The Bugle 8 April 2023

Destination Kiama has launched an online survey of business owners and residents to help it determine its priorities and allocate effort and resources.

“We invite everyone to have their say whether you live, work or play in our beautiful Kiama area, we want to hear from you,” says Councillor Matt Brown, chair of Destination Kiama.

“The Destination Team loves working with our local community, and we wish to make this special place as appealing for the people that live here as it is for those who visit.

“While there are always limits to what we can do in

terms of the resources we have, knowing what our priorities are enables us to seize funding and other opportunities when they present themselves.”

However Alan Woodward, a member of the Central Precinct Committee, is disappointed with the leading nature of the survey.

“There have often been comments in this community about the tradeoffs between tourism activity and the interests of local residents,” he says.

“The tradeoffs are real –whether it be about the congestion of traffic in the main street, noise, access to community facilities, or the use

The re-election of Gareth Ward for a fourth term as the Member for Kiama, this time as an independent, has coincided with his appearances in court ahead of his trial on serious sexual offences.

While the contest looked close on election night, later counting of prepolling and postal votes cemented his lead.

In thanking the community for again electing him, and the support of his family –particularly his mother, Mr Ward said, “When it comes

to elections, the people always get it right and it is with humility and honour that I look forward to continuing to work hard and get results for the people of our community as the local Member for Kiama.

“I want to thank the people of our community for putting their faith and trust in me for the fourth time.

“Thank you to the hundreds of people who worked on my campaign and backed me all the way.

“To those who didn’t vote for me for whatever reason,

I respect your decision and I am here to serve those who voted for me and those who didn’t.”

Acknowledging the work of all candidates, he singled out Ms McInerney, saying he, “found to be incredibly decent, dedicated and hard working. She deserves every accolade for her efforts in this contest and she can be proud of the results she achieved on Election Day.”

He went on to say, “This election victory may have seemed impossible to some. I received no preferences from any party and I was deeply disappointed with the smear campaign by Unions NSW. I dare say many decent union members would be disgusted if they knew how their union fees were being spent.”

sure we get the fresh start we deserve.”

Mr Ward will hear on Thursday, 13 April, whether he will have the historic sexual assault charges heard together and where the trial/s will be held.

Mr Ward’s barrister, David Campbell, argued the cases should be separated given the two complainants involved and that they should be heard in Nowra.

The Crown contends the charges should be heard together in Sydney.

Police allege he indecently assaulted a 17 year old boy at Meroo Meadow in February 2013 and raped a man in his mid-20s in Sydney in September 2015.

Next battle for Ward Have your say on tourism growth

of open spaces and outdoor facitiies by non-residents.

“There is also the issue of whether one particular industry, such as tourism should be given priority over other areas of economic activity and endeavour.

“The problem with this survey is it makes no attempt to address those tradeoffs, and it presents the community almost with a fait accompli that tourism is good, growth in tourism would be better and we should prioritise tourism over other things.

“My question for Council is on what basis do you make that assumption?”

He says the precinct committees often discuss

these tradeoffs, and would welcome the opportunity for detailed information and discussion on tourism activities to take place.

The survey provides a range of opportunities for participants to consider and rank infrastructure projects, such as revitalising Kiama Harbour, and asks people to identify the challenges facing the growth of the local visitor economy, such as lack of accommodation and nighttime entertainment.

The anonymous survey is on the Your Say page of Council’s website and closes 28 April. If you disclose your details, you can be sent a souvenir touring map for participating.

Ms McInerney thanked her supporters and looked forward to a Labor Government, “While the result is disappointing, I am incredibly proud of the positive and disciplined campaign we have run to give both Kiama and NSW a fresh start.

“I put my hand up to run for the seat of Kiama to make sure that my son William and kids just like him could grow up in the best future possible.

“I would like to thank all my supporters, my campaign team and my family for your help over the last few months – I couldn’t have done it without you.

“After a long campaign, I am looking forward to spending some time with my family and continuing to advocate for my community to make

Mr Ward strenuously denies the allegations and has pleaded not guilty. Should the charges be separated, the Crown would have to choose which should be heard first.

Premier Chris Minns says he will refer the matter of Mr Ward again being suspended from Parliament to the Privileges Committee of the Legislative Assembly.

“They are going to have to take into consideration the likely appeal from Mr Ward to any suspension as well as whether he will bring the house into disrepute, and of course the decision of the electors of Kiama.

“That was the set of circumstances that the previous Government imposed prior in the last Parliament, and we believe it is the right place for due process to apply as it relates to Mr Ward.”

Mr Ward outside Nowra District Court

WHAT’S ON

Kiama Farmers’ Market

Every Wednesday

Surf Beach or Kiama Uniting Church, 2-5pm

SENTRAL’S Open Mic

Every Thursday for local youth

SENTRAL Cottages, 5-7pm Unwind Exhibition

until 12 April (see right)

Kerry Suttonburg

Open Studio

8 – 10 April 79 Renfrew Rd, Werri, 9-5pm

Easter Weekend 7-10 April see page 13 Wandering on Wodi Wodi

Land Exhibition 11 – 22 April (see right)

BAG A BARGAIN AT BIG EASTER SALE BOUTIQUE

MINI MARKET

EASTER WEEKEND 7TH-10TH APRIL

BOOKS: Old books, popular novels and classics (Winton, Hesse, Lawrence); autobiographies (Elton John, Steve Jobs); non fiction: poetry, art, war, cookery, vintage comics; children’s classics (Tolkien, Blyton, Gibbs or Rawling’s Harry Potter and Dahl books.

VINYL/CD’s: INXS, Elvis/Diamond, Floyd. VIDEOS: Mission

Impossible.

FASHION: Preloved designer and top store brands: gorgeous frocks incl. lovely wedding gown (s12), tops/blouses, shirts and jumpers (Parakien, Zampatti, Cardin, Studebaker); faux furs, tailored & leather jackets (Klein, Stitches, Roxy); range of ladies shoes, bags & scarves (Mimco/Oroton/Chanel).

PORCELAIN: Blue & white ware: Delft coffee jar, Delft style coffee grinder & Voltenswaard canisters; Doulton Bunnykins, Beswick pieces; Sevres black/gold coffee set; art deco teaset; Noritake, Susie Cooper CSPs; antique Satsuma tablelamp with pr. brass sockets/wood base. METALS: Cloisonne dragon motif vases; pressed brass firewood box; silverware. GLASS/CRYSTAL: wine/sherry sets; vases; carnival glass bowl etc.

WHITE ELEPHANT CORNER: Kitchenalia, manchester (doilies, embr. Cloths), weaving items, vintage brolly, dolls/bears, cat scratcher, garden tools, golf clubs, cricket set, gazebo.

AT MASONIC HALL, KIAMA

Paint a Skateboard Workshop

Thursday 13 April

Werri Progress Hall, 10-1pm

Gerringong Pics & Flicks: The Velvet Queen

Friday 14 April

Gerringong Town Hall, 7pm

G’gong Rotary Markets

Saturday 15 April in and around the Town Hall, 8.30-1.30pm

Kiama Seaside Market

Sunday 16 April

Black Beach, 10-3pm

KISS Arts Fest Kabaret Fundraiser

Friday 21 April see page 9

Kiama Makers & Growers Market

Saturday 22 April

Black Beach, 10-3pm KDHS Talk –Mini Submarines in Sydney Harbour in WWII

Saturday 22 April Kiama Library, 2.30-4.30pm

Jamberoo Village Market

Sunday 26 March Reid Park, 9-2pm

What’s On is compiled by Cassandra Zaucer.

If you have any events coming up, please contact her at cassandra@ thebuglenewspaper.com.au or 0491 686 975.

Pastelwork on show

Multi-award winning artist, Camden’s Jane Wray, is returning to Kiama to exhibit her collection of contemporary realism featuring cityscapes, seascapes and landscapes, as well as still life, florals and wildlife.

Unwind will highlight her new works as well as limited edition prints of her favourite works.

The self-taught pastellist has been nationally and internationally recognised.

She was recently shortlisted as a finalist for Pastellist of the Year in the Pastel Society of Australia Annual Exhibitions and was a dual finalist in the North Carolina Annual Exhibition and in New Mexico. In addition, one of her pieces has recently been selected for an international exhibition in the US. Her work is diverse, unpredictable and unlike many artists as she does not focus on one genre and enjoys the challenge of switching subjects.

“I work on each piece one at a time, solely devoting my thinking processes to the one image and mulling it over throughout the days on which I work on it,” Jane says.

“Some artists have the good fortune to complete even several artworks in one day, but I find my own nature determines that I work slowly and deliberately towards my vision over time. It can be

frustrating at times but I’m never happy unless I invest a lot of quiet analysis to every section of each piece.”

7-12 April, Old Fire Station, Kiama, 10-3pm

Homage to Wodi Wodi Country

Local Foxground artist Robyn Sharp captures the landscapes of South Coast NSW that she has grown to love so much in her exhibition Walking on Wodi Wodi Country

Enter Collins St Friday 11.00am to 4.30pm (next to Park)

Sat/Sun: 9.30am – 4.30pm

Monday: 9.30am – 2.00pm

Items

“I am fortunate enough to live in a very beautiful part of Australia. Foxground is unique due to its sub-tropical rainforest and the fact that it’s ringed by the escarpment.”

She named her exhibition to acknowledge the long history and culture of our First Nations people.

“We know that they have lived for eons on our coastline and came into the rainforest to gather, hunt and hold ceremony. I know that there are some sacred areas in Foxground,” she says.

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Robyn’s exhibition includes paintings, photography, collages, sculpture, some small scale drawings, prints and also hand-painted and printed cards.

11-22 April, Gerringong Library & Museum Gallery, 10-4pm

Easter services

Thursday 6 April

6.30pm – Kiama Uniting Church

7pm – Ss Peter & Paul, Kiama

Good Friday 7 April

8am – Kiama Anglican Church

8.30am – St Paul’s, M'murra

9am – Kiama Baptist Church

9.30am – Kiama Uniting Church

10am – Ss Peter & Paul, Kiama; Kiama Anglican Church; St

Mary Star of the Sea, G'gong; St Matthew’s, Jamberoo

3pm – Ss Peter & Paul, Kiama

Easter Saturday 8 April

7.30pm – Ss Peter & Paul, Kiama

Easter Sunday 9 April

6am – Combined Churches

Dawn Service at Blowhole Point

7.30am – Ss Peter & Paul, Kiama

8am – Kiama Anglican Church

8.30am – St Paul’s, M'murra

9am – Kiama Baptist Church

9.30am – Kiama Uniting Church; Ss Peter & Paul, Kiama; St Matthew’s, Jamberoo; St

Mary Star of the Sea, G'gong

10am – Kiama Anglican Church

6pm – Kiama Anglican Church

Two Illawarra MPs in new State Ministry Kiama joins NAB coal protest

Illawarra MPs have been appointed to some of the most important portfolios in the new Labor Government.

The re-elected Member for Keira, Ryan Park, has been appointed the Minister for the Illawarra & South Coast, Minister for Health and Regional Health, and Minister for Mental Health; and the Member for Wollongong, Paul Scully, has been appointed the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces.

Mayor Neil Reilly welcomes the appointments and the expanded area being elevated back into the Ministry.

“I’ve know both of them and having worked closely with them on a number of occasion know they are extraordinarily energetic and competent.

“I’m pleased we have two strong local ministers to assist the State, but more particularly our Council, in its future endeavours.

“It is good to see that after such a long time with a Parliamentary Secretary that our area is receiving the ministerial recognition it deserves.”

The new Minister for Local Government, who will be keeping a close eye on Kiama, is Ron Hoenig, the Member for Heffron. He was the Mayor of Botany Bay before entering Parliament.

“I am pleased to have someone with a background in local government in the role, and look forward to creating a strong working relationship with the new Minister,” says Mayor Reilly.

Climate change activists gathered in front of Kiama’s NAB branch with one message – don’t lend another dollar to Whitehaven Coal.

The protest is part of a 10 day protest by the Move Beyond Coal movement – in partnership with the national multifaith group Australian Religious Response to Climate Change (ARRCC) – that aims to achieve a cessation of coal mining by 2030.

The movement’s spotlight is shining on NAB for funding the leading Australian producer of coal, which plans to double its production within the next decade.

“This is the 31st action that’s happening this week across the country,” says Gerry Kelly, volunteer of the Tipping Point organisation who put together the campaign.

They are calling on NAB to immediately end all forms

of finance to coal industry companies, beginning with Whitehaven Coal, and end all forms of finance for coal, oil and gas by 2030.

“We called out their greenwashing which is basically what they do. They sponsor the AFL so their name gets associated with healthy sports yet they’re contributing to climate change,” Gerry says.

Convener of the Kiama and South Coast ARRCC branch, Denis Quinn, says, “From a recent report, the United Nations Secretary General said there is need for urgent and escalated action in terms of the cessation of coal mining and we need to make an urgent shift to renewable energy.

“On the basis of NAB’s commitment to reach zero emissions by 2050, they’ve got to cut back and cease the

funding of Whitehaven Coal and its planned expansion.

“Funding them is like a carbon dioxide bomb.”

In Denis’ speech made at the protest, he said, “Since 2016, NAB has loaned hundreds of millions of dollars to Whitehaven, including most recently a loan of $110 million in 2020.”

He continued, “The world’s scientists warn that all coal expansion must stop im-

mediately to avoid runaway climate change. We cannot afford another dollar for coal.”

The group of protestors sang parodies to the songs YMCA and We Will Rock You, changing the words to “why NAB” and “we will, we will stop you” before jumping on their phones to send a direct message to NAB executives.

by Cassandra Zaucer

J’roo solar initiative Warning: report theft

The Jamberoo Valley Ratepayers and Residents Association (JVRRA) is assessing the viability and interest in installing a community solar battery.

Jamberoo resident and change consultant, Wendy Stamp, who was guest speaker on the subject at the April meeting, says she and husband Terry are greatly inspired by Victoria’s first community-owned battery, part of Yackandanda’s 100 per cent renewable plan.

The Totally Renewable Yackandandah (TRY) Community Battery and the Twist Creek Microgrid were both opened in July 2021. The town is now powered entirely by solar and storage.

“My husband and I realised that Jamberoo is that same kind of town – with a very strong- minded community

and a great mix of people with great community spirit.

“I began to do some research on storing energy collectively and found that one community battery could power 250 households (family homes).”

As Australians try to lower energy bills and at the same time cut emissions, the power of solar has become quite a talking point in many communities.

In 2021, Endeavour Energy proposed a project to Kiama Council, as part of its Community Battery Initiative Program, to install a battery on Council land in Henry Parkes Drive.

Endeavour says they are still intending a community battery for Kiama, but haven’t as yet finalised the timeline.

JVRRA has formed a committee to further investigate community interest in a

battery and to check out all State, Federal and council grants that might be available to them.

“Our first step will be to reach into the community,” says committee chair Peter Kennedy. “There will be many questions and we need to do much research so we can provide the answers.”

The other committee members include Wendy Stamp, Brad Wenzel and Roger Lyle.

Wendy says once the community has been engaged, a feasibility study and a model will be created, “Eventually, the Jamberoo Power Company should be able to generate way more power than this community can consume.”

Wendy points to Ausgrid’s three east coast trials, at www.ausgrid.com.au/ In-your-community/ Community-Batteries

Gerringong residents have reported an increase in cars and homes being broken into over the past few weeks.

While the incidence of theft from a motor vehicle stood static at 71 in 2022 according to official statistics, many incidents may go unreported given the anecdotal evidence.

It is important to report any incidents to the police so that they can be included in the official crime statistics which are published by BOSCAR (www.bocsar.nsw. gov.au) each year. Without statistical backing, it can be hard to allocate extra police resources.

Rachel Preddy’s car was one of three broken into on Tasman Drive on Monday March 27 at 12.20am.

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shows two men with torches looking into the cars first and then using crowbars to pop out the windows. The glass from my window was found on the headland opposite,” she says.

“I had two handbags stolen as they were sitting on the front seat and coins in the console. I had taken my wallet inside thankfully.

“The other vehicle was my nephew’s girlfriend’s car and she had a Louis Vuitton wallet and other expensive items taken as she had forgotten to

take her bag inside.”

Rachel reported the break-ins to the police who, she says, were fantastic in their response. They took some good fingerprints from her car and she says a neighbour is also making some video footage available for the police.

A week before this incident, Jacqui Watson was driving through Gerringong late at night when something hit the side of her new car.

“I screamed to a halt and took off after one guy while my son took off after another,” she says.

She managed to apprehend a 14 year old, rang the police to report the incident, then waited around over two hours for a police car to arrive and deal with the continued on page 10

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The ‘Youthie’ turns 30!

Kiama Council’s Youth Services opened in Hindmarsh Park Heritage Cottages back in 1993 to meet the needs of young people aged 12-25 in the Kiama Municipality.

We spoke to our current Youth Services Coordinator Steven McAllan about all things SENTRAL, as well as a spot of historical info on some of the highs and lows experienced over three decades of youth work.

How long have you worked at Kiama Council?

I have been here for nearly six months. Previously I was working and living in the Northern Territory in a remote community called Borroloola for three years.

What drew you to youth services?

I have a passion for helping young people and supporting them in a positive way. The role at Kiama was a great opportunity to be part of a great youth service in a beautiful area.

What’s a typical work day?

Organising future activities for young people, engaging with stakeholders, and replying to emails. Our Drop-In days (currently Thursday and Friday afternoons at SENTRAL in Hindmarsh Park) are my favourite to work because I can chat with young people and play pool.

What’s most enjoyable about your job?

Connecting with young people for sure.

What are some of the challenges?

Challenges for me are learning opportunities. Would love to learn how to switch off when I leave work!

Tell us about SENTRAL’s 30th anniversary?

Our SENTRAL team has spent three decades providing local youngsters with a safe place to meet up, make friends, play pool, basketball and ‘chill out’.

At the same time, a fantastic succession of youth workers has also been helping these young people gain life skills to help them reach their potential.

For our anniversary celebrations, we are running an afternoon tea at SENTRAL. We’re

hoping to see lots of once-were-youths who attended the service and we’re also inviting back any ex-staff who helped shape the young people of Kiama back in those days.

What do the letters SENTRAL stand for? Seek. Education. Networking. Training. Resilience. Advocacy. Life skills.

Give us a history lesson?

We’ve hosted some fantastic and awardwinning programs and events over the years, such as the ‘Blowout’ concerts from 1997-99 which attracted more than 10,000 attendees per concert.

We’ve also provided regular Youth Week activities, live music, camps, intergenerational food events, the Create to Connect arts program, a Rainbow Run for all ages at Werri Beach, Kiama Youth Markets, and workshops on various topics from podcasting to music production to coffee making.

A stand-out achievement has been the establishment and evolution of the annual Youth Engagement Meeting, where Kiama’s Councillors come together with local primary and secondary students to discuss key issues facing young people.

Another was the leadership shown by SENTRAL Youth Services during COVID-19 and the significant impact it had on our young people.

What else are you excited about?

We just got funding approval for an overnight youth camp to Kangaroo Valley from 17-18 April – any locals who would like more info, please get in touch with me via SentralTeam@Kiama.nsw.gov.au or call (02) 4233 1276. www.kiama.nsw.gov.au/SENTRAL

This year’s Youth Week theme is ‘Connect. Participate. Celebrate’. We particularly like the last one because we’re celebrating SENTRAL’s 30th anniversary! (see main story, left). SENTRAL has a bumper crop of events for our 12-25 year-olds for Youth Week 2023, including a trapeze workshop, disco and movie nights, markets and a basketball comp.

Meanwhile Kiama Library has a Moonrise Cinema, workshops on stop-motion animation, weaving and twining, plus a talk about the Sámi people of Finnmark.

www.kiama.nsw.gov.au/Events/Events-SENTRAL/ Youth-Week-2023

https://library.kiama.nsw.gov.au/Events/Youth-events

Kiama Council’s Easter School Holiday Activities

Have your say on tourism

Kiama Council is encouraging residents and business owners to have their say on the work of our local tourism body, Destination Kiama.

The survey will help

Destination Kiama determine priorities and allocate effort and resources.

“While there are always limits to what we can do in terms of the resources we have, knowing what our priorities are enables us to seize funding and other opportunities when they present themselves.” said Cr Matt Brown, Chair of Destination Kiama.

The online survey takes less than five minutes, and you can get a souvenir Kiama Touring Map for taking part:

www.kiama.nsw.gov.au/tourism-survey

Easter & Anzac Day closures

Several of Council’s facilities will be closed or have different operating hours over the Easter break and Anzac Day. Details at: www.kiama.nsw.gov.au/Council/ News/Easter-and-Anzac-Day-closures

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Council’s Youth Services Coordinator Steven McAllan

End of an era for Gerringong

Sunday April 23 will see the end of an era in Gerringong.

The Village Craft Shop, located in Fern Street at the back of the Gerringong Soldier’s Memorial Hall, will close after selling locally handmade craft and gifts with love since 1975.

With the closure of this shop, the community will be losing another important piece of its history and culture says Anita Grey, who along with her daughter Letitia, makes beautiful cards, bags and framed pictures for sale in the shop.

“We’ve seen generation after generation of people coming in, originally as kids with their grandparents and now grown up with their own children and grandchildren,” she says.

A percentage of all sales over 48 years has supported local causes such as the Gerringong Primary School, Gerringong RFS, Gerringong RSL and others.

Over 40 years ago, an RSL committee offered the space to the crafts people for a peppercorn rent.

However, a few months ago committee President Betty Richardson received news that the recently renovated

craftworkers and the committee and it has definitely taken its toll on some of the older members that have been part of the Village Shop since the beginning. She sees it is another example of the community’s spirit of volunteerism.

“My daughter comes in to volunteer her time with me when I’m rostered on to work. We were hoping we could all pass the baton on to this younger generation one day.”

Merryl Gleeson, who makes the most delightful felted and feathered animals and birds, was one of the first members 48 years ago.

those years.”

Other crafters, Gwenn Munz (crocheted handtowels, baby things and embroidery), Judith Redding (coathangers, teddies and facemasks), June Way (famous jams, pickles, children’s clothes and string bags) and Anne Gallagher (knits towels, scarves and hats) have all been members for between 9 and 20 years.

Anne’s husband Tom knits socks and blankets while Ava Hamilton, aged 10, makes beaded bracelets and necklaces with her mum Ros Richardson. “We buy the beads from the Beach Shack,” says Ros. “We look

Barney St delay

rings from antique spoons.

“It’s a sad time and is definitely the end of an era. No where else can you buy a card for a couple of dollars, or other things that are practical, made locally and are reasonably priced.

“While we do get something to cover the cost of our supplies, all the rest of the money we earn goes to charity.”

Anita regrets the change in policy by the RSL SubBranch.

“It’s a kick in the teeth to past RSL members,” says Anita.

“They were behind it as they saw what an asset the shop was to the community.

“Not only did we as crafters get to show such a variety of work, but it was a safe place where the community could meet.”

Merryl says that a lot of people come in and ask if they have something in particular.

“Then someone goes and makes it. On occasions, I’ve done a sewing lesson over the counter.”

The Village Craft Shop Members would like to take this opportunity to thank the community for their support

The $3.4 million Sydney Water project at the end of Barney Street, near Surf Beach, has hit a snag.

The work, which was due to be finished by early March, has been undertaken to improve the wastewater system and help reduce wastewater overflows onto private properties during wet weather events.

On final testing of the new Emergency Relief Structure, a part failed and has had to be sent away to be repaired.

Sydney Water’s project officer has apologised for the

delay and says that the repair is expected to take up to seven weeks.

During that time no work will take place on the site however the fencing will remain in place to ensure pedestrian safety.

“Access to the beach, shared pathways, car park, picnic tables and showers will not be affected,” he says.

“We currently expect to return mid to late May, at which time we’ll reinstall the part and retest the new ERS to ensure it works as intended.”

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KISS moves to October

The Kiama International Seaside Arts Festival, better known as KISS, is going ahead six months later than usual this year, and founders Dave and Tamara Campbell say it’s for the better.

With a commitment to continue KISS as a free event for the public, funding issues have caused the annual Festival to move from its traditional April dates to October.

“The Destination NSW Flagship Event funding was delayed in being released and we were eligible to apply for triennial funding,” Tamara says.

“We didn’t want to miss out because it will help our event not just this year but for the next three.

“It will give us some security, the ability for continued growth and even more fun for the audience.”

The pair’s goal to expand the event this year helped lighten the decision to postpone.

“We didn’t want to compromise our vision of the size of the event because last year it was so well populated that we think expansion is something we can absolutely do,” Tamara says.

The October festival will see the return of the classics like the tent shows, circus drop zone and café de rude but will also include new offerings such as an adventure playground which will turn recycled materials into

a musical showcase.

Tamara also hopes October will see the festival goers in a more ‘spring has sprung’ mood to help boost the evening part of the Festival.

She promises, “KISS will be back bigger than ever in a new part of the year.

“Despite the change of dates people should come along, be part of the fun and have that beautiful experience of shared joy and laughter that KISS is always about.”

The KISS Arts Festival will unfold along Black Beach on 20–22 October.

by Cassandra Zaucer

Special edition KISS Kabaret

For those who can’t wait, there will be an adult only ‘KISS Kabaret’ at Kiama Pavilion to make up for the Festival’s delay – with jugglers, acrobats, musicians and stuntmen set to fill the space.

“There will be some fabulous artists from across the country and locally. It will be a great way for people to show their support and help raise more money for the Festival,” Tamara says.

Book a table or a single ticket for Fri 21 April at trybooking.com

Vanuatu appeal

The Kiama community is so good at stepping up for people in need, as witnessed by the great job Kerry from Kerry’s Clothes did collecting clothes and bedding for the Lismore community after last year’s floods.

This time, help is required a bit further afield – in Vanuatu. The recent Category 4 and 5 cyclones and earthquakes have left the nation devastated, leaving many without homes, food, clothing and basic necessities.

The Shellharbour Community Church is sending a 40ft shipping container full of building supplies and things necessary to help with the process of restoring and rebuilding the island nation.

They are requesting donations of the following items (if secondhand, please ensure they are all in good working order):

• Aluminium roofing

• good quality clothing

• building materials such as chainsaws, carpentry

Local seedling venture blossoms

tools, tarpaulins and generators

• tents, plastic chairs and solar lighting

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Ian’s Living Herbs is the latest micro agricultural venture to start up on Alan Smith’s Jerrara Creek Farm.

Ian Johnson started building his seedling greenhouse there about 18 months ago, and the new seedling producer is now raising around 35 different varieties of vegetables, herbs and flower seedlings to sell at local markets.

Alan had previously supported Lauren and James, the New Growers of Jamberoo, who started a high-quality market garden on his land. But sadly, four months of heavy rains washed them out. Ian’s greenhouse is on higher land and is less affected by flooding.

“I put a post on Facebook saying I wanted to start a seedling business and Alan answered it and we went from there,” says Ian.

Alan says he’s prepared to give anybody a go with a start in agriculture.

“We have the land to diversify. This helps Ian as well as me. Ian provides the area

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with something people want. I get to diversity my acreage. Everybody wins.”

Ian believes growing your own fruit and vegetables can lead to a fitter and healthier nation and give you better value for money since you know what goes into your food.

He emphasises the importance of treating plants well and growing the right varieties for the right time of the year. “I don’t use chemicals. Any sprays I use to combat pests are approved by the organic society.

“I’ve been unwell on and off and have struggled with my disability. But I knew I could grow seedlings. I estimate it will be at least 3 years before I make any money. But I see market gardening as an important part of the Jamberoo community.”

Ian sells his seedlings at Kiama Farmers’ Markets on Wednesday, once a month at the Farmers’ Market in Berry and every Saturday at the Warrawong Trash and Treasure market.

by Perrie Croshaw

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Friends of Blue Haven step back

After 46 years, the Friends of Bonaira Aged Care Committee plans one more fundraising activity – a Mother’s Day stall – before the group is dissolved at the end of this financial year.

President Annette Young thanks all the past and present committee members for their support and hard work.

“Over the years, many thousands of dollars have been raised,” Annette says. “I could fill a page listing all the things the Lifestyle Team have been able to purchase to provide enjoyment, activities and entertainment for the residents.”

The committee, originally formed in August 1977 under the chairmanship of Alderman Geoff Honey, was called the Blue Haven Retirement Village Ladies Auxillary. It later changed its name as more men became involved.

In 2010, the Friends bought a new bus after raising $60,000 in partnership with the Kiama Freemasons.

In 2018, at the Annual Blue Haven Fete under the stewardship of Col Rathbone, a record $20,000 was raised.

In 2019, at the 40th anniversary of the opening of the original Blue Haven Retirement Village and the completion of the Blue Haven Bonaira Complex, Annette

noted that it was a coincidence that Alderman Honey’s son, Mayor Mark Honey, cut the anniversary cake.

At that opening a book called ‘Blue Haven the first 40 years’ by Nick Hartgerink was sold, a great record of the history of the Blue Haven village.

“Since Aged Care moved to Bonaira, we have continued to raise funds and support the Lifestyle Team who provide therapy, leisure materials and entertainment for the residents. For example, in December, we paid for the hire of two mini-buses to transport residents to a

Christmas Concert in Nowra at a cost of $720.”

Committee member Mercy Kibbey, from Kiama Downs, says that her Dad, who was in Blue Haven for five years, benefited greatly from the wonderful concerts and performers organised by the Friends, including the petting zoo and especially the visit by Bushman, the big horse.

“The big horse was such a wonderful thing to see. It was led into people’s rooms to visit them and it had a really big effect on many of those residents. People who live in this aged care home really appreciate all the work that

the Friends have done for them,” she says.

Despite the organisation’s long and successful history – almost 46 years – the Friends found themselves facing a difficult decision. With the committee’s numbers dwindling and members aging, the group has regretfully taken the steps to disband. The final meeting on Monday 3 April marked the end of an era.

Lifestyle co-ordinator at Blue Haven Bonaira, Susi Delamont, told the committee that they have already helped purchase Mother’s Day frames for residents.

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She said, “The Friends have been such a wonderful support over 46 years, running stalls at the annual fete and raising money in other ways. I will miss those pickle jars from the fete.

“Thank you all for all the blood, sweat and tears you have put in enriching the lives of past and present residents, especially over Christmas. Thank you so much from the Lifestyle Team and all the residents.”

Despite the sadness of this decision, the Friends’ legacy will live on in the memories of the residents and staff of the Blue Haven Retirement Village. The organisation’s decades of dedicated service to the community made a real difference in the lives of the residents they served for so many years. Their contributions will not be forgotten.

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The police said they had 16 other more urgent jobs to work on before they could attend to her in Gerringong.

But the young kids knew that, she says. “They said we come here because there are no cops around.”

No town in the Kiama LGA has a Neighbourhood Watch scheme in place, so residents use Facebook to warn each other of recent crimes.

A NSW Police Force representative reminds locals to lock their vehicles and remove any property from inside the car, especially bags, mobile phones, mail and even money in consoles.

Rachel says that the police told her to even take the money out of the console. “They said if they break into 20 cars and and steal $5 in each one, then that $100 is worth it to them. It cost me $440 for a new window, so I will be following this advice.”

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Success at the Aussie Titles

What exactly does someone have to do to get on Kiama’s Sport Hall of Fame?

At the recently held Australian Surf Life Saving Championships in Perth, Kiama Surf Life Saving Club alumni Ali Day (right) won the Open Ironman Race for the third year in a row.

Ali has now become the sixth person in history to win three Australian Ironman Titles in a row, joining the legendary figures of Barry Rogers, Trevor Hendy, Grant Kenny, Ky Hurst and Shannon Eckstein.

In addition, Ali won two silver medals in the Board Relay Team and the Swim Team at the Aussies.

Last August, the extraordinary athlete won the Coolangatta Gold ironman competition for the 8th time.

“He is still considering whether to go for a 9th,” says his proud dad, Ross Day.

Earlier in the Junior round of the Championships, Gerringong SLSC’s ‘local legend’, 14 year old Miller Siasat (bottom right), backed up winning gold for the 70 metre beach sprint and 15 metre beach flag events at the Country and State Surf Life Saving championships this year by winning the double again.

Miller has placed first in both events at the Country

Championships since first competing in the under 8s – and at the State championships since he first won the under 10s.

“I was stoked to win two gold medals in such a big competition. Sport has been pretty incredible in my lifestyle and has taken my family and me to such amazing places. I love the support I received from my club and all my family and friends,” says Miller, currently on holidays in Bali.

His Dad, Fred, says Miller is a ‘humble fella’ who is grateful to everyone who has helped him in his journey.

“To hear your son’s name

on the national stage, knowing he has put everything into it is something special,” Fred says.

Miller’s Club of five years is ecstatic for his success and thanks his family for their massive effort in travelling to Perth to take part in the event.

“For a small Club like Gerringong, it’s a huge achievement to have a competitor at The Aussies and take out double gold. We’re all immensely proud for Miller,” president of the Gerringong Surf Club

Gary George says.

“He is a real role model for the young nippers. They all look up to him and he provides that inspiration for them to do better.”

Miller is a sports fanatic who has also seen success in the rugby union arena, representing the Illawarra at the State Championships and subsequently being selected in the NSW Country Squad last year.

He was also selected to play in the age group above him in the Rugby 7s Illawarriors team.

Having dominated on the sand, he is turning his focus to rugby. Perhaps a future Wallaby in the making?

Miller was not the only success for Gerringong Surf Club from The Aussies, with the Werri Men boat crew coming home with a silver.

“The team have continued the amazing run of performances for Gerringong with a second against a very experienced field in the 260 Masters division,” Gary says.

“The silver medal adds to their third at NSW State, in what has been a memorable year for the Werri Men.

“A fantastic effort from the lads, and another amazing achievement in their hall of fame careers.”

with Cassandra Zaucer

Learn about Parkinson’s

The Kiama Parkinson’s Support Group will celebrate April being World Parkinson’s Month with an information stall at Kiama Farmers Market.

Parkinson’s is a progressive, degenerative condition of the central nervous system.

Neurological diseases are the world’s greatest contributor to disability – and Parkinson’s is the most prevalent neurological condition. Parkinson’s is more prevalent than breast, prostate, and bowel cancer combined.

Yet it receives far less Government funding than these other diseases.

With more than 50 symptoms, Parkinson’s is complex, misunderstood, and in some cases misdiagnosed.

It has no cure.

There are currently more than 200,000 people living with the disease in Australia and by 2040, that number of people living is expected to double.

The Group will also be presenting the 2023 Local Parkinson’s Hero Award to recognise a long-term supporter of the local Parkinson’s community.

Wednesday, 26 April, Kiama Farmers’ Market,2.30-5pm. There will also be a family picnic at Kiama Blowhole Park on Saturday 29 April from 11am.

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As we welcome the change of season into Autumn, the evenings get shorter and there’s a new crispness in the air.

The weather remains warm, there’s been some spectacular downpours, the grass is still growing like anything, and I’ve been thinking about climate change.

We are all affected by the impacts of climate change, particularly in coastal communities – from rising sea levels to warming ocean temperatures, acidification of our oceans and extreme weather events – and it’s natural to feel overwhelmed by the enormity of the challenge before us. The threat of despair, and even depression, looms large.

In fact, the challenges are so great, that we cannot afford to succumb to negative emotions. Really, the only way to face these issues is to find hope in the face of adversity and look for opportunities to thrive in a changing climate.

While climate change is a

global issue, it is very much felt here in our own LGA, on a local level. Local government – your council – is therefore at the frontline of adaptation.

That is why I am heartened by the Australian Coastal Councils Association’s (ACCA) unwavering optimism and dedication to the preservation of our coastal environments.

I (as a former board member) and Councillor Renkema-Lang (as a current board member) attended last week’s National Forum on Coastal Hazards, where a wide spread of Australia’s coastal local government bodies were represented.

The three-day forum was held at the WA Maritime Museum in Fremantle, and we attended alongside academics, council planning staff and industry representatives.

One of the biggest challenges facing us is, how can we ensure there’s a consistent national approach and one that ensures smaller coastal councils like ours are properly equipped to respond.

We’re pleased the Federal Government responded to the ACCA’s call for the establishment of a Disaster Ready fund with $200m invested initially, which is a good start.

But with nearly 36,000km

of coastline and 231 local government areas to cover, we desperately need the states and territories to contribute as well.

The forum heard about programs to protect, adapt and rehabilitate coastlines, including sand re-nourishment and the construction of artificial reefs for nature-based coastal resilience.

Delegates also had the opportunity to see first-hand projects being undertaken in Western Australia to protect and repair beaches and coastline.

We are advocating for a national commitment to finding innovative solutions encompassing broad adaptation responses to climate change and increased risk of inundation and erosion in the coastal zone.

I left the conference feeling confident that we, as

a nation, can find ways to overcome, mitigate and even solve some of the challenges we face on our coastline.

I’m pleased to see our Council is moving forward with Stage 3 of our Coastal Management Plan, which we’ll be asking for your views on soon.

I returned to Kiama to find confirmation that Gareth Ward has been re-elected as our State representative to the NSW Parliament. Congratulations Gareth, and to all that ran such a close race.

Kiama Council looks forward to continuing our productive working relationship with our local and Illawarra-district members of Parliament, and to engaging with the new Labor Government in Macquarie Street.

As I have outlined above, there is certainly plenty of work to do!

Kiama Men’s Probus has a lot to offer

Kiama Men’s Probus President Hilton Bloomfield has passed the baton onto Gordon Bell, who foresees an exciting year ahead.

“Kiama’s first Probus club is well positioned to fulfil its objectives of fun and friendship in retirement,” says the new President.

“We have an excellent longstanding choir which practices weekly and performs regularly.

“Our members, retired men over 60 , don’t have to have Australia’s greatest voice to join the choir. It is a lot of fun, and we expect to be able to perform more regularly this year.”

Choir participation isn’t compulsory if you are a member.

Along with weekly coffee meetings, Kiama Men’s Probus have monthly meetings, usually with an interesting guest speaker and minimal formalities.

“This means that most of our members have very regular contact and we also enjoy many other activities throughout the year,” says Gordon.

“Whether you’re new to Kiama or a long term resident seeking to expand your interests in retirement, we’d love to hear from you.”

For more details see The Bugle App > Community > Social Groups or phone the new Secretary, Garry Funnell, on 0410 572 844.

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Swimming for lives

For the past five years the Werri Point Swimmers have taken part in the Laps for Life challenge raising a massive $30,000 to help combat youth suicide.

In the month of March, Laps for Life invites everyone to swim kilometres to raise money for Reach Out, an organisation that gives youth an anonymous platform to get support and receive help.

In what has been a huge effort for the nine Werri Point Swimmers, they have raised almost $6,700 this month and swam a collective of 360 kilometres.

“For most of us, we’ve all got connections to people in the community who have lost their lives through suicide,” says Simon Sadler who is part of the Werri Point Swimmers.

Suicide remains the leading cause of death for 16-24 year olds in Australia.

“A couple of years ago there was a number of deaths of young people in Gerringong and a lot of people asked about what they could do to help. One of the ways is to support organisations like Reach Out who provide resources to young people.”

The team have swum every morning in March off South Werri Beach and they encourage people to join in for next year’s fundraiser.

“The key message is not how far you swim but it’s a matter of challenging yourself to do something that takes you outside your comfort zone and feel the mental health benefits,” says Simon.

This year is Kiama local Sandra Camilleri’s first time participating in Laps for Life and she plans to do it every year moving forward.

She has been swimming at Kiama rock pool and Minnamurra river four days a week to hit her goal of 30 kilometres and has raised $500 in the process.

“It’s a really good organisation with every dollar going toward helping somebody,” she says.

“If you can help one

child save their life, then it’s all worth it.

This month, Laps for Life have raised $3 million with over 10,000 participants. You can still donate to Reach Out through Werri Point Swimmers or Sandra at lapsforlife.com.au.

by Cassandra Zaucer

Kokoda Man Walk

Ten Man Walkers and five men from the Wollongong charity Barstool Brothers have returned from their epic hike on the Kokoda Trail.

“It was 12 hours a day for nine days! It was basically a really big Man Walk,” says Mark Burns, founder and now CEO of The Man Walk.

“We got the chance to do lots of walking and talking, that’s for sure!”

It brought in men from different Man Walks including Kiama, Gerringong, Shellharbour, Wollongong and Queensland.

“It fit our vision of connecting men, strengthening communities and put our walk and talk support on a bigger scale,” Mark says.

The 96 kilometre trek through the Papua New Guinea mountains is known for its rugged and isolated terrain, making it one challenging trail.

“We were only the second adventure group to go through since it closed three years ago. It was really overgrown and bridges were washed away so we had to go through a lot more water,” Mark says.

Despite its hardships, the same dates are booked in for next year.

“We’re going to do it all again but this time as a fundraiser for the Man Walk.”

Mark is now working in a full-time role as the CEO of The Man Walk, leaving his physiotherapist practice.

“I’ve left my profession for the while to devote all of my energy to The Man Walk. It’s an unpaid position but it’s my full focus now,” Mark says.

As CEO, his goal is to grow the organisation and raise money to offer more to members.

“If I can find some money, ideally government and corporate funding, in my role as a CEO it means I can offer events and functions on top of the free walks,” Mark says.

From a standing start, there are 82 Man Walks happening weekly around Australia and three overseas in Dublin, Niagara and Derby. All with the same goal

of combating social isolation and loneliness in men.

Mark says there are plans to walk the Sydney Harbour Bridge for a ‘National Man Walk Day’ in November to bring participants from various Man Walks together for a second time.

Email ceo@themanwalk.com. au to join next year’s Kokoda Trail, 8 – 18 March.

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Invitation for Registrations of Interest Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment: Residential subdivision development in Kiama LGA

White Constructions and Developments Pty Ltd propose to develop a residential subdivision on cleared land in Kiama, NSW (Lots 1 DP 707300, 5 DP740252, part 101 DP1077617 and part 102 DP1077617).

EMM Consulting Pty Limited (EMM) is undertaking an Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment (ACHA) to inform the activity as part of the broader environmental impact assessment for the Project.

Contact details for the Applicant are: Tony Pizzolato, Senior Development Manager, White Constructions and Developments Pty Ltd, Level 12, 82 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW 2000, E: tonyp@modernco.com.au

EMM Consulting Pty Limited is undertaking an Aboriginal cultural heritage assessment as part of the broader environmental impact assessment for the Project. As part of the assessment Waters Consultancy Pty Ltd will be undertaking an intangible Aboriginal Cultural Values Assessment to assist in identifying places of social, spiritual, and cultural value.

Registrations are invited from Aboriginal individuals and organisations who hold cultural knowledge relevant to determining the significance of Aboriginal objects and/or places in the area, and who wish to be involved in the consultation process undertaken as part of the assessment.

The purpose of Aboriginal community consultation is to assist the proponent in: 1) assessing the Aboriginal heritage values of the area; 2) to assist NSW Government in the assessment of Aboriginal heritage reports prepared for this project; and 3) to support any future applications or approvals for the project sought under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and/or the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974.

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It was a perfect autumn day for the return of the Market’s Easter Spud Dig. The Market is on 2-5pm now that Daylight Saving has ended.

Allison Pezzullo with parents Linda and Joseph visiting from the US The Easter Bunny let spuds be swapped for eggs or strawberries

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Researchers proposed increases in blood flow could explain the improvements, but suggested more work needs to be done to understand the exact mechanism. I suspect they won’t have trouble finding volunteers for future studies! In the meantime, I know what I will be having with my cup of tea tonight.

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A friend suggested I visit Potato Point, a place I’d never heard of, which has now become a favourite destination.

I headed down the coast from Gerroa and made a left turn towards the coast at Bodalla. Of course, I had to make the mandatory stop at the Bodalla Dairy Shed to buy some locally made cheddar (Chilli with Wattleseed, Gum leaf smoked for eight hours and Tasmanian Pepperberry were the favourites) plus some Kakadu Plum and Rum ice cream. Note, we weren’t planning on roughing it for our week away!

I rented a cabin, steps from the beach, with a big deck and outdoor barbecue.

It was like staying in a zoo. We were surrounded by kangaroos and wallabies, who greeted us on arrival, grazed around the cabin and lingered with their joeys in big family groups on the beach after sunrise. Their large and small paw prints were clearly printed in the sand.

I’d visited before other nearby places where the kangaroos were prolific – the surfing ones at Pebbly Beach campground in Murramurang National Park, the

ones that steal bread from the boot of your car at the Greenpatch campground in Booderee National Park.

But the big surprise at Potato Point were the groups of emu that grazed the grass verges of the village.

On a walk along the beach up to the mouth of the Tuross River, we saw large groups of the aptly named Sooty Oystercatcher scavenging for pippis in the sand.

While the bird is more common along the Tasmania

coastline, it and it’s black and white cousin, the Pied Oystercatcher, is Endangered in New South Wales.

It was a thrill to see so many enjoying space on the beach without being bothered by people or dogs.

In nearby Narooma, we spotted seals on the Wagonga Head breakwater and large rays in the water next to the Mill Bay Boardwalk.

Then, for a highlight of the trip, our friend with his 4-wheel drive, took us on a

Keep an eye out for shark eggs

Easter usually involves a chocolate egg hunt. But this year, the CSIRO is calling on citizen scientists to scour our beaches to find and record egg cases from sharks, skates and chimaeras.

The Great Eggcase Hunt, in partnership with the UK charity The Shark Trust, aims to gather information on the distribution and abundance of shark species Australia-wide by recording sightings of egg cases which are commonly found washed up on beaches.

amber and black and in size from 4 to 25 centimetres.

“At the Australian National Fish Collection, we match egg cases to the species that laid them,” says Helen O’Neill, CSIRO Australian National Fish Collection biologist.

“By engaging local communities in this project we hope to raise awareness about the importance of sharks in the marine ecosystem and to promote their conservation.”

circuit of Nev’s Track, Helen’s Track and South Tuross Beach Track where we saw some of the most exquisite spotted gum forest I’ve ever seen. Thankfully the large area of bush was missed by the raging bushfires of 2019. Why go abroad, when we have this magnificence in our backyards?

Perrie Croshaw, Gerroa

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A smartphone app and field guide will help identify species found in our area. About 40 per cent of sharks lay eggs (oviparous). The egg is fertilized in the womb and then an egg sac is laid in the water. Other sharks give birth to live young (viviparous).

Shark egg cases, also known as mermaid’s purses, are tough, leathery capsules that protect the developing shark embryo. Some egg cases have a smooth and simple appearance, while others have ridges or curling tendrils.

They range in colour from cream and butterscotch to deep

The Shark Trust began the Great Eggcase Hunt over 20 years ago in the UK and has since recorded more than 380,000 individual egg cases from around the world.

The project is part of a broader effort by the CSIRO and the NSW Department of Primary Industries to monitor and manage marine ecosystems in the region. To get involved download the Shark Trust app and visit www.sharktrust.org/ greateggcasehunt

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