 19 Twenty (fresh from supporting Cold Chisel), Scott McRae & the Sons of Beaches Band and the Paul Green Band. The event is also being professional produced thanks to the expertise of locals, Brendon Comber and R and R Production Services.

Apart from donation buckets, there will be raffles, auctions and other sorts of novel fundraising ideas. “Let’s make this the greatest fundraising event Kiama has ever held,” says Cameron. Details: Sunday 26 January, Hindmarsh Park, 3.30-8pm

Latest DA mooted for CBD Nick Daoud has submitted a DA to develop the properties he acquired when devising a logistics solution for the adjoining Akuna St/Mitre 10 site, owned by Council. Final approval was given for his plans for the overall site by the Regional Planning Panel, after he had run out of time to purchase the property from Council. “We have land remaining from the previous development and we have looked at the best way to deal with it,” says Mr Daoud. “We don’t expect any issues with it, as we have dealt with everything successfully

in our pre-lodgment meetings with Council’s planners.” He describes it as a simple and small develoment, without the tree and traffic issues of the bigger development. Karen Lang, who has lodged an objection on behalf of the Central Precinct, has a different view. “The DA for 66 Collins St, non-compliant on many fronts, is typical of the style of development regularly being submitted by the developer. “It shows no regard for Kiama’s local heritage or for the preservation of the natural environment. The

existing building (quintessential of Kiama’s character) is to be demolished and eight mature trees on the site removed. “It is also a clear example of unnecessary overdevelopment (25 residential and four commercial units). “The negative impact to our community cannot be overstated, particularly given the combined effect of other DAs recently (or likely to be) approved.” If approved, the development would require the demolition of what is still known as the Kearns & Garside building on Collins St.

Kiama Show will come back bigger and better A fortnight after the Kiama Show Society canceled the 2020 Show, despite the ensuing rain and easing of the fire threat, its President Neil McLaren is confident the Committee made the right decision. “There is so much work that people don’t see in the lead up to show, both by exhibitors and our volunteers,” he says. “The stress and anxiety on people was enormous, and we didn’t want to add to that. “Everyone had bigger issues to deal with, and we had to acknowledge that.” It wasn’t just conditions in our immediate area that needed to be considered. The availability of judges from other regions became problematic, the horses of an entertainer from Tumbarumba were injured in a fire, and smoke and heat had interferred with the preparation of horses. “Livestock exhibitors need at least a month or two to choose their beasts and put the time and attention into preparing them for judging,” says Neil. “They just hadn’t had the time to focus on it.” He says it was important to make the call when they did, to save more wasted effort. “We have hundreds of volunteers who would be gearing into action as they do every year.

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“Many work throughout the year to organise Kiama’s biggest community event, and they needed time to wind things down.” The Show has been canceled 13 times before, most recently during WWII. “In a way, missing out on the Show this year has energised people, and I am confident it will come back bigger and better than ever,” says Neil. “It has always been a reflection of what the Kiama community produces, both on the land and in their homes.” The competitions where Kiama Show is a pathway to the Sydney Royal – the

Show Girl, the rich fruit cake, woolen garment and the quilting – will still be judged to go through to the Zone competition. Looking to next year, the time frame rule for some Pavilion sections, that they need to be made within the year, will be extended in 2021 to allow work that has been prepared for this year’s Show to be exhibited. While Albion Park and Berry Shows have also been canceled, the Kiama Show Society will be doing all it can to help the success of the Nowra and Kangaroo Valley Shows. “They are family,” says Neil.

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The Kiama Jazz & Blues Festival is entering its 33rd year, and President Becky Guggisberg says to be prepared for a spectacular event. “The Shannon Barnett Trio will be a headline knock-out experience for jazz enthusiasts,” says Becky. “She is coming all the way from Germany and Kiama is the only stop outside of a major capital on her visit. “Shannon has a phenomenal career in music. We are delighted to have this calibre of musician at our Festival.” The Festival is partnering with the Eric Dunan and the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music Jazz Series to bring her to town. An Australian, Shannon moved to Germany in 2014 and became a member of the WDR Big Band in Cologne. Over the last decade, she has become an important contributor to the Australian and international music scene, performing in diverse ensembles, including Vada, the Australian Art Orchestra, Charlie Haden and the Paul Grabrowsky Sextet. She was recently appointed Professor of Jazz Trombone

at the Hochschule für Musik und Tanz in Cologne. “Shannon is just one of the fantastic musicians we have on our program this year,” says Becky. “After the time the South Coast has been through, it is great to have something so

positive and inclusive on the horizon. “Grab one of the postcards we’ve left around town to invite your friends down for the experience.”

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A draft of the revised Kiama Development Control Plan (DCP) is on exhibition until 2 March. The requirements of the existing DCP has been reformatted into the State Government’s standard template for the Draft, and new development controls for a number of rural land uses have been included. The existing DCP is approximately 500 pages long and contains 33 individual chapters. A Council report acknowledges it as being difficult to navigate and contains numerous conflicting controls. “DCPs over time have been planning documents, structured to suit planning needs and requirements,” says Council’s General Manager Kerry McMurray. “This made it a nightmare for the layperson to read or follow. “The templates make it far more comprehensible.” He says the only substantive changes are the inclusion of new development controls for some rural land uses, such as animal boarding and training establishments, and food vans/stalls.

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Community news Public exhibitions Kiama Development Control Plan 2012 – Structure Review and Inclusion of Rural Uses Controls

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LOT: 7022 DP: 1054018 Terralong Street, Kiama Food van to remain on site for another year

LOT: 1 DP: 598058 127 Princes Highway, Kiama Heights Conversion of existing water tank to a spa with cover and associated deck

LOT: 100 DP: 1175715 1215 Jamberoo Road, Curramore Demolition of existing water slides and pool and construction of water slides, children’s play area and pedestrian facilities

Council will contact any property owners it considers may be detrimentally affected by any of the above applications and provide information on their submission opportunities. Information on how to make a submission can be found at www.kiama.nsw.gov.au or by phoning 02 4232 0444 during normal office hours.

At the 17 December 2019 meeting, Council resolved to review the structure of the Kiama Development Control Plan (DCP) 2012 and include rural uses controls.

Council has issued the following activity approval.

20.2019.11.1 LOT: 124 DP: 241462 18 Barclay Street, Gerringong Wood fire heater

Public submissions on the revised DCP are welcome and should be addressed to the General Manager quoting SC3514. Public submissions must disclose if the author has made any political donations of gifts to minimise any perception of undue influence. The public submission should clearly state reasons for any objection or support. Public submissions may be included in reports to Council or be made publicly available. You must indicate in writing if you wish for your name and address to be withheld. Public submissions need to be received by 4pm on 2 March 2020.

10.2019.229.1 LOT: 127 DP: 748796 74 Gipps Street, Kiama Alterations and additions to existing Kingdom Hall

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At its meeting of 17 December 2019 Council resolved to make an IHO, under section 25 of the Heritage Act 1977, over the property known as 47 Thomson Street, Kiama (Lot B DP 164747). The IHO was published in the Gazette on 21 December 2019.

LOT: 3 DP: 1104857 3 Akuna Street, Kiama LOT: D DP: 160615 66 Collins Street, Kiama Demolition of existing structures, construction of mixed-use residential development consisting of 25 residential apartments above four commercial shops and basement parking

Council has resolved to make an IHO over the property as the cottage on the property appears to be of heritage significance. Council is of the opinion that the cottage is likely to be harmed as a result of a Complying Development Certificate that has been issued for the demolition of the structures on the property.

10.2019.231.1 LOT: 3 SP: 81516 3/3 Brown Street, Kiama Use of premises as an indoor recreational facility (fitness studio)

10.2019.233.1 LOT: 2 DP: 1202029 11 Willowvale Road, Willow Vale Use of Crooked River Wines for 10 events each year over a three year period with events including a variety of live music, food, culture, sporting and community events with ancillary eco tourism accommodation (glamping) for up to 10 camp sites at specific events

20.2019.25.1 LOT: 2 DP: 1202029 11 Willowvale Road, Willow Vale Ancillary eco tourism accommodation (glamping) for up to 10 camp sites at specific events

LOT: 274 DP: 14188 57 Werri Street, Werri Beach Demolition of existing dwelling, construction of new dwelling and wood heater

10.2019.245.1 LOT: 272 DP: 1235808 21A South Kiama Drive, Kiama Heights Dwelling, detached garage and storage shed

10.2020.1.1 LOT: 1 DP: 153466 32 Allowrie Street, Jamberoo Garage, garden shed, open pergola, two rainwater tanks and improve driveway and some landscaped surfaces

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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.

LOT: 372 DP: 802199 LOT: 1 DP: 1146766 Churchill Street, Jamberoo Special approval operate temporary camp ground

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LOT: 201 DP: 1022563 16 Crooked River Road, Gerroa Wood heater

LOT: 15 DP: 14188 15 Pacific Avenue, Werri Beach Dwelling

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LOT: 274 DP: 14188 57 Werri Street, Werri Beach Wood heater

LOT: 124 DP: 229951 123 Headland Drive, Gerroa Attached deck and awning

LOT: 33 DP: 30200 5 The Circuit, Kiama Downs Alterations and additions, partial demolition of existing dwelling and removal of in-ground pool

LOT: 124 DP: 241462 18 Barclay Street, Gerringong Partial demolition of existing dwelling, dwelling additions and wood fire heater LOT: 4062 DP: 1185545 7B Short Street, Gerringong Attached awning

10.2019.160.1 LOT: 122 DP: 751279 171 Wallaby Hill Road, Jamberoo Demolition of existing shed and construction of proposed shed

10.2019.165.1 LOT: 270 DP: 33904 9 Boanyo Avenue, Kiama Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of dwelling and gazebo

10.2019.170.1 LOT: 38 DP: 1206414 20 Fadden Street, Kiama Home business use of kitchen for commercial cooking of baked goods

10.2019.172.1 LOT: 11 DP: 835950 28 Bland Street, Kiama Alterations and additions to existing balcony LOT: 13 DP: 1246340 4 Northpoint Place, Bombo Dwelling

LOT: 201 DP: 1022563 16 Crooked River Road, Gerroa Dwelling, shed, swimming pool and wood heater

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LOT: 875 DP: 231616 3 Talinga Avenue, Kiama Downs Alterations and additions to dwelling

LOT: 57 DP: 1206414 9 Alison Street, Kiama Attached deck and stairs

Council received the following activity applications.

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LOT: 5 DP: 734613 2 Weir Street, Kiama Heights Use of shed

10.2019.159.1

LOT: 133 DP: 30126 92 Attunga Avenue, Kiama Heights Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of new dwelling

LOT: 23 DP: 1123051 45 Geering Street, Gerringong Dwelling and swimming pool

Activity applications

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LOT: 206 DP: 1227771 44 Surfleet Place, Kiama Dwelling

Council received the following development applications.

LOT: 1 DP: 115873 89 Fern Street, Gerringong Dwelling additions, deck and shed LOT: 5 DP: 734613 2 Weir Street, Kiama Heights Use of partially constructed fence and gate and proposed fence

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Development applications

10.2019.130.1

LOT: 5 DP: 1210621 9 Hanrahan Place, Kiama Dwelling LOT: 320 DP: 703905 74 Barton Drive, Kiama Downs Demolition of existing dwelling, two lot Torrens title subdivision, construction of dwelling on proposed Lot 1 and construction of detached dual occupancy on proposed Lot 2

This document is available free of charge for public inspection at our Administration Building, 11 Manning Street, Kiama during normal office hours.

Kiama Municipal Council – Heritage Order

LOT: 15 DP: 39393 23 Noorinan Street, Kiama Dwelling alterations and additions, swimming pool and associated deck

10.2019.240.1

Activity approval

The revised DCP may be viewed at Council’s Administration Building, 11 Manning Street, Kiama, or www.kiama.nsw.gov.au from 27 January to 2 March 2020.

10.2019.239.1

LOT: 1 DP: 507180 3 Belvedere Street, Kiama Demolition of existing building, removal of trees, construction of 22 self storage units and strata subdivision

10.2019.31.1 LOT: 41 DP: 1068182 57 Thomson Street, Kiama Demolition of existing structures and construction of multi-dwelling housing comprising of three detached dwellings and strata subdivision into three lots

10.2019.192.1 LOT: 106 DP: 14188 149 Renfrew Road, Werri Beach Dwelling and swimming pool

10.2019.194.1 LOT: 60 DP: 229951 98 Headland Drive, Gerroa Alterations and additions to dwelling

10.2019.204.1 LOT: 4 DP: 38175 165 Belinda Street, Gerringong Extension to existing deck These documents are available free of charge for public inspection at our Administration Building, 11 Manning Street, Kiama during normal office hours.

DA Tracker now available For details of the latest development applications received, and development consents granted, or to track a DA, scan the QR Code or visit https://da.kiama.nsw.gov.au/Home To scan download a QR Code Reader from the App Store or Google Play.

All submissions will be made publicly available. If you do not want any part of the submission or your personal details released, because of copyright or other cogent reasons, please indicate this clearly in your submission together with an explanation. However, you should be aware that even if you request that you do not wish information to be published, there may be circumstances in which we are required by law to release that information (for example, in accordance with the requirements of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009).

Address all correspondence to: Mr K McMurray, General Manager 11 Manning Street (PO Box 75), Kiama 2533 Phone: (02) 4232 0444 Website: www.kiama.nsw.gov.au

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Locals have the opportunity to attend a free community education session run by the Dementia Advisory Group (DAGs), in the company of delegates from Dementia Australia. The delegates are visiting Kiama to see first hand the varied aspects of the award winning Dementia Friendly Kiama initiative. Dementia Australia has been a strong supporter of the development of the initiative, which puts people living with dementia at the centre of the process. “The education sessions are ground-breaking in that they are the first dementia workshops created by people living with dementia, for people living with demen-

tia, and their carers,” says Nick Guggisberg, Council’s Manager Community and Cultural Development. “They focus on how to provide more effective support and strategies for caring for a person during the different stages of dementia.” The DAGs, comprised of residents living with dementia, have been running the education sessions since 2018. The delegates will also tour Blue Haven Bonaira, to see the new $106 million facility, including the two dedicated dementia homes; and inspect Kiama Library’s Dementia Resource Centre. “Importantly, they will also visit SENTRAL Youth Services in Hindmarsh Park, to learn about efforts to spread

dementia awareness across all sections of the community,” says Mr Guggisberg. The Dementia Australia visit will finish with a meeting of researchers, academics, community support workers, health professionals, aged care providers and government representatives from across the Illawarra. Details: Wednesday 29 January, Matterson Hall, Blue Haven Bonaira, 1.30-3.30pm.To register contact Nick Guggisberg or Michael Preston at Kiama Council on 4232 0444, or council@kiama.nsw.gov.au

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Kiama Council’s financial statements for 2018-9 are on exhibition until 5 February, before they are considered at the February Meeting of councillors. The figures show a marked improvement in the net operating result. Rate income rose from $15.4 million to $16.2 million, with the Special Rate Variation paying for $594,000 of infrastructure. Spring into a healthier you. Council’s Annual Report • Want to move more & do more? for the corresponding Kiama’s Australia Day Ambassador for 2020 is James period, also on its website, • Planning a new Chapman (right), one ofexercise our silverprogramme? medalists in the Men’s explains the effort behind Four at the of London Olympics. • Tired feeling stiff & sore? the figures. He has been in the Senior Australian Rowing Team since As Mayor Mark Honey 2003, including at the Beijing and Athens Olympics, and is puts it in his foreword, a university, NSW and Australian Champion. “Our staff have done an Apart from excelling at sport, Mr Chapman has risen to amazing job rolling out be an associate director in Institutional Banking at Westpac, a $6,881 million capital after having started there as a teller at 16. works program for our He has been the recipient of scholarships from the NSW community.” and Australian Institutes of Sport, and has been the Sydney Amongst other things, he Rowing Youth sinceyour 2009. We’reClub here to Coach support points out that Council staff Mr Chapman behealth. making his Australia Day address at spine and will joint determined $363.8 million the official ceremony, which recognises our Citizens of the worth of DAs during the Year and welcomes our new Australians with a Citizenship Taylor Cperiod, hiropand racthat tic legal Kiam a bills ceremony. He is likely to attend other local activities on1/89 the Manning Street, Kiama on planning issues cost day. almost $300,000.

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Putting the fun into fundraising ABOUT REAL ESTATE Professional Property Management Debra Murphy

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When people ask what i do in the real estate business the answer is two-fold. firstly, i help people who want to rent a home in our lovely community to find a suitable home to live in. the second thing is very important to me. it is to manage homes on behalf of our owners so that their properties not only generate a fair income for them but that their investment is protected and their home is rented by people who will care for it. then i make sure the home is maintained properly by careful oversight and inspection. The generosity of the Australian public in the aftermath of the bushfires has been extraordinary, but there is a risk that other causes, which rely on donations for their funding, may suffer as a result. The organiser of Kiama’s annual Cupid’s Undie Run, Julia Szulerowski, is hoping that the sheer madness of giving people an opportunity of running with their undies on display will again attract a big crowd of participants. Julia and her daughter Jess live with the genetic disorder Neurofibromatosis (NF). NF causes tumours to grow on any of the 100 billion nerves in the body, including the brain and spine. It can affect major organs and lead to an increased risk of cancer, blindness, bone abnormali-

ties, deafness, disfigurement, learning difficulties and in severe cases, even death. It is progressive, unpredictable and there is no cure. The money raised by Cupid’s Undie Runs across the country will go to the Children’s Tumour Foundation (CTF) so it can continue to provide critically important support for those impacted by NF and fund vital research to develop treatments that will one day lead to a cure. “Currently the CTF receives less than $20,000 in government funding, which equates to less than $2 in support, per NF sufferer,” says Julia. That’s why she and Jess have been doing their best to raise money over the last four years through the novel-

ty of the Undie Run. “The struggle with NF is constant and unforgiving. “I’ve recently made contact with a mum whose little girl has just been diagnosed and have discovered a few other families in the area with NF. “We need funding, but we also need to raise awareness. “Cupid’s Undie Run is an opportunity to celebrate difference and promote love and acceptance. “It promotes the message that every ‘body’ is beautiful” The ‘brief’ run, walk or dance will again be followed by a after-party at the Kiama Surf Club. “We are delighted that Gerringong’s rising country music star, Kevin O’Sullivan, is acting as our ambassador this year, as well

as again performing at the event,” says Julia. If you can’t make it on the day, she and Jess will be selling raffle tickets for the cause at the Kiama Farmers’ Market on 12 February. “Tumours should never be a child’s normal,” says Julia. “So ‘strip down and show up’ to help to us ‘celebrate difference’ through our Run.” Early bird registration closes 31 January, and offers not just discounted entry but a free pair of Calvin Klein underwear.

Monday Talks Program (2-4pm)

Feb 3 State Emergency Services Terry Beaumont Feb 10 Bush Regeneration after Fires Sydney Pohorille Feb 17 The Desert Rose Project Clayton McDowell Feb 24 Excursion - Fish & Chips at Watsons Bay Mar 2 The Scottish Radicals Ken Jeffrey Mar 9 Hip Operation - A Patient’s View Charles Walker Mar 16 History of Photography Bob Shaw Mar 23 Singing is good for your Health Maree Shepherd Details: The Talks are held at North Kiama Neighbourhood Centre, Meehan Drive. Go to the Centre to enrol in classes on Tues 28 Jan, 2-4pm or Wed 29 Jan 2-3pm.

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Details: Sunday 16 February, 9 for 9.30am start. Registration at www.cupidsundierun.com.au Early bird $50; otherwise $60, including BBQ at the Surf Club afterwards.

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Kiama U3A’s Monday Talks have long been a great way to be introduced to the worldwide volunteer organisation promoting lifelong learning. For details of the variety of short courses that are on offer, go to www.kiama.u3anet.org.au or phone Margaret 0413 187 148. Term 4 commences on Monday 3 February.

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Mayor Mark Honey communicates directly with residents and ratepayers The theme this Australia We will recover from this Day is community, selfless- summer. Much work lies ness, courage and resilience. ahead. But we will recover Certainly our RFS volun- and go on. The same way people have teers have shown all these in this harsh but beautiful qualities. land for thousands of years. As have all Australians. That’s resilience. They have been shown What a great example for by the very first Australians those who, on Australia Day, for more than 40 thousand will join us from ‘all the years. lands on earth’, to become This summer, we have citizens of this great country. been shown these qualities As many would be aware, My congratulations go to once more. Andrew Downes, the Capall our Australia Day Award We have witnessed death tain of Gerringong’s RFS brigade is our Australia Day and destruction, yet we have recipients this year. Our Young Citizen of the also witnessed amazing acts Citizen of the Year. Year, Olivia Deans, shows Andrew was nominated for of courage and resilience. just what good hands the fuNot just from our Rural his devotion to duty within a ture of our community is in. volunteer-based organisation Fire Service heroes, but At such a young age, Olivthat directly benefits all our everyday Australians, in ia has achieved an amazing the face off extraordinary, local communities. list of awards in Karate, and It is thoroughly deserved. terrible events. Let us celebrate them, sup- if that wasn’t enough, she is As Captain Andrew has also studying to become a port them, and take our worked tirelessly to ensure teacher, is an accomplished his brigade is well-equipped, inspiration from them. supported and trained. It is also well-deserved recognition of the volunteers of the Rural Fire Service, Minnamurra Lions: who are all national heroes. big donation and

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singer and musician, and (in true Kiama spirit) finds time to help those with disability, and those living with dementia , through art therapy. Well done also to the Kiama Red Cross and Jamberoo Touch Association, who are the joint recipients of the community group award. Like the RFS, it has been a busy time for the Red Cross this fire season, so the Award is timely. It also feels only like yesterday that the Jamberoo Touch Association started as a social way to enjoy the sport. It was actually 1984, and they now boast more than 900 senior and junior players! What an amazing achievement. Well done to all.

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The Minnamurra Lions Club has donated $10,000 to the recovery of South Coast communities ravaged by bushfires. President Ken Horspool says the money represented the largest single donation in the club’s 20-year history. “The money will be dispersed directly to those most in need through the Lions District Disaster Fund.” Lions Distict 201 stretches from Kiama to the Victorian border and west to Canberra and covers almost all the areas severely impacted by the fires. As a large portion of this money was raised through sausage sizzles, the Club is delighted to take delivery of its new purpose built barbeque trailer. Designed by club members and constructed by Queensland company Racepro, the cost of the $20,000 trailer was largely covered by grants from the Commonwealth Government, Australian Lion’s Foundation and BlueScope/WIN. It will be at the forefront of the club’s fundraising activities, as well as being made available to other local community groups to help them raise much-needed funds. When launching the distinctive blue trailer, the Member for Gilmore Fiona Phillips said she was pleased that Commonwealth funding had been available to help with construction costs. “Clubs like Minnamurra Lions, whose members give generously of their time,

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Fiona Phillips MP with Minnamurra Lions President Ken Horspool

are the backbone of the community especially in tough times like the current bushfire disaster.”

25 years of crafting together

This year the Kiama Uniting Church Creative Craft Centre is celebrating its 25 years. The weekly meetings, held in the Fellowship Centre in Manning St, recommence on Monday 3 February between 9am and noon. If you have recently moved to Kiama it is a great way to make friends, while sharing or learning a craft. A donation of $3 each week covers overheads and morning tea. Crafts covered are painting, card making, cross stitch, candlewicking, patchwork, ribbon embroidery, knitting, crochet and folk art. For more information contact Daphne on 4232 1723.

Old Kiamaites going strong

Noel Creighton Snr, convener of the old Kiamaites, is urging people who have been in Kiama for 50 years or more to join them at their

popular catch-ups. “The group was started because I was sick of only meeting up with people at funerals,” says Noel. At the next get-together on Monday 3 February at the Leagues Club from 10.30am, a consensus will be reached on when best to meet: morning tea or lunch? Volunteers will also be sought to give short speeches on how Kiama has changed over the years.

Enjoy your Prime Time

Kiama Anglican Church is launching Prime Time – a monthly gathering for retirees. The February event will feature entertainment by the Ukeladies, an all female local ukulele group. We are told there will be opportunity to sing along. Apart from the music, you can look forward to a lunch and the opportunity to make new friends or connect with old ones. Details: Wednesday 19 February, 2 Terralong St, 11am-1pm. $6 inc lunch. RSVP to 4232 2066 or office@ kiamaanglican.org.au by 18 Feb, 3pm.

Encouraging girls to keep giving sports a go As the father of three girls, and a keen sports person, Lachlan Payne is well aware of the great leap forward that women’s sports have made over the last five years. “My girls play rugby league, do nippers, swim and play oztag, but until now they haven’t really seen women getting equal billing in the media.” Wanting to encourage local girls to keep being involved with sport throughout their lives, he’s organised a special event aimed at 8-16 year old girls to let them hear first hand from women who love sport. “Sport has been a very positive influence in my life,” says Lachlan “Inspiring the Next Gen is a night for them to learn and be inspired by some of the country’s best sports women. “All of their journeys have been different, and I hope some of the things they say chime with the girls. “I think they will have lessons for life, not just sport.” He’s brought together an impressive panel of past and present sports women, including: ▪ Maddie Studdon – NSW and Aust Representative in the WNRL ▪ Casey Sablowski – three time Olympian and Commonwealth Games medalist in hockey ▪ Cassie Staples – Australian Rugby 7s member and Commonwealth Games medalist ▪ Bec Hamilton – a surf lifesaver chosen for the

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Parkinson’s gathering

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At Kiama Rotary’s Antique & Retro Fair While the numbers of dealers were slightly down due to the ongoing bushfire situation, crowds turned out in force to enjoy Rotary’s annual Antique & Retro Fair at the Leisure Centre. Maria Garener from Jamberoo with stallholder Nerida McCombie from Sydney

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Postcard home En-route to Cuba, we stopped over for three days at Cancun in Mexico. Cancun has beautiful beaches, masses of new high rise hotels and is a magnet for American holidaymakers. Slightly over two hours by car from Cancun is one of the ‘New Seven Wonders of the World’, the archeological site of Chichen Itza (meaning ‘mouth of the well of Itza’). An ancient city was built in about 600AD by the Mayan people, who were indigenous to Mexico and Central America. They lived there for some 800 years before it was completely abandoned. One theory is that drought and famine forced them to seek new homes. Located just north of the Equator, it is very hot and steamy and in time the jungle reclaimed the city, only to be rediscovered some hundreds of years later. The site is believed to have been chosen 1,400 years ago as it had two massive sinkholes which provided fresh water in an area where there were no rivers or fresh water from any other source. At the centre of the former city are numerous stone buildings, many in excellent condition. The most significant is this pyramid, known as El Castillo or Temple of Kukulcan. Constructed between the 9th and 12th centuries, it is the tallest structure

on the site. There are four staircases on today, which dates back to 900AD. the pyramid each with 91 steps with As with many ancient civilizations one additional step at the top making the Mayans made sacrifices to their 365, the number of days in a year. gods – there was a dark side to life in During the northern hemisphere Chichen Itza which the tour guides Spring (20 March) and Autumn Equi- describe in their commentary. nox (22 September), the pyramid is so Like other new wonders of the world perfectly aligned that the sun’s rays such as the Taj Mahal, the Great Wall cast a shadow down the staircase of the of China and Rome’s Colosseum, pyramid. Chichen Itza is well worth visiting. The Mayans were devoted astronoRoss Harrison, mers and I was amazed to see a dome Werri Beach shaped observatory, If you’d like to share your travel story, not dissimilar to send your postcard home (even when you are back) to observatories you see emailthebugle@gmail.com

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The former Fleet Air Commander and long standing Shoalhaven resident, Vince Di Pietro AM, has been appointed to lead the Shoalhaven Recovery Committee. The appointment was made by Shoalhaven City Council in consultation with NSW Police, the RFS and other agencies. As the Recovery Coordinator, Mr Di Pietro will work with Council, in partnership with the emergency services and government agencies in ensuring that assistance is provided, where it is most needed and recovery proceeds on a clear and timely path. “Vince is a former Fleet Air Commander and has an extensive military background,” says Shoalhaven Mayor Amanda Findley. “He has held senior leadership roles within the Royal Australian Navy both in Australia and overseas. “He was most recently the CEO of Lockheed Martin Australia.

“We are very pleased to have him lead the recovery here in the Shoalhaven, working with the CEO, Mayor and Councillors to support fire-affected residents, businesses and to rebuild our communities.” The Shoalhaven Recovery Committee will work closely with the Recovery Coordinator for Southern NSW, Dick Adams OAM, a former Assistant Commissioner in the NSW Police Force. Details: If you would like to donate to the Shoalhaven Mayoral Relief Fund, you can make a direct deposit to Shoalhaven Council, BSB: 062 585 A/c: 10948473. Please quote Reference: Bushfire

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