The Bugle 8 February 2020 by The Bugle Newspaper

The Bugle 8 February 2020

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Lower population growth predicted At the same time as NSW’s population projections for the years up to 2036 have held steady, the Kiama LGA’s projected population by that year has dropped 7 per cent from the estimate made in 2016. In the latest figures released by the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment in late 2019, predict that by 2036 we will have a population of 25,200. In 2016, it was predicted to be 27,100. The first prediction for 2041 it is 26,100. Over the same period, NSW’s total population is expected to grow to 10.6 million (from 7.7 million in 2016). Greater Sydney will be home to 7.1 million people in 2041, and the Illawarra-Shoalhaven region is expected to account

for 504,910 (a 25 per cent increase on 2016). In response to our query about why estimates for Kiama have fallen, a spokesperson for the Department said, “The 2019 NSW Projections show that Kiama’s population is still projected to grow with the region continuing to be popular for retirees, young families and people looking for a sea change lifestyle in an urban setting. “Population Projections are a point-in-time estimate that forecast how and where our population may grow based on fertility, life expectancy and migration. “It is much easier to predict major population change trends for the whole State compared to smaller local areas.” Kerry McMurray, Kiama Council’s General Manager,

had these comments on the figures, “The projections tell us we are going to have fewer children and people of a working age to house, while needing more housing for older people. “We can also expect more singles and couples without children, so a larger proportion of our housing will need to be smaller dwellings and apartments. “At the same time we still want families to live in Kiama, so the traditional suburban homes should remain part of our housing mix.” Council’s response to the projections is included in the draft Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS), which will soon be put on public exhibition. While the Department says the figures are not a target or a representation of Govern-

ment intent, the Combined Communities Advocacy Group (CCAG), representing the various precinct groups, is keen for the lower predictions to be incorporated into regional plans. “The revised population projections will ensure that the housing figures required for Kiama will be reduced and these new figures give us the opportunity to review the ‘anticipated dwelling numbers’ required by the Department of Planning, as we now estimate approximately 67 new dwellings per year will be needed up to 2041,” says a CCAG spokesperson, Peter O’Neill. However, the CCAG is still concerned that Kiama does not have a robust set of housing numbers that is accepted by the government Continued on p5

Inside this issue Meet the Council’s new Director of Engineering & Works p3

32% over 65 by 2041 While 2041 might seem a long time away, 1999 seems like just yesterday. Total population in the Kiama LGA is expected to be 26,100 by then. The working age population is expected to remain stable, moving up from 13,250 in 2016 to just 13,650 in 2041. Similarly, the number of children aged 14 and under is only predicted to increase by 200, to 4,050. This leaves population growth to continue to come from those aged 65 and over. Numbers for this sector are predicted to rise from 5,000 in 2016 to 8,400 in 2041, almost a 70 per cent rise. Of those, 4,700 will be over 75.

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Preview of the Jazz & Blues Festival p7

The Cunichs encourage Quiet Australians Former Kiama residents Margot and Rod Cunich are delighted with the response to their first Quiet Australians Stand Up event. Margot, a GP, and Rod, a lawyer, lived in Kiama for 18 years before they returned to Sydney in 2008. In mid-January, concerned by the Federal Government’s lack of action over climate change, they decided to organise a silent vigil of previously quiet Australians outside the office of their local member Dave Sharma in Edgecliff.

“However we strongly felt the need to stand up and try to motivate those quiet people who are concerned about climate change, but who sit back and do nothing.” They took out newspaper advertisements and put the event out on social media, saying, “We invite fellow Wentworth electorate residents to join us in asking Dave Sharma MP “The thought of organising to advocate on our behalf a public demonstration of for evidence-based climate any type was far removed policy.” from anything I’ve ever conThe vigil attracted 250 templated before,” says Rod. people, and a lot of publicity.

“When we decided to hold the protest we thought it would be a success if a handful of people showed up,” says Rod. They are planning quiet demonstrations every four weeks for as long as it takes, and they want others across the nation to follow their lead, no matter the party. “I hope it is going to bring other ordinary people like us out to ask their local members to actually stand up and advocate for us for proper climate policy,” says Margot.

“Our grandson spent his first summer imprisoned indoors due to the smoke that engulfed his home in Canberra, and still does. “We owe it to him and generations to come to take immediate action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions before this summer becomes the new norm. If we don’t encourage and support our politicians to take all necessary action who will?” A vigil has already been held outside of the office of the Member for Gilmore, Fiona Phillips, in Nowra.

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Meet the new Director WCF suffers loss of Engineering & Works in the Nowra fires

Mike Dowd, Kiama Council’s new Director Engineering & Works says he was attracted to the role by its diversity and the chance for him to make a positive impact on people’s everyday lives. “I’m very passionate about improving community. “This role will allow me to be at the coalface of making improvements now but also working on strategic visioning for Kiama to make it even better. “I’ll be able to bring the ideas of staff and the community into fruition.” A civil engineer with a diverse range of experience in the public and private sectors, Mr Dowd has most recently worked as Wollongong Council’s Manager Infrastructure Strategy and Planning.

He’s quickly acquainted himself with the works schedule, and met his staff of over 100, and is impressed that everything is up-to-date despite extra work being

In our December issue, we highlighted the resilience of Minnamurra’s Bill Campbell, who overcame a harrowing childhood and set up the William Campbell Foundation to help the next generation of foster children. That resilience is again being tested, with Continued on p10 the devastating loss of one of the Foundation’s foster cottages on their 120 acre Nowra Hill property on New Year’s Eve. The flames completely destroyed the house and the surrounding land. The cottage was one the first properties owned by the Foundation. It was used to house children and young people in Out of Home Care. After a preamble, it said: “This loss has left the Foundation heart‘[Council] Publicly declare broken as this property holds wonderful that climate change worries memories of the many children who have the community and poses a lived there and the carers who gave such serious risk to the environwonderful compassionate care to those chilment, human populations dren,” says Mr Campbell. and enterprise. It should be “Nothing can prepare you for the moment treated as an emergency that you visit the remains of your property. We requires action by all levels feel profound compassion for all those who of government’. have experienced total loss in the bushfires. Cllr Rice was pleased with We do understand their pain and their grief.” the support of the councillors William Campbell Foundation used this on the night, with no quesproperty to help support children, and create tions being asked about the opportunities for them by establishing declaration aspect of the programs that would develop their social motion. and living skills as well as having access to She says declaring a climate educational support and mentoring. emergency doesn’t specify The Foundation is thankful that the carers Continued on p12

on the plate following the Special Rates Variation. “Darren Brady has done a great job in the relieving role,” he says.

A climate emergency by any other name As an update to our story in our 11 January issue, it appears there is a nuance as to whether a motion at the December meeting of Kiama Council declared a climate emergency for our LGA. “We haven’t declared a climate emergency, but have acknowledged there is a climate emergency in Australia,” says Mayor Mark Honey, reiterating what he told The Bugle in January. “We were cautious not to use those words six weeks ago because of the negative reaction it could have caused. I think people are

now more aware of the danger that is being faced.” However Councillor Kathy Rice, who proposed the motion with Councillor Andrew Sloan, says we have declared a climate emergency. “It [action on climate change] is something that is already being done by Council’s actions. It just needed to be recognised through a formal motion.” The language of the motion was carefully chosen to avoid being alarming, after reviewing the words used by some other councils in declaring a climate emergency.

and children that live on the property are safe and sound. “As you can all imagine, everyone here at WCF is shattered, but we will pull together and rebuild new beginnings and memories on our farm as soon as we can.” The burnt out property is to be the location of the ‘special assistance’ school the Foundation had planned to build this year. The school will provide educational support to children and young people who are unable to attend mainstream schooling due to a lack of literacy, numeracy skills and intellectual mental health issues that may have emanated from the abuse and neglect suffered in their young lives. Their insurance claim for the property is currently being assessed. The Foundation expects the insurance will cover a rebuild of the house, however much more will need to be replaced. Details: If you wish to make a tax deductible donation to the William Campbell Foundation, visit www.wcfoundation.org.au

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The issue of surf schools operating on Seven Mile Beach has been settled for at least the time being, with Council completing the process of issuing short-term licences to three surf schools – Surf Camp, Gerringong Surf School and Lands Edge. These licences include the conditions developed as part of the initial development application process, outlined in previous issues, and negate the need for a DA to be obtained. As such, the hearing of the Land & Environment Court of an appeal by Rusty Moran on the conditions in his DA was not held. Once Council has a plan of management in place for Seven Mile Beach, it will consider long term licences for surf schools through an expression of interest process. This process is expected to continue into 2021.

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and its agencies, as there has been no accurate assessment of infill from urban and brownfield sites. “Without producing a comprehensive set of new dwelling numbers that are accepted by the Department of Planning, there will be more pressure to rezone farming land like South Kiama or increase densities and unit heights in Kiama and Gerringong town centres. “Surveys carried out by the Council in Kiama and the Illawarra rank ‘protecting Kiama’s heritage and character’ as one of the most important issues for Council, however unless we do something to preserve some of our iconic streetscapes and landscapes that define Kiama, we may well end up with the demolition of our heritage buildings and an oversupply of housing for our population projections.”

Community news Activity applications Council received the following activity application in the last 14 days.

20.2020.1.1

10.2020.8.1

10.2019.175.1

LOT: 5 DP: 574425 139 Minnamurra Lane, Jamberoo Extension of existing roof line and attached deck

LOT: 1 DP: 234450 72 Shoalhaven Street, Kiama Demolition of existing rear deck, construction of family room, internal alterations and enclosure of existing carport to create garage

10.2020.9.1

LOT: 91 DP: 33902 39 Marsden Street, Kiama Wood heater Council will contact any property owners it considers may be detrimentally affected by the above application and provide information on their submission opportunities. Information on how to make a submission can be found at www.kiama.nsw.gov.au or by phoning 4232 0444 during normal office hours.

Activity approvals Council has issued the following activity approval.

20.2019.16.1

LOT: 55 DP: 629629 10 Tingira Crescent, Kiama Proposed increase in food preparation area and increase in trading hours

10.2019.177.1

10.2020.10.1 LOT: 323 DP: 703905 80 Barton Drive, Kiama Downs Partial demolition of existing garage and two lot Torrens title subdivision

10.2020.11.1

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

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

10.2020.3.1 LOT: 1 DP: 314800 68 Shoalhaven Street, Kiama Demolition of existing structures and construction of commercial development

10.2020.4.1 LOT: 205 DP: 30126 5 Anembo Crescent, Kiama Heights Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of dwelling

10.2020.5.1 LOT: 7007 DP: 1074746 LOT: 7034 DP: 1061039 Shoalhaven Street, Kiama LOT: 7008 DP: 1074746 Terralong Street, Kiama Temporary use of Black Beach Reserve for the Bright Futures tour event

10.2020.6.1 LOT: 91 DP: 33902 39 Marsden Street, Kiama Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including wood heater, construction of secondary dwelling and swimming pool

10.2020.7.1 LOT: 271 DP: 14188 47 Werri Street, Werri Beach Use of existing environmental facility

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

LOT: 471 DP: 30547 174 North Kiama Drive, Kiama Downs Demolition of existing dwelling, construction of new dwelling and swimming pool

10.2020.12.1

LOT: 924 DP: 236615 13 Moona Avenue, Kiama Downs Wood heater

LOT: 924 DP: 236615 13 Moona Avenue, Kiama Downs Demolish existing rear roof structure, dwelling alterations and additions, in-ground swimming pool and wood fire heater

LOT: 342 DP: 1114034 223 Fern Street, Gerringong Swimming pool and deck

10.2019.208.1

10.2020.13.1 LOT: 132 DP: 1237684 5 Surfleet Place, Kiama Dual occupancy and two lot Torrens title subdivision Properties considered by Council to possibly be detrimentally affected by any of the above applications will be contacted individually and advised of their submission opportunities under Chapter 2, Kiama Development Control Plan 2012. Further details on the making of submissions can be found on Council’s website www.kiama.nsw.gov.au or by ringing 4232 0444 during normal office hours..

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

10.2018.286.1 LOT: 237 DP: 30200 20 Gibraltar Avenue, Kiama Downs Alterations and additions to existing dwelling proposed carport and swimming pool

10.2019.95.1

LOT: 116 DP: 261949 63 Barton Drive, Kiama Downs Alterations and additions to existing dwelling

10.2019.210.1 LOT: 173 DP: 30200 64 Cathedral Rocks Avenue, Kiama Downs Balcony extension

10.2019.212.1 LOT: 30 DP: 1098436 13 Melia Street, Kiama Balcony extension

10.2019.218.1 LOT: 63 DP: 1056591 44 Halls Road, Jerrara Toilet

10.2019.223.1 LOT: 50 DP: 544587 142 Manning Street, Kiama Carport These documents are available free of charge for public inspection at our Administration Building, 11 Manning Street, Kiama during normal office hours.

LOT: 61 DP: 586273 20 Stafford Street, Gerroa Dwelling, garage and deck

DA Tracker now available

10.2019.167.1

For details of the latest development applications received, and development consents granted, or to track a DA, scan the QR Code or visit https://da.kiama.nsw.gov.au/Home

LOT: 12 DP: 709258 287 Saddleback Mountain Road, Saddleback Mountain LOT: 11 DP: 709258 Saddleback Mountain Road, Saddleback Mountain Secondary dwelling

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All submissions will be made publicly available. If you do not want any part of the submission or your personal details released, because of copyright or other cogent reasons, please indicate this clearly in your submission together with an explanation. However, you should be aware that even if you request that you do not wish information to be published, there may be circumstances in which we are required by law to release that information (for example, in accordance with the requirements of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009).

Address all correspondence to: Mr K McMurray, General Manager 11 Manning Street (PO Box 75), Kiama 2533 Phone: 4232 0444 Website: www.kiama.nsw.gov.au

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the time-critical therapies ageing and genetic factors, thrombolysis (blood clot there are many steps we dissolving treatment) and can take to reduce our own endovascular thrombectomy stroke risk. (blood clot removal treatIn 2020, I urge you to ment). Australian researchers make time for a health check were at the forefront of these with your doctor to detertreatments. mine your risk of high blood In addition, the number pressure, type 2 diabetes, of patients being treated in high cholesterol and atrial a dedicated stroke unit has fibrillation (irregular heart increased. So too has access beat). These issues can be to rehabilitation and carer controlled, reducing stroke training. risk. While much has been Make healthy changes achieved, there is still a lot part of your daily life: stay If you or a loved one had more to be done in 2020 and active, eat a well bala stroke 30 years ago, the beyond. anced-diet, avoid too much chances of returning to the Researchers are constantly salt and sugar, quit smoking life you knew were slim. But looking for the next major and drink alcohol only in that is not the case anymore. breakthrough. We must moderation. With the right treatment at ensure all Australians have Professor Bruce Campbell, the right time, it is possible equitable access to these inStroke Foundation to make a good recovery. novations to maximise their Clinical Council Chair Stroke strikes the brain, the benefit. We welcome letters. human control centre. There Finally, every single AusThey may need to be will be more than 56,000 tralian can make a difference edited for space reasons, strokes in Australia in 2020 to reducing the burden of and are published at our – that is one every nine stroke on our community. discretion. Please send to minutes. Sadly, the numbers Stroke is largely preventable. emailthebugle@gmail.com continue to climb as our While we cannot avoid population grows and ages and lifestyles become more sedentary. Ed Paterson, Council’s Manager Strategic Planning, is But in good news, stroke conducting a series of briefings to precincts and communiis no longer a death sentence ty associations on the revised Development Control Plan for many. Medical diagnosis (DCP), which is currently on exhibition. and treatment have become Meetings at Minnamurra and Jamberoo have already much more advanced in the heard about the new format, which will reduce the need past two decades. There has for cross referencing multiple chapters of the document. been a significant reduction Details: Gerroa Community Association 12 Feb, in lives lost as a result. South Precinct 20 Feb, and Central Precinct 25 Feb. The game changers Contact Council for times and locations. were the introduction of

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A preview of the 2020 Kiama Jazz & Blues Festival Kiama Jazz & Blues Society President Becky Guggisberg wants to get you excited about this year’s Festival, so you have time to invite family and friends to come down for it. Warning: her enthusiasm is contagious. The 33rd Kiama Jazz & Blues Festival – March 6-8 – will be an absolute feast of music and activity amongst the backdrop of our beautiful town, with something for everyone. All performances are free to attend with many more enthusiastic venues onboard this year. It is a really connected celebration. We can see the excitement growing and the venues and accommodation are filling up with bookings already. This year, the Picnic Steam Train will be pulling in from Sydney both Saturday and Sunday with eager music lovers pouring onto the streets. They will be delighted by music in the cafes, For diehard Blues lovers Friday night, as well as the Bring the family during the bars, restaurants, parks, you will not be disappointLeagues Club Auditorium day, then get a babysitter and trails, pubs and clubs. Just ed – Blues Arcadia, Milena and the Park Stage. go for a super night out with get your friends to google Barrett Band, Frank Sultana, Red Wine Roses are set to the grown ups! the picnic train to find out Kristian Lee Morris and the bring the funk and groove After last year’s super suchow to arrive this way. Dirty Snakes, will be keep- back on their successful cessful vocal workshop, we Jazz and Blues based mu- ing it real, along with many Ambion Nation tour. will again be offering a vocal sic will be in equilibrium on more. the program this year, along This year we have a huge with some great evolutions shout out to the talent down of the genres with Reggae, South – we are proudly Soul, and even a hint of Pop bringing up a host of neighmaking an appearance. bouring musicians from fire For the Jazz cats – we are affected areas. Look out delighted to have Shannon for Benjy & the Saltwater Barnett, Groove Garden, The Sound System – a gorgeous Fever Pitch, Cosmic Xpress blend of Pacific/Reggae/ and Barrio Soul. African hypnotic soundThe super talented Police scapes and talent – and The Big Band will also be Groove who will make you gracing our presence to play jump about and forget all some Jail House Jazz on the your worries.. steps of the local lock up, as Ras Roni & da Stride – part of the curated buskers will get you pumped, bringtrail being introduced this ing reggae roots to the dance year. floor at the Kiama Golf Club Top tip: if you are not already a member, join the clubs ahead of time so you can have ease of access throughout the Festival weekend, and take advantage of the member discounts! On both Saturday and Sunday afternoons, there is the opportunity to hear an extraordinary series of performances in Hindmarsh Park on our festival Park Stage – strategically positioned for maximum audience benefit.

harmony and percussion workshop on Sunday morning – $30 to attend – limited numbers so get in quick to southcoasttickets. For more info – follow kiama jazz & blues on facebook or instagram or look for full details on our soon to be launched festival website: kiamajazzandblues.com.au Thanks to The Bugle for your partnership. The next edition will publish a full Festival program!

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Bob and Barbara Roser of Kiama Heights recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with friends and family. Their journey began in Shellharbour when Barbara beat Bob at a game of pool at the local pub and, as the story goes, it was true love from there. They were married at the St Johns Anglican Church in Glebe and made their life in Kiama, with Bob working as a bricklayer and Barbara

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as an infants and primary teacher. The glue that has bound them together has always been their family and friends, along with similar interests in travel, experiencing new things, sports and more recently bowls. They have two children, John and Melissa, and two grandchildren. Share your life milestones with the community. Contact us at emailthebugle@gmail.com

Kiama Uniting Church’s Hymnsing is recommencing shortly. If you enjoy singing Hymns then you are welcome to join them at 2pm on Sunday afternoons. They sing requested favourites for an hour, then enjoy afternoon tea together. Dates for this year are: 23 February, 26 April, 28 June, 26 July, 27 September and 29 November. For further information call Gail on 42321630 or Reuben on 42332490.

Parkinson’s group

The Kiama Parkinson’s Support group’s next meeting will be on 25 February at Kiama Leagues Club. They will meet in the cafe for coffee and chat at 10am, before moving into the conference room from 10.30-noon. The format this month will be small group discussions. All welcome.

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Gerringong Lions Club is preparing for its annual Motor Fest/Car Show to raise funds for Prostate Cancer Research. So far they have registered over 330 vehicles, a mixture of classic and collectible vehicles of every description – hot rods, modern and exotic, performance and trikes. The Rural Fire Service will have a fire truck on display, as well as a NSW Police pursuit vehicle being there. As usual, food and coffee outlets will be on site, in

addition to displays by Shannons Insurance, Prized Pieces Collectables and Memorabilia (including die cast models). Local musician Kevin Sullivan, fresh from the Tamworth Country Music Festival, will be performing from 11-noon. A Prostate Cancer Research ambassador will be on site to answer questions and provide promotional material. As well as section winners

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While many of us settle back into another year of work and school following summer holidays, our lifeguards and volunteer life savers are still busy on our beaches. Council has expanded its lifeguard service this summer to allow us to enjoy our beautiful coastline in safety. All they ask in return is for us to choose one of the many patrolled beaches in our municipality, and if there are no flags, that means don’t swim. Too often our lifeguards and life savers are the ones having to rescue someone who has tried to swim where and when they shouldn’t have. This has happened at

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councils to do anything in particular, but to progress in a way that takes into account their particular financial and logistical constraints and community support. “We are already doing so much in this direction, but it isn’t being highlighted.” As part of the motion, Cllr Rice asked for a report outlining Council’s progress towards its Cities Power Partnership pledges, and for a timeline to be established for setting the Municipality’s emissions target. “I also want to see any policies or business papers coming before Council to reference how the action is

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places such as South Bombo Beach and Blowhole Point. Last summer we had one tragedy off Blowhole Point. Recently, we almost had another, except for the quick actions and bravery of two of our young lifeguards. Our lifeguards received a call from Surf Life Saving NSW radio operations centre that there were two girls in difficulty off the Blowhole. A lifeguard from Surf Beach managed to get to the scene first and dove into the water to the girls from the rick platform. This in itself took great courage, given we’re talking a dive of around five metres in height. He was able to check on the first girl who was treading water, before reaching her friend who was floating unconscious. He gave her two lifesaving breathes to revive her, before his colleague from Bombo Beach arrived with the rescue jet ski. The pair were then able to get both patients on board

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assisting Council towards a more sustainable future.” Cllr Rice has since been involved in listing Kiama as one of the 88 Australian councils that have declared a climate emergency, representative of 31 per cent of the national population. She notes that both the NSW and Australian Local Government Associations have made declarations. The councillors we spoke to about the motion, Matt Brown, Neil Reilly and Mark Way, said they realised it was declaring a climate emergency. “I didn’t vote for it because I wanted it to go further,” says Cllr Way. “In retrospect, I wish I had. “I’m going to try to get extra bushfire measures through the next Council meeting.” Cllr Brown says, “I was more focused on the action involved afterwards as the actual declaration isn’t that meaningful.” Cllr Reilly believes there is no doubt the world is in a climate change emergency and has been for decades. “It is a good thing to acknowledge that locally even though it has no legal ramification. “We must do what we can to mitigate the damage or learn to manage.”

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and around to the waiting ambulance crew at the boat ramp in the harbour. According to our Supervising Lifeguard, both young men did a marvelous job considering they’d only just received their Rescue Water Craft certificates. He’s also certain if they hadn’t jumped straight into the water off the rock platform, the outcome would have been very different. Both of these young men should be very proud of their actions, which are yet another example of why our lifeguards and life savers are held in such high regard by our community. Congratulations to Gerroa resident and University of Wollongong Senior Lecturer Dr Leoni Degenhardt, named a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) award on Australia Day. Dr Degenhardt received the award for significant service to education in the university and independent schools sectors over more than 30 years.

Landcare help needed

The Jubilee Grove Landcare group manages and cares for a native reserve between Michael Cronin Oval and Jubilee Avenue, Gerringong. They have working bees on the first Saturday of each month, starting at a new time of 9-11am. If you are interested in joining the small group or would like more information, please ring Carol on 0419 993 530.

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“I can see the people in my department are very passionate about wanting to do the best by the community and are very good at what they do.” In addition to getting to know the concerns of the various councillors, he is keen to meet with the precincts. “I want to support concerns that are important to the community – whether it is the stormwater drain that is blocked, the park that is not mown, the pool that has kelp in it, whatever – to get those things addressed and improved as best we can,” he says. On the vexed issue of parking, he is keen to work toward solutions but says some give is needed. “Parking issues are common in most growing towns, particularly those in tourist areas. “I’m looking forward to seeing what we can do about it, but there is a mind shift needed too. “People need to adjust their expectations a little bit to cater for it, as there are so many positives that come from a thriving centre.” Mr Dowd says he is looking forward to working with the new proactive executive team that the General Manager is putting together. A resident of Wollongong, Mr Dowd says he has had a soft spot for Kiama since his grandfather used to bring him down here from Port Kembla on holidays.

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Kiama’s 2020 Showgirl Gerringong’s Mackenzie Warfield will be representing the Kiama Show Society at the Showgirl Zone finals on 22 February, after being named by the Kiama Showgirl for 2020. The entrants were judged on their personality, confidence, ambition and life goals, presentation, speech, involvement and experience in rural affairs, and their rural, community and current affairs knowledge. Mackenzie has just completed her HSC and is working for a year as an administrative assistant at Shellharbour Hospital before beginning her studies to be a commercial pilot.

The former School Captain at Kiama High has a passion for volunteering, raising money for local, district and national organisations. In 2019, she was chosen to attend the National Youth Science Forum, and was recognised with the School’s Service Award. Former Nowra Showgirl Fiona Phillips MP met with the contestants before the judging to share her experiences and encourage the young women to use the competition to gain skills for life. The coming year will see Mackenzie act as an ambassador for the Show and the local agricultural community.

Street Library for Gerroa More funds raised for fire affected

Residents of, and visitors to, Gerroa now have access to a Street Library. An initiative of the Gerroa Community Association (GCA), it sits at the front of the Neighbourhood Centre at 37 Stafford Street. “We want to say a big thank you to Gerringong Men’s Shed members, including Joe Morizzi who constructed the library box, Laurie Woollcott, and the expert installers Graham

Hanna, Brian Arberry and Ken Harris,” says GCA Vice President Linda Brazier. “Kiama Library were also very supportive, and the Friends of Kiama Library covered the cost of the materials.” The rules of street libraries are simple: take a book and when finished you can return the book to the street library or pass it on to friends. For more information visit www.streetlibrary.org.au

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Out & about

At the Australia Day awards This year’s official Australia Day ceremony took place at Minnamurra Public School, with the presentation of awards to the Citizen of the Year – Andrew Downes, Young Citizen of the Year – Olivia Deans, and Community Groups of the Year – the Kiama Red Cross and the Jamberoo Touch Association. After an Australia Day address by Olympic rower James Chapman, a citizenship ceremony welcomed new Australians into our community.

Left: Young Citizen of the Year Olivia Deans with Australia Day Ambassador James Chapman

Above: Citizen of the Year Andrew Downes with fellow Jamberoo RFS members and Fiona Phillips MP Right: New Australians from Chile, Juan Castilla and Angeles Roca, with their daughter Alma Bottom right: Susan, Adam and Grant Peterson, originally from the UK

At the Play It Forward concert Kiama’s Play It Forward concert might have been hastily arranged, but on Australia Day evening it succeeded in raising over $15,000 for the Lake Conjola Community Association, through raffle sales and donations. A highlight of the event was the crowd’s joy in seeing the local RFS members dancing in the moshpit. Below: Cousins Charlie, Elsie and Fletcher enjoyed showing off their Australia Day transfers

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with salt 16. Doctor who concentrates on nerves 19. A man’s home is his -----20. 2500km river in South America 21. If this was plural it would be a dead body 22. Trunk of the human body 23. What one can do with one’s blood every three months for society

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incoming tide 39. The Lone Ranger’s offsider 40. These round things are on each corner of a car 41. Place of worship DOWN. 1. Move slowly and quietly; A sleazy character 2.Flying mammal, carrier of the Hendra virus 4. This bloke climbed a bean stalk 5. Blessed are the ---- for they shall inherit the earth 6. Recently resigned Minister for Agriculture 7. Children’s medical specialist 8. Doctor who focuses on your bum 10. Doctor who cuts you up and sews you back together 12. Eye doctor 15. Mexican beer and virus that’s currently in the news 17. Medical specialist who concentrates on one’s water works 18. Specialist doctor who is usually around when giving birth 19. Heart specialist 25. Opposed to; against 27. Alternate rising and falling of the sea 30. Surface to Air Missile (1,1,1)

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Postcard home We had a wonderful holiday in the Galapagos Islands in December last year – the scenery, wildlife and friendly locals all well and truly lived up to our expectations. A month after arriving home, we’ve just been rewarded with a final pleasant surprise from our holiday. On the island of Floreana there is a lovely place called Post Office Bay, which is named for the historic ‘post office’ which has been in operation since the early 19th century. Back then, homesick sailors would leave mail in the crude barrel, in the hope that other seamen would collect it and deliver it on their return to port. There’s no actual post office – just the barrel, nailed to a post, which still operates but these days very much only for the tourist trade. Our guide Roberto explained the system as we perused the hundreds of postcards left by previous visitors.

The idea is that if you find one with an address which is near where you live, you take it with you and – ideally – hand-deliver the card to its addressee. The way Roberto related the story gave us the strong impression the success-rate of the system left a bit to be desired, so we shouldn’t have high expectations our cards would successfully be delivered. However – by mid-January, one of the few cards I posted

on 24th December was hand-delivered to its recipient, my friend Tracey who lives in Kiama (and loves Blue-footed Boobies). To make it even more unlikely, when I wrote the card I couldn’t remember Tracey’s address so I took a gamble and wrote: “Tracey ….. Top of the hill, townhouses where cyclone hit, Kiama NSW 2533” The person who handdelivered it to Tracey had

walked around the area (the top of the hill!) and asked a few people on the street if they knew a Tracey. Sure enough – someone did and it worked! Pretty good eh?

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