The Bugle 7 May 2022 by The Bugle Newspaper

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Forensic audit concerns An Extraordinary Meeting of Kiama Council has been called for Thursday 12 May for councillors to discuss in confidential session the results of a forensic audit into the previous five years of Council’s operations. Speaking at the May Kiama Central Precinct meeting, Mayor Neil Reilly revealed that the audit is currently under embargo while legal advice is being sought on whether and how it can be released. “Council is still awaiting advice on the public interest test from the Office of Local Government,” he said. The report has been sent on a confidential basis to all councillors; the Office for Local Government; Council’s Audit, Risk & Improvement Committee; the chairs of

Council’s Finance Advisory Committee and Blue Haven Committee; the NSW Audit Office; and advisors KPMG. While not revealing any detail to the questioning audience, the Mayor said, “We now have a handle about what went on. “It seems things have been moved around without councillor approval.” When asked the question “Will anyone be going to jail?”, Mayor Reilly replied that Council will not be bringing any criminal charges. He told the meeting the Office of Local Government has been kept fully informed of Council’s initiatives to improve its financial sustainability, and that he has met personally with Minister Wendy Tuckerman three times.

don’t want to sell, and there are others we could get a revenue stream from. “This way, nine councillors elected by you will be making the decisions. “An administrator would focus solely on selling off what they could.” The Mayor said the Government was happy that Council had engaged KPMG as an advisor on improving accounting practices, in addition to commissioning the forensic audit by Forsyths. The Extraordinary Meeting will be attended by Ali Dench, the head of the Office of Local Government, to lend her support to the SIP and Council’s approach to date. Other councillors at the Precinct meeting, Stuart Larkins and Karen Renkema-

Lang, voiced their support for the SIP, with the latter noting the need to strengthen staff resources, particularly in the finance department. The report backs up the revelations already made in February’s State of the Organisation report and the SIP. The Mayor reassured a Blue Haven resident that their returnable accommodation deposits were safe, and guaranteed by the Federal Government. The confidential Extraordinary Meeting will also consider a way going forward for Blue Haven, given the Council has asked for an assessment of the options to sell, lease or keep the aged care business. It will also look to further formalise the role of the

Audit, Risk & Improvement Committee. “I have been very encouraged to work with the elected representatives since they were sworn in,” says CEO Jane Stroud. “We have released the State of the Organisation and the SIP and we will have to update the latter to include some of the findings of the forensic assessment report. “We have been very open about the challenges we are facing, and my job is just to crack on and focus on what needs to be done to secure the future.” The draft Community Strategic Plan will be presented to the regular May Meeting to facilitate the developmen of the Long Term Financial Plan and the 2022/3 budget.

Liberal Party candidate for the Federal seat of Gilmore, Andrew Constance, has announced a commitment of $5.5 million to fund the $6 million redevelopment of the Gerringong Surf Life Saving Club premises. The Federal Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, Dan Tehan, came down to Gerringong to support the announcement, saying the money will be available within six months of the Morrison Government being returned to power, whether or not Labor’s Fiona Phillips retains the seat. “It will come out of our Building Better Regions fund. We want to set this club up for the decades to come,”

he said. “This will come if a Morrison Government is re-elected.” Discussions have commenced with Surf Lifesaving Australia to provide the remaining half million. A DA for the clubhouse is currently being considered by Council, with the exhibition period now over and a decision Andrew Constance (centre) and Minister Dan Tehan talk with Richard Payne of the Surf Club’s building committee pending. “Built in the 1970s, the beach, particularly the inner “This upgrade will allow a Club house is due for a shore gutter and permanent proper view of the beach and serious upgrade,” said Mr rip to the south. This is provide more storage. Constance. extremely dangerous when “These upgrades are also “The current design does poor conditions force the about ensuring our local not allow a proper view of the patrol into the clubhouse. community and visitors to

the region can feel safe when they’re enjoying Gerringong’s great beaches.” He stressed that the announcement was not about politics, but about supporting the community, and that he would welcome the commitment being matched by the other candidates. “This is not just a building, but a community hub,” he said. “It will not only serve the club, but also the wider community.” The work will involve the demolition of the existing clubhouse, which was built by club members in the 1970s, and construction of a new two story building with much enlarged storerooms;

male/female and accessible facilties; a members gym; patrol and first aid rooms; a members bar and function areas; a kiosk; a lift; and more. Gerringong SLSC has 280 registered nippers and more than 100 patrolling members, plus many more volunteers. When the Member for Gilmore, Fiona Phillips, was approached about the annoucement, she said that she supports the project and will be making further comment in the coming weeks. “I note that Andrew Constance and the Morrison Government has still not matched Labor’s commitment

“She asked why we had called our actions a Strategic Improvement Plan (SIP), and I said that we wanted to make an improvement plan before someone else [the Office of Local Government] did it for us. “Improvement orders that are issued prior to administration give a council very little time to enact them. “Community engagement and strategic plans have no meaning, and there is no public consultation on what should be done. “This way, we will have to make decisions about what to sell, repurpose or keep. “The SIP is thought [by the Government] to have merit and the inference is that we are being responsible to do it. “There are some things we

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WHAT’S ON Kiama Farmers’ Market

Meet the Candidates

Grill N Chill BBQ & Open Mic

Comedy for a Cause

Every Wednesday Kiama Uniting Church, 2-5pm

Every Friday for youth SENTRAL Youth Cottages, 4-6pm

The Kazador til 26 May Black Beach

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Rod’s friends play in his memory

Kiama Seaside Market Sunday 15 May Black Beach, 9-3pm

Night at the Museum Thursday 19 May see page 8

REVEL in May

til 3 June Throughout the LGA

Gerringong Rotary Market

Gerringong Pics & Flicks: A Stitch in Time with live music by Waveteller Friday 6 May Town Hall, 7.30-10pm

Classical Kiama concert Sunday 8 May see page 4

ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S FOREMOST CLASSICAL MUSICIANS PLAYS A SUITE OF ICONIC WORKS

Saturday 21 May Given the number of concerts by the Town Hall, 8.30-1.30pm he organised for them, it is only fitting the Illawarra Folk Federal Election Club is holding a concert to Saturday 21 May remember and pay tribute to Jamberoo Village Market Rod Cork, a dear friend and Sunday 22 May the Club’s Vice President, Reid Park, 9-2pm who passed away recently. “When Rod and Judy Kiama Makers & moved to Kiama, they joined Growers Market the Illawarra Folk Club Sunday 28 May because of their interest and Black Beach, 9-3pm love for folk music,” says the Rod’s Concert Club’s Robyn Jackson. Sunday 28 May “He brought a lot of see right expertise to the festival but their involvement was driven Gerringong SurfLife because they both loved folk Music Festival music so much. 10-12 June “Rod and Judy were very Gerringong Town Hall caring, community minded Second Hand Book Fair people and were always thinking how to give back to 11-13 June Ss Peter & Paul Parish Hall whatever community they lived in. “He just got in and got things done and he did it to such a professional degree.

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“He was a really gracious, loving man, who was always ready to have a laugh.” With a cast of amazing musicians from Enda Kenny, Michael Waugh, The Water Runners, Penny Hartgerink, John Tubridy, Dave Oliphant, Nerida Cuddy and many more, Robyn says this concert is not to be missed. “This concert is a memorial and all of the performers that are contributing to the concert are doing so because of the affection they felt for Rod and the great esteem they held both Rod and Judy in,” says Robyn. Tickets are free but must be pre-booked as places are limited. A donation of $20 is encouraged to help fund the Community Cancer Nurses Illawarra and to help with the travel costs of the performers who are playing for Rod. Saturday 28 May, The Pavilion Kiama, from 2.30pm. To get tickets, visit: www.events.humanitix.com/ concert-for-rod-sat-28th-may

What’s On is compiled by Jack Wallner. If you have any events coming up, please contact him on jack@ thebuglenewspaper.com.au or 0491 686 975.

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Progress Domestic violence: in sale of hidden in our midst Akuna St Kiama Council received 15 expressions of interest (EOI) for the purchase of its Akuna St holding. It is now proceeding with a selective tender, where four shortlisted parties from the EOI have been invited to tender to buy the property holding. Details of the submission requirements and assessment criteria for selective tendering has been made available to the shortlisted tenderers by direct invitation. Council has not yet released the names of those on the shortlist. The tender period is for 21 days, with the tenders due on 26 May. The tender review panel will then assess the tenders and make a recommendation to CEO. A report on the tender outcome will be prepared for confidential discussion at the 28 June Council Meeting, where the sale will be endorsed.

May is Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month, a time to highlight and raise awareness on the nationwide issue that our community is not immune from. “We [Lake Illawarra Police District] respond to over 4000 domestic violence incidents a year, which makes up almost 50 per cent of our workload,” says Sergeant Paul Brodie, Team Leader for Domestic Violence at Lake Illawarra Police District. “That number reflects across the whole state and it’s not specific to the Lake Illawarra or the Illawarra region. “It’s a statewide and worldwide problem.” The NSW Police Force responds to over 140,000 domestic and family violence calls for assistance every year. Domestic and family violence is a crime with many factors including emotional and psychological abuse, harassment, physical and sexual assault. The NSW Police Force describes domestic and family violence as an under-report-

ed and complex crime that is mainly perpetrated by men in intimate partner relationships. “In partner violence, we have a higher rate of homicides so that’s always in the front of our mind when dealing with those particular matters,” says Sgt Brodie. “It doesn’t discriminate against socio-economic factors or communities. “The most important thing is for people not to be silent about domestic violence. “Whether it’s someone supporting someone going through it or people that are suffering domestic violence, please don’t be silent, there’s always help out there. “If you know of a family member or a friend that is suffering domestic violence, report it. “If they don’t want to deal directly with the police, there’s a number of organisations that people can contact for support.”

For an urgent police response dial 000 or else contact the police assistance line 131 444. by Jack Wallner

DA for old Marriotts building Ahead of the endorsement of the new Kiama Town Centre DCP and the introduction of a Heritage Precinct for Manning St, a DA has been lodged for the redevelopment of 35 Manning St (currently Linen House and a Thai Massage business, but still known to many as Marriotts). The DA is for seven three bedroom apartments (with parking, pool and other residents’ amenities underground), a communal rooftop area, and a small retail premises and car entrance on the ground level. The site is not currently

heritage listed, and was not identified to be reclassified in the latest Heritage Review, which was recently on exhibition. It is immediately adjacent to the former English, Scottish & Australian (ES&A) Bank at 33 Manning St. The new Town Centre DCP and Heritage Conservation Area, yet to be endorsed, will impose higher standards on new developments to protect the streetscape. This DA will be assessed under the existing rules.

“This is an example of why it is important to get the expanded heritage protections up and running as soon as we can,” says the President of the Kiama & District Historical Society, Sue Eggins.

On exhibition online until 11 May at Council’s DA Tracker.

Local band joins major music label Local alt-rock band Pacific Avenue has marked signing an exclusive global recordings deal with major music label BMG by releasing the first single from the new relationship, Give It Up For Yourself. The band also played a celebratory hometown show at the Leagues Club as part of their East Coast Boogie Tour. Pacific Avenue joins a packed roster of Australian and New Zealand artists under BMG management, including Chet Faker, Daniel Johns (of Silverchair), Angus and Julia Stone, Hockey Dad and Winston Surfshirt. “It’s something you kind of dream about as little kids and it’s good because it means we can just put our foot down and not worry too much about saving up for recording,” says Harry O’Brien, singer and guitarist. “We can all take it a bit easier now with outside work and just focus on what we want to do.” Pacific Avenue has worked hard since forming in 2017, recording and touring nonstop. “It’s good being able to know that we can fully do this now. It’s just pretty crazy to think that this is where we are at the moment,” says bassist, Jack Kay. The deal so far will let Pacific Avenue – Harry, Jack, Dom Littrich (drums) and Ben Fryer (lead guitar) – release two full albums, use the company’s Sydney studio when they want and have their music PR handled by BMG. “Then depending on the sales, and if we’re still keen, we can get another advance and be pushing on from there,” says Harry.

Clockwise from left: Ben Fryer, Jack Kay, Dom Littrich and Harry O’Brien

“We can use BMG’s studio at their office in Surry Hills to record demos and they also pretty much front the costs for when we want to do proper recordings and get a producer in. “BMG will also mostly run the PR for the recordings, so they’ll push Spotify playlisting and talk to radio stations. Because it’s an international deal they’ll use their connections in places like USA, Germany and the UK.” The rest of the year is going to be busy with a tour around Australia in June and working on a new album. “The plan is to have an album out by October but that’s still not locked in yet,” says Harry. “We then want to do an album tour in Australia through summer and I think we’re going to try to get overseas and play in the United States and UK after that.” by Jack Wallner

Blue Haven chief resigns

Blue Haven Illawarra’s Chief Operating Officer, Kerrin Hunter has resigned, with the business being led by Council’s CEO Jane Stroud and a team of age care experts in senior management roles while an interim replacement is found. Ms Hunter took up the newly created role in October last year, as part of the new management and governance structure introduced by Ms Stroud, which also involved the creation of an Advisory Board. In February, Council invested $300,000 in a comprehensive end-to-end audit and review of the whole service’s performance across all of the quality standards for aged care, resulting in many improvements. Council is soon to decide how best to continue supporting the provision aged care in our LGA (see page 1).

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Kiama lacking in EV charging

With electric cars increasing in popularity, the lack of public charging station in the Kiama LGA means travelling drivers are bypassing the area. “If it wasn’t for having a friend in Kiama we wouldn’t have chosen to come here,” says Patrick Gibbs, of Brisbane, who is on a 5,000 roadtrip through NSW, Victoria and South Australia. “Electric cars are not just the future, they are the present, and it is surprising that such a tourist area hasn’t got on board.” With a range of around 500km in their Tesla, Patrick and his wife Susan Cullinan are planning their trip around the availability of charging stations through the plugshare app. They found charging stations in much smaller towns than Kiama, like Stanthorpe and Tenterfield, on the way south. Locally, the nearest charging stations are at Shell Cove, where there is a supercharger in the Woolworths carpark; Shoalhaven Heads, at Bangalay Resort and at Mountain Ridge Winery; and Berry, at the Bowling Club and at Silos Estate. Some of the chargers cost, while others are free. When at home, Patrick and Susan charge their car at home using solar generation. “Our trip has cost us $50 in power from Brisbane to here, using a combination of paid fast chargers and the free chargers network courtesy of NRMA which we can access through our RACQ membership,” says Susan. As yet, Council has not continued p8 been successful in its appli-

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cations for electric chargers to be installed, but other opportunities are emerging. “We agree that there is a need for EV charging points in Kiama and were disappointed to not be able to be part of the NRMA program that rolled out in both of our neighbouring LGAs,” says a Council spokesperson. Council has recently put in an expression of interest to the NSW Government for its new Drive Electric EV fast charging grants program. “Council has submitted a number of locations for the EOI and Kiama Municipality has been identified under this program as requiring a certain number of charging points,” says the spokesperson. “It is Council’s understanding that assessment and funding of sites for the first round of this NSW Government Program is underway and will be announced later in 2022.” The potential locations

nominated are on public land, in the Holiday Parks, at The Pavilion and at Council’s depots and/or Administration Centre. “We are also working through options to transition some of our corporate vehicles to EVs, however we need to work through priorities of the organisation and budget allocations first,” says the spokesperson. “Council does have a range of other Net Zero initiatives in place for 2022-23 and we will revisit the issue of EV charging points as soon as our budget and resources allow. We will also continue to progress the development of supporting policies which assist in allowing external providers to install EV chargers on public land.” Woolworths has incorporated two spaces for electric vehicle charging points in Stage 2 of its redeveloped Kiama Village, likely to be finished in the second half of next year.

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needed,” said Rev Chapman. The call for halving emissions by 2030 echoes the statement at Easter by senior Christian leaders, including archbishops, heads of churches, bishops and deans. “We are deeply concerned to make sure that the climate crisis is something that is above politics and that all parties are very serious about,” said Rev Chapman. “Right now we have the problem that one of the major parties is not taking climate change seriously, so we need to be honest about that. And its local candidate has ruled out saying how much he’d like his party to improve by. “Since they are such a long, long way from where they need to be, this isn’t a small thing. It’s absolutely crucial. This is actually just a matter of loving one’s neighbour and caring for God’s creation.” Ten churches around the electorate are demanding stronger climate action by 2030 with banners over their churches “This is a physical demonstration of the strength of feeling in the community and among everyday people of faith,” said Rev Watts. “If we don’t want to see the fires and the floods happen more and more often, we need to act decisively this decade.”

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Spend a Night at the Museum Archaeologist Sarah McGuiness will celebrate National Archaeology Week as the next speaker in the recently launched Night at the Museum series being held at the Gerringong Library and Museum (GLaM). There’s no reason for concern – we’re assured it’s not like the movie where you spend the night in a museum among dinosaurs and Neanderthals who then come to life and chase you around. Instead, Sarah, a non-scary archaeologist, will give you a glimpse inside her world, then you will have a glass of wine and a nibble. “I want to introduce people to Australian archaeology because often the reaction I get is ‘but we don’t have any archaeology here’. “I just really want to change that mindset and introduce people to the amazing archaeology we do have, both Aboriginal and historic, that I’ve found through the last 15 years working around the country.” Sarah has worked all over Australia, in the Pilbara, Western Australia, as well as on sites just one hour from Kiama – rock art sites, artifact sites and cultural landscapes. She has also worked on contact sites between Aboriginal people and the early

settlers plus historic sites around Sydney in The Rocks, throughout Tasmania (especially an interesting project in Salamanca Place and the early Hobart settlement), and other areas that are foremost in Australian history, such as Ned Kelly sites around Glenrowan. Sarah is also facilitating a Pre-School Mini Dig at the museum earlier in the day for 3 to 5 year olds. “This hands-on archaeology always gets the kids really excited, it’s so much fun,” says Sarah. “We have teamed up with the library for this ‘mini dig’,” says Helen McDermott, President of the Gerringong and Districts Historical Society. “ The children who usually come to story time, will get a high-viz vest, some little brushes, then head out to the front of the library to dig up some fossils and a plastic skeleton buried in the sand

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pit. They will have story time, a colouring competition and then we will show them some of the old fossils in the museum.” Sarah says the kids will have a go at putting the plastic skeleton together and she will talk to them about what archaeologists do. The Gerringong & District Historical Society launched the Night at series in April, with a talk from local artist and photographer Jon Harris attracting about 50 people to the meeting room at the Library. Jon spoke about how he arrived on the South Coast, how he grew his successful business photographing weddings, homes and nature and how he brings art and technology together to create fine art. The third Night at the Museum will be by Werri Boardriders, who plan to show a film about beach culture taken locally in the 1970s and 80s. “These gorgeous young people in the film, who would have been in their teens, are 50 years later probably grandparents by now,” Helen says. “The film shows wonderful

scenes of our local beaches and countryside. We hope this will appeal to another group of people.” Helen says the talks are also fundraisers to help run the Museum. Helen has been president for the past nine years and says the last few have been the most interesting. She says that the project to build the new museum has had “from go to whoa” four Council directors, three Council general managers, three project managers and two architects. It was built during COVID, bushfires and floods. “We moved out of our shed in Christmas 2017 and we expected it would be 18 months before we moved in here. But it ended up being four years. “We met in the RSL to

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keep the Society going, and it now is very healthy with 74 financial members.” Donations towards the preservation of the Museum’s archival collection are always welcome.

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Spirit of Rotary Award A special feature of Kiama Rotary Club’s 70th anniversary celebrations was the presentation of a Spirit of the Community Award. “These Awards enable us to give recognition to those who are not members of Rotary but share our ideals of supporting those who could do with a hand in their lives,” says President Trevor Phillis. A total of eight finalists were selected for consideration by the independent panel of judges for epitomising the Rotary motto of ‘Service above Self’. All were formally recognised for their efforts at a special Rotary Dinner held 70 years to the day Kiama’s Rotary Charter was received. In reading the citations of the finalists to the meeting, the chairman of the Anniversary Committee, Rotarian John Kenny said, “The judges have had a most difficult decision in selecting a winner, as each of the nominees was worthy of great commendation.” Sandra Williams was named as the winner on the night, for her work in developing and promoting her charity, The Simple Gift of a Bag, which provides carry bags for people who use them to hold drainage bags in a more private way following surgery. Sandra has inspired a

team of volunteer sewers to manufacture the bags from brightly coloured, modern fabrics she obtains from many sources. Once made, the bags are returned to Sandra for ironing, packing and distribution to 45 different outlets. The bags are packed, and posted, 30 at a time, to hospitals, breast care clinics, McGrath Breast Care nurses and other groups all over Australia. In the eight years to midMarch 2022, Sandra has provided 17,388 carry bags, all free as a gift to the recipients. In addition to fundraising for the charity, Sandra has also held a number of ‘sew ins’, providing lunch for her team of cutters and sewers. The other seven finalists for the Spirit of the Community Awards were: • Graeme Packer, for his long service of 20 years to the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal in the Kiama area. • Christine Stirman, for her support for good community accessibility to the Kiama Harbour Rock Pool in the recent Harbour redevelopment plan. • Jessy Wiggins, a member of Kiama Girl Guides since 2012, she has worked with parent volunteers to provide opportunities for girl guides through the Girl Guide, Girl Scout

movement. • Mahin Hashemi, who migrated from Iran some years ago and works tirelessly for community organisations despite the sad loss of her husband and one son. • Malcolm MacRae, who started a small organisation called ‘Sleeping Bags for the Homeless’ seven years ago to provide a supply of warm, good quality sleeping bags for the homeless. • Moira Etheridge, for her advocacy work for Breast cancer research and support as regional coordinator for breast cancer survivors. Rosemary Kitchin, for her work as a volunteer to the Anglican Church over the past eight years, providing free ‘English as a second language’ training. “The Rotary Club was proud to be able to recognise all of these finalists,” says President Trevor Phillis. “They represent the great community spirit of our area in giving freely of themselves at assist others. Congratulations to them all, and especially to our winner, Sandra Williams.” The Rotary Club of Kiama will formally celebrate its 70th Anniversary at a Luncheon at The Pavilion Kiama.

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Report highlights Meet the Candidates local bushfire risk The release of the Climate Council report on Australia’s most climate-vulnerable places highlights the bushfire risk in the Kiama area, even under the optimistic low emission scenario of a global average temperature rise of 1.8C by 2100. In particular, in Foxground, 54% of properties are deemed to be at high risk (and another 31% at medium risk) in 2030 even under the low emission scenario. On Saddleback Mountain, 41% of properties are deemed high risk and 38% medium risk. In Rose Valley, 39% of properties are deemed to be at risk, with only one at high risk. At Jerrara, 38.6% of properties are at medium risk, and in Jamberoo 15.5% of properties are at risk (1% at high risk). At Curramore, 25.5% of properties are at medium risk. 20% of Gerroa properties are also at medium risk from bushfires in 2030. Perhaps surprisingly, coastal inundation concerns do not kick in until 2100 in a high emissions scenario (a 4.4C global average temperature rise by 2100). In that scenario, 3.8% of properties at Werri Beach and 2.5% of properties at Gerroa will be at high risk. In Gilmore as a whole, under the low emissions scenario, 31.9% of properties are at high to medium risk of river and surface water flooding or bushfire.

The Climate Council’s report raises concerns that many properties will be uninsurable and calls for urgent action to reduce emissions this decade to avoid the situation deteriorating further. Across all electorates in Australia, the report found 3.6% of properties (520,944) or one in every 25 properties will be uninsurable by 2030. In addition, one in 10 (9%) of properties will reach the ‘medium risk’ classification by 2030, with annual average damage costs equaling 0.2% or more of the property replacement cost. Nicki Hutley, Climate Councillor, leading economist and former Partner at Deloitte Access Economics says, “It is clear that Australia is fast becoming an uninsurable nation. Skyrocketing costs or flat out insurance ineligibility are becoming more and more widespread under climate change. “As an economist, I find these new numbers shocking and deeply concerning. I urge all Australians to use this tool to understand the risk they and their communities face as we progress through this critical make or

break climate decade. This map makes it clear that the emissions pathway the next federal government sets us on will play a critical role in determining the insurability and future prosperity of entire communities and regions across the country.” According to the Climate Council, an independent thinktank, “To limit temperature rise to well below 2°C, global emissions need to be halved by 2030, and there is a need to get to net zero by 2040 at the latest. “Australia, amongst other countries, must urgently escalate efforts to reduce emissions before the end of this decade. Australia should aim higher than the global average and adopt a target of 75% emissions reductions by 2030 reaching net zero by 2035, given its distinct advantages and the many social benefits and economic opportunities associated with emissions reductions.” An interactive map at www. climatecouncil.org.au allows you to you look at the risk over various timeframes and emission scenarios.

With the Federal Election on 21 May, locals have another chance to hear what five of the Gilmore candidates envision for the area and ask them questions, in a forum held by the Minnamurra Progress Association. At the forum, residents will hear from Fiona Phillips (ALP), Andrew Constance (Liberal), Carmel McCallum (Greens), Nina Digiglio (Ind) and Jordan Maloney (UAP). Each candidate will get two minutes to introduce themselves and then answer a series of pre-prepared questions that have been sent to them prior. The floor will then open to questions. There will also be a facility where residents can write their questions down for someone else to read out

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Roses by the Sea brings vice-regals to town The wife of the GovernorGeneral and Patron of the Australian Rose Society, Linda Hurley, opened the Roses by the Seaside conference, exhibition and National Rose Championships held at The Pavilion on the last weekend in April. While the unseasonally wet summer reduced the number of entries, it did not dim the enthusiasm of rose enthusiasts, who travelled here from around the country. It was the first time the National Championships had been able to be held after two years of COVID cancellations. When he arrived at the showgrounds, the GovernorGeneral, who grew up in Port Kembla, was quick to see boys playing there in his old club colours. The Mayor organised an introduction.

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Ownership. Equity. Opportunity. These three words describe my philosophy of how council must be run. They are not randomly generated text, nor a cute slogan from a self-help book, they come as result of fourteen years lived Council experience; pages of trying to capture the goals and objectives of the role of council, distilled into three paragraphs and ultimately those three words. Whatever decision I make, or ask others to make, these are the three words by which I judge the outcome. Civic leadership has many, many outcomes. In one day I may welcoming the Governor General, another I might be holding a meeting with our valued residents of Blue Haven. I might be chairing a meeting, or taking a call about an unemptied bin. Dealing with diversity is the key to this job. This means owning the issue, ensuring an equitable

outcome and grasping opportunity when it arises. It’s not always possible, but these are the measures. As mayor, I must have grounding in the present, and an eye to the future. Sometimes a huge change comes along and effects all our area, and others and not all the facts are known, but what I do know is we must own it, ensure there is equity and exploit any opportunity for Kiama. That is the Greater Sydney Commission. The Greater Cities Commission will create the ‘cities’ of the Lower Hunter and Greater Newcastle, Central Coast, Greater Sydney and Illawarra-Shoalhaven. Following the passing of the Greater Cities Commission Bill, the Commission will finalise a new Region Plan by the end of 2022. Each ‘City’ will have a City Commissioner. Representing your interests, I have become actively involved in this process and sought to be part of the interview and selection process that will find the right Commissioner who will work with our ISJO Councils, our communities and report directly to the Premier. No mean feat! I am looking forward to being part of this decision and in exploring what this

First aid for mental health new direction and new understanding of the interconnectedness of the City to its regions is about, and what it means for our home here in Kiama Council. I know our community is passionate, engaged and skilled and I hopeful we will find someone who understand and values our views, appreciates our strengths and can represent our unique interests in this new world of planning. I know the model has worked well globally in places like the UK and San Francisco and closer to home in regions like South East Queensland. That’s fine, but my goal is to make it work for us here, in Kiama, Minnamurra, Gerringong, Jamberoo and rest of best. So as I write this column I reflect on the changes our communities are facing – a new CSP, new delivery plan, new long term financial plan, a new direction, with the continued certainty that your council is here to represent you and a role to play in the shaping of a new approach to planning our ‘city’. We’ll get where we need to be, with Ownership, Equity and Opportunity.

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Ways to Revel in May Following a false start when the instigators of the season of events at The Kazador came down with COVID, the month long program is now in full swing. It is part of Destination Kiama’s Revel in May, which is offering a packed program of events to fill your social calendar. As a Revel hub down at the Harbour, The Kazador mini-Speigeltent is already proving a popular place to catch great entertainment and meet up with friends. The wide range of events includes: • Own your stage workshop Wednesday 11 May, 9-4pm • Imogen Kelly Burlesque Wednesday 11 May, 7.30pm • Kiki Tapes with Debra Oswald talking about her latest book

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POSTCARD HOME Sendai, a city ravaged by tsunamis and earthquakes alike, is now a beacon of Japan’s advancing culture. Following the 2011 disaster which ripped through the country and immersed most of Japan’s inhabitants, the city faced the overwhelming challenge of rebuilding itself to its former glory, and what a job they did. The streets now bustling with the hum of busy workers and frantic shoppers, one could only guess that Sendai faced any adversity at all. The city itself reflects Japan’s resilience and its ability to adapt. A blend of western advancements and deep Japanese history. The streets themselves resemble that of a New York avenue. High-end establishments heavily in abundance, tall birch trees that split the wide roads, a playground or park stationed on every corner. As Western as this may seem, a small step inwards reveals a richness of Japanese culture which the Sendai residents hold dearest to their hearts. Bubble tea, karaoke bars, and an Izakaya on every second lot. Sacred temples atop of sacred hills, fresh fruits and vegetables found nowhere else on earth and an iconic fish market where produce is netted straight from

North Pacific Ocean, hauled onto the Sendai shores, and sold within the given hour. There is much that makes Sendai – the city is however nothing like the people that define it so well. Resilient and proud, the people have faced the flames and risen from the ashes, yet it has not made them resentful. Compassionate and content, they live with their hearts full. A smile is imminent and a helping hand

almost always follows after. Sendai is a place in which your troubles are understood, and all your fears and anxieties quickly dissolve into nothingness as the city which was once a place of suffering, now embraces you with open arms. Sendai is a place of immeasurable beauty, one with breathtaking views and life-giving people. In my (biased) opinion, Sendai trumps even that of

Making it to 100 years old can seem no easy task, but Minnamurra’s Lesley Southon has taken it in her stride with a smile and sense of optimism. “I seem to have filled my life, much of it with plays and music,” she says. “My life has been happy and a bit cheeky.” Lesley was born in Bronte and lived there for 58 years before moving to Minnamurra, when she joined the Minnamurra Mad Caps and Kiama Uniting Church. She now resides at Bonaira Blue Haven. “No one thought I’d ever leave Bronte because it was so lovely then but after my son married and moved to Kiama Downs, I started to think maybe I should come down here too,” she says. “I was very blessed because I’ve truly loved it here. It didn’t take me long to get Tokyo and Osaka, and should to know everyone, and their dogs and cats.” be on the top of the bucket Throughout her life, Lesley list for history buffs, food enthusiasts and travellers alike. has sung, put on plays (including at the Kiama Uniting Joshua Alliston, Jamberoo Church), worked as a typist and was a secretary to the headmaster of the junior years at Sydney Grammar School. She also did canteen work for the Defence Force If you’d like to share your in Sydney during WW2. travel story, send your “I directed about two musipostcard to: news@ cals a year for the community thebuglenewspaper.com.au church and it nearly wore me

out, but to see the finished product was like wine,” she says. Lesley still loves to read and paint, and also did Tai Chi for many years. “I’m a word person and I read copiously,” she says. “I do some painting too, but I have to paint something that really appeals to me. “I loved Tai Chi because it teaches you to meditate and not to be anywhere but just there.” When asked about life advice, Lesley says, “Right is still right and wrong is still wrong and you have to walk in the middle. It’s about finding the good in life, being kind and knowing that there’s a lot to laugh at in life, which I have done.” Lesley celebrated her 100th birthday on the 30 April at the Kiama Golf Club surrounded by family and friends.

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