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Yes to Co-Op DA
Mel Matters of The Hill Bar & Grill is hopeful that the first stage of the $5-6 million revitalisation of the historic Gerringong Co-Op will be open by Christmas. “Once we have all the documentation in place, we’ll be straight onto it.” A decision on the DA was first deferred at the March Council Meeting, due to councillors’ concerns for neighbours’ amenity. That decision was rescinded at an Extraordinary Meeting convened solely to consider that DA. The Mayor Neil Reilly reminded councillors that the decision needed to be based on planning reasons,
not community sentiment or any urgency placed on the matter by a $2.4 million employment generation grant requiring an approved DA. While councillors pointed out that the DA had previously been deferred, not knocked back, the Mayor confirmed that a deferral on a long standing DA was regarded as a deemed refusal. Councillors Renkema-Lang, Rice and Keast argued strongly for the need to take more notice of the impact on neighbours, given the activity was only allowed on B7 land because of its heritage status. The final motion, which was approved 8:1 (Renkema-Lang against) included
Kiama will get a full headspace centre if an Albanese Labor Government is elected in May. “I understand at SENTRAL Youth Services [run by Council] there’s been a 70 per cent increase in presentations here, with staff seeing 20-30 young people a day,” said Emma McBride, Labor’s Shadow Assistant Minister for Mental Health, on making the $5 million commitment. “We know that early intervention works, we know that half of all mental health problems emerge before someone is 14 years of age and we
know that children and young people of this community deserve proper support. “They don’t need to be waiting two or three or six months for the care and support they need. “In a community like this where there is a growing and unmet need, this will provide the full suite of headspace services across the full week and that will work very well with the existing headspace services that are in Nowra and Wollongong.” The planned headspace centre would include a full
additional conditions acknowledging community concerns about parking and traffic during the development and operation of the site. It committed Council to making an investigation of parking and management a year after the site opens for
business. It also added extra emphasis on the need to minimise environmental fumes and odours, particularly from the smokehouse. Mel and her husband Dean Matters bought the 4385sqm complex with local friends,
Labor commits to a headspace in Kiama
Emma McBride, Labor’s Shadow Assistant Minister for Mental Health, and Fiona Phillips MP (front) with Councillor Stuart Larkins, continued on page 4 Councillor Imogen Draisma and Mayor Neil Reilly
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David Phillips and Charlene Dawson, a year and a half ago for $2.25 million – over a million dollars above the reserve set by the receivers. The DA shows the plan to create a flexible complex of food areas that can be utilised for different purposes and in different combinations. There are two restaurant spaces – a bigger one at the northern end (in what Mel still calls the Truck Room – and will be Stage One) and a more intimate, up-market one at the building’s southern end. There will also be: • a family oriented outdoor garden area along the eastern side of the building with a smokehouse and pizza oven • a takeaway kiosk • a large centrally located commercial kitchen • carpark and other necessary facilities. A 3.3 metre brick wall will be built on the eastern side, between the garden area and the carpark, to mitigate noise. The complex is expected to create many employment opportunities in Gerringong, both during construction and when it is operational. This was welcomed by all councillors.
Gareth Ward charged The Member for Kiama, Gareth Ward, has been charged with three counts of assault with act of indecency, and one count each of sexual intercourse without consent and common assault. The charges follow an investigation by the Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad. Mr Ward, 40, resigned from the Government in May last year over the inquiry, and has since sat on the crossbench. Police will allege in court that the man indecently assaulted a 17 year old boy at Meroo Meadow in February 2013, and sexually abused a 27 year old man in Sydney in September 2015. Mr Ward has released the following statement (shown in full): “I have today been charged in relation to events alleged to have taken place in 2013 and 2015. “I am completely innocent of the charges brought against me. “I will be instructing my lawyers to seek to bring this matter before the courts as quickly as possible and I look forward to demonstrating my innocence there. “While others have already attempted to prosecute my case in the media rather than the courts, out of respect for our system of justice I will not be doing the same. “Accordingly, I will be making no further comment at this time.” He was granted bail and will appear at Port Kembla Local Court on 18 May.
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WHAT’S ON Kiama Farmers’ Market Every Wednesday Surf Beach, 3-6pm (from 6 April, 2-5pm)
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Household Bulky Waste Drop Off til 25 March Minnamurra Waste & Recycling Facility, 8-4pm
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Saturday 26 March Black Beach, 9-3pm
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Saturday 26 March Surf Beach
Jamberoo Village Market Sunday 27 March Reid Park, 9-2pm
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Friday 1 April Gerringong Town Hall, 8pm
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KISS Arts Festival 22-24 April Black Beach
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The third Sam Matters Cup will again see fierce, but friendly, competition at Gerringong Golf Club as people raise money for suicide prevention and awareness. “Sam would have been twenty this year,” says his dad Dean. “We needed to do something to help remember Sam and assist other parents or anyone facing this situation.” There is a 9am Shotgun Start, with a two person Ambrose event competing for the Cup, and any combination of two relatives competing for the Plate. Players will enjoy breakfast before the event, from 8am, and then lunch following the competition, with the food coming from the Matters' Hill Bar. Raffle tickets will be available on the day, or beforehand from any of The Hill establishments. Over $60,000 has already been raised for the cause over the years.
Friday 8 April, Gerringong Golf Club. $75 per player, including food. All proceeds to the Sam Matters Foundation supporting Suicide Prevention and Awareness. Book through the Gerringong Golf Club Pro Shop on 4234 3333.
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Colourful Youth Week
Kiama Council’s Youth Week Team have put together a series of fun events for local youth, aged 12-25, to be part of this year. “It’s really great to have some local youth based events to look forward to,” says Deputy Mayor Imogen Draisma, who fits into the youth age bracket. “Young people have had a very difficult two years now with COVID and not being able to socialise within a school or an outside setting. “So having a variety of events like these will empower them to engage with other things outside the scope of their normal activities, which is really good.” The celebrations will kick off on Friday 8 April with a night of Hollywood glamour at Gerringong Library & Museum with a movie under
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the stars, gaming on the big screen and all the delicious food you’d expect at the movies. The following day people of all ages can participate in a Rainbow Run at Werri Beach. Tickets for this are free for those aged 12-25 and $5 for everyone else. The run will start at the north end and finish on the Surf Club lawn with live music and a BBQ lunch from the Gerringong Life Saving Club. Those who run will also be able to have a go at the Smash Lab for free. Numbers for the Rainbow Run are limited to 200, so get in early to avoid disappointment. All entrants will receive a free pair of colourful shades. Also part of the program are podcasting and sound production workshops at the new SENTRAL studio. Kiama Library’s Good Liberations team will be taking youth through the set up and promotion of podcasts; and Ben Fryer of the local band Pacific Avenue will be teach-
ing the basics of recording and producing sounds using all of SENTRAL’s gear and software. Once the basics have been learnt, the studio will be free to book out and use. Bookings are essential for all events, which will be fully supervised for youth. Transport is also available from Kiama and Jamberoo for the outdoor movie and Rainbow Run and must be specified on booking. Youth Week 4-14 April For bookings and further info, visit: www.kiama.nsw.gov.au/ Events/Events-SENTRAL
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McCallum to run Concerns over for the Greens Town Centre DCP Carmel McCallum is having another tilt at gaining the Federal seat of Gilmore for the Greens, hopeful that the strong performance of her party in the recent council elections will give extra momentum to her campaign. In Kiama, the Greens obtained 27 per cent of the vote (two councillors); in Shoalhaven 34.3 per cent of the vote (four councillors including the returning Mayor); and in Eurobodalla 11.5 per cent of the vote (one councillor who was then elected Deputy Mayor). “In the last two and a half years, people have really seen that voting for the other two parties has not really helped us,” she says. “We are still going headlong into what seems like a disaster at the moment, and we are still unprepared. “I think the time has
The Draft Kiama Town Centre DCP, which closes for submissions on 28 March, has been a topic of discussion at two recent public meetings. The first, led by John Wardle of the Live Music Office looked at ways other councils have included elements to facilitate the co-existence of nightlife with residential amenity. The Kiama Town Centre DCP does not address these issues, which have been successfully implemented in Sydney, Wollongong and come – people can see the now been realised by most other LGAs. potential for the Greens to people. The DCP was also discussinfluence decisions, to have “One of the major parties ed at length at the March the balance of power. is finally talking about it, Meeting of the Central “They can see the Greens but they are still not fully Precinct. have been talking about committed. The meeting heard from these things [the need for “We will continue to stand action on climate change] for on our principles, rather than Dr Tony Gilmour, a local with extensive experience so long now – 30 years – and trying to please everyone.” in urban design, both as a the importance of what we Ms McCallum finds the continued p14 consultant and lecturer. have been talking about has He outlined his concerns that in a short space of time the proposal had moved from four storeys being allowed on Kiama Council's controversome key sites to four storeys sial Akuna St holding has being proposed as a minigone on the market, with mum for most of the town property brokers Savills centre. asking for expressions of “I really like the DCP’s eminterest by 14 April. phasis on quality and proper The 6726m2 site is sight lines to the harbour and described as a landmark the open space, but I don’t mixed use development see the case being made to opportunity. go up to four storeys,” he Proceeds from the sale says. will provide a much needed “I’d like to hear the stories boost to Council's finances behind the increase in height. and determine the future “Is it because the State direction for Kiama's CBD. Government wants us to acA site specific DCP for the commodate for more people? property is currently on exincludes a public square, the significant trees and more. “If it is, it shows that the hibition as part of the Draft desire for a laneway between Council’s site on the south ideal thing would be to develKiama Town Centre DCP. the back of the Terralong St of Akuna St is also includop a Housing Strategy first Once endorsed by Council, shops and the development, ed in the site specific DCP, rather than make decisions this will guide what is allow- separate buildings of differwith two buildings of three like this first as they will ed on the site. ing heights (with one up to and four storeys, but is not change the centre of town The Draft on display six storeys), the retaining of included in this sale. forever. “If we sign off on this as a
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a community this is what is going to happen. “If the increases in height and density are allowed, that will be what developers will deliver.” The delivery date for the Housing Strategy, which was to be by the end of June, has been pushed back to the end of the year. Mr Gilmore’s research has shown that other towns are keeping their smaller scale. His estimation of how imposing the proposed six storey Akuna St buildings would look from Hindmarsh Park differed from that of another speaker on the night, architect Madeleine Scarfe. “That’s why we need to be able to see 3D modelling of what is proposed, so we can guage its impact from all angles,” he says. “Height is a good thing in the right place, but we have to know where the best place is,” says Ms Scarfe. As a local historian, Mr Gilmour is also concerned that no mention is made about what will happen when there is a conflict between
height allowance and overlapping heritage zoning. His recommendations are to: • extend the exhibition period by at least an extra month • make 3D model images publicly available • hold an open consultation meeting • retain the three storey town centre height limit, with exceptions for several ‘strategic sites’ • engage consultants to re-work Akuna Street and Leagues Club proposal. Amongst other things, Councillor Karen Renkema-Lang expressed concern about the proposal to increase the height limit for Kiama Surf Club to three storeys, due to its risk profile in the Coastal Management Plan. At the end of the discussion, Central Precinct passed the motion, “That council defer any proposal to increase the current building height limitations and floor space ratios until both the strategic housing and extended DCP reviews are completed.”
Seven Marks approved A DA for the temporary use of an existing studio on industrial land in Marks St, Kiama for workshops, exhibitions and other art events has been given a three year consent, rather than the recommended one year trial. “We’ve taken the word trial out all together because people need certainty, for their business and for their clients and customers,” says Mayor Neil Reilly. The consent allows for a maximum of 12 exhibition events a year, for a maximum
of 80 patrons rather than the 150 applied for. Other smaller workshops and classes will also occur there. Patrons must move inside by 10pm. While acknowledging the concerns of neighbours about parking, the Mayor reminds people that they are public streets and any registered car is able to park there. “Anything that promotes culture in our area should be supported by the community, and I’m certainly one of those who does,” he says.
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Helen recognised twice in one year
Grant to help training Kiama Downs Surf Life Saving Club has received a grant to purchase camera, speakers and microphone equipment to set up a room to facilitate training and be available for general community use for meetings. The $5,000 Volunteers Grant was presented to Club President Brett Schweitzer by the Federal Member, Fiona Phillips. Brett says, “This cheque for $5,000 is really important for us. It means we can make education happen straight away rather than having to save up for 12 months or more, by getting members to cook BBQs. “The multi-media means we can dial into zoom meetings to enable us to coach, train, mentor kids and other people in the community. “There’s just not much sponsorship out there anymore. This money we received from Fiona is a life saver." KDSC has around 230 nippers and attracts members from Bombo to Minnamurra.
Education is a big aspect of the Club's work. “We run courses in advanced resuscitation and train young adults for their bronze and silver medallion, which is all about beach management and safety," says Brett. "It’s about theory but also about getting people together. Parents come along with their kids and some parents end up doing their bronze, too. “That’s how I joined – for my daughters. They lasted three years, but here I still am. “Our club is not just about skills on the beach. It’s about
coaching, mentoring young people and giving back to the community in many other ways.” Brett says the next challenge is to get a new roof and a deck out the front of the Club to make it easier for people with mobility issues to get onto the beach. The small, community-focused club punches above its weight, particularly in one area of competition. "We are State Champions in IRB (inflatable rescue boat) racing. We had the Australian IRB champion doing water safety here at a recent carnival."
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Gerringong’s Helen McDermott, this year’s Australia Day Local Senior Citizen of the Year, has been named as the 2022 Kiama Electorate Local Woman of the Year. The Member for Kiama, Gareth Ward, says he was absolutely delighted to present Ms McDermott with her well deserved award. "Helen is well known and respected in our local community, particularly for her hard work and dedication as President of the Gerringong and District Historical Society over many years,” he says. “I know how hard the Gerringong community always works together and Helen played a key role in helping to secure the funding needed to deliver the new Gerringong Library and Museum project which has proven to be incredibly popular. “Helen is an example of one of the many inspirational women that we have in our community and I hope this award doesn’t just highlight her achievement but encourages others to make a similar contribution as Helen. “The Woman of the Year Awards are an annual award and Helen’s recognition follows on the heels of other
great community champions that have been recognised through this auspicious award. “I want to sincerely thank her for her outstanding and ongoing contribution to our local community.” Kiama Council has also formally recognised the 2022 Australia Day recipients with their awards at the March Council Meeting, after the
Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony was cancelled this year due to COVID. Helen received her award along with Maria Baden for Australia Day Citizen of the Year, and WIRES Illawarra received the Community Group of the Year. Young Citizen of the Year, Lara Farrell, was unable to attend the ceremony.
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suite of clinical and non-clinical services, and Ms McBride said the investment would have priority in the first term of the Labor Government. The money will cover establishment costs and ongoing funding. The announcement was made at Kiama Council’s SENTRAL Youth Services, in the presence of the Federal Member for Gilmore Fiona Phillips, Mayor Neil Reilly, Councillor Draisma and Councillor Larkins. “We know that the Kiama, Gerringong and Jamberoo community have suffered so much trauma over many years and one of the things we’ve wanted to do is improve mental health support for people,” said Ms Phillips. “People in this community are doing so much to support our young people but it’s time the government stepped up and supported them. This great announcement will bring generational change for
Deputy Mayor Draisma said the local headspace would benefit the community greatly. “We’ve known for a very long time that our community services as well as our private mental health services are struggling to cope with the amount of people reaching out for assistance. “We’ve worked hard to achieve what we need here which is a fully functional headspace which will provide a swathe of services to our community and provide the additional support that we desperately need to secure help for our young people and provide a pathway for them to seek assistance throughout the course of their life.”
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The lowdown on the mow-down The recent warm but extremely wet weather has sent the grass across our municipality into overdrive. We caught up with Kiama Council’s new Parks & Gardens Coordinator Guy Stearn to find out more about our outdoor green teams.
the bike path along Swamp Road) and a Cemeteries Crew who also maintain Jamberoo, Cedar Grove and Saddleback Mountain.
What equipment is used? We’ve got nine ride-on mowers, four tractors, a five-tonne tuck and a dozen whipper snippers.
Sportsfields across the LGA are maintained by one person and his trusty tractor.
Who cuts the grass across Kiama LGA? We have several different crews. The Central Team or ‘town crew’ (Kiama, Kiama Heights and West Kiama), the South Team (Gerringong, Gerroa, Foxground, Rose Valley etc), the North Team (Kiama Downs, Minnamurra, Gainsborough and
In addition, we have four floating team members including two horticulturalists, who attend areas that are too steep for a normal mower, look after prominent public gardens and do tree maintenance and burials. There’s also the Bush Care Team who maintain biodiversity in key locations such as Jerrara Dam and Spring Creek.
How has the recent weather affected things? The grass growth rates have been so high this season with the combination of warm temperatures, high rainfall and our inability to access sites due to the saturated nature of the ground.
Guy Stearn, Parks & Gardens Coordinator
How often is the grass mowed? The teams start their ‘run’ from one end of their area to the other, and when they finish they simply go around again. This usually takes around six weeks but the recent weather has slowed things down. Some areas such as Hindmarsh Park are mowed more frequently and we’re currently assessing if other locations need to be visited more or less often.
During the heavy rainfall, our teams were checking parks for access and clearing trees or branches causing safety concerns. They also actioned urgent requests from customer service. Although the rain has now subsided, some areas with poor drainage are still inaccessible for the mowers. On soggy ground wheels can slip, which is hazardous for the driver. It can also cause wheel ruts that, when dry, create trip hazards for park users. Also, given the grass is so long, in some cases it needs to be cut several times to disperse the clippings.
Grass cutting in Jamberoo.
You’re fairly new to the job, what are the best bits so far? I love this community and appreciate the opportunity to work closely with a lot of community groups that utilise our parks and gardens. From what I’ve seen in the six weeks since I started, all the outdoor crews work really hard. Particularly in the recent adverse conditions: their boots have been wet but they are always looking for the work they can do.
Storm clean up continues
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Council is working hard to assess damage, clear debris and begin repairs on sites across our municipality, including to roads and landslips that were caused or exacerbated by the March 2022 weather events.
The SENTRAL Youth Services events team have pulled together an awesome lineup of events for this year’s Youth Week in April. The fun kicks off at Gerringong Library and Museum with an open-air movie night. There’s also a colour run on Werri Beach, sound mixing workshops and a podcasting how-to session. Bookings are essential and prices are very affordable for those aged 12-25. Grab your spot at www.kiama.nsw.gov.au/Events/Events-SENTRAL
Our focus is on assessing and repairing damage. We have been prioritising our crews and resources where they are most urgently needed. The process will take time and we thank the community for being patient. Some repairs need an extended period of no rain until they can begin. Our crews are doing temporary patch work where possible, and marking work that needs further attention. Along with our work on roads and infrastructure, we are assessing storm damage along our coastline and will schedule work where necessary and in line with Council’s available resources. Please continue to be careful using our beaches, waterways and rockpools, particularly after heavy rain and storms where there may be extra debris and pollution in the water. You can report issues via our website’s Report it portal or fill out the form at www.kiama.nsw.gov.au/feedback
School holiday activities Kiama Library, Gerringong Library and Museum and Kiama Leisure Centre all have some great activities happening this school holidays. Check out www.library.kiama.nsw.gov.au, kiama.com.au and www.kiama.nsw.gov.au/leisure-centre
Have your say on tourism and events The draft Kiama Tourism and Events Strategic Plan is currently on exhibition via our website. Have your say on the strategic direction for the future of the our area’s visitor economy at www.kiama.nsw.gov. au/tourism-events-strategic-plan
Council meeting moved Next month’s ordinary council meeting has been brought forward a week to Tuesday 12 April. This is to ensure we can fit in our usual schedule of public access (also brought forward a week to Monday 11 April) before the Easter public holidays.
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First National Coast & Country was recognised for outstanding achievement at the national network�s General Excellence and Marketing Awards, held at Hyatt Regency Sydney on Saturday ��th March. The awards recognise the achievements of First National�s NSW agents throughout ����, with winners now competing for national General Excellence and Marketing Awards, which will be announced at the network�s annual convention in �angkok, Thailand this May. First National Coast & Country principal, Terry Digger, says the results show how tenaciously our staff have managed the ongoing impacts of COVID��� to continue delivering excellence for the agency�s customers. �Nothing beats hard work and a commitment to delivering for customers. That is exactly what our staff did throughout the past �� months� Terry said. At the awards presentation, First National Coast & Country Gerringong received the following award: The Elite Sales Office Award Key staff members were also recognised for their individual performances: Jason Stalgis received the Diamond Award Terry Digger received the Platinum Award Ryan Stalgis received the Diamond Award Andy Wharton received the Gold Award Claire Nunn received the Gold Award Owen Taylor received the Gold Award Angie Ritchie received the Gold Award Julie Vaux received the Gold Award Joe Dignam received the Silver Award Aimee Longbottom received the Pillar Award
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Rain worth noting As the local journal of record, local historian Gordon Bell feels the record rain needs to be noted:
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Malcolm Weir, OAM, volunteered to be a firefighter with the Gerringong Rural Fire Brigade in 1962. This month he celebrates Kiama's weather is officially 60 years of dedicated comrecorded now at the Bombo mitment and service to his Headland AWS. community. Some parts of our area Malcolm – who is now a may have received more or Life Member of the organiless rain recently than offisation, attending meetings cially recorded by the BOM, and sharing his wealth of which for the period from 1 knowledge with new memJanuary this year to March bers – also holds the record has registered an all-time as longest serving Brigade record rainfall. Captain, from 1969 to 1994. January rainfall was just In 2013, Malcolm was below the all-time record awarded a Commissioner’s whereas February and March Commendation for Service this year have exceeded by honouring his outstanding a large margin, the previous achievements and dedicamaximum rainfall readings tion and in the same year for those months. received the Medal of the Measured by the BOM to Order of Australia (OAM) for 9am each day there were 16 service to the community of such days in the recent rain Gerringong. event from 21 February to 9 Malcolm managed this March. The total for that pe- significant role as a volunteer riod was a staggering 818.4 while also running a farm and mm, and the year's rainfall to helping his wife Gay raise 9 March totalled 1101.2mm, their quadruplets who were about 105% of the average born in 1973. The Weir family rainfall for a whole year! have run Buena Vista Farm in Rain was recorded every Gerringong since 1859. day in the recent 16 day He says that the main event with the wettest days reason he first joined the at the beginning and end, the Brigade was there were no wettest of all being to 9am service clubs in Gerringong on 7 March when 134.8mm at the time. was recorded. “The captain said to me, No wonder we all look because I lived reasonably loforward to much drier times cally, you are ideal for being ahead! in the fire brigade. Also, at that time there was a major
accident where Fern Street meets the highway. A VW ran in under a semitrailer and caught alight. “I thought, if I can help, why not?” Malcolm fought many fires including the 1968 Foxground wildfires and the 1982 Gerroa/Shoalhaven Heads bushfires. He has also attended many traffic accidents. “There are certain ones that you remember and will never forget. “But lots of good things happened as well. The Brigade has been great in Gerringong, it’s a great voluntary group. “I’ve been able to protect the place and fight fires, and you develop comradeship with the Brigade members – I’ve still got some great mates.” His daughter Fiona Weir Walmsley says she grew up seeing her dad drop everything to respond to emergency calls. “We are all super, super proud of him and his enormous commitment to Gerringong.
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“Dad always said that volunteering for the Fire Brigade was his service to the community. He always felt a sense of obligation, and this was his contribution to the community that he loves. “I’m incredibly impressed and proud of his ongoing commitment,” she says. Fiona and her husband Adam Walmsley now run Buena Vista Farm. Continuing in the family tradition, Adam was Captain of the Brigade until about a year ago when, because of COVID, he stepped back to Deputy Captain. Adam says that many years ago, when he first moved down to the farm, his fatherin-law had an application for membership of the Gerringong Fire Brigade pinned to the fridge, so there was never any doubt that he would join. Andrew Downes, Kiama’s Citizen of the year for 2020, is now the Gerringong Brigade Captain and says that the RFS is keen to bring in new recruits. The RFS provides full ongoing training and uniforms for its volunteers.
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Three of the seven Kiama High School Students who attended the National Youth Science Forum in January had success with their applications to go to London for the International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF). “This is an amazing, once in a lifetime opportunity for three of our Year 12 students – Alexa Farland, Nina Teague and Ella Johansson – to attend such a highly esteemed event at the Imperial College London and The Royal Geographical Society,” says Ruth Power, science teacher at Kiama High School. Alexa, Nina and Ella will join over 500 students from 70 different countries for 15 days from late July. The Forum will include lecture demonstrations from leading scientists, keynote lectures from Nobel Prize winners, and scientific visits to world class laboratories and science universities, combined with cultural interaction. Alexa wants to be a psychiatrist, and Nina and Ella are both interested in engineering. The trip will cost around $5-6000 per student so the girls have started a Go Fund Me to help raise money for their journey to the UK. “We’re lucky that Kiama is so supportive of youth in the community so we’re hoping to reach out to individuals or organisations and businesses to help us reach this goal of attending the Forum,” says Nina. “We’d be so grateful and we’re not expecting anything but we’d really appreciate it to help us reach our goals,” says Alexa.
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The girls along with four other Kiama High students got a sneak peek at what is in store when they attended the National Youth Science Forum earlier this year. Their attendance was partially funded by The Rotary Clubs of Kiama and Gerringong, Kiama High’s P&C and the Kiama Leagues Club. “The National Youth Science Forum is a highly prestigious national event,” says Mrs Power. “It was all virtual this year but the students attended a 12 day program with a focus on digital science, technology, engineering and mathematics experiences with other like minded students from across Australia.” Alexa, Nina and Ella say they are very grateful for these opportunities and give extra thanks to their science teachers Ruth Power and Hayden McKay for the push. “Not everyone gets these opportunities and because we’re in a public school system it’s harder for us to be exposed to such prestigious opportunities. But with teachers like Mrs Power and Mr Mckay, it’s great and it’s made it possible,” says Alexa.
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Having only recently exited from running the Kiama & District Sports Association for 43 years, Col Rathbone is heading out on the adventure of a lifetime. Beginning in Healesville, Victoria, this September, Col will be tackling the 5,330km National Trail to Cooktown with only three horses and a 60kg pack. “I first heard about the Trail when it was opened in ’88, and I thought I’d love to do that one day,” Col says. The Trail follows historic coach and stock routes through Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and the ACT. Divided into 12 sections, less than 60 people have in 2017. completed the entire route. “That should get me “It’ll take me 9 months to through the Snowy MounCooktown, all going well. tains in summertime so it’s Horses walk at about 6kms not real cold, then through an hour so I’m looking at the northern part in winter30-40kms a day,” says Col, time so it’s not too hot.” who is 76 this year and was Raised on a farm in THECitizen NATIONAL TRAIL Kiama’s of the Year Griffith, Col has never been particularly involved with horses despite always C having a love for them. He initiated M G the Kiama Light Horse Brigade in C 2015, which now attends all memoK rial services. Aside from the B horses, Col will B be traversing the K Adventu re Await s You country solo and plans to spend as E little time in town A as possible. W “I’m hoping to Y come across a T G country pub or H something every four or five days
so I can have a good counter meal and cool beer, and that’ll keep me going for the next four or five. But that’ll be the only time,” he says. After the passing of his wife Roni two years ago (she was Kiama Citizen of the Year in 2000), Col feels there’s no time like the present. “I’m not getting any younger. Most of the family think I’m a silly old bugger, but it’s a now or never thing. One of those ‘bucket list’ dreams,” he says. “I’m going to do a fundraiser for the Melanoma Foundation too, for my wife. I’ll talk to them for some sun tips as well. “That’s the disadvantage of starting from the south, you’ll be going into the sun all the time. But the wind is at your back, so there’s that.” Col is heading down to his daughter’s property in a few weeks to begin training. “I’ve got a five year old stockhorse mare called
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Kiama is to have a modern shopping centre by the end of next year, after the March Meeting of Kiama Council unanimously approved Woolworths' DA for the refurbishment of Kiama Village. At the same meeting, Council authorised its CEO to commence negotiations to sell an easement it owns on the property, independently valued at $1.55 million, to Woolworths. "We are ecstatic that the Council has approved our Development Application to give the community the shopping experience they deserve at Kiama Village," says Tony Pratt, Regional Development Manager of the Woolworths Group. "The redevelopment of Kiama Village is important because it will finally provide the community with a modern shopping experience with great convenience and a
wide range of goods. "We are looking forward to continuing to work alongside Council, locals, tenants and our in-store team as we progress towards construction." Woolworths' plan is to: • create a larger, full-range Woolworths supermarket with easy pick-up of online orders, including direct-toboot services • offer new and continued specialty shops and services • improve car parking • improve access, with a lift and travelator • refurbish the centre interior • improve landscaping. Construction work is to be carried out in three stages: Stage 1 – retail refurbishment and 66 parking spaces to rear Stage 2 – a two level carpark with 82 spaces at shop level + 92 spaces at basement level
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Stage 3 – introducing eight direct to boot loading spaces. "With development approval now in hand, we can commence the detailed design phase. We are hoping to be on site later this year, and will keep the community updated as we progress," says Mr Pratt. It is anticipated that works, which will take 10-12 months, will commence later this year. The supermarket will keep trading throughout that time. As many car spaces as possible will be retained for customer use during each stage, but parking will inevitably be hard to find at times. At this stage, Woolworths is still in discussion with Council about the potential provision of a timed car park management system. If this was proposed, it would require another DA to be lodged for approval.
Daphy and an eight year old ex-trotter called DJ. Hopefully we’ll find a third one that they like, as they’ve got to get on,” he says. Col wants to encourage others to take the leap and pursue their own dreams, no matter how crazy they seem. “Don’t hesitate, don’t put it off. You can always find reasons to not do something, so just do it.” The Bugle will be following Col along his journey, with details of his fundraiser to follow in future issues. by Katie Kells, Intern
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Preview of the 10th-ish KISS Arts Fest Tamara Campbell says that, given the disruptions to live entertainment over the last couple of years, the KISS Arts Fest is celebrating its 10th-ish anniversary this year on 22-24 April. “We are so excited to be able to bring back the full KISS experience this year,” says Tamara who founded the festival with her husband Dave Evans. They have been its directors ever since. “We’ve come a long way, and it will continue to grow. We definitely wanted to give Kiama ownership of it before we took it to another level. “We are so pleased Kiamaites have taken it to their hearts.” With this in mind, they are introducing Friends of KISS as a way for supporters to give some financial support to the free festival. “We are asking people to become pashers, rather than kissers,” says Tamara. “Those who become Friends as individuals, couples or families will get some
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freebies, a little Pasher badge, first dibs on booking kabaret tickets and even access to a little roped off area next to the main stage. “It will definitely be the place to be, with like-minded, very cool people.” This year’s Festival will follow the same successful format, with a few embellish-
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ments and treats. “Same, same but different,” says Tamara with a smile. “As usual, KISS will start with an adults only Kabaret, featuring all the stars of the festival. “We’ve secured a great group of acts, including a couple of internationals, and they will be performing their family-friendly acts on the same big main stages the next day. “We are also bringing back the tree top circus in the fig trees to the east of the site. “However this year we are expanding out to the site between Penny Whistler and the palm trees, and that will be the base for our big Lighthouse project. “We are also introducing a busking stage where local acts can perform, and it will also double as a speakers’ corner for those who want to have a rant.”
The Kazador mini-speigeltent will again host acts, as part of a broader season of events (see box). With the help of significant funding from Festival Australia, the People’s Lighthouse will really ramp up the lantern workshops and parades of previous years, and move the lantern finale to the Sunday night (public holiday on the Monday). “We’re going to build it from nothing and decorate it as it gets built, so people will be able to reflect upon the last two years and how great it is to have the lighthouse and celebration and community and events back together again,” says Tamara. “To get to the replica lighthouse site to help with the build – we hope it’s going to be 10 metres tall – you’ll have to make your way through a cardboard maze full of really exciting characters.
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Kiama will have a temporary live entertainment venue on the Harbour from mid-April until the end of May thanks to an initiative by Tamara Campbell and Dave Evans. The Kazador, a wooden tent they built inspired by the famous Belgian Spiegeltents, has capacity for 170, through café and stall seating. When not being used for KISS, they rent it out to other festivals, including recently for the Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras. “We usually have it up in Kiama for just our use, but this is about having it up for the whole festival season, that incorporates KISS and Destination Kiama’s REVEL in May,” says Tamara. “We are building up a program that is a combination of supporting local shows and talent, as well as bringing bigger name comedians and a variety of cabaret “On Sunday evening, we will parade lanterns to the lighthouse and symbolically light it up from all directions. “After reflecting on what it has meant to people, we will have a dance party and knock it down!” On the Saturday evening, Tamara and Dave have planned a fire show and a
shows to town. “We want to have as many different genres on the program as we can, including open mic nights, conversations and TED Talk style nights, as well entertainment of all sorts. “The idea is to use the space constantly, so if your group has an idea of what we can add to the program, please get in touch.” There will also be a licensed food van set up next to the tent, with a garden area for patrons.
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Locals tackle storm debris on beaches Community-minded locals are calling on Council to help them clean up the massive amount of debris washed up on some local beaches by the recent weather events. Members of the Kiama Surf Lifesaving Club (KSLC) used peoplepower plus a bobcat to start the clean-up last weekend. The pile collected is still waiting to be disposed of, and has to be seen to be believed. The Club arranged this work without Kiama Council’s resources or input, after members had first approached Council to inquire about a clean-up strategy. Darryl Smith, patrol captain at the surf club, was told by Council that they had money but no resources to do the work. A statement from Council says that: “Council’s CEO had given permission for Kiama SLSC to partner with Council to undertake this work to remove the public safety risks presented by the beach debris prior to the inaugural Kiama Beach Tag tournament due to go ahead on 26 March.” It is a long standing policy that Council doesn't take responsibility for cleaning up the beaches and Darryl doesn’t blame Council as he says what has happened recently is a rare event. But he also notes that, “We have that many local contractors that are certified
with Council. Council said they have money for storm damage clearance, but don’t seem to be using it.” He rallied Patrol 5 at the Club to clear the beach, borrowed a bobcat from Coastwide Civil Surf Beach and personally paid $800 for fuel to run it over two days, as well as utilising his expertise from running City Coast Services. He says he could do the same for Seven Mile Beach Gerroa where the northern end – Little Beach – is covered in large pieces of timber. But he would need to cover his costs to do this. Councillor Matt Brown, a member of KSLSC and former head lifeguard, says there does need to be an authority to co-ordinate the good work and goodwill of our local volunteers. “The safety issue is first and foremost, then there is the issue of pride for our beaches. “But someone in Council should be managing this,” he says. “It’s fantastic that locals want to take matters into their hands but we just need a co-ordinating authority to manage this.” Some locals have also taken it into their own hands to remove seaweed and other debris from around Black Beach after a man slipped on a pile and badly hurt his head.
Left: Craig Rogers in the borrowed bobcat Below: Debris at Gerroa
Mile Beach, accommodates over 60 per cent of all beach users in our municipality. As well as being popular with families, Little Beach is also used by community groups, such as Gerringong Nippers. “Unfortunately Gerroa does not have a surf club, or other formal beach user group to utilise for a beach clean-up, so the GCA is organising a community clean-up at Little Beach on Saturday 2 April, from 10am to around 2pm. “Volunteers should just meet at the beach, ensuring they bring some sturdy shoes or boots, plus gloves.” “I would hate to see that we only move because of accidents,” says Cr Brown. “We need a proper plan to have beaches raked and have dangerous stuff removed after storms. And a lot of that can be done with the help of residents and volunteers.” Council says that, at this stage, they have no plans to clean up storm debris at Seven Mile Beach, as they are prioritizing roads and infrastructure repairs. “We urge the public to continue to be careful when using our beaches, waterways and rockpools, particularly after heavy rain and storms where there may be extra debris and pollution in the
water,” a Council statement says. The Head of the Gerroa Community Association (GCA) Roy Schmidt says while the GCA fully appreciates Kiama Council’s urgent priorities, “Little Beach is currently an absolute mess with driftwood and other rubbish, constituting both a safety and health risk.” Much of this has come from the Shoalhaven River estuary and is fire burnt. “I have already witnessed an amazing number of residents picking up bits of plastic, styrene, thongs and other various bits of rubbish. No doubt this will continue. In fact, such actions form
part of the normal routine for many of our local walkers. “Year after year, Little Beach, combined with Seven
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Morrison Government’s stand on climate change embarrassing. “At Glasgow, Morrison was speaking to an empty room. They are so motivated to keep us using fossil fuels, and it is almost like they are totally oblivious. “You have to ask, how can they be held in this sort of parallel universe that they are helping to destroy the planet? “I feel I need to be there pointing out the fact that in Australia it is the fossil fuel
the great big accounting companies that seem to be writing policy for this Government, and it is all tied up with political donations.” She believes that not only should Australia join the rest of the world in moving forward on climate change, but it should increase its foreign aid budget to assist those who can’t afford it. “We’ve been lucky twice – we have all the resources, but we also have sun and wind. Not every country has a choice, and we shouldn’t
benefit because we do and they don’t.” One of the Greens’ policies to raise money for policies such as free TAFE and university education and an expansion of housing and health services, is to implement a super profits tax of 40 per cent on corporations earning over $100 million in profit, and a 6 per cent wealth tax on billionaires. “Many of these billionaires are just not contributing to the tax system – one in three big corporations don’t pay any tax,” says Ms McCallum.
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They are also looking to stimulate the economy by rebuilding infrastructure and retrofitting for climate change. “One of our policies is 700 per cent renewable energy, which is about exporting renewables – hydrogen, batteries, whatever,” she says. “We create jobs here and value add to resources, and export to countries currently dependent on fossil fuels.” Ms McCallum retired as a pharmacist at the time of the last election, but has only just stepped down as the Vice President of her union, Professional Pharmacists Australia – a division of Professional Australia. In that role, she was involved in running the first work value case in the Fair Work Commission. “It was a very difficult thing to do, and despite having the research behind us of how the profession has changed, we could only compare ourselves to other poorly paid professions,” she says. A resident of Cambewarra, she has also been involved since that time with two new grandchildren and become an active member of the local CWA. “I am the Agriculture and Environment Officer, and I try to keep them informed
about what is happening on those fronts. People are really keen to do practical things to help.” While she says she regards the current Member for Gilmore, Fiona Phillips, as “a good, hardworking, honest person who has grown up in the area”, she isn’t as flattering about the Liberal candidate, Andrew Constance. “As soon as people ask him about climate change he talks about PTSD. I don’t think I have heard him say anything about climate change,” she says. “Communities were severely affected in Eurobodalla, and there are people still living in tents or caravans. “There is nearly $5 billion in the National Recovery and Resilience Agency, headed by ex-Liberal Party President Shane Stone, and it is sitting there not being spent since it was set up in 2016.” She believes that many people in Gilmore aren’t aware of the ‘debacles’ Mr Constance presided over as Transport Minister, such as the light rail systems not being compatible with each other and defects in new ferries and trams. She is particularly suspicious of a recent announcement by the Federal Government that its preferred
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nuclear submarine and armaments bases are now Port Kembla and Brisbane, as she sees it as a smokescreen for the election. “Neither was favoured by the Navy in its 2011 review,” she says. “Port Kembla is too small and was eliminated very early. “Sydney was the preferred option and sites in Jervis Bay were options two and three.” She has a very real concern that, after the election, plans will firm up on Jervis Bay. “Was the Morrison announcement creating a distraction from his mishandling of the unprecedented floods in Northern NSW? Or was it just about clinging to power in a khaki-election thought bubble? “Gilmore is not up for grabs for a desperate government which dances to the tunes of the nuclear and fossil fuel industries, or a representative that doesn’t care about the beautiful environment of Jervis Bay.” The latter is a reference to a report in The Guardian, during the 2019 state election, that Mr Constance “criticised NSW bureaucrats responsible for the marine parks for enforcing the sanctuary zones”.
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Local radio moving forward Groups Kiama Community Radio is another step closer to broadcasting live after receiving a 2021 Volunteer Grant. The grant will buy computer software and hardware systems to enable the station to mature from an internet podcast service to a live stream internet radio service through the purchase of a windows streaming server. Fiona Phillips, Federal Member for Gilmore says, “In the Gilmore area, Shoalhaven has community radio (2UU) and so does Eurobodalla (2EAR-FM). Kiama needs to have the same.” She presented KCR with a cheque for $4601– regional grants are always heavily oversubscribed, she says, and “We don’t want to waste one dollar.” At present, volunteers from the Kiama community produce podcasts which are available on the KCR website www.kiamacommunityradio. org. The station also has a narrow cast licence, but in the long term is aiming for a community radio licence in order to broaden the content and reach a bigger audience. “Broadcasting live is a game changer for us,” says Gabriela Cabral, Human Resources Manager, Kiama resident and ex-SBS radio producer. “Many older people in Kiama are not familiar
the old ambulance station on Terralong Street which is now offices for the Kiama Business Chamber, is also in the process of establishing partnerships with local training organisations such as the University of the 3rd Age, University of Wollongong, Kiama Community College Gabri Cabral, Fiona Phillips MP and David Toohey and the Nowra TAFE to offer with podcasting. We think quency. But a proper licence volunteer roles and/or inthat the moment you can get will give us 200 watts off the ternships for young aspiring in the car, turn on the radio, top of Saddleback so we can radio presenters. listen to us and save our reach down to Gerroa and up Kiama Community Radio station as a preset, it will be to Jamberoo and Minnamur- is currently looking for completely different.” ra. volunteers, so if you have a The KCR team are all vol“We are still working on few hours to spare and you’d unteers. Many of them have getting the community radio like to join a team of motiremarkable skillsets. licence and Fiona is also vated community members David Toohey, KCR Presihelping us with that. We interested in broadcasting, dent, was a foundation mem- will start lobbying Canberra contact Gabriela Cabral on ber of radio 2WKT (Highland soon.” 0439 473 322. FM) and has extensive expeThe grant will also help There are many ways to rience in communications, existing and new volunteers contribute as a volunteer. audio-visual and broadcastgain new skills in live radio No radio experience is reing services nationally. broadcasting with the introquired and KCR will provide He says that that the duction of online training all necessary training. www.kiamacommunityradio. narrow cast licence limits modules for live streaming org/volunteer transmission to Kiama and radio programming. Gerringong. The radio station, which by Perrie Croshaw “We do have an FM freoccupies one of the rooms in
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paused Concern over the role of Council’s recently convened Housing Strategy Reference Group (originally called a Steering Committee) has led to the temporary pause of all committees, working groups and reference groups under Council’s management. Not only was the group’s role unclear, membership of the group was not made public, which caused speculation. The pause will continue until a policy on their function and use is established. In particular, active property developers, or any other business entities, will be prohibited from participating on groups or committees that can unduly influence land zonings, LEP controls and development standards. Groups whose work has been paused include the Tree Management Policy, Gerringong and Jamberoo Flood Studies, the Disability Inclusion Action Plan Reference Group, the Jamberoo Heritage Review Group, the Kiama Heritage Review Group, the Town Centre DCP, Youth Week and other youth projects, Revel in May and more. For all these groups, appointment of members has been an operational decision.
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FROM THE MAYOR Neil Reilly talks directly with residents and ratepayers
Kiama Council is progressing with strategic work to create a sustainable future and long-term financial security, with myself and the Councillors developing a Strategic Improvement Plan (SIP). We are in early but concerted development of this Strategic Improvement Plan (SIP) and have begun work on key issues outlined in the CEO’s recent “State of the Organisation” report including: financial sustainability;
organisational capability, culture and performance; and risk and governance. This plan will allow us to immediately focus on what needs to be addressed to stabilise and improve our situation. The SIP will have four focus areas: finance and costs, assets, communications and staff. Different councillors will take the lead on different focus areas to allow them to play to their strengths and ensure nothing is missed. We are taking a proactive, transparent approach to the issues our organisation is facing. We are working as a team and we’re acting without delay to do this important work. As a first step, we have engaged major accounting firm KPMG to work with our fi-
The report on the Hindmarsh Park community consultation and the initial concept plan for the refurbishment of the area was endorsed by Council at the March Meeting. The key themes that emerged Following consultation with the community were the need to: • increase amenities • improve the playground • not overdevelop the park. The design consultant, Civille, says their concept plan aims to reinforce the relationship between the heart of the park and the centre of town. The plan shows the park layout will retain the current open green areas and natural amphitheatre with an added loop path to activate the northern edge of the park. The path will link to a new pedestrian connection with Collins Lane.
A high quality expansion is also planned to revitalise the current playspace. Showcasing the town’s historic indigenous and European heritage, the recreation area will include sculptural play elements developed in collaboration with local artists. A shaded seating area and linear water feature will flank the southern end of the play area. Furniture will be added along the Terralong Street terrace with new string lighting to create a ambience after dark. An accessible toilet will also be integrated into the Joyce Wheatley Centre. A portion of Black Beach Reserve will be improved through a linked plaza with defined pathways and shaded seating areas. Alongside a rejuvenated foreshore with shallow tidal rock pools, the Kiama
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nance team and other groups including the Audit Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC), Blue Haven Board and Finance Advisory Board, to facilitate this process. We have also recently held workshops for the Community Strategic Plan (CSP), which is a 10-year overarching plan for the Municipality that all Councils are tasked with developing in their first six months of office. The SIP differs from the CSP in that it is a working group for issues the Councillors will tackle to ensure Council’s assets and finances can get back on track. The SIP will address urgent issues that will be the foundation of our future. We will report to the community regularly on our progress and to show our strategy has clear goals and well-defined
benefit. It is likely there will be significant financial challenges ahead and some tough decisions around assets that will need to be faced. However, with the SIP, I am confident we have a robust way to undertake this work as a team, one that will ensure the best outcomes for our Council and our community. I look forward to sharing further updates with you about this work, which is an important step towards our long-term stability. As always, if you’d like to get in touch with me, email neil.reilly@kiama.nsw.gov.au
What’s in store for Hindmarsh Park
The initial concept plan is available on Council’s website
market entrance and stall layout will be redesigned to improve access and enhance the market experience. The next step is for Civille to complete the geotechnical and environmental survey and service identification needed to prepare a 35% Concept Design. This 35% Concept Design will be presented to the May
Council Meeting. If endorsed then, it will then then go on exhibition for Stage 2 of community consultation and feedback. More info at www.kiama. nsw.gov.au/Council/Projects/ Hindmarsh-Park-upgrade by Katie Kells, Intern
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Hamish and Zoe Lions sponsors buy in Jamberoo a hearing dog Michelle Lay, of Ray White Kiama, has confirmed that celebrity couple Hamish and Zoë Blake have bought a three acre property in the Jamberoo hinterland for $4.26 million. It had been a retreat for food writer and presenter Lyndey Milan and her late partner since 1996, during which time they turned it into a six bedroom, five bathroom home with a suitably impressive kitchen. “They are a lovely, downto-earth couple, who came to me looking for a waterfront holiday home,” says Michelle. “However when this one came up, I rang them and asked what they thought about a rural property. “Zoë is originally from the Highlands and told me she’s always loved Jamberoo. “Once they saw this place, they both knew it was the one.” The couple were the face of Tourism Australia’s Holiday Here This Year campaign, leveraging off their high profile successful careers – Hamish as a comedian and TV/radio personality, and host of the Lego Masters; and Zoë (Foster-Blake) as an
author and skin care entrepreneur. “I am introducing them to lots of businesses in town, as they want to support local and are looking forward to being part of the community.” With this in mind, The Bugle has compiled our list of ten things they, and other newcomers, need to know about to help you settle in as a local: • Accept it will take decades to be considered a local. True locals have been here for six generations. • Remember most restaurants close by 9pm and it’s hard to get a coffee after 3pm. Although things are slowly changing… • Discover the joys of the rock pools • The weekly Kiama Farmers’ Market is the community hub for meeting people, while stocking up on great produce • We love sport, in all its forms – another great way to meet people
• If we can’t park right out the front of where we want to go, we complain about the parking problem • Join a surf club or another volunteer organisation • Remember the remaining butchers are great. Use them or lose them. • Take in the fact that the rocks on our coastline are the result of lava from a volcano that erupted when Australia was connected to Antarctica (don’t get us started about the Kiaman Reverse Superchron at Bombo Headland) • Read The Bugle, and download the App, to keep up with local events.
Casper, a Labradoodle trained as a Lions Hearing Dog, has a new home in Kiama Downs supporting Susan Young, who has lived with profound deafness since she was 12. “I was on the waitlist for two years but now I’ve got him,” says Susan. “He’s three years old and did go to another lady before me, but she had to hand him back last September. “He was trained at the Lions Hearing Club kennels near Adelaide for about eight months when he was a puppy, before he was ready to go into the community with an allocated person.” Kiama Lions Club is sponsoring 12 weeks of training in Susan’s home. He can already respond to 10 different sounds but the new training is about knowing them with Susan at her home. “Kiama Lions has been really proactive in helping out,” says Susan, who has cochlear implants. “Casper’s got to have those 10 sounds adjusted to my household, including recognising the microwave, my mobile phone, the doorbell
at the front and back door and when people knock. “The other major sound is the fire alarm, which involves a different procedure where he will come up and touch me and drop. “Every other sound he will sit down and touch me and then I will follow him wherever the sound is. “We are also doing a sound with my husband so that if he has a fall, he can call Casper and then say ‘go get’ and he’ll bring me to my husband.” Casper is the first hearing dog in the area and once he knows her sounds, Susan says he will be very useful. “It’s really good to have Casper as I’ve got no hearing whatsoever without the cochlear implants, which I got 17 and 15 years ago. “After the cochlear implants,
I went to university, I did a double degree, I could hear music, I learnt to dance. “It really changed my life. “When I take them off I won’t hear a lawn mower if there is one next to me, but I’ll know there’s a sound because the air pressure changes and I can feel the vibration in my bones.”
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Setback for New Growers Lauren Beresh and James Allen, the two entrepreneurial farmers who established a three acre market garden on Jerrara Road, Jamberoo, last year are resilient. Despite recent calamitous weather events flooding their paddocks and washing away their crops, they remain optimistic about their future. “We are lucky that we didn’t go completely under water and that the creek didn’t rise any further,” says Lauren. “But at present our ground is fully saturated. “Still, we are so much better off than many other farmers. If we were more established, maybe we would be in a worse position.” Lauren and James don’t qualify for any flood assistance. “There are too many hurdles to overcome to apply for assistance. You have to show income and at this stage, we don’t have any. Most farmers need off-farm income, especially as they start out,” Lauren says. She is currently helping in her family business and James is doing some casual landscaping. “But we keep going back to the farm and doing some measuring and leveling. We lost a lot of topsoil, but luckily our huge mound of compost was covered so we didn’t lose that.
“We are working with the weather and hope to start planting in the next few days. “We really miss attending the Farmers’ Market. It’s such a useful place to get feedback, build awareness and educate people about what we do and why. “We should have some produce available in the next few months. But this also depends on further rain predictions. Hopefully they don’t call another La Niña!” Jamberoo’s average annual rainfall is around 1500mm however the area has recorded more than half this amount in three months. “La Niña has brought the wettest and coolest summer in five years,” says Andrew Watkins, head of long-range forecasts at the Bureau of
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Meteorology. He says that normally La Nina will break down in late summer and be gone by early to mid-autumn but now predicts that rain will continue into late autumn. And there is a chance another La Nina will emerge next summer. “We really want to keep growing in this area,” says Lauren. “We are doing more long-term planning. We are putting in more drainage and working on a new shed. We keep looking for the silver lining.”
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At the Jazz & Blues Festival The decision to move the Sunday concert The 35th Kiama Jazz & Blues Festival was an amazing weekend of music that created from Hindmarsh Park to the Pavilion proved a wise one, given the weather. a buzz throughout the area. “It was such an extraordinary weekend and everyone really loved the music,” says Becky Guggisberg, the Club’s President.
“The bands had such an awesome time over the weekend and so many came through floodwaters just to get here.
“Someone said to me that the Festival felt very bright and uplifting this year and they had not seen so many smiles for such a long time.
“Every venue was full over the weekend and they all did their absolute best to provide for both the musicians and the audience.”
The Kiama Jazz & Blues Club are already “It was really a reminder of what’s busy planning for next year. important – that we come together, smile and we share these things as a community.” They will also put a call out in the coming weeks for musicians, venues and the poster The Festival hubs were a great hit, as was the Lions’ bus that ferried people between artist to apply for next year. venues. Save the weekend of 10-12 March, 2023. The Festival hubs, like this one at Burnetts on Barney, offered a program of performances
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Is it okay to wear ready-mades? Readymade glasses are readily available and cheap, but are they safe to use? Is there a difference between readymade and proper reading glasses? Yes. Readymades are mass-produced, cheap glasses that help people see up close. They are not as good as reading glasses, which take into account any prescription differences between the eyes, and also the position of your eyes and the distance between your eyes and the glasses. Will wearing readymade glasses cause me harm? Just like wearing thongs occasionally won’t harm your feet, wearing readymade reading glasses occasionally won’t hurt your eyes. However, just like a cross-country run in thongs would cause problems, extensive use of readymade glasses can cause problems like eyestrain, headaches and blurred vision. Tips for safe use of readymade glasses: It is OK to have some readymade glasses for occasional use, just like thongs are OK, but it is best to also have prescribed reading glasses for longer periods of use. Readymade glasses are designed to use for reading or looking at other things up close. If you are using them to see far away you should come in and let me look at your eyes.
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POSTCARD HOME Striking architecture, tumultuous history, cheap meals, and welcoming locals. If any of these things tempt you, then Poland is a country you do not want to miss. Warsaw, both the country’s capital and largest city, is characterised by its position on the River Vistula. The climate is moderate, and the population stands at a sizeable 1.75 million. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980, Warsaw’s Old Town is a hub of medieval splendour, reconstructed after near-total destruction during WWII. During a free walking tour, we traversed cobblestone alleys and stared in awe at the colourful facades. The town has a unique and magical atmosphere, and the historic Royal Castle delights visitors with its opulent furnishings and manicured gardens. We’d definitely recommend using the Lime Scooters during your visit. They’re cheap and fun, and they
make light work out of what could be some very long walks. On the other side of the city is the Pałac Kultury I Nauki, a.k.a. The Palace of Culture and Science. Thirty floors up you can find the open Terrace with striking panoramic views of the city, but make sure to wrap up warm. Łazienki Park is another ‘must see’, especially on Sunday when half of the city turns out for the traditional
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An eye for detail has helped local artist Greg Martin Vale create a piece of work that not only encapsulates a part of Kiama’s history but also makes you wonder if that’s what Con Mosckos’ cafe in Terralong St really looked like in 1927. With Kiama Council’s Heritage Chapter of the particularly difficult, but even DCP currently on exhibition, a small attempt at communi- Greg’s painting comes at cating with the locals in their an important time, as Con’s building is proposed to be own dialect can completely change your experience, and listed as a new item on the Heritage Register. theirs. Greg believes it’s a building Katie Kells, Gerringong worth celebrating because of its history and architectural integrity. “I really enjoyed doing this If you’d like to share your painting because I love old travel story, send your buildings and the good thing postcard to: news@ is that the building is still thebuglenewspaper.com.au there,” he says.
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“If an inspired owner ever got hold of that building, they could inject the old character back into it. “I think it’s very important to celebrate the many fabrics of the old town as much as possible and the fact that some of these buildings are still standing like Con Mosckos’ café, I think calls for celebration.” The building which was always two shops; one half of the building was a café for Con and the other was a dress shop for his wife Mary. While no photos of it exist, with the help of Con’s son Tony, Greg has reimagined the old café beautifully.
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