The Bugle 30 November 2019 by The Bugle Newspaper

The Bugle 30 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

Blue Haven Bonaira opens its doors The Open Day at Blue Haven Bonaira attracted 2000 visitors, four to five times as many as expected, as locals took the opportunity to inspect the state of the art complex. A $106 million facility, servicing an aged care home for 134 residents and 58 independent living units, Blue Haven Bonaira is the largest single building project undertaken by an Australian council in recent years. Residents of the existing care home will be moving in over three days in midDecember, with the first independent living unit residents also moving in during that week. Barroul House, the original homestead, and part of the old Kiama Hospital, has been restored as a café for residents and visitors (due to open before Christmas). There’s also a community hall (named after Tony Matterson, the General Manager who established Blue Haven forty years ago), a wellness centre, a hairdressing salon, specialist consulting rooms,

and meeting rooms for residents and Blue Haven community services programs and activities. The Open Day followed the Official Opening on 22 November, which recognised the funding support of the Australian and NSW governments. The Federal Government contributed $1.4 million for the refurbishment of historic Barroul House, and $2.4 million for the community hall and meeting rooms. The State Government contributed a total of $14.8 million. “People were very impressed with what has been achieved,” says Mayor Mark Honey. Federal Member Fiona Phillips and State Member Gareth Ward were on hand to cut the opening ribbon with Mayor Mark Honey “There is a lot of interest in the ballot of the final eight units, above the community hall.” The ballot is on 3 December. The Bugle put the call out for a special correspondent to give a local’s first impression of the new complex. Kiama Council is in negoCandy Andersen volunteered, tiations to buy 98 Terralong and her report follows. As Street, a property adjoining you’ll see, she was impressed. its existing strategic holding in the Kiama CBD. The 504m2 site is to the east of its Mitre 10 holding (currently the Kiama Collective), and provides laneway access to its Akuna Street lead to several modern, site. It would add to the roomy, communal dining 4961m2 already consolidated and relaxation areas where by Council, and increase plush sofas and arm-chairs the frontage onto Terralong covered in vibrant fabrics Street by more than ten metres. enliven the spirit and large “Having that sized street flat screen televisions and appropriate for the facade of landholders in the street,” gas heaters ensure comfort. frontage will enable us to Terralong street, and provide says Mayor Mark Honey. Continued on p6 an inspiration for the other Continued on p12 do a redevelopment that is

Read about Warren’s great idea p 3

Southern Phone a better investment than Telstra p3

Celebrate Terra Madre Day p 5

Council looks to expand CBD holdings

A local resident’s first impressions Spacious, welcoming, comfortable, light-filled, airy. These were my initial impressions on entering the residential aged care Homes, Lilli Pilli and Cedar, within the new Blue Haven Bonaira Village. Wide timber hallways

Inside this issue

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

Fri 6 December

Gerringong’s Christmas Soiree (see right) Pics & Flicks: All Is True (see right)

Sat 7 December

The Lydian Singers present JS Bach’s Christmas Oratorio Kiama Catholic Church, 2.30pm. Tickets $30/$10 from trybooking or call 0412 219 895

Sun 15 December

Kiama Seaside Market Black Beach, 9-3pm

19-24 December

Kathy Karas and Kevin Gillis Exhibition Old Fire Station Gallery

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As someone who has just opened a shop in Gerringong, Jodie Moore is keen to be Til 8 December Sat 21 December involved the second annual Gerringong Christmas Changing Horizons Christmas Soiree. Parade Fern St, 10am exhibition Fern Street Tues 10 December She relocated her homeGerringong Rotary Gallery, Gerringong Jamberoo Christmas wares and lifestyle business, Christmas Market Sun 1 December Carols in the Park The Hamptons Market, in In and around Gerringong Music in the Park Reid Park, from 7pm mid-November, inspired by Town Hall 8.30-1.30pm Hindmarsh Park, 1-3pm the new vibrancy in the area. Weds 11 December Sat 28 December 6-7 December “I lived here for a number Carols in the Park Kiama Makers & Inaugural Berry Makers Hindmarsh Park, 7-9pm of years and still have links Growers Market Market with the community. Fri 13 December Black Beach, 9-2pm Berry School of Arts, “It feels like lots of things Jamberoo Twilight Tues 31 December 4-8pm Fri; 10-4pm Sat are beginning to happen in Market Reid Park, 3-7pm New Year’s Eve Gerringong, which makes it a great place to be part of.” The Soiree will see most Gerringong shops and cafes remain open, offering a range of Christmas specials Christmas and entry into competitions, including an autograph hunt Sale and raffle. The centrepiece of the Soiree will be a Christmas After the Gerringong Wish Tree in the park, Soiree (right), the perStocking Citizen, Seiko accompanied by a market and Ice watches, and fect end to the night will with pop-up stalls, live music, Ellani Jewellery be to catch the final Pics Garden to Plate local foods, kids’ activities, Watch batteries & bands & Flicks for the year, 7 course Degustation and a visit from Santa. fitted while you wait All Is True. “Families are encouraged Or Jewellery & watch repairs Starring Kenneth to bring a picnic blanket Seafood Plaer + Dessert Branagh, Judi Dench done promptly down to the park to enjoy the and Ian McKellen, and Remodelling & custom festivities and participate in Bookings advised written by Ben Elton, made engagement rings the evening’s events,” says and other jewellery 72 Manning St Kiama the film is the story Andrew Wales of the Gerrin(02) 42330572 of the last period of Professional polishing gong Association. reservaons@silicakiama.com.au premises Shakespeare’s life. shopon3, “It’s a terrific way to It imagines Shakespeare coming home to Stratford for GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE 138 terralong street welcome in the festive good after the fire that burnt down London’s Globe Theatre, 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE, QUALITY SERVICE season, while supporting FULL KIAMA NYE SKYSHOW PROGRAM INSIDE! kiama NSW 2533 yearning for a prosperous and peaceful retirement but Gerringong’s local shops and forced to confront long-suppressed feelings about the death businesses.” of his son 17 years before. Can a playwright really retire?

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Surf Camp wins adventure Cllr Steel’s win:win solution tourism award

Councillor Warren Steel has always been an ideas man, Surf Camp Australia, but this one is his biggest a long established yet. surfing school at At the November meeting Seven Mile Beach, of Council, he asked for a has won the Best feasibility study be underTour/Activity in taken for the possibilities of NSW award at the developing Chapman Oval 2019 Adventure into a five star, five storey Tourism Awards. hotel and moving all the The awards, now sporting bodies who use the in their second year, oval out to a new multipurare organised by Adpose sporting playing area venture Queensland Guy Olbourne with Ben Mackrill west of Gainsborough. (AQ), the peak backpacking “We desperately need anand Eamon Cupitt at the awards and independent travel indus- the Adventure Tourism other hotel with conference try body for Queensland. facilities,” says Cllr Steel, industry,” says Adventure Last year it identified the Queensland’s, Anita Butler. who sits on the Destination need for industry collaboSurf Camp’s Guy Olbourne Kiama Advisory Board. ration within the Australian is credited with founding “This is the ideal spot for and New Zealand youth it, and Council already owns now worldwide surf camp tourism sector. The awards the land.” industry. have the backing of Tourism The idea came to him out Last year his business atAustralia. tracted around 6000 learner of the blue, and the more “Entrants were judged surfers to the area, as well as he has thought about it and based on their individual talked about it with people teaching young locals, and Cllr Warren Steel wants to see a five star hotel built on Chapman Reserve, just north of Kendalls points of difference, unique supported the local econthe more he has become conunderutilised, used only sure we got what we wanted “We could have a proper selling points, customer vinced it will be a win:win omy by having other local during the hockey season on the site, and the develop- hockey field, track and field reviews, business achievesolution. businesses provide goods and for holiday camping,” er could take it from there.” facities and more,” says Cllr ments and their links to “At the moment it is very and services. he says. As a former real estate Steel. “Yet it is in an amazing agent, he predicts there While the site itself is not location, with none of the would be great interest in the mentioned in the Tourism access or loss of view issues project, given its location Opportunity Plan, which has associated with right in and proximity to Sydney. been drawn up to guide the town.” “The site is already worth development of tourism in “Our company has grown Kiama councillors have dropped over last four He envisages Council millions, but if we offer it the Municipality, the need to become one of the most voted to accept a takeover years.” coming up with a design for with an approved design we for more hotel accommodasuccessful providers of fixed the site (close to 2 acres), offer by AGL for their one The $27.5 million cash could be looking at $15-$20 tion has been flagged. line, mobile and Internet founding $2 share in South- takeover is to all the 35 perhaps through a compemillion.” “I know this has come out ern Phone Company, in councils holding $2 shares. communications services tition, and having the DA That is where the second of left field, but I think it is exchange for $785,714. In recommending accepacross regional Australia. approved. One of the stipu- part of his big idea comes in. something that could have “Many years ago local tance of the offer, Southern “AGL is committed to lations would be to have a He believes the money great benefits for tourism government in the region Phone Managing Director maintaining the Southern conference room that could raised from selling the and our sporting community. helped establish the South- David Joss said the proposed Phone brand and products, cater for 300 to 350. reserve with the approved “I really can’t see any ern Phone Company beacquisition presents a great as well as the existing busi“Once that is done we DA could be used to fund downside to it at all.” cause of poor access,” says opportunity for the councils ness operations and telecould put it on the market the development of a sports The feasibility study will be Mayor Mark Honey. to utilise the return to address communications services for a developer to buy and stadium, similar to that at undertaken by the Director of to our 100,000 customers, “The dividend we have priorities facing their local build. Croom, to upgrade facilities Engineering and Works, who communities. across regional Australia.” been paid has continually “That way we could make in the area. will report back to Council.

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No CCTV coverage for Jones Beach shops Despite advocacy by Councillor Mark Way, the November Council meeting endorsed the staff recommendation not to pursue installing a CCTV system to monitor the area around the Jones Beach shops. “I’m worried for the people who work in the shops,” he said. The report to Council said that while there was a perception of crime, particularly in the car park area, that was not back up by crime statistics. These show that over the

last five years, apart from the one robbery incident (where a weapon was used), the area around the shops has a very low crime rate. This did not justify the investment that would be needed to provide standalone CCTV coverage for the whole area. Quotes for monitoring the shop side of the street were a minimum of $70,000. A survey of shopholders showed that only half were interested in a subsidy model to upgrade or implement their own CCTV systems.

Most respondents identified that, in their opinion, the majority of crime occurs in the public car park area. Therefore if a system were to be installed it would need to fully cover the public car park area, not just the areas in front of the shops. “I’m at a loss to see the justification for this expenditure,” said Deputy Mayor Andrew Sloan when Cllr Way put a motion to try and apply for grant funds to cover the $70,000. “The crime statistics just don’t warrant it.”

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Level 2 water restrictions will commence on Tuesday 10 December with Sydney Water dam levels in the region reaching 45 per cent, the lowest levels seen since the Millennium drought. The restrictions have been brought in now, rather than at the usual 40 per cent, given the rapid rate of decline in dam levels. Under the new Level 2 water restrictions: ▪▪ gardens can only be watered before 10am or

after 4pm, with a watering can or bucket ▪▪ smart and drip irrigation systems may only be used for 15 minutes before 10am or after 4pm ▪▪ the use of unattended hoses is no longer permitted ▪▪ hosing of hard surfaces is not permitted, unless in an emergency ▪▪ cars can only be washed with a bucket or at a commercial car wash ▪▪ a permit is required before

filling a pool of any size. Businesses who use outdoor water will need to apply for an exemption. If a business received a permit under the previous level of restrictions, they’ll need to contact Sydney Water to confirm it’s still valid. Fines of $220 will apply for residents, and $550 for businesses, who don’t follow the restrictions. The Level 2 restrictions are expected to save 78.5 gigalitres of water per year.

7th little Ray of giving

Ray White Kiama is continuing its tradition of remembering children being supported by the William Campbell Foundation, by again collecting presents through its ‘A little Ray of giving’ campaign. The Ray White team are calling on the local community to embrace the giving season and dig deep for children who need it most. “This is the seventh year that we’ve run ‘A little Ray of giving’ and we want 2019 to be our biggest year yet,” says Principal, Michele Lay. “When you see our Christmas tree go up, we urge everyone who is able to bring in a gift for those families who are less fortunate. “All you need to do is drop your unwrapped present under the tree in our office reception.” The Foundation has mentioned that teenage children tend to be overlooked by such initiatives, so keep them in mind when donating. Details: Ray White Kiama, 56-58 Terralong Street, until the 18 December www.wcfoundation.org.au

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Celebrating Mother Earth Each year, the international Slow Food community celebrates Terra Madre, Mother Earth Day, around the world to promote the Slow Food aims of good, clean and fair food for all. This year, the members of our local Slow Food Saddleback convivium are hosting the event for our region. “We are looking forward to welcoming members of other Slow Food communities and interested locals to our celebration of local food,” says convener Celia Wade.. “The long lunch at the Pavilion in Kiama will showcase local produce and wines, together with locally produced beer and coffee.” Showing their hands-on skills, the meal will be prepared by Slow Food Saddleback members, with the assistance of Luke Basic, chef and owner of Silica Restaurant. The three course meal, plus canapés, includes welcome drinks and wines in the price. Terra Madre is also the

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Development consents

10.2019.193.1 LOT: 52 DP: 838437 4 Toorak Place, Gerringong Above-ground swimming pool

Council received the following activity application in the last 14 days

20.2019.18.1

10.2019.194.1

LOT: 101 DP: 771932 1582 Jamberoo Mountain Road, Knights Hill Wood heater

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

LOT: 24 DP: 229951 26 Headland Drive, Gerroa Partial demolition of existing dwelling, alterations and additions to existing dwelling and swimming pool

10.2019.195.1 LOT: 171 DP: 30200 68 Cathedral Rocks Avenue, Kiama Downs Conversion and additions to an existing garage to create a secondary dwelling

Development applications 10.2019.192.1

10.2019.105.1

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

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

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

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

10.2019.118.1

LOT: 14 DP: 1210621 19 Caliope Street, Kiama Dwelling

10.2019.149.1 LOT: 431 DP: 1031928 6 Myamba Street, Gerringong Patio/awning

10.2019.181.1 LOT: 3 DP: 1210621 5 Hanrahan Place, Kiama

LOT: 11 DP: 1210621 13 Caliope Street, Kiama Dwelling

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.

10.2019.139.1

Torrens title subdivision of approved attached dual occupancy

12.2019.83.1

10.2019.121.1 LOT: 420 DP: 707954 42 Terralong Street, Kiama Change of use office to business premises (colon hydrotherapy)

10.2019.129.1 LOT: 261 DP: 30126 35 Elanora Road, Kiama Heights Dwelling alterations and additions

LOT: 127 DP: 229951 129 Headland Drive, Gerroa Demolition of dwelling and detached garage These documents are available free of charge for public inspection at our Administration Building, 11 Manning Street, Kiama during normal office hours.

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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Kiama Auto Expo 2019 Committee, Gerringong & Kiama Rotary Clubs All 450 Tickets were sold before the draw. All 450 Ticket Butts were verified as being in the draw. Dr Melinda Williams, CEO of Peoplecare Health Fund, conducted the draw: 1st Prize MG ZS Motor Vehicle supplied by MG Albion Park Won by ticket No. 302 held by Sue Verhoeven of Bullaburra 2nd Prize 7 night Coffs Harbour Stay donated by Kiama Travel & Cruising. Won by ticket No. 014 held by Christine Waite of Gerringong 3rd Prize $500 Fuel Voucher donated by Park Fuels Albion Park. Won by ticket No. 136 held by Helen Maitland of Kiama. Gerringong and Kiama Rotary thank everyone who purchased a ticket. This Raffle was conducted according to the requirements of the NSW Department of Fair Trading; and the Acts and Regulations governing the conduct of Raffles in NSW.

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Last Wednesday morning (20 November), whilst shopping at IGA Gerringong, I accidentally dropped $70 on the floor. I didn’t realise the money was missing until that afternoon and could not recall where I could have lost it. On Friday whilst again shopping at IGA I enquired at the store and was pleasantly surprised that somebody had found the money on the floor and handed it in to the desk. I want to thank that honest person very much for returning my money to me. Neil Macpherson, Gerringong

Mindful of the dangerous fire conditions facing our region and almost the entire country, Kiama Council considered taking the same decision as other councils and calling off the New Year’s Eve fireworks this year. Instead, it has decided to proceed and use the occasion as a fundraising opportunity for the local Rural Fire Service. “Given that we’d have to pay for it anyway if we pulled out, we thought it was a good opportunity to

get 15,000 people to donate a few dollars each,” says Mayor Mark Honey. The Kiama New Year’s Eve celebrations have long been the largest between Sydney and Melbourne, and attract a crowd of that size each year. This year’s fireworks will again be followed by a laser light show, and be accompanied by music played on Wave FM. There will be live music in Hindmarsh Park from 4pm until half an hour before the

9pm fireworks, roving entertainers and the traditional carnival rides on the point. This year, the Eat Street precinct will be on Terralong Street, between Manning Street and the railway bridge, giving a glimpse of the summer streets concept raised in the Town Centre Study. In a new initiative, the Kiama & District Business Chamber will be hosting family activities in Hindmarsh Park on New Year’s Day.

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Further site consolidation and connectivity is a major recommendation of the recently adopted Kiama Town Centre Study. The November Council meeting authorised the Mayor and General Manager to sign and seal all associated documentation for the acquisition, once a price was negotiated up to the maximum identified in a valuation. At time of writing, this had not yet happened.

Council’s purchase of the Weston’s and Mitre 10 hardware sites (purchased separately in 2012 and 2015) cost $7.38m. At the Kiama & District Business Chamber’s Mayoral Breakfast (before this initiative was made public in the Minutes of the closed session of the November Council Meeting), Council’s General Manager Kerry McMurray was asked about what was happening with the

Akuna site. He said that its future was dependent on whether or not a second supermarket had to be located on the site. “We are waiting on an outcome of the DA to expand Kiama Village to include an ALDI before Council is in a position to go ahead with the Akuna Street process. “The DA is currently in with staff, and is likely to be determined within the next six months.”

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Policing problem holiday houses As peak holiday season fast approaches, some locals are bracing themselves for anti-social behaviour from people occuplying short term rental accommodation (STRA). While the State Government has passed legislation to have STRA governed by the Office of Fair Trading through a Code of Conduct, that system is not yet in force. In the interim, many continue to wrongly assume that Council is the body to do something about it, given there is a chapter in the Kiama Development Control Plan (DCP) outlining expected behaviours. “It gives people false hope,” says Mayor Mark Honey. “Council has no powers to deal with the problems. “That was why I voted to have that chapter of the DCP repealed, because it gives people the false impression that we have the ability to control short term rentals, where in fact we don’t. “If people have problems

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Know who to contact Council’s recommended approach for people wanting to complain about particular issues: ««Call Police in relation to noise and anti-social behaviour, including consumption of alcohol on Council reserves, when the activity is occurring. The Police are the regulatory authority for investigating these incidents as can potentially turn hostile. To report a crime taking place, call 000. To report a crime that has happened, call 131 444. To prevent a crime, call Crimestoppers 1800 333 000. ««Contact Council rangers in relation to any illegal parking of vehicles. Call (02) 4232 0444. ««Contact Council in relation to waste and rubbish as additional collection of the Council reserve bins can be arranged in peak periods. Call (02) 4232 0444.

are unenforceable, but I feel we should keep it, even if it is just symbolic, until we see the final code,” said Deputy Mayor Andrew Sloan. “We need to be able to argue that they [Fair Trading] put similar measures in that are enforceable.” Councillor Kathy Rice, believing that residents will still contact Council with their issues, was successful with her motion for Council to work with the police to maintain a register of problem holiday house venues. “This will give us an awareness of houses that cause disturbance. “Police provide crime stats in an unidentifiable way, so without a register we won’t have awareness of the extent of the problem.” Under the new Code of Conduct anyone will be able to lodge a complaint, against specific guests, hosts or a premises, with the Commissioner for Fair Trading. If the Commissioner determines that the complaint is valid, they may issue: ▪▪ a written warning notice

▪▪ a direction to stop acting in a manner relevant to the complaint ▪▪ record a strike ▪▪ record a host or guest on the Exclusion Register. Under the Code of Conduct, if two strikes are recorded in a two year period the offending guest, host or premises will be recorded on the Exclusion Register. Under the Code of Conduct, if a guest, host or premises is recorded on the Exclusion Register both online booking platforms and traditional letting agents must not advertise the premise, any other premises of the host, or let to the guest. Offending guests, hosts and/or premises will remain on the Exclusion Register for a five year period. Just how successfully the new Code can be implemented remains to be seen. Currently the new code does not restrict the time that a property can be a holiday rental in Kiama. Council is hoping to be included with a group of councils where the time is limited to 180 days.

Free diary for Seniors Gareth Ward MP is again inviting people to avail themselves of a free copy of the 2020 Legal Topics for Older Persons Diary to help them understand their legal rights and navigate the justice system. “The diary is a great resource for seniors in our local community,” says Mr Ward. “The free diary is full of helpful tips and advice, including how to access the NSW Government’s cost saving initiatives. “Having the diary at their fingertips will make it easier for seniors to keep on top of legal issues such as scams, insurance claims and elder abuse. “It doesn’t matter how savvy you are, dodgy operators are always looking for ways to take advantage of older people so it is vital they know what to look out for and how to protect themselves.”

Details: Copies are now available to collect from the Kiama electorate office or you can phone 4232 1082 to have a copy posted to you. To order the diary online, visit legalaid.nsw.gov.au/publications/order-a-publication

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ABOUT REAL ESTATE considering commercial Susan Spence

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While you may know us as the most respected residential real estate agent operating in our region, we actually have a long history in commercial property. First National Coast and Country ’s commercial property portfolio includes retail spaces in the main shopping areas of Kiama, Gerringong and the surrounding towns and villages, but it also includes commercial and offices buildings and industrial estates. All of these spaces are essential for the commercial well-being of our community and I’m proud of the job we do in bringing tenants and owners together to achieve good commercial outcomes for both parties. If you are a residential landlord, maybe you could consider adding a commercial property to help balance out your portfolio. Commercial property investment may look complex, but look a little closer, and you’ll see that it’s well within many residential landlords’ reach, and offers a steadier income stream with the added benefit of bringing some portfolio diversification. PROS • Higher yields / cash flow • Longer leases • Annual rent increases • Tenant pays outgoings • Tenants tend to look after the property • Diversification • Tax-effective ownership • Fexible depreciation • Affordable price-points

CONS • Stricter terms of finance • Exposure to economic cycles • Requires deeper understanding of economics • Longer vacancies • Rental incentives • Costly maintenance • Harder to sell • More complex leases

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It is immensely pleasing to have officially opened Blue Haven Bonaira, our new aged care complex, on the site of the Old Kiama Hospital. Blue Haven and Kiama Council, with the Australian and NSW governments, have invested more than $106 million to deliver Blue Haven Bonaira. It’s been the single largest

building project undertaken by a council in Australia in recent years. Not surprisingly then, it’s taken a fair bit of blood, sweat and the odd tear. But to see the thousands of people flood into the site for the Open Day, and hear all the positive comments about the facility has been a great reminder of why we embarked on this project: Our community. Forty years ago we established Blue Haven to support our community. We are now embarking on an exciting new chapter of that journey. It’s exciting for our entire Blue Haven team, our residents and clients. It’s also exciting for those who have shared the Blue

Ahead of the holiday season, Council is to install signs at Kevin Walsh Oval to clearly indicate the small level of overnight stays that are allowed. In consultation with Ranger Services, a signage plan has been prepared that designates an overnight parking area (48 hours maximum) for just four self-contained motorhomes or caravans. Vehicles prohibited from using the site include those with roof top tents, camper trailers and campervans/ cars. Camping tents are not allowed. Under Section 632 of the Local Government Act 1993, a person who, fails to comply with the terms, rules

and regulations and parking requirements as contained in the notices will be guilty of an offence. Where a breach occurs, Ranger Services can issue a caution notice seeking compliance or an infringement notice. A penalty infringement notice can be issued for non-compliance and fines can range from $110 up to a maximum of $1,100 under the Act. The matter was brought to the attention of Council by the Jamberoo Ratepayers & Residents Association, which had concerns about the number and impact of travelling vehicles using the camping area.

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It was gratifying to have his family open the community hall that now bears his name. Thank you to Gareth Ward MP for rallying support from the NSW Government. I’m frequently thanking Gareth, but this thank you is special. The same for the former Member for Gilmore, Ann Sudmalis, for securing Australian Government support. Finally, my thanks and best wishes to our amazing Blue Haven staff and volunteers, who are moving into Blue Haven Bonaira, to support our residents and clients. As Kerry McMurray said at the opening, Blue Haven Bonaira at this moment is a fantastic set of buildings, it’s the people moving to Bonaira that will make it a home.

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Haven journey over the last forty years. My thanks to the hundreds of people who have invested countless hours of work to plan, design and build Blue Haven Bonaira. Blue Haven has always been steered by Mayors and General Managers (town clerks) working together. I want specially to thank Kerry McMurray for the huge personal sacrifices he has made in recent years overseeing this project. Thanks also to our predecessors Brian Petschler and Michael Forsyth who secured the site and started planning Blue Haven Bonaira. Of course Blue Haven was born through the efforts of the late Tony Matterson, one of Kiama’s great town clerks.

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As the truism goes, if you want help with understanding technology, find the nearest young person. If you don’t have one on tap at home, Kiama Library has assembled a team of knowledgeable high school students to help you find the answers, while completing their Duke of Edinburgh. They offer short one-on-one training sessions for tech problems with mobile phones, tablets and laptops during school term. The courageous team of teens is willing to take on most any topic – smartphone use, texting, cloud computing and connecting to a network.

Details: Book in for one of the 30 minute sessions, held by appointment only, every Thursday afternoon between 3.30 and 5.30 pm.

Top junior rugby coming to town

The Kiama Junior Rugby Club is to host three divisions of the NSW Country Rugby Union Championships next May. “As the venue for the Illawarra Zone, the 16s Girls and 18s Boys and Girls will be competing here,” says Juniors President Ryan Mcilwaine. “That will mean 600 players coming to town, along

Mayor Mark Honey congratulates players and Ryan Mcilwaine (Juniors President) and Mark Corkin (Seniors President)

with their supporters. “I think the event will bring 1500-2000 people to town for the weekend.” A strong zone, Ryan says the Illawarra usually makes the finals in each age group at the Championships. “NSW and Country selectors will be at the games, and the standard in these higher

divisions is always good.” The hosting bid was won with the support of Kiama Council and Destination Kiama, and is believed to be a first for the Junior Club. The weekend tournament will coincide with the 60th anniversary of the Kiama Rugby Club.

Community group news Minnamurra Lions help SES

For several years, Minnamurra Lions has organised the parking of cars at the monthly Killalea Markets and other events at Killalea, such as the Sculptures by the Sea, for a gold coin donation. Much of the money raised has gone to local causes, such as Triple Care Farm and Peterborough Special School, but recent events led to an Emergency Services theme to the colection. “We had a terrific response from patrons,” says Ken Horspool. “It led to me being able to present a cheque for $1500 to both Dunmore and Shellharbour SES units.”

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Captain Greg Hardy accepting the cheque from Ken Horspool, with Senior Deputy Captain Les Miller looking on

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Members of the organising committee of the 2019 Jamberoo Car Show and Family Day presented cheques for $11,000 each to the Red Cross and Jamberoo Rural Fire Brigade. This was well above the $7500 raised for each organisation at last year’s Car Show.

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At Rotary’s Kiama Auto Expo

Susan Hatton from Wollongong on a trike owned by Sonia Davidson

The Rotary Clubs of Gerringong and Kiama’s 2019 Kiama Auto Expo broke all records. Some 3000 visitors passed through the gates to view just over 500 vintage, veteran, classic, hot rod and other kinds of vehicle at the Showground. As part of the day local doctors performed free skin cancer checks on 80 plus visitors to the Expo, with a referral rate touching 40%. The Men’s Educational Health Rural Van saw over 50 people, a record for a single day of the van’s operation. The beneficiary of part of the funds raised, the Parkinson’s Support Group Kiama and Parkinson’s NSW, had a strong presence of the day and were delighted with the support they received from members of the public. Thank you to our sponsors: Peoplecare; Ray White Kiama; Big 4 Easts Beach Holiday Park Kiama; The Sebel Harbourside; Australian Online Car Parts; MG Albion Park; Kiama Travel & Cruising; Park Fuel Albion Park. Thanks also go to WaveFM 96.5; Coates Hire Albion Park; Kiama Municipal Council; and the Kiama Show Society. John Clarke, Kiama Rotary

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Members of the Kiama Parkinson’s Support group

The Billy Cart Races organised by the Kiama Show Society were a great hit

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Kiama Rotarians working hard on the BBQ all day

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Postcard home After years of reporting on its development, I couldn’t go to the opening of Blue Haven Bonaira due to a long standing commitment to help celebrate our friend’s 60th birthday in Adelaide. Steve and I met at her wedding (to add to the cliche I was the bridesmaid – although I can’t remember if I caught the bouquet, so probably didn’t). The party was to be at her place just off Norwood Parade, a lovely leafy boulevarde leading off from the Parklands surrounding the city. When we arrived on the Friday we began to hear references to the Norwood Christmas Pageant, being held on Saturday morning. We were reassured all the collection points for the food had been strategically chosen so the Pageant route wouldn’t have to be crossed. This gave us our first insight into just how big this street parade was going to be. However it was only when we walked around to the Parade, a full hour before Pageant was due to begin, that it began to sink in. People were already in their folding chairs by the side of the road by then.

An eclectic mix of characters passed us by on the way to the rallying point – Santas, biblical figures, clowns, Harry Potters, angels, camels, Morris dancers, belly dancers and fairies of all shapes and sizes. The freedom of having the streets free of traffic was added to by children being encouraged to draw in chalk on the road. My favourite overheard conversation was a mother

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to her young child, about a church group giving out balloons, “They might love Jesus, but they don’t love the environment.” When the Pageant began at the appointed time, we still hadn’t got the full picture of how big it was going to be. We scoffed at the people bringing seats. How long could it take? One and a half hours later, the procession finally ended in the Parade, heading off to

cause havoc elsewhere. We didn’t have the stamina to stay in one spot for the whole Pageant, but I know that if I lived in Adelaide I’d be there next year. With a chair. Such a lovely community event. Cathy Law, Bugle Editor

Off to each side of the wide hallways are the bedrooms, all of which are painted in calming, muted tones and have attractive furnishings and individual room controlled aircon, as well as modern ensuites. They were also suitably equipped with safety rails and handles around toilets and showers, as well as shower chairs for wheelchair bound residents. All communal areas and most bedrooms have pleasant garden outlooks which will only become more beautiful as the recent plantings grow. Fantastic to see existing large gum trees have been preserved. Other areas that particularly impressed me were the wellness centre, the hair-

Report by Candy Andersen dressing salon, the artwork throughout (I recognised work by several local artists), the viewing deck with spectacular views over the coastline, the kids’ playground and the beautifully restored historic Barroul House, which will serve as a café for residents, visitors and the general public. The Open Day was very well attended and was more like a happy social outing – think most of Kiama must have been there – which augurs well for the future residents! I am sure that many of our elderly folk were thinking “Wow, when can I move in!” Congratulations to Kiama Council on the completion of such a well-designed and inspiring project!

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