The Bugle 2 November 2019 by The Bugle Newspaper

The Bugle

2 November 2019

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

Gerringong to keep its Christmas Parade After 17 years in its care, Gerringong Rotary has passed over responsibility for the annual Christmas Parade to a group of locals, supported by the not-forprofit status of Gerringong Bowlo. “We are delighted that younger people have come forward,” says Gerringong Rotary President Sandra McCarthy. “There is a basic foundation and structure there for them to build on with their new energy and ideas. “It’s great for Gerringong at this time of transition.” A dozen residents and representatives of the village’s community organisations are on the new committee, which is forging ahead with its preparations, with the help of Rotary’s procedures, checklists and contacts. “Rotary usually starts planning this in August, so given the really short time frame we have this year we are focusing on simplifying it, and keeping it local,” says the Chair of the committee, Emily Vaughan. “We haven’t had a lot of time to think about what we would like the parade to look like in the future. “It is just about doing it well this year to keep the tradition alive.” With the Club’s support, the new organising committee can fundraise and apply for grants to keep the tradition going. “We have already secured a grant from Clubs NSW, and will soon be looking for sponsorship from local busi-

Inside this issue Surf School stand-off p3

Kangaroos come to town p3

National Rose honour for Colin Hollis p5

Changing of the guard: Emily Vaughan and Luke Richards (second and third from left) are passed the Town Crier Bell by Rotary’s Steve Smith, Sandra McCarthy, Val Cuthbertson and Andrejs Medenis

nesses,” says fellow committee member Luke Richards, who is also the General Manager of the Bowlo. Gerringong Rotary has donated $500 to the cause. The committee will be contacting previous local participants to encourage them to join in again. For the first time, commercial businesses will be charged an entry fee for their floats. “We have a group of really can do people, who will put their hands up for different elements of the parade – we’ll pull this off,” says Emily. Details: The Parade is on Saturday 21 December at 10 am, followed by the Rotary Christmas Market. Keep up-to-date by following the Gerringong Christmas Parade facebook page.

Blue Haven Bonaira ballot sells top end The ballot for the independent living units at Blue Haven Bonaira resulted in the sale of 20 apartments. “Every unit that sold was for over $800,000, and I’m happy that most of them went to Kiama residents,” says Kiama Council General Manager and Blue Haven CEO, Kerry McMurray. “The ones that will now go on the open market are priced between $550,000 and $800,000.” A ballot for the remaining eight units will be held in December.

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Kiama Electorate Award winners p9

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What’s on?

Every Wednesday

Kiama Farmers’ Market Surf Beach 3-6pm

On weekends

Live music at The Sebel, Kiama Leagues Club, Gerringong and Kiama Bowlos, Jamberoo Pub and other venues

Til 25 November

Along a Crooked River: paintings by Gay Emmerson and Georgia Freebody The Garden restaurant, Berry

Fri 1 November

Pics & Flicks: The trouble with you French comedy. Gerringong Town Hall, 8pm. $10 at the most.

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Growing up in the bush

Sat 9 November

CWA Opera in the Valley Jamberoo School of Arts, 8pm. Tickets $50 from Elders include wine and cheese at interval and supper afterwards

Sun 10 November Three Farms Cheese Tour (See page 7)

Thurs 14 November Spirituality in the Pub with Paul Bongiorno The veteran political reporter, commentator and former priest will share his views on the state of the world. Jamberoo Pub, 7.30pm.

Friends of Kiama Library’s November talk will see Angela Wales discuss her recently published book, Barefoot in the Bindis, in conversation with Commit2-3 November tee member Robyn Dorney. Spring Rose Show Her first book is a vivid and evocative account of Jamberoo School of Arts her arriving with her parents Sat 16 November (see page 5) in the early 1950s, as the Gerringong Village Sat 2 November eldest of a family of five, to Market In and around Surfing the Spectrum tame six thousand acres of Seven Mile Beach, Gerroa the Town Hall 8-2pm bush in northern New South Sun 17 November Friends of Kiama Wales. It follows her time navigating the challenges of Library Talk (see right) Kiama Seaside Market 10 years of isolated country Black Beach, 9-3pm Sun 3 November life. Gerringong Music Club Music in the Park Angela did more than presents Serenata a Due Hindmarsh Park, 1-3pm survive. Following graduaVoci Gerringong Town Tues 5 November tion from the University of Hall, 2pm. Tickets at Melbourne Cup Sydney, her curriculum the door from 1.30pm. vitae includes 10 years as Around the nation executive director of the Visitors $25; members, 8-10 November children and students free. Australian Writers Guild HARS Tarmac Days and a similar period with the Illawarra Folk Club (see page 12) Writers Guild Foundation Concert (see right) 8-9 November in Los Angeles. shop 3, CMRI Quilt & Craft Show Sat 23 November The talk will be followed 138 terralong street Kiama Conversation by a book signing and after(see page 4) kiama NSW 2533 with Chris Hammer noon tea. Fri 8 November Details: Saturday The Naked Truth at the (see page 6) Institute of Interesting Ideas

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The Kiama Men’s Shed has resembled Santa’s Workshop over the last few months as The Illawarra its members have handcraftFolk Club has ed stock for their annual arranged for stall at the Kiama Seaside Melbourne-based Market. singer-songwriter They have built up a wide Michael Waugh range of toys, furniture, to return to Kiama boxes, turned pens and other for a Saturday useful objects for this, their afternoon concert major fundraiser for the year. on his latest tour. “We’ve also set aside items Nominated for for the Mayoral Christmas Best New Talent Tree, and any remaining at the 2017 Golden pieces will be added to that Guitar awards in Tamworth, Waugh’s insightful storytelling donation once the market is is said to cut to the emotional heart of everyday life. over,” says John Mennie. “He proved extremely popular when he performed at “Our members love Folk By The Sea, and will be ideally suited to the intimate making traditional wooden setting of the Joyce Wheatley Centre,” says the Club’s Rod toys for children – we like to Cork. think they will be in families “Gretta Ziller will be the support act at the concert, so it for years.” will be a double treat.” Details:

Sunday afternoon concert

Look for their stall at the Details: Sunday 17 November, Joyce Wheatley Kiama Seaside Market on Community Centre, Hindmarsh Park, 2pm. Tickets are $20 for IFC members or $25. Available at the 17 November, at Black Beach door or online at www.illawarrafolkclub.org.au

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Surf School stand-off In March we reported on objections to Rusty Moran’s Gerringong Surf School using Zone A (the north end) of Seven Mile Beach for lessons. On the issuing of DAs for all three surf schools, Mr Moran appealed to the Land & Environment Court on the restrictive conditions. A hearing is set for February. Here follows the latest statements from both parties. Kiama Council: Kiama Council has issued two short term licences for surf schools at Seven Mile Beach, Gerroa. The licences have been issued to: Surf Camp Australia Pty Ltd and Lands Edge Foundation. The third applicant, Gerringong Surf School, has elected to not sign their licence. The recent Gerringong Surf School permit is no longer operable and as such they have no approval to use the crown reserve for their activities.

Council is now seeking legal advice regarding its options as land manager. Gerringong Surf School is separately challenging Council’s determination of the development application approval to operate at Seven Mile Beach in the Land and Environment Court. This has no bearing on Council issuing the new short term licence. Rusty Moran: Gerringong Surf School have relied on Council stating in 2018 that we could use a permit until a Licence was granted and that a Licence could only be issued when a valid development consent was in place. There is still no development consent in place as my application is before the Court. Lessons have been booked, kids are excited, parents are happy, and our local MP is very happy. The only persons unhappy are a few petulant residents using the pied oyster catcher as

the trojan horse for what I understand to be their real agenda – emptying the beach to improve their million dollar views. The real question about legality is on Council. Unelected officers of the Council have flip flopped on the earlier commitment to allow us to run under a permit, and are now strong arming a small business under economic duress to enter a licence without a development consent in place. They’ve also unfairly advantaged the other surf school’s whose clients (backpackers etc) prefer the conditions down the beach where they can operate all year around. If Council get their way, it jeopardises summer learn to surf programs in the safest part of the beach for our local children, PTSD veterans, refugees and kids with autism.

Note: Gareth Ward MP declined to comment further, after his appearance with Mr Moran on WIN News.

Croom mega-mansion refused The proposed redevelopment of an old dairy at Croom (opposite the Jamberoo Action Park) into a rural dwelling, secondary dwelling, five farm stays and a proposed alpaca farm, has been refused by the Land and Environment Court (L&EC). The Jamberoo Valley Ratepayers and Residents Association (JVRRA), which strongly opposed the redevelopment, has not yet had the chance to discuss the ruling at a general meeting, but its Secretary Ros Neilson says the L&EC’s

rejection of the proposal is both welcome and somewhat surprising. The DA was rejected by the Court on two grounds: one of the cabins was situated on what is a potential site containing Aboriginal artefacts, and the design of the main residence (2,546m2) being out of keeping with the local rural environment, in terms of its size and visual impact. Ms Neilson says the DA was not rejected, however, on the basis of another main concern raised by both Council and residents – that

the alpaca farm proposal seemed secondary to the business of tourist or business accommodation. Farm stays are included in the LEP as a secondary income source for farmers. “The L&EC ruling suggests that we may be left with a Local Environment Plan (LEP) that is not worded carefully enough to protect agricultural land from the fragmentation involved in large scale accommodation projects that may be designed for other ventures, but are disguised as farm stays,” says Ms Neilson.

Different takes on participation The Combined Communities Action Group (CCAG), a joint collaboration of the various precinct committees, sees the irony in the community not being involved in the development of the Community Participation Plan until it was put on public exhibition. “This makes it even more disappointing that none of our eight recommendations for improvement were taken on board before it was endorsed by Council,” says Karen Lang. “The message implicit in the plan as it stands is that Council does not value the views of its ratepayers sufficiently to involve them openly about matters of high import.” In talking with The Bugle after the Council Meeting, Mayor Mark Honey and General Manager Kerry McMurray denied the Group’s accusation that the Plan met just the minimum required of it. “The Plan is suitable for Kiama Council and is over and above what is laid down by legislation, particularly in the strategic planning area,” said Mayor Honey. Mr McMurray said, “There are some people involved in the precinct committees who basically believe they should be the empowered people in terms of setting strategic planning direction. “We know that isn’t possible, because at the end of the day, in the strategic planning space, the ultimate decision sits with Council not the community. “They have this concept Continued on p8

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The Australian Rugby League team recently made Kiama the base for their preparations for their test match against New Zealand. The Kangaroos were overwhelmed by the support shown to them, with big crowds turning up to watch their public training sessions at the Showgrounds. There is no doubt it buoyed them up for their 26:4 win in Wollongong on the weekend. Rugby League great Mal Meninga, the Kangaroo’s Head Coach, told The Bugle he was very impressed with the facilities and will be back.

Ronnie and Joel Murphy enjoyed meeting their Rugby League heroes, including James Tedesco. Both of the boys play for the Gerringong Lions.

“I’ve never stayed in Kiama before, despite living in Canberra. “This will definitely be my choice for a holiday in the future.” An entourage of 40 stayed at The Sebel Harbourside, making the most of the Hotel’s gym and the nearby pool and park. “Destination Kiama is hoping they will return, and early indications are that we will certainly be considered,” says Tourism’s Karen Ronning.

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Vale Monique Dare-Ward Former Greens Councillor and member of a pioneering Jamberoo family, Monique Dare-Ward, has passed away after a long battle with cancer. “Monique’s energy, positivity and seemingly endless compassion for people in need in our community was inspirational,” says Deputy Mayor Andrew Sloan. “She was remarkable, and will be missed by so many.” Monique served as a Councillor from September 2008 to September 2012. She was an active member of Council, serving on the Health and Sustainability Committee, Road Safety Committee and Youth Advisory Committee. Ms Ward was also Council’s delegate on the Illawarra Landcare Coordinating Committee and the Friends of the Kiama Library. After Monique’s term as Councillor she worked with Blue Haven Care as a highly-valued support worker. “Monique understood how communities could be enriched,” says Councillor Kathy Rice. “In her engaging and inspiring way she contributed widely and will be missed greatly by all who knew her.”

Censure for social media comments

At the October Council Meeting, Kiama councillors resolved to formally censure Councillor Neil Reilly for a breach of their Code of Conduct. Of the five allegations of misconduct relating to social media comments made by Cllr Reilly, the investigator found three to be substantiated, one substantiated in part and the other not substantiated. The breaches related to showing respect, not bringing Council into disrepute, making personal attacks and the role of a The November meeting of The contentious developthe Jamberoo Ratepayers ment faced strong opposition councillor under the Local Government Act ‘to uphold and Residents Association from the JVRRA. Inc (JVRRA) is always held The opposition helped lead and represent accurately the on a Wednesday to avoid to the development of a Jam- policies and decisions of conflict with the Melbourne beroo specific Development the governing body’. The Mayor and General Cup on the usual first Tues- Control Plan, which will Manager declined to make day. now guide the sub-division. a comment on the matter, The Committee is keen to In addition to Mr Fredand Councillor Reilly is not alert members to the change erick’s presentation, Geoff permitted to comment. of day, so they don’t miss Boxsell will also be speakout on the opportunity to ing on the history of farming hear the developer of Golden in Terragong Swamp. Valley Road, Neville FrederDetails: Wednesday icks, discuss his preliminary 6 November, in the plans for the DA for the upstairs room of Club Not only is the Quilt Show subdivision. Jamberoo, 7.30 pm CMRI Gerringong’s biggest fundraiser of the year, it is also the best place for those in the know to stock up on handmade Christmas presents and cakes. If you haven’t yet discovered it, make this the year I am your representative in the you do. The quality of the Australian Parliament. I can help exhibits will astound. with issues like Medicare, Centrelink, Details: aged care and pensions, the NDIS, Friday 8 & Sat 9 November, Veterans’ Affairs and community 10-4pm; and Sun 10 grants. November 10-2pm.

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National Rose honour for Colin Hollis In the lead up to the Illawarra Rose Society’s Spring Rose Show, Jamberoo resident and rose legend Colin Hollis has been elected National President of the Rose Society of Australia. He was also presented with the Australian Rose Award, the highest Award given by the Rose Society in Australia. Jamberoo’s Spring Rose Show is expected to attract around 50 exhibitors from as far afield as the Hunter, Canberra, Camden, Penrith and Sydney as well as locals. In total, there will be about 500 exhibits in the 90 categories.

Illawarra Rose Society president Kristin Dawson says, “The annual festival, now in its 45th year, is the biggest Rose Show in NSW, being much larger than even the Sydney ShoW.” One of the reasons for the Show’s continuing success is this is the optimal time for roses in the Illawarra. “Even with the drought, the roses are continuing to delight both with their beauty and perfume,” says Ms Dawson.

Left: Colin Hollis at the Spring Rose Show in 2014

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Community news Public notices Notification of Adoption of Chapter 2 of Kiama Development Control Plan 2012 – Neighbour Notification Policy and Kiama Community Participation Plan At its meeting held on 22 October 2019, Council resolved to amend Chapter 2 of Kiama Development Control Plan 2012 by way of repealing Sections 24–35. These sections of Chapter 2 contained Council’s Neighbour Notification Policy for Development Applications.

Development applications Council received the following development applications in the last 14 days.

LOT: 25 DP: 1095287 25 Darien Avenue, Bombo Demoltion of existing dwelling, construction of dwelling

10.2019.179.1 LOT: 103 DP: 561082 96 Rose Valley Road, Rose Valley Farm shed and farm office

10.2019.180.1 LOT: 10 DP: 28122 58 Riverside Drive, Kiama Downs Retaining walls and associated landscaping, demolition of existing entrance stairs and construction of deck, entrance stairs and carport

LOT: 3 DP: 1210621 5 Hanrahan Place, Kiama Torrens title subdivision of approved attached dual occupancy

10.2019.182.1

within twenty-eight (28) days of the date of

Chapter 2 of the Kiama Development Control Schedule 1: Part Panama Street, Bombo Plan 2012 has been amended. Upon closure of the road, Council intends The amendments come into effect with the to sell the land to an adjoining land owner. publishing of this notice. Copies are available for viewing or purchase All interested persons are hereby invited to at Council’s Administration Building, 11 Manning make submissions concerning the proposal to the General Manager, Kiama Municipal Street, Kiama or can be downloaded from Council, PO Box 75, Kiama NSW 2533, Council’s website at www.kiama.nsw.gov.au

Once the submission period is completed,

10.2019.183.1

10.2019.122.1

LOT: 13 DP: 1246340 4 Northpoint Place, Bombo

LOT: 83 DP: 30126 113 Attunga Avenue, Kiama Heights Dwelling alterations and additions

Decisions of the Land and Environment Court

Dwelling

10.2019.178.1

10.2019.181.1

Council also resolved to adopt the Kiama Proposed Road Closure Community Participation Plan which outlines Under Section 38B Roads Act 1993 how Council will engage with the community In pursuance of the provisions of the Roads regarding all of its planning functions. Act 1993, notice is hereby given that Kiama In accordance with Section 22 of the Municipal Council proposes to close the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000, notice is hereby given that Council public road listed in Schedule 1.

Development consents

10.2019.132.1

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: 71 DP: 751279 45 Jerrara Road, Jerrara Swimming pool, spa, pergola and use of existing deck

10.2019.67.1

10.2019.141.1

LOT: 43 DP: 853186 7B David Smith Place, Kiama Heights Attached deck and awning

LOT: 67 DP: 9760 19 Railway Avenue, Minnamurra Demolition of dwelling

10.2019.103.1

10.2019.142.1

LOT: 38 DP: 1201949 10 Antrim Street, Kiama

LOT: 423 DP: 30547 75 Johnson Street, Kiama Downs Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of new dwelling, retaining walls and driveway

may be referred to third parties for consideration. Council will consider all duly made submissions before deciding whether to continue with the road closure proposal. Council Ref: SC3299 Enquiries: Property Coordinator on 4232 0444.

LOT: 4 DP: 776303 328 Foxground Road, Foxground Swimming pool and deck

10.2018.7.1

10.2019.125.1 LOT: 334 DP: 263031 40 Cullen Drive, Kiama Downs Dwelling addition of first floor extension and landscaping to front yard

LOT: 12 DP: 866128 Jamberoo Road, Croom Demolition of existing dairy, new dwelling, secondary dwelling and farmstay accommodation in five cabins, hay and tractor sheds and roadworks (amended proposal – removal of education building) to be constructed in two stages comprising: • Stage 1 – Principle dwelling and secondary dwelling, hay and tractor sheds and roadworks; and • State 2 – Farmstay accommodation and reception building. Appeal dismissed

These documents are available free of charge for public inspection at our Administration Building, 11 Manning Street, Kiama during

LOT: 797 DP: 216533 14 Golfers Parade, Kiama Downs

Change of use from hairdressing salon to nails and waxing business

(Public Access) Act 2009, such submissions

LOT: 1 DP: 1045061 35 Bele Place, Kiama Detached dual occupancy Appeal upheld – amended plans

10.2019.123.1

10.2019.108.1

LOT: 4 DP: 555589 106 Terralong Street, Kiama

the provisions of the Government Information

10.2017.286.1

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

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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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In closed session, the October meeting of Kiama Council heard it had received written legal opinion confirming that work had started on the Minnamurra Boardwalk Project prior 3 April 2018. This date is crucial, as without a start by then Coun cil would have to undertake an Environmental Impact Chris Hammer, one of Study on the project under Australia’s most successnew legislation. ful crime thriller writers, The Friends of the Minis including Kiama on his namurra River, who are national tour to promote his opposed to the section of new book, Silver, the sequel the boardwalk going out DESIGNER KITCHEN STUDIO to Scrublands. over the river, remain unFollowing a format success- convinced and are seeking Complete joinery fit outs | Custom flat packs | Free quotes fully trialled last year, Kiama access to the opinion via 2534dks@gmail.com Showroom & Workshop Library has organised a 4202 5482 6/11 Bergin Street, Gerringong dinner event, where the au- freedom of information. Councillors also agreed to www.designerkitchenstudio.com.au thor will be interviewed by proceed to 100 per cent deKiama writer and journalist, sign for the project, to seek Nick Hartgerink. further funding from the LIC NO 281175 “It will be a perfect endNSW Government to comof-year celebration event for ELECTRICAL & DATA your book club or group of FOR ALL ASPECTS OF ELECTRICAL friends, or a great opporIN RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL tunity to meet other crime PREMISES, INCLUDING: fiction aficionados,” says the • ELECTRICAL It is pleasing to see that Library’s Catherine Taylor. • DATA work has finally commenced • TELEVISION Details: Sat 23 November, on landscaping the reserve • SWITCHBOARD UPGRADES Sebel Harbourside, • MAINTENANCE 6 for 6.30 pm. Tickets $60 at Lot 53, 98 Fern Street, (incl. main meal, glass of Gerringong (The Bugle DYLAN@SOUTHCOASTELECTRICALDATA.COM wine and tea/coffee). 19/10/19). Tickets from trybooking or Many will remember the Library. Blueberry Hill and Lots 52 and 53 when they were open Spring into a healthier you. space, allowing the public to sit and admire the views to • Want to move more & do more? pre paid funeral plans Werri Beach. The two vacant • Planning a new exercise programme? lots opened up the otherwise built up street and created a • Tired of feeling stiff & sore? very appealing asset to the town. Then in 2015 the Noble Brothers, who have a lease on the Council owned land known as Lot 52 (at $1 per year for 98 years), submitted plans for redevelopment. We’re here to support your The plans included the spine and joint health. enclosing of Lot 52 (which is essentially the outdoor Taylor Chiropractic Kiama paved area of The Hill), with STAN CRAPP FUNERALS to discuss our range of 1.8m high glazing and a roof 1/89 Manning Street, Kiama structure that covered most 125 Manning St, Kiama pre-paid funeral plans of lot 52 incorporating it www.taylorchiropractic.com.au into a café/bar development. What was once public space was to be closed off, hindering views and reducing public amenity. Were it not for the actions and resolve of Kiama South Precinct we would not have the reasonable compromise Offering maximal care & that we have today. minimal intervention to Supported by many local ensure your oral health. residents, and shop proprietors in town, South PreOur services include sedation cinct mounted a community using Relative Analgesia. awareness campaign to try and have the development scaled back. The aim was to maintain public access to lot Call 4233 1313 for appointments 52 and to preserve the views Tues, Wed & Fri 8.30am to 5.30pm to Werri Beach in an attempt 3/5 Railway Parade to capture the ideals of the Kiama (Next to Kiama Library) Gerringong Charrette, creatwww.keithlester.com.au ed by Council and residents

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plete the Boardwalk, and obtain an extension of the timeline of the project. In February, General Manager Kerry McMurray estimated the cost of the project at $9.5 million, more than double the original State Government grant of $4.5 million which was expected to fully fund the project. Council also now has a sufficiently detailed design, allowing it to estimate the full cost of the project. The tender process may keep this figure confidential. “Due process is still be questioned by councillors,

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in 1996. Submissions objecting to the original development were sent to Council by many residents including South Precinct. A petition of 1200 residents and visitors objected to the original development and requested variations. Indeed, in December of 2015 Patrick Mahedy (architect, and Chair of the new Gerringong Association) generously gave his time to meet with, and assist Precinct members forge an approach to encourage Council to develop an Urban Design Plan that seamlessly integrated the plaza (Lot 52), and the park (Lot 53). The aim of this was to retain the iconic views as per the DCP and Cowman Stoddart’s Blue Berry Hill Plaza Concept of 1996. As can be seen, much of the heavy lifting to modify the original proposal was done some time ago by many community members! As a part of the built environment, The Hill is a popular and attractive addition to Gerringong, and its present form is a result created by the whole community. So, it is only proper that credit be given where credit is due. Darrell Clingan and Stephen Brazier, Past Executive Members, Kiama South Precinct

the costings are continuing to blow out and the funding is in doubt,” says the Chair of Friends of the Minnamurra River Will Chyra. “We are hoping the project will be shelved altogether, as we simply can’t afford it.”

I was concerned and dismayed to see a WIN News item on Monday 28 October in which Mr Gareth Ward, Local Member for Kiama, indicated his support for the Rusty Moran Surf School’s continued operations in the area known as zone A at Seven Mile Beach. Firstly, this is clearly a local Council matter, and I am puzzled as to why a State Member of Parliament would be “meddling”. Secondly, and more disturbing, is that Mr Ward is giving support for a local businessperson who has, since he started his business last year, been in almost constant conflict with our Council. Rusty Moran’s DA, along with two other surf schools, was determined by Council in May this year. Our elected Councillors voted for the DA consent conditions after an exhaustive assessment process. Local papers reported that submissions from groups such as Werri Boardriders, Werri Beach SLSC, Surfing NSW, Gerringong Fishing club, Endangered Shorebirds and NPWS all recommended exclusion of surf schools from zone A. Mr Ward would do well to talk to community representatives before aligning himself. Heather Angus, Gerroa

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Local cheesemaking farms offer progressive tour

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Housing recovery gathers momentum Sydney has seen a rapid bounce back in dwelling values over the past 2 months, with Sydney up 3.3% and auction clearance rates sitting around 78% compared with 44.6% this time last year.

The Kiama Farmers’ Market has devised a novel way to raise money to fund much needed reinvestment in its market infrastructure. “We’ve been going five years now, and some of our equipment is reaching the end of its life,” says the Market’s Manager, Tricia Ashelford. “We have come up with a unique experience to offer people, with the support of three founding members of our Market – The Pines, Pecora Dairy and Buena Vista Farm.”

Only Pecora was making its sheeps cheese when the market started, but now Buena Vista and The Pines are also producing cheese on their farms. “The Pines, of course, is making its cheese from cow’s milk and Buena Vista from the milk of its newly established goat herd,” says Tricia. “As none of the dairies are open to the public, we came up with the idea of a special progressive tour so that people could visit all three farms and learn about the land they

manage, the animals they care for and how award winning cheese is produced. “As an extra bonus, all of the farms are amazingly beautiful, with Pecora nestled in a forest near the Illawarra Fly, The Pines on the foothill of Saddleback Mountain and Buena Vista on the coast at Gerringong.” The self-drive tour will allow a limited amount of people (warning, tickets are selling fast) to visit all three dairies on the one day, with abundant sampling of produce along the way.

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Sleep for Better Health, Resilience and Performance Forum Monday 18 November, The Pavilion Kiama, 4:45-6:45pm

Do you know approximately 70% of teenagers experience insufficient sleep which has significant consequences on many areas of their lives such as learning and academic performance; emotional and mental health; behaviour and decision making; and body systems. Kiama High School, in conjunction with The Sleep Connection, is presenting a free forum by Lisa Maltman for the Kiama High School community and any interested parents and students from the Primary Schools in the area. Lisa, the founder of The Sleep Connection and a passionate expert in sleep health, will provide information which will empower parents/caregivers with the knowledge, practical strategies and tools to make informed decisions regarding sleep health for all members of their family. Some of the information and solutions for better sleep hygiene that Lisa will cover include: effects of sleep deprivation on our learning, emotional health, behaviour and body; causes of sleep deprivation; impact of electronic devices on sleep; signs of sleep deprivation; smart sleep habits; and access to a sleep diary. We look forward to seeing you at this informative evening. Please contact Kiama High School on 4232 1911 if you would like to book your place at the forum which will be open to the first 200 responses.

“The day will start up at Pecora and end with a BYO picnic at Buena Vista Farm, the last stop on the tour,” explains Tricia. Details: Sunday 10 November. Tickets $95, available from trybooking.com - search for Three Farms Cheese Tour.

From the Editor

Federal funding for The Bugle

The Bugle is happy to report it is a beneficiary of a grant from the Federal Government under the Regional and Small Publishers Innovation Fund. The grants are designed to assist in increasing the sustainability of regional news publishing activities, including news gathering, production and distribution. Grant applicants had to prove their commitment to public interest journalism, and have their business case approved by an advisory committee of senior business and industry figures. Sixty two of the 100 eligible applicants shared in $9 million of funding in this round. The funding came through the Australian Communications and Media Authority. This funding will enable us to introduce efficiencies, improve our look and more. In line with our commitment to public interest journalism, I recently became a Councillor of Country Press NSW, a long standing group of independent regional newspapers facing the same challenges. We firmly believe we are providing a valuable service to the Kiama community by reporting on local issues, and thank you for your support.

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Regional markets have shown considerable resilience to falling prices when compared to the capitals. 17 of 44 regions recorded rises or stable conditions over the 12 months to September. The Illawarra region has recorded rises over the September 2019 quarter. A strong rebound in Sydney and Melbourne’s values enabled the national market to make its third consecutive month of gains, lifting the national value of housing by a cumulative 1.7% since the market bottomed in May this year. Low mortgage rates and improved credit access is benefiting all regions, but Sydney and Melbourne continue to outperform most parts of the country. Áre you thinking of selling or would like to know your home’s value in today’s market? Please call one of our friendly sales team on 4232 2888 to see how we can help you. NEW LISTINGS 3 Morrow Street, Gerringong 144 Renfrew Road, Werri Beach 1069 Bolong Road, Coolangatta 5/146 Fern Street, Gerringong SOLD (by First National Coast & Country) 17 Ironbark Crescent, Kiama Downs $910,000 2/18 Hothersal Street, Kiama $299,000 1 Bong Bong Street, Kiama $1,650,000 1/29 Old Saddleback Road, Kiama $755,000 20 Willawa Avenue, Gerringong $970,000

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Mayoral column Mayor Mark Honey communicates directly with residents and ratepayers we’ve been able to reuse or tresses at each Drop Off, and recycle 684 tonnes of that as such the illegal dumping 1185 tonnes, which is 684 of mattresses has dropped less tonnes going to landfill. from 200 per year to just 20. A big part of why we’ve While on waste and recybeen able to re-use so much cling, I’m pleased to report is the Up4Grabs tent, where Council will once again you can hunt through what’s be providing an additional been dropped off to find a Christmas garbage collection (free) second hand bike, to residents who pay for bookcase or lounge. their waste service through This has developed an their rates. almost cult following among In fact this year Council will I want to wholeheartedly local ‘garage sale’ hunters. be providing an additional congratulate the staff at In fact residents have taken garbage and recycling service Council for their nomination home approximately 237 for rural residents as well. for the Local Government tonnes worth of bargains Urban residents can find NSW (LG NSW) Excellence since the tent was first set up. the details on their waste in the Environment Awards. I also want to thank collection calendar. Council has received the everyone for supporting the Rural residents will soon nomination for our hugely Household Bulky Waste receive a flyer detailing their successful Household Bulky Drop Off. date of service, otherwise Waste Drop Off initiative. Your enthusiasm for you can visit: www.kiama. For the unfamiliar, once a year, Council offers residents recycling and re-using items nsw.gov.au/residents/waste/ is naturally a big part of the rural-residential-services/ the opportunity to drop off find-my-waste-service their unwanted bulky house- success of this initiative. In fact this year we had Finally anyone with hold items, for free, at the more than 900 residents information about the theft Minnamurra Waste and attend the Drop Off, saving of the new picnic table at Recycling Facility. more than 115 tonnes mateJames Oates Reserve should To say its been a huge rial going to landfill. contact Crime Stoppers on success could be an underAnother great thing about 1 800 33 000. statement. It’s beyond disappointing Since the Drop Off started the Drop Off is the reduction in illegal dumping since it to have to once again make in 2014 residents have started. such an appeal so soon after dropped off around 1185 For example, we receive the vandalism of the Black tonnes in household items. on average around 400 matBeach toilets. The important part is

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Students at Kiama High and Gerringong Public School were treated to private concerts by Golden Guitar winning singer-songwriter Amber Lawrence on her recent tour. She shared a message of working hard to achieve, doing what you love and never giving up.

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that we should be going out to the community with a blank sheet of paper and creating from that a wish list. “[Instead] We have to frame it and put it in the context of what is deliverable, otherwise it could build an expectation that could never be delivered.” The Plan also covers the rules about neighbour notification for DAs, which are immediately applicable. The definition of who will be notified has been narrowed. One of CCAG’s rejected recommendations was to increase the exhibition period for significant developments and strategic planning documents to 45 days, to give the public more time to understand what is being proposed. “If we do that we run the risk of it being taken as a deemed refusal and the developer taking it to a higher authority for a decision,” said Mr McMurray. He pointed out that although Council was under no obligation, it regularly extended DA exhibition times over the Christmas holiday period to allow for people being away. CCAG says it advocates collectively on behalf of the three precincts and the JVRRA. The representatives who make up the combined group bring a range of practical experience and expertise, including backgrounds from federal, state, and local levels of government in executive management, stakeholder engagement, policy development and service delivery, as well as long-term locals with farming backgrounds, and small and large business owners.

Kiama Electorate Awards for 2019

Thirty-five people, organisations and businesses have been acknowledged through the 2019 Kiama Electorate Community Recognition Awards, with 23 of them being from the Kiama Local Government Area. “Our region is truly blessed with talented and passionate local people. Volunteers don’t seek recognition but they deserve every ounce of commendation for their efforts,” says the Member for Kiama and Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services, Gareth Ward. “The Kiama Electorate Community Recognition Awards are our chance to pay tribute to so many deserving and dedicated Minister Ward with Lauris Buckman and her family people.” Outstanding Junior Sports Award Outstanding Small Business Jack Nunn, Kiama Milk and Honey Café, Kiama Local Volunteers Junior Motocross Steve Woodward, Jamberoo

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Remembrance Day commemorations Monday 11 November 2019 marks the 101st anniversary of the Armistice which ended the First World War (1914–18). At 11am, the nation will pause to observe a minute’s silence in memory of those who have died or suffered in war and peacekeeping and humanitarian operations. The Kiama-Jamberoo

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Out & about

A fine way to wind up a year Members and guests of Kiama Mixed Probus Club joined a huge crowd at Kembla Grange on Saturday 26 October, as part of its Melbourne Cup Carnival. And what an elegant and stylish group they were! Amongst very stiff competition, the Winners of the Special Trophy for Best Dressed on the Day were Tom Rodgers and Wendy Fenton.... Congratulations! The Club celebrated its 25th Anniversary this year and its aim is to have a balance of members between ladies and gentlemen. At the moment, there are many more ladies, so an invitation is extended to singles and couples, who are newly retired or new to the area, and looking to meet and socialise with new friends. This is a social club that provides a very wide variety of events to suit all interests, throughout the year. If you would like to come along as a guest, please contact: Rosalie Dawne (of the Events Committee) on 0413 947 772.

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Postcard home Our recent trip to the Snowy River past Dalgety was amazing. We are fortunate enough to have friends with a secluded log cabin on the banks of the Snowy River and we take every opportunity to visit! We stay in the ‘Honeymooner’s Cabin’ (with three kids, no honeymooning there!), with a little fireplace and it was a wonderful opportunity to teach the kids about fire safety and how to build a fire. We have recently embraced a friend’s firebuilding technique of building a fire the opposite way to the norm, that is, with larger pieces at the bottom, getting smaller towards the top, with kindling at the very top. With a lot of practice, I am happy to say that it works a treat! It was spring this visit, so the wildflowers were in full bloom. So beautiful! It is a dry area, with much evidence of drought on the long drive down, but somehow the plants, trees and animals adapt and survive. Lots of eucalypts and conifers in abundance. We had excellent daily adventures, 4WD-ing, collecting wood for the fire,

bushwalking, treeclimbing, exploring and clearing trails through the property with the kids riding in the back of the ute like we did when we were kids! A highlight was seeing a platypus frolicking in the river! They are shy creatures, so it is always a treat to see one. This one played for a good ten minutes and

gave us quite a show. We saw echidnas and wallabies as well. Lots of beautiful memories made with the family and our beautiful friends until next time. Lovely to explore a part of Australia so different to our gorgeous coastal home. Angie Ritchie, Gerringong

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