The Bugle 21 May 2016
A fortnightly celebration of people and places on the Upper South Coast of NSW
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Don’t take Kiama on again Following the news Kiama had escaped a forced merger came the speculation about how the reprieve happened. Was it behind the scenes lobbying by Gareth Ward MP, the poll showing 95% against the merger, the quality of the submissions by the public and Council swaying the Delegate’s report, the persistent singing of the Blowhole Buskers or Federal election marginal seat considerations? Opinions vary, but it is best seen as a collective effort, with every element playing its part in keeping opposition to the proposal front and centre in the Premier’s Office. “I always said I’d take on my own side,” says Gareth Ward. “Everyone can share in the victory we have achieved.” As for speculation that
Kiama could still be targeted for amalgamation down the line, Mr Ward said that in his opinion, the question of whether Kiama should merge is now over and will not arise again. “This Government has clearly got the message that Kiama wants to stand alone,” he says. “It would be a brave government that took the Kiama community on again.” Mayor Brian Petschler said he was very pleased to hear Mr Ward’s comments. “The fight against the merger was truly the coming together of a community,” he says. “It was wrong from the start, and we knew it. “It is such a relief to have this settled. We should not have to defend our independence again.” Chair of the Keep Kiama Council Local committee,
Rob McKinnon, agrees, “From the start we were confident that we had a very strong argument, and that was borne out by the strength of the submissions to the Government’s delegate who was given the task of assessing the merger proposal,” The Shoalhaven/Kiama merger was one of only three to be shelved across the state. The outcome of the Wollongong/Shellharbour merger is delayed due to legal proceedings. Only two of the delegates charged with investigating the proposed mergers handed in reports recommending they not proceed. Mr Greg Wright, responsible for considering the Shoalhaven/ Kiama proposal, was one of them (see page 4 for his conclusion). The Government has yet to
Christina’s in Cannes p3
Australian FootGolf Open in Jamberoo p3 Member for Kiama Gareth Ward with Mayor Brian Petschler
clarify when the next local elections will be held in Kiama. Those councils not proposed for merger are due to have their elections in September, while merging councils will be under the charge of an administrator until September next year.
It has not yet been announced when councils that have escaped mergers will go to the polls. A civic reception is being planned to thank the many people who volunteered their time to save Kiama from amalgamation.
End of an era at Kiama Hospital Kiama beds find interim home at Shellharbour Private from July Following the commencement of work on the new health services building on the grounds of the old hospital comes good news about the bed relocation. Rather than relocating the 20 beds to Port Kembla Hospital as was originally mooted, the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District recently made the decision to lease a ward at Shellharbour Private Hospital to accommodate the beds. “The possibility of a move to Port Kembla Hospital has
now been ruled out,” says Julie Stokes, Secretary of the Kiama Hospital Auxiliary. “Of the options being considered, the final decision was the one favoured by both the nursing staff and Hospital Auxiliary members. “It will be so much easier for family and friends to visit Shellharbour.” Nursing staff and all movable equipment raised from fundraising by the Hospital Auxiliary will move with the patients in July this year to a
the number of beds in the area remain at the same level with a much higher standard of facilities. “The Kiama Hospital Auxiliary will continue to raise funds for equipment needed by the outpatient and comKiama Hospital in the 1930s. It is scheduled for demolition. munity outreach services ward to be known as the Shellharbour Hospital will offered in the new building Kiama Ward. accommodate the Kiama at Kiama,” says Julie. The Ward will continue to beds. “We will also help ShellGareth Ward MP says, as harbour Hospital Auxiliary function as a respite and rehabilitation ward, with is the case at the moment, by providing for any expenmany of the beds used as a the beds will not be reserved sive items of equipment required at the Kiama transition to nursing home. for people from the Kiama Ward.” Eventually, extensions at LGA, but will ensure that
Cancer Council fundraising events p4
The Delegate’s summary p4
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Til 23 May Kiama Arts Trail Exhibition, Old Fire Station
Til 28 May Saturday Night Fever Roo Theatre 4297 2891
Sat 21 May Gerringong Village Markets In and around the Town Hall, 8.30-1.30pm Jamberoo Anglican Church Fete 9-noon
Sun 22 May Gerringong Music Club Concert showcasing young local musicians
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Gerringong Town Hall, 1.30 for 2pm, $10 Masonic Temple Open Day Collins St, Kiama, 9-4pm. Gold coin entry. Blowhole Tennis Open Day behind Visitors Cenre, Blowhole Point, 10.30-12.30pm.
Auditorium, from 10am (see p 4) Australian Open Footgolf Final (see p 3) Jamberoo Village Markets Reid Park, 9-2pm, with the Berry Silver Band playing from 11am.
Thurs 26 May
Thurs 9 June
Jamberoo Biggest Morning Tea from noon, Youth Hall, $5
Kiama Bush Dance 7.30-10.30 Joyce Wheatley Centre, Hindmarsh Park, $5
Sat 28 May Berry Celtic Festival (see right) Kiama Makers & Growers Market, Black Beach 9-2pm Dogs’ Day Out Black Beach, 10-2.30pm (see right)
11-13 June
Sun 29 May
Kiama Seaside Market Black Beach, 9-3pm
Biggest Morning Tea for Cancer research Kiama Leagues Club
Dogs take centre stage
The second annual Dogs’ Day Out is being held as a fun way to reinforce key messages about responsible pet ownership. This year’s activities will include the opportunity to get expert advice from vets and Kiama Council rangers, as well demonstrations, exhibitions, giveaways and pet product stalls. Australia’s leading dog behaviour specialist Steve Austin will be there to give a talk. The day will also feature a Dress Up your Dog Lead Competition. You are encouraged to colour it, bling it or camouflage it for the chance to win some great prizes. Dogs of all shapes and sizes and their owners are welcome.
Shoalhaven Winter Wine Festival Various events at cellar doors across the region. shoalhavencoastwine. com.au
Sun 12 June
Sat 18 June Gerringong Village Market, in and around Gerringong Town Hall
Sun 19 June Kiama Seaside Market Black Beach, 9-3pm Zumbathon for Cancer research (see p 4)
Sat 25 June Benefit Gala for Brett Connellan www.surfersforbretto.com
Details: Saturday 28 May, 10-2.30pm, Kiama Harbour
Burnetts On Barney welcomes
Wayne from Mitre 10 Wayne Brown, known to many as a friendly and helpful face at Kiama’s Mitre 10, has joined our team. Having worked there for more than eight years, he brings with him a great knowledge of hardware and local trade needs. Thanks to Wayne’s experience, Burnetts On Barney has now introduced a range of landscaping, building and DIY hardware to better service local trades and homeowner needs at our easy-access, easy-parking location in Barney Street. And yes, he has brought his key-cutting machine with him! Just as you did at Mitre 10, if you want to shop locally and with confidence for your trades and home DIY hardware needs, speak to Wayne. And if it’s not yet in stock, again, speak to Wayne – his goal is to help you save money, time and headache.
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Got a question for Anthony Albanese or Christopher Pyne? Or a crush on Tony Jones? ABC TV’s Q&A is running a free bus from Kiama and Wollongong for anyone interested in joining the live studio audience. It is part of their initiative to have more regional voices heard in national debate. A spokesperson said this locale hadn’t been picked particularly because of its marginal seat status or the council amalgamation proposal, but that those issues could raise interesting questions for the Federal heavyweights. The 50 seat coach will pick up from a central location in Kiama at 6.30pm, and return after the show, which goes live to air at 9.35pm. Those who don’t go can spend the show looking for faces we know. Details: Monday 23 May. To express your interest register your details via the Q&A website: abc.net.au/qanda and click on ‘Join the studio audience’. IMPORTANT: To ensure a seat on the bus, please write ‘Kiama/ Wollongong Bus’ in “How did you hear about us?”.
Calling all Celts If you have some Cornish blood in you, there is even more reason to go down to the 10th annual Berry Celtic Festival. The theme for 2016 is The Year of Cornwall, to coincide with the Shoalhaven Cornish Gathering. Cornwall is recognised as one of the official Celtic nations in the UK along with the Scots, Welsh and Irish. Apart from being known as the motherland of the pasty and clotted cream, it has a language and culture all of its own. The Festival begins with a Grand Street Parade through the streets of Berry featuring colourful kilts and numerous pipe bands along with various Celtic clans, Scottish Terrier dogs and vintage cars. The day continues at the Show Ground with pipe bands, Celtic fiddlers, highland dancing, traditional singing, and a range of Celtic merchandise stalls to view. We’re told a highlight will be performances by The Raggeder Band. The Berry Celtic Festival is a fundraising project of the Rotary Club of Berry.
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Jamberoo hosts first CCTV on in Aust FootGolf Open Gerringong
Locals who enjoy kicking a ball around have until 24 May to enter the inaugural Australian FootGolf Open. “It is a great opportunity for people to try out footgolf and develop their skills,” says Leonardo Fernandez, President of FootGolf Australia. “All the Australian players who represented the country in the 2016 World Cup in Argentina will be part of the competition, as well as two Argentine players, ranked in the world top 20.” They will be competing for $8,500 in prize money. The two Argentine players will also participate in free FootGolf clinics for players (children and adults) interested in improving their game or getting some initial tips from the best in the game. There will also be free golf clinics for children on the Sunday from noon. Details: 26-29 May, 11-3pm, Jamberoo Golf Club. Registration $150 including lunches. Spectators free. Carts available for hire to follow the players across the 18 holes. See www.fgaleague.org.au for more info.
Our Christina does the rounds in Cannes
Gerringong CBD’s new CCTV cameras are to be operational from 26 May. Mayor Brian Petschler and Federal Member for Gilmore Ann Sudmalis will officially launch the surveillance, which is part of Kiama Council’s Crime Prevention Plan. The network of cameras will cover the main shopping areas on Fern Street, including the footpath out the front of shops south of Belinda Street. The system is a standalone design, with images being recorded to a server housed in the Gerringong Town Hall. Twenty four cameras have been operating in Kiama CBD since last year. The three levels of government contributed to the network of cameras in the Kiama and Gerringong CBDs, with the Federal Government providing $150,000, Kiama Council $80,000 and the NSW Government $50,000. The cameras are not constantly monitored live, but provide important evidence for investigations.
As the news rolls in of the glamour of this year’s Cannes Film Festival, spare a thought for how exciting it must be for one of our own to be invited there as her acting career takes off. A film starring Kiama’s Christina Paterno has had the honour of being chosen as one of the few out of 4000 to be shown in Short Film Corner, the Festival’s new talent incubator. She describes it as a cross between a festival and a marketplace. The 15 minute crowd funded film, Sarah, Is Not Her Name, is the story of how a couple’s path is changed forever when they are forced to confront the baggage that lives silently between them. Her parents, Lee and George Paterno of Centrepoint Pizza, and brother Paul, of Licked Gelato, are very proud of her. “It was her dream since she was a little girl to be an actress, and her dreams are coming true,” says Lee. “We are so excited for her. It is the first time anyone in our family has made a career in the theatre.” Twenty-five year old Christina, who now lives in New York, has recently graduated
First step to restore war memorial
The Weir Memorial
Few driving past Bombo Cemetery would realise it contains a monument to the first Australian soldier to die on active service. The local man, Private Robert Weir, died in the Sudan in May 1885 after succumbing to disease. The impressive sandstone monument, erected with funds raised from throughout the community, is in poor repair and Kiama-Jamberoo RSL is seeking to have it refurbished before further damage is done. To this end, the Sub-Branch has just received an initial grant from the Minister for NSW Veterans Affairs to have a restoration/conservation assessment done. Private Weir was amongst eight Kiama men who boarded ship to join the New South Wales Contingent Sudan, to a brass band farewell from their home town.
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from the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute after studying at the Institute of Music and NIDA in Sydney. She is an allround performer, singing and dancing as well as acting, and has just been granted a three year working visa. She told The Bugle from Cannes, “Being in the thick this industry atmosphere and showing our film at this professional standard is completely mind blowing.”
Empowering Individuals, Enriching Community
Board Director - Voluntary Position Kiama Community College Inc is a not for profit, volunteer managed, community based organisation whose purpose is to provide quality learning opportunities to empower individuals to achieve their personal and employment goals, and to enrich the community economically, socially and culturally. Primarily servicing the communities of Kiama & Shoalhaven, the College has an annual turnover of approximately $2million and annual enrolments of approximately 1,000 students. The Board of Kiama Community College Inc are seeking to appoint suitable applicants to two casual vacancies for Directors that currently exist. Individuals with aligned values and understanding and interest in governance are encouraged to apply. For an Information Package and details of how to apply, please email info@kcc.nsw.edu.au or call 02 4232 1050.
Delegate’s summary of the merger proposal For the record, here is the final summation of Mr Greg Wright’s report on the proposed Kiama/Shoalhaven merger: “In summary, among the range of considerations in this matter, there are several major impediments to a merger taking place. Representation ratios would increase and access to elected councillors would be more difficult. The substantial geographic area and its linear nature, together with over 50 localities, would render a ratio of one councillor to every 8,000 residents difficult and impractical to manage effectively. The views of the residents that have been involved in this public process are overwhelmingly against the proposal. “Though scale and capacity are likely to be improved [by the merger], the improvement is marginal. Relative service levels and pricing between the Councils vary considerably and harmonisation over time, while retaining some equity in the process, will be difficult. “There are clear delineations in the broader communities of interest within the two Councils. The Kiama community generally looks north to the broader Illawarra for higher order health, educational, sporting and commercial needs. There is little commonality with the Shoalhaven centres. I do not believe that there is any significant
Noise barrier being built
community of interest between the two existing areas beyond their shared boundary. “Perhaps the most telling factor, however, is the financial advantage or disadvantage of the proposal. “The significant benefit is the offer of $10 million in capital funding. The infrastructure backlog – regardless of how it is calculated from one year to the next – is significant across the two Councils in dollar terms (although only 2% in relative terms). An injection of $10 million will significantly reduce the level of infrastructure backlog works by some 25%. “However, I am of the view that the projected savings are unlikely to be achieved at the scale proposed due to the geography of the new Council, savings already achieved at Shoalhaven and the impacts of the arrangements made through the Joint Organisation. Any savings in staff and councillor costs will represent a very small proportion of total expenditure for a new entity. “For all of these reasons, and on a balance of all of the issues, I am unable to recommend the merger of these Councils.” Full report www.strongercouncils.nsw.gov.au
More volunteers needed for Red Shield Appeal
In response to concerns by residents, work has commenced on a 2.5 metre noise barrier on the southbound side of the Princes Highway near Bland Street. The work, which reduces a stretch of highway to one lane, is expected to be completed at the end of September. Both lanes will be open during the long weekend and school holidays.
The organiser of Kiama’s Red Shield Doorknock, Graeme Packer, is hoping to raise $24,000 to contribute to the nationwide appeal this year. The annual Doorknock is in its 51st year, and Graeme has worked on 45 of them. His wife, Noreen, has worked on all of them. Having organised the Kiama collection for 18 years, Graeme has the systems down pat. This year he is looking for some new blood to share the work around. “Lions and Rotary are a great support, but we’d love to get a few more helpers,” says Graeme. Details: Red Shield Doorknock 28-29 May. To volunteer a couple of hours of your time, contact Graeme on 4232 4014
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Putting the fun in fundraising Following feedback from some that they would love to join in Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, but can’t make it midweek, Kiama Leagues Club is holding its Cancer Council fundraiser on a Sunday. Building on the success of last year, when they added psychic practitioners to the attractions, there will be hand and feet massages, some stalls, games, raffles and lucky balloon prizes. “Over 100 businesses have donated goods, vouchers or food to help with the fundraising,” says the Club’s Sharyn Tester. “We live in such a great community.” Introducing another way to raise money for breast and prostrate cancer research, Kasia of Zyna’s Zumba is organising a Zumbathon to get people moving for the cause. She says no experience is necessary to participate in the dancing fun, which will also be held at the Leagues Club. There will be refreshments and raffles, and a lot of laughter. Bookings are essential for catering purposes. Child minding will also be available. Details: Kiama Leagues Club Biggest Morning Tea Sunday 29 May, from 10am, $5 entry including tea/coffee and cake. Zumbathon Sunday 19 June, 10-1pm, Kiama Leagues Club, $10. To book contact Kasia on 0418 683 235 or at zyna.zumba@gmail.com
Iluka zoning
Busy year in store for Kiama Show Society
In a follow up to our story on the possible sell-off of Iluka Reserve in Kiama Downs, it has been established that the land in question was zoned residential in the Local Environment Plan of 2000. Investigations into the public response at the time are being conducted.
Walk for your heart’s sake
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Ron Gregory, Greg Chittick, Michael Brennan and Sue Granger-Holcombe
After a difficult financial year in 2016 due to poor weather on the Show weekend, Kiama Show Society is planning a number of major fundraising events in the six months leading up to next year’s event. At the Society’s recent 168thAGM, Michael Brennan was re-elected Show Society President, Greg Chittick was elected Junior Vice President, Ron Gregory as Treasurer and Sue Granger– Holcombe returned as Secretary. “We are looking at many improvements for the 2017 Show,” says Michael Brennan. While keen to retain its agricultural links, the Society is also eager to engage with and enter-
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tain the community in new ways. “The Committee has already been hard at work with its planning and we look forward to a great year with some exciting new events and changes.” Among revamped Show plans is the rescheduling of the annual Kiama Show Ball from January to the start of the party season, Saturday 26 November. 2016 will also see the staging of the inaugural Kiama Show Society Sand Sculpture competition at Surf Beach on 11 December.
Eleven members of the Kiama Heart Foundation Walking Group recently attended the NSW Walking Week – Picnic Day Out at Sanctuary Point. The group, which has been going for nine years, meets every week day for a walk around Kiama Harbour and the lighthouse. New members are very welcome. Just turn up opposite the Commonwealth Bank for an 8am start.
Details: To become involved, email secretary@kiamashowsociety.com.au or phone 4233 1597
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Out & about At the CMRI Mother’s Day High Tea
At the Gerringong Surf Music Festival
There was a lanterns and lace theme for this year's Mother's Day High Tea and Fashion Parade fundraiser for the Children's Medical Research Institute. Guests enjoyed a feast of home cooked delicacies, a glass of bubbly, endless cups of tea and coffee and a fashion parade.
The afternoon session of the second Gerringong Surf Music Festival was bathed in sunshine and a big crowd of families came down to enjoy the bands, jumping castle and face painting. The evening session was standing room only inside the Bowling Club and had an amazing vibe.
Kingdog and the Catz were one of the local bands playing
Above: Marilyn Atkins, of Bombo Clothing, appreciating the high tea spread Left: Mica Heslop, grand daughter of CMRI Life Member Jenny Bolden, with Sienna Briggs of Kiama
Selling raffle tickets for Gerringong Public School The Frozen Margarita Girls
Becky Guggisberg and Sandra McCarthy
Carole Allen (left), Evelyn Husza, Sue Herring and Robyn Bryan (back)
Damien and Belinda Morris
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Kate Quinn, CMRI Life Member, modelling an outfit from Cherry Red
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The Bugle Crossword ACROSS 3. Softwood used as flooring in homes (6,4) 8. A device that lets divers breathe underwater 11. Something you sit on with 3 or 4 legs 12. Narrow opening 14. Large seabird featured in a Coleridge poem 16. Winged goddess of victory 18. Rotary winged aircraft 19. Transfer to another ship 24. Large oil company 25. Official language of Kenya and Tanzania 27. Made from milk 28. A grand tournament in sumo wrestling 29. Length x breadth 30. British Prime Minister 33. Undersea creature 34. Popular ABC comedy drama 37. Cadbury made their money with this 38. Rough roads or paths 40. A type of clay for making melting pots 41. Biscuit made by Arnotts 43. Only US warship named after a foreign capital city (1,1,1,8) 48. For example (1,1) 49. Rare bird found on Seven Mile Beach (4,6,7) DOWN 1. Long narrow strip of water for boats 2. Vocal apparatus of the larynx 4. Old method of ‘the’ 5. Decompose 6. One either has a bath or a ……. 7. Old horse 9. Parasol 10. Non-Govt Organisation (1,1,1) 11. Dawn 13. Found under ships & in
front of some plane engines 15. Physical position in relation to surroundings 17. Rock structures at Katoomba (5,7) 20. Compass point one point south of east 21. Restaurant proprietor 22. USA national mammal 23. Room where food is made 27. The C in CD 28. Common Australian home grass 31. Soft Italian cheese 32. What is behind a house 35. Horizontal floor support beam 36. US born grandchild of Japanese emigrants to US 39. Online auction house 42. Ruler or chieftain in Africa or Arabia 44. Rodent 45. Miles per hour (1,1,1) 46. Alternating current (1,1) 47. Object/thing; no gender
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Plumbers Kiama Plumbing & Drainage: Affordable, reliable plumbing and gasfitting services. t 0405 654 035 I thought I knew what to expect for highlights of the land of the long white cloud – bungy jumping, hot mud pools, Kiwis of the rugby, furry or fruit type. No, it was dolphins. Dusky dolphins, more specifically, and literally hundreds of them, out in the frigid ocean waters off the east coast of New Zealand’s South Island. Camouflaged in head-to-toe wetsuits it seemed incredible, a little over-hyped, that we might actually get close enough to be in the water near these dolphins, let alone be in their space while they dived, circled and threw themselves high out of the water. ‘Entertain them and they’ll stay,’ they’d said. Well, it seems those dolphins like bad versions of ‘Staying Alive’ sung through a snorkel. They stayed, dozens
and dozens of them at any moment, speeding right around us, between us, over us for more than hour. Touching us. Squeaking, yes actually singing, eye-balling right up close, and fast, so fast. Wild, untamed, unscripted. It was beyond a David Attenborough moment, an experience of complete sensory overload, raw euphoria matched in my lifetime only by the arrival of my three children. As we finally scrambled back onto the boat I thought that it wouldn’t matter if I never saw another wild animal in my life, I was done. This was living – zingy, heady, is-this-really-happening living. My one-line postcard home read ‘whatever you do, make sure you swim with the dolphins at Kaikoura’. Elizabeth Burnett
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Cultural Board vacancies
Sorry Drew
Given the age bias in our community, young people in particular are being encouraged to nominate for Kiama’s Cultural Board. There is currently one position available, with a possible further two positions available from the end of this year. The Kiama Cultural Board acts in an advisory capacity to Council to encourage artistic practice and participation and provide a forum for broader cultural concerns. It advocates to and for Council on artistic and
There is a truism in publishing that the bigger the font, the more likely there is to be a mistake. We are sorry we referred to Drew Mathiesen as Daniel in our headline last edition. Thankfully he was Drew throughout the article, which congratulated him on his achievements in ARTEXPRESS. You can see his work, and that of other talented students, at Wollongong Gallery until 19 June.
cultural matters of our community. The Board meets twice a month on a Thursday evening 5.30-7.30pm. Additional meetings are held as required for projects such as the awarding of Kiama Cultural Grants. Not so youthful residents are also invited to apply. Details: Nominations close Friday 10 June. Find out more from kiama.nsw.gov.au, louisec@kiama.nsw.gov.au or 4232 0549
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