The Bugle 4 May 2019
A fortnightly celebration of people and places on the Upper South Coast of NSW
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Keep-cup solution now free to users Six months after its launch, the Kiama-based initiative to make it easier to say no to disposable coffee cups has become free to use. The basic premise of the Green Caffeen system remains the same – people download the app onto their phones, scan it at a participating café and are given their coffee in a Green Caffeen cup. The cup is not theirs to keep. Instead they bring it back to any participating cafe, the return is scanned into the system and washed by the café, and the customer can use another of the distinctive green cups. While thousands have downloaded their app, the resistance to paying a sub-
scription fee for it sent its “We really want to make founders Damien Clarke and an impact on landfill, and Martin Brooks back to the we think Green Caffeen 2.0 drawing board. is the way to do it in a
shorter timeframe,” says Damien. The app now has no subscription fee, just a fine for
Bowlo directors recommend merger with Kiama Leagues After months of due diligence, the directors of Kiama Bowling & Recreation Club have decided that Kiama Leagues Club is its best merger option. At time of writing, a Memo of Understanding between the two clubs, detailing the mutual commitments and the future structure of the
merged entity, is being finalised for approval by the members of both clubs. “It has taken a lot of hard work to get to this point,” says Kiama Bowlo Director Peter Wallace. “Members will have the final say on our future, but we are confident that the
Leagues Club is the best partner for our club. “The members entrusted us to investigate the possibilities on their behalf, much of which had to be done on a confidential basis. “Our recommendation is based on facts, not emotion, and it is what we believe is
in the best interests of the Club.” Following its call for expressions of interest regarding amalgamation, the Bowling Club had official approaches from Kiama Golf Club, Kiama Leagues Club, Bomaderry Bowling Continued on page 4
not returning the cup to a participating outlet within 30 days. “We think of it as like a library fine - the whole idea is to keep the cups circulating not piling up at home.” The duo are looking to duplicate the deals they have already done with Kiama, Wollongong and Port Macquaire councils to supply branded keep cups for their region. These are then supplied to the participating cafes. “Councils are very keen to get involved, as they want to reduce the massive problem disposable cups cause. “Our system is all about making it easier for users.” Another way the Green Caffeen message is going to be spread is through roasters supplying branded cups to the cafes they service. “The first of these is going to be Danes Coffee Roasters, winner of the Champion Australian Roaster title two years in a row. “They are really excited about being able to provide this environmentally friendly solution for their customers.” With 85 per cent of cafes in the Kiama LGA participating in the Green Caffeen scheme, it’s time to get on board with the initiative.
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Federal Election special The major candidates answer our questions Hidden in plain sight p3
Working to preserve Kiama’s history p 3
Kiss Arts Fest wows locals and visitors p 14
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BirdLife Australia’s Dr Holly Parsons is the next speaker at Kiama Conversations, a program of occasional talks being organised by the Library. Dr Parsons is a Program Co-Manager from BirdLife Australia and has been involved in the Birds in Backyards initiative on and off since it began back in 1999.
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Jamberoo Red Cross is bringing lively Illawarrabased band No Such Thing to the village for a good old fashioned bush dance. There will be called dances, and prizes for the best hat and costume. Ticket price includes a supper prepared by the members. BYO drinks. Details: Saturday 11 May, Jamberoo Youth Hall, from 7.30pm. Tickets from Elders Jamberoo. Adult $25, Family $60, Children under 16 $10 and under 5 free.
Working to preserve Kiama’s history
Sue Eggins, President of the Kiama & District Historical Society, feels like she and a small team of other concerned residents are fighting a lot of spot fires as development continues to threaten the history of the area. “We are still looking at getting properties identified in a heritage study in 2000 recognised in the Local Environment Plan (LEP) and afforded protection,” she says. Just one of the houses she is concerned about (above), on the corner of Shoalhaven and Barney Streets, has been sold by long term owners to a party which has also bought the block neighbouring block on Barney Street. “This house was built in the 1880s by the town’s undertaking family, the Walkers, and is in original condition,” says Sue. “It was given a ranking of 2 [out of 5] in the 2000 Study, but for some reason
only some of the houses with the top ranking got listed in the LEP. “We are hoping that Council will be able to help us find ways to protect the heritage of our town before it is too late.” She cites the example of 47 Thomson St as the type of place that is under threat, with a DA lodged for 12 units. It was built in 1900 for the manager of Bombo Quarry. In 1919 it was sold to members of Mayor Mark Honey’s family. Sue also holds concerns for the old RMB Lawyers house in Collins St, which has been sold to developer Nick Daoud. She hopes the heritage precinct around the Harbour end of Manning St will be officially recognised soon. The recent Town Centre Study found strong support for protecting heritage as a way of retaining identity.
Hidden in plain sight
The smiles say it all. We are delighted to report that the painting missing from Kiama Hospital has been found safe and well. As a last resort, the organising committee for the book on the social history of Kiama Hospital appealed to Bugle readers to help them find the painting of Barroul House. The Kiama Graduate Nurses Association donated it to the Hospital in 1987, from money raised at the 100th Anniversary reunion. “We commissioned the painting from local artist Brian McCauley for $400,
and we really wanted to know where it was,” says Lorraine Ettingshausen. It turns out the watercolour, that used to hang in the front foyer of the Hospital, has had pride of place in the front office of Kiama Meals on Wheels for years. “I was having lunch after the ANZAC ceremony, and someone told me they thought they knew where it was,” says Margaret Raison. “I was so excited I went up and tried to peek through the blinds.” Joanne North, Manager of Kiama Meals on Wheels, says it was packed up when
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Margaret Raison with Lorraine Ettingshausen and Kiama Meals on Wheels’ Joanne North
“It is so wonderful it has been looked after, and we are happy for it to stay here where it can be appreciated.” Kiama Meals on Wheels is always looking for more volunteers to help deliver their service - call 4232 3735 or email kiamamow@bigpond.net.au The book on the social history of Kiama Hospital is available from the Library, the Kiama Medical Practice and the Tourism office.
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Bowls Club chooses suitor from p1 Club, Shoalhaven Heads Bowling Club, Toongabbie Sports Club and Cabramatta Leagues Club. In a notice to members, the Bowling Club Directors said, “The submissions from all six clubs involved had merit and were presented and discussed in a professional manner. “The Board’s detailed assessment of these clubs’ suitability involved a number of facets including financial status, management expertise, club culture, synergy and compatible size.” Once the Memo of Understanding is finalised, the document will be made available to the members of both clubs for a minimum of 21 days before general meetings are held to approve the deal. The merger will require approval from the members of both clubs to proceed. Until the Memo is released, no details are available of the terms of the merger. Given so many residents are members of one or both of the clubs, The Bugle will outline the agreement in our next issue, and advertise the dates of the meetings.
Declan West: happiest in front of a camera He may be only 14, but Gerringong’s Declan West already has his acting career on track, with a string of credits to his name. His enthusiasm for making a life as an actor has him almost jumping out of his seat to explain what it means to him. “I love being in front of the camera, it is the place I’m meant to be,” he says. “Some people get this rush from being in a wave, but for me it comes from performing.” He’s been a popular host for various Nickelodeon Australia programs over the last three years, including hosting the Sydney premiere of The Grinch Movie at Fox Studios Sydney last year. He’s also appeared in a number of short films and commercials. After years of dedication, and his early success, his bemused parents accept this isn’t just a stage and are supporting him as he looks to promote his talent in the US. “I have no doubt that this is what he wants to do with his life. His focus is amazing and he works so hard to improve,” says his mother, Samantha.
Declan West hosting The Grinch Movie premiere at Fox Studios
He’s the first in the family to have this theatrical bent. Inspired by his first trip to LA for an intensive actors course with fellow students from Emily Stratten’s Kiama Actors School, Declan went back there in December to look for a manager. “He was successful in securing an experienced youth talent manager in the first five hours,” says Samantha. “We are now in the process of choosing an agent.” The talent manager, who work covers LA and New York, works closely with American Disney and Nickelodeon, and said she wanted to sign Declan up on
the spot because of his overall energy and experience. The Year 9 Edmund Rice student says his friends are supportive of his ambition. “Not many of them know what they want to do with their lives yet,” he says. To complement his acting, Declan does gymnastics tumbling, singing, dancing, surfing, scootering, bmx and skateboarding. “I’d love to get some bubbly fun roles, with some physicality. “A Peter Pan type role would be great!” Declan and his mother are planning to go to LA over the next few months to try and secure some work on the big screen.
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Federal Election Special: Meet the candidates
The Battle for Gilmore: As this is the last edition most people will read before the Federal Election on 18 May, we continue our tradition of giving the major party candidates an opportunity to introduce themselves, starting with some trivial insights before moving on to the main game.
Warren Mundine Liberal Where were you born? And where do you call home now?
I was born in Grafton. My parents moved to Sydney when I was in primary school. I’ve lived over half my life in regional towns including in Armidale and Dubbo. I now live in Bomaderry. Favourite subject at school?
History Best holiday you've ever taken?
My honeymoon to Kangaroo Island with my wife. It is a beautiful place and was an inspiration for me as to how remote communities with small populations can build real economies. Cat or dog?
Dog. (My dogs won’t forgive me if I say cat but I do like cats too.) Favourite movie?
James Bond movies Best concert you've ever been to?
ACDC. A few years ago I was in the mosh pit at a concert and it was fantastic. Most admired Australian leader, past or present?
Neville Bonner – the first Aboriginal person in Federal Parliament. What lured you into politics?
I’ve always been fascinated by politics, and it started with conversations around the dinner table during
meals with my parents and my older siblings talking about things like the campaign for the 1967 Referendum.
the RSRT that will hurt ownertruck drivers – all of these come back to increasing job opportunities and creating the List three personal qualities conditions for business to you have that will make you thrive in Gilmore. a good representative?
Two most important issues Straight talk; common sense; for Australia?
and hard work
1. Regional economic develWhat work/life experience opment. Australia’s populado you have that will make tion is concentrated in cities. you a good representative? Job creation is concentrated I’ve worked in factories, on in Sydney and Melbourne. gas pipelines and in offices. This impacts our economy. Worked three jobs to buy Eg. Sydney housing is very my first home. Advised expensive. But if young peoCEOs and Prime Ministers. ple move to regional AustraStarted small businesses. lia where houses are cheaper Travelled to every corner of they mightn’t find work. this country. I don’t live in 2. Long term unemployment. a Canberra bubble. Too many Australians have I understand the concerns been on welfare for too long. and aspirations of regular We need to help them get people. into the workforce. We’ve Two most important issues developed great initiatives for Gilmore? for Aboriginal people in this Jobs and jobs. Gilmore’s area. I’d like to see them unemployment rate is over expanded to all Australians. twice the state average. Best thing you can do for Jobs are primarily created another human being is give by business, especially small them a job. business. In everything I’m Of all your party’s policies, campaigning for in Gilmore which one are you most – be it fixing Princes Hwy; excited about? or finding a solution for The cornerstone of the dairy farmers; or fighting Morrison Government’s Labor’s billions in extra approach is to have a strong taxes that will punish retireconomy and a budget in ees and increase rents and its surplus. With a strong econindustry destroying energy omy governments can fund policy that will increase elec- the things Australians care tricity and car prices; or fight- about like schools, hospitals ing Labor’s plan to reintroduce and medicare. The Liberal
Warren Mundine (right) with Senator Arthur Sinodinos and former Prime Minister John Howard
Grant Schultz Independent Where were you born? And where do you call home now?
Melbourne and Mollymook Favourite subject at school?
Agriculture Best holiday you've ever taken?
Vietnam with the family. Cat or dog?
Definitely a dog. Favourite movie?
Avatar Best concert you've ever been to?
Mumford and Sons with my daughter Maggie. Most admired Australian leader, past or present?
Turia Pitt What lured you into politics?
The future is changing rapidly and we need to keep up – and that means improvpriority is to secure a Federal ing our country’s position commitment to duplicate the in educational rankings for Highway to the border. our children’s sake. This will not only make Of all your party's policies, our roads safer, it will prowhich one are you most vide long term job opportu- excited about? nities, through trade, retail The opportunity to keep the and tourism growth. major parties honest, make We need to plan for our them deliver on their promfuture – 55% of Gilmore's ises and stop their self servpopulation is over 60 – and ing inaction on critical issues our aged care facilities and our country so desperately health services are struggling. needs. Electorates like Gilmore need You perform so well, you modern infrastructure and are offered your choice of ministries. Which would you properly funded services – safe roads, functioning hos- choose? My father Alby was offered Ministries during his service, and he always declined. He believed that they would take him away from his constituents. He always said “you don’t ever forget who put you there”. I am, on this point, my father’s son. I’m not here for a career – I’m here for the people.
The desire to serve, my strong sense of justice and my passion to fight for the underdog. I have served the community for most of my adult working life, and I see the role Grant Shutz on ANZAC Day of a member of parliament pitals and aged care services, as just that – to serve the and greater funding for community. I think politischools and telecommunicacians have forgotten that. tions – to stop movement to List three personal qualities major cities. you have that will make you a good representative?
Tenacity; integrity; and affability.
Two most important issues for Australia?
Economic stability and responsible planning for our What work/life experience children’s future. do you have that will make Australia is long overdue Government is delivering you a good representative? sensible, bipartisan political record education and health 28 years of policing across leadership on the issue of funding in Gilmore and we the globe. In policing you climate change. I will ensure want to keep doing that by have to have a thick skin, responsible action on behalf keeping the economy strong. which is also critical in poliof our vulnerable coastal comYou perform so well, you tics. But it also teaches you munity. are offered your choice of humility, patience, tolerance Australia is the lucky ministries. Which would and above all, resilience. you choose? country, but we need to be I can talk to anyone, and I’m focussed only on the the smart country. We need have exceptional negotiation election on the 18 May. to make smart, informed skills. I haven’t thought beyond decisions on social policy, Two most important issues that. on energy, on our environfor Gilmore? ment, and on our place as Infrastructure investment a citizens of the world. and Health Care. My first
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Katrina Hodgkinson The Nationals Where were you born? And where do you call home now?
I was born at Yass, growing up on a wool and beef property. I live near Nowra and have a small farm near Berrima. Favourite subject at school?
Sport Best holiday you've ever taken?
Taking my husband Jack and the kids to The Somme to find the precise location where Jack’s father was injured in 1917 during WWI. After much research, the location was discovered in a field planted with sweet potatoes, outside Les Boeufs in Hauts-de-France. Cat or dog?
Two dogs, and a mouser-cat. Favourite movie?
O Brother, Where Art Thou? Best concert you’ve ever been to?
Peter Byrne’s Forever Dia-
Candidates’ Q & A Opportunity to meet the candidates The Minnamurra Progress Association has organised a Gilmore Federal Candidates Forum at Progress Hall, Charles Ave, on Tuesday 7 May, from 7.15pm. At time of going to print, Fiona Phillips (Labor), Warren Mundine (Liberal), Katrina Hodgkinson (The Nationals), Carmel McCallum (The Greens) and Milton Leslight (UAP) have agreed to attend.
tive border control and a strong Most admired Australian leader, past or present? economy. Of all your party’s policies, Dame Mary Gilmore, a real progressive, a fighter for which one are you most excited about? workers, women’s rights Sometimes it’s the unsexy and indigenous rights. things that make the biggest It’s because of people like impact on people’s lives. Mary Gilmore that we have For me, the listing of premany of the safeguards that scriptions for rare and dewe have today like the age bilitating diseases onto the pension. Two most important issues PBS, and the announcement What lured you into politics? for Gilmore? Gilmore boasts great beauty, of drug trials for Parkinson’s Leading the successful patients was the most excit- campaign to Save Nowra’s mountains to coastline, ing part of this year’s budget. Community Pool and have featuring the best beaches, You perform so well, you it rebuilt into the Nowra lakes and rivers anywhere. Aquatic Park; being an OutProtecting these while ensur- are offered your choice of ministries. Which would you reach TAFE Teacher; as well ing that we can have growchoose? as growing up on a local ing employment to meet My primary focus would dairy farm. All taught me demand and supporting our always be on being the best the importance of listening local MP possible and acting to our community and helpin the interests of the people ing people. All politics is of Gilmore. Anything else local. would be a bonus. List three personal qualities
Parliament, Minister for Small Business and Primary Industries, and Howard government adviser. Retail owner operator with two stores, ‘The Sheep’s Back’ in Yass and Bowral, TAFE instructor, Master of Business Administration and former Secretary of the Year.
the funding they need. Two most important issues for Australia?
Restoring Medicare funding and reversing the Liberals’ cuts to our local hospitals. Labor will also cut the costs for cancer patients with free diagnostic scans and invest $25 million in the Eurobodalla Hospital and invest $35 million in a new Mental Health Unit and expanded out patient care at Shoalhaven and deliver a Medicare MRI licence for Batemans Bay. A fair go for all – making sure the big banks pay their fair share so that we can invest in our schools and hospitals. Of all your party's policies, which one are you most excited about?
Fair funding for our schools. you have that will make you Every public school in a good representative? Gilmore will be better off Fiona Phillips Local; real; and a fighter for under a Shorten Labor Labor our community. Government. As a mum and Where were you born? And What work/life experience TAFE teacher I know the where do you call home now? do you have that will make difference this will make in I was born in Nowra and you a good representative? kids lives. raised on a local dairy farm. I’m a local mum of four You perform so well, you I am raising my family teenagers and a TAFE are offered your choice of Fiona Hodgkinson has the support of former Gilmore members locally at Callala Beach. teacher. I was born locally, ministries. Which would you Ann Sudmalis, Joanna Gash and John Sharp Favourite subject at school? raised on a dairy farm. I’m choose? Agriculture and music. important tourism, agriculmond Show at Star City last married to a Tradie and have Minister for Gilmore – there’s year was a charity night for ture, aquaculture and small Best holiday you've ever experience running a small a lot to achieve! I like the taken? the Parkinson’s. So much fun! business sectors is a priority. business and as a Business portfolio of ageing – there’s Delivering the right candi- Childhood family holidays Most admired Australian Operations Manager at so much to do to help date into the seat of Gilmore every Christmas just down leader, past or present? HMAS Albatross. improve outcomes for This is a tough one because so that all issues can be ad- the road at Currarong. We I have a Bachelor Degree pensioners and retirees. holidayed there so my dad there are so many great dressed, starting on Day 1, in Economics and an MBA. could get home early each Australians, both past and whether it’s better health Two most important issues Carmel McCallum present. This afternoon my and education opportunities morning to milk the cows. for Gilmore? Cat or dog? The Greens choice is Professor Fiona and services, defence and Dog. I have a German Wire- Invest $500 million to fix Where were you born? And Wood, a true leader in the veterans affairs issues, the Princes Highway and haired Pointer that loves where do you call home now? medical field, who invented building infrastructure such invest $2 million in fixing swimming in Jervis Bay. Born in St Margaret’s Hosspray on skin. In the after- as roads, bridges and boat dangerous mobile black Favourite movie? pital, Darlinghurst, and now math of the Kuta Bombings ramps, aged care and seniors spots along the highway The Dressmaker reside in Cambewarra. she treated dozens of burns living or delivering for our between Tuross Head and Best concert you've ever Favourite subject at school? victims in Perth Hospital, young people, is vital. Nowra. Labor will bring been to? Science Two most important issues saving most of their lives. forward this funding so that Can’t go past Billy Bragg Best holiday you've ever What lured you into politics? for Australia? work can begin in the next at the Fairgrounds Music taken? Mum was a Hansard reporter Cost of living is a priority. term of Government. Festival at Berry in 2018. Driving to Canada and for the Federal Parliament and Budgets are tight, and grow- Anthony Albanese interReversing the Liberals’ around California with the ing numbers of breadwinners Dad was involved with cuts to schools and invest viewed him and I’ve never children when they were NSW Farmers, so I grew up are working multiple jobs to seen so many progressive an extra $21.6 million, to little, and we were living surrounded by both federal meet family commitments. ensure our local schools get in Coronado on a Naval people in one place! People want to be able to and agricultural politics. posting, visiting Sequoia, save for their future and pay The National Party was Yosemite and Expo 86 in the bills for their supermarket a natural fit and local MP Vancouver. shopping, phone, electricity, Peter Cochran asked me to Cat or dog? mortgage, rates, and school join in the 1990s. Both. Our 16 year old blue List three personal qualities extras. heeler, Tommy, just passed you have that will make you Our standard of living must away, but we still have two a good representative? be maintained. There are many tabby cats, Flora and Kami. Experience; community issues a Local MP has to conFavourite movie? mindedness; and work ethic. sider: border protection, health, Love, actually What work/life experience employment and tertiary eduBest concert you've ever do you have that will make cation for example, however been to? you a good representative? we cannot have the services Elton John at Randwick Over 20 years of direct we need to keep our nation Race Course in the 70’s. It government experience as strong without defence, effec- Stephen Jones’ selfie at Fiona Phillips’ campaign launch, was incredible, he is a great a regional Member of NSW with her (centre), Christine Kennelly and Tania Plibersek Page 7 The Bugle 4 May 2019
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performer. Most admired Australian leader, past or present?
Bob Brown, for obvious reasons. What lured you into politics?
The Howard Government decided, in Cabinet, to invade Iraq, a first for Australia, based on lies – Weapons of Mass Destruction – and no vote in the parliament, unlike the UK and US.
Andrew Wilkie decided to run against John Howard in Bennelong, I worked on his campaign and joined The Greens. List three personal qualities you have that will make you a good representative?
Integrity; honesty; and hardworking What work/life experience do you have that will make you a good representative?
I grew up the eldest of eight children, not wealthy, a middle class family, in south western Sydney; mother of four children; married to a Naval officer; pharmacist for 43 years; vice president of my professional union; owned a pharmacy business for nine years; four times Federal candidate for the Greens. Two most important issues for Gilmore?
Undoubtedly, Climate Change is the most important issue, as Continued on p16
Discover the Crop & Swap Kiama Crop & Swap is moving its monthly location from the Community Garden behind Blue Haven to Burnetts on Barney. “Crop & Swap was founded in 2016 as a community group based around making the most of the surpluses we have of seasonal produce in our backyard gardens,” says one of the founders, Angie Ritchie. “The group has grown into a beautiful sharing of knowledge, ideas, recipes, produce, flowers, baking and preserves, and expanded to Gerringong. “People bring what they can, and take what they can use. It’s not about taking things of equal value each time – it all works out in the end. “Come along and join in.” Kiama meets on the second Saturday of the month, and Gerringong the fourth Saturday, at the community garden behind Gerringong Bowling Club, 9am. Details: The next Kiama gathering is 11 May, at Burnetts On Barney, 80 Barney Street Kiama at 9.30am. Enquiries to Angie on 0403 134 813.
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To the Editor As everyone in Kiama knows, the harbour is a beautiful place. Even with thousands of tourists, markets and stuff going on, the area looks remarkably clean. What an awful shock to do the walk around the harbour and see the installation of great big stickers on the path, showing rubbish! Why would anyone want to spoil a lovely vista with this
awful pollution? Is there any way we can get these stopped? They are state government advertisements and I presume they are installed by council. Next they will be everywhere! Barbara Owens, Kiama Downs We welcome letters. Longer ones may be edited. Writer’s names and addresses must be provided. Mailing details on page 2. Letters published at the Editor’s discretion.
Treat your Mum while helping children With their 60th anniversary under their belt, the hardworking members of CMRI Gerringong are not sitting on their laurels of having raised $2.25 million for the Children’s Medical Research Institute. Their next big fundraiser will be their traditional Mother’s Day weekend High Tea and Fashion Parade. “The fashion parade will showcase fashions from Bombo Clothing, Beyond the Beach and Natural Necessity,” says Committee member Lorraine Peade. “CMRI members will again be models for the event, which is always lots of fun. “The range of fashions will appeal to all age groups.” The ticket price includes a glass of bubbly, and a delicious assortment of sweet and savoury treats made by CMRI members. “As well as great food and entertainment, there will be a multi-draw raffle for prizes donated by our very supportive local business community,” says Lorraine. “What better way to celebrate Mother’s Day than an enjoyable afternoon out with your mother, grandmother, friends and family, while helping at the same time raising money for medical research? “This research is the key to finding cures for childhood diseases ranging from cancer
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Major Sponsorship for Kids Helpline We're very excited to announce that FN Foundation's major sponsorship for 2019 is Kids Helpline. First National's support of this vital initiative will help your office better connect with your local community. Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free, private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25. For 27 years Australia’s kids and young people have been turning to our professional, specialised counsellors, no matter who they are, where they live or what they want to talk about. Over this time, Kids Helpline has responded to over 8 million contacts. For some young people, connecting with Kids Helpline has been a life-saving experience, while for others it’s about practical help and emotional support at the critical moment they need someone to listen. A lot has changed in 27 years.
Verona Sladen, granddaughter of Rosalie Cronin, Jen Gardner and her granddaughter Taina Francis enjoying high tea in the garden. Jen is a CMRI member who will be a model in the fashion parade.
to genetic eye disease, epilepsy and cleft palate.” Apart from accidents, the leading cause of death in children under 4 is birth defects and genetic disease. For ages 4 to 14 it is cancer.
Details: Saturday 11 May, Gerringong Town Hall, 2-4pm. Tickets are $30 from Cronin’s Liquor, Blackwood St, Gerringong.
ProCan: CMRI’s cancer project Cancer currently kills eight million adults and children globally every year. ProCan is an international CMRI project, based at the CMRI’s purpose built facility at Westmead, that will save lives by making cancer diagnosis faster and more accurate. Through the project, CMRI scientists will analyse 70,000 cancers over the next five years. This will build a vast store of information so that in future, when a patient is diagnosed with cancer, their cancer can be analysed within 36 hours and to diagnosis the exact type and subtype of cancer. A personalised treatment plan will then be recommended, giving the patient the greatest likelihood of success. Doctors will be empowered with the information needed to choose the best treatment option for each individual patient, with fewer side effects.
Our communities have changed, the issues kids face have changed, and the ways our counsellors engage with and help young people have changed. What hasn’t changed is that Helplines make a difference to the emotional wellbeing and lives of our kids every single day — ensuring young people know they are not alone.
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Church restoration still needs funds
The restoration of Kiama’s oldest operational building, and the first permanent church of any kind built in the Illawarra, is nearing completion, despite almost $50,000 more being needed to finance the project. “Our fundraising campaign raised about $105,000 [the majority from Church member offerings] which is excellent,” says Cliff Mason. “With the $100,000 NSW Government grant, we have been able to cover all but
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about $48,000 of the total cost, the latter coming out of Church funds. “We are hoping Kiama Council may see its way clear to making a donation towards retaining Kiama’s oldest building, but that remains to be seen. Private donations are still welcome.” The old Lecture Hall now has a new roof and gutters, new hardwood flooring, new ceiling sections, new skirting boards and ducted air conditioning. A damp
course has allowed all salt to be removed from walls, and re-plastering and painting. The exterior is now closer to the original colour. The front doors are yet to be replicated and a new kitchenette installed. Details: Contributions can be direct deposited to the following Westpac account: BSB 032689 A/c 220359 or send a cheque to the UCA— Kiama Heritage Restoration Fund to PO Box 140, Kiama
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Mayoral Column Mayor Mark Honey communicates directly with residents and ratepayers what the candidates and their parties will do to help local government. Kiama Council is in a relatively sound position, but things are pretty grim for most councils in Australia. The Australian Government is most able to change this. It collects about 80 per cent of all taxes paid in Australia. The Federal Election still Councils collect only 3.6 has a couple of weeks to run per cent. (18 May), but I read that a Yet councils are responsisignificant number of voters ble for 33 per cent of Auspolled say they’ve already tralia’s public infrastructure made up their minds as to (and 75 per cent of our roads). how they are going to vote. This is no way to run the I won’t bore you with country. more election commentary The next Australian Govor opinion. ernment must restore the However, for those who Financial Assistance Grants have already made up their system: a vital source of mind, The Pavilion will funding for councils. be opening from Monday Governments of all col6 May for those keen to get ours have halved the fundtheir voting out of the way ing for this program over the early. last 20 years. There’s a complete guide We’ve gone backwards to polling places at the Aus- just as councils are asked to tralian Electoral Commisprovide more services and sion website: aec.gov.au infrastructure. I have only two requests I would appreciate it if of you, the voter: you could learn about the First, that you vote. ‘A Fairer Share campaign’: Second, that you consider fairershare.com.au.
Then, as always, you should vote how you see fit. Finally, I want to congratulate the organisers of the Red Shield Ride Appeal on their fund raising efforts, cycling from Sydney to Melbourne. I joined the riders at their first stop in Kiama and was thrilled to learn they’d already raised $190,000, a great early result given their target was $200,000. Mind you I’m not surprised. Kiama is fiercely proud Red Shield Appeal territory. In fact, we are the most supported Red Shield Appeal zone in the country,
thanks to efforts of people such as our 2019 citizen of the year, Graeme Packer. If you want to contribute, without having to cycle 1400km in 10 days, then go online to donate: www.salvationarmy.org.au/ get-involved/race-ride-trek/ red-shield-ride/ All money raised will help support the Salvos services such as shelter for the homeless, assisting families in crisis through practical support and financial counselling, and guiding people with addictions through to a clean, healthy lifestyle.
Save the date With Kiama and Gerringong having just had major festivals within two weeks of each other, you’ll have time to recover before you head out to the Jamberoo Music Festival on 20 June. Erica Warren and Kane Dennelly have organised a program with over 100 musicians playing in four venues around the village. And that is just for starters. Check out www.jamberoomusicfestival.com
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Record for Red Cross Calling
The Kiama branch of the Red Cross would like to thank the Kiama community for joining the many thousands of Australians who so generously supported Red Cross Calling this year. “We would particularly like to thank both Kiama and Minnamurra Lions, the Girl Guides and the pupils from Kiama High School, the latter joining the Appeal for the first time,” says Kiama Red Cross President Judi O’Brien. “Without this help we would not have been able to raise the best ever total of
Kiama High volunteers: (back) Lucy Burton, Maggie Tomlinson, Chloe Burg, Tara Brady, Jasmine Brown and Ashleigh Johnson; (front) Tayla Hall, Dylan Cardwell and Laura Burling
$15,983.15.” The money will assist people in our local communities through daily contact by telephone and home visits to people who are elderly or socially isolated. In addition, it will provide support for young families as they re-enter education or the workforce. Red Cross also offers guidance to vulnerable people on drugs, alcohol, nutrition, food preparation and budgeting. In co-operation with the
NRMA, the Red Cross will also continue to provide independence through the learner driver programme. Details: Kiama Branch meetings take place at the Girl Guide Cottage on Collins Lane, (adjacent to Hindmarsh Park) on the first Friday of each month commencing at 1.30 pm. If you are interested in becoming a member, please call Gill Divers on 4263 3178.
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Invitation Community ‘drop in’ session for Bombo Quarry rehabilitation Local residents are invited to attend a drop-in session at the Sebel Kiama Harbourside, 31 Shoalhaven St, Kiama, between 1pm and 6pm on Wednesday 8 May 2019 to meet members of the Boral Bombo Quarry project team. For further information go to www.boral.com.au/bombo Phone 0436 005 764 or email bomboquarry@rpsgroup.com.au
Boral recently submitted an application to Kiama Council seeking a modification to the quarry’s development approval. If approved, this will enable the quarry to be rehabilitated over the next 5-8 years using ‘clean fill’. The application is being assessed by Council which will be seeking community feedback during a public exhibition period. Come along for a conversation and a cuppa to learn more about the project. Page 13 The Bugle 4 May 2019
Out & about
At the 2019 KISS Arts Fest Festival Directors Dave Evans and Tamara Campbell estimate over 10,000 people attended the two day KISS Arts Fest at Black Beach, on a perfect Kiama weekend. This year the festival was the recipient of Festivals Australia funding for the first time and as a result presented a broad range of projects based on the five Japanese elements – Earth, Wind, Fire, Water and the Void. The Festival site was adorned with giant paper cranes and life sized origami cows. They climbed the beach to replicate the region’s first dairy cows which were unloaded into the waters of Kiama Harbour to finish their journey by swimming ashore. As always the Raft Race attracted a big crowd of onlookers and an unlikely collection of homemade boats. Plans are already afoot for the 2020 festival. Photos: Peter O’Neil (below) and Peter Izzard (right)
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26. Portuguese navigator (5,2,4) 27. Back end of a ship 30. Tall upright post on a ship generally carrying sails 31. Lengthwise structure along the base of a ship 35. Person who sits in the back of a rowing boat 37. Music played with a fast or increased beat 39. 13 Down is said to have defeated the Spanish -----40. All ships are said to have this gender 41. Seaweed 45. Large continent to our 44. Heavy stick, cudgel north
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Last issue’s solution
The Bugle Crossword
ACROSS 1. High ranking naval officer 7. First European to spot the Kiama Blowhole 9. Kitchen space on a boat 11. Ship’s Command room 12. Simple name for wattle and other Australian plants 15. Main body of a ship 16. Old fashioned ship’s navigation instrument 17. Main body of a ship 18. At or near towards the back of a boat 22. Big ballooning sail 23. Portuguese explorer who organised Spanish circumnavigation of the world 28. Duck cartoon character who wears a sailor suit 29. Sailor’s bed 32. The body below the ribs and above the waist 33. Last name of pirate with one leg and a parrot 34. Permanent lid of the main body of a ship 36. Chief Petty Officer in the Deck department 38. Company which now manufactures Vegemite 42. Naval rank of Cook when he visited Australia 43. Front end of a ship 46. Naval rating of the Deck Department with more than two years’ experience (4,6) 48. One of the four fundamental states of Matter 49. Right hand side of a ship 50. Digging machine DOWN 2. Stretch of swampy or boggy ground 3. Vertical stabiliser on an aircraft 4. Side of the ship away from the wind 5. Sailing boat 6. State of chaos, confusion 8. Worker on a boat 10. 15 fluid ounce beer or sailing boat with two masts 13. First Englishman to circumnavigate the world 14. Leader of the pirates in Peter Pan. 19. Left side of a boat 20. Favourite vegetable of Popeye the Sailor Man 21. Medicine taken to counteract a poison 24. Lookout high on a mast 25. Round deep dish
47. A conjunction Crossword by Steve Law
Postcard home We recently drove a route in America that provided great reward for the distance travelled. Starting at Arches National Park near Moab in Utah, we ended at the Grand Canyon in Arizona. The National Park system was once described as America’s best idea. The US had the first in the world. Australia comes second with our local Royal NP. Timing for the journey was challenging. We started in early April, a seasonal cusp as the USA goes into Spring, hoping to avoid most late season snow, but snow still fell at one high point in Utah. The locals recommend being prepared for four seasons in a day. There is an entry fee at each NP, around $30. We purchased an $80 Annual Pass at our first park, and it well and truly paid for itself. Our breath would be taken numerous occasions throughout the trip; it was not just the altitude. Each national park on our route was unique and had its own personality and individual attractions. You will find more than natural desert and mountain wonders on this route. History abounds with extensive evidence of early human existence. At Capitol Reef NP there are petroglyphs (carvings) and pictographs (pictures/drawings) on the monumental stonewalls dating from 300 until 1300 CE. Stepping through the Grand Escalante (‘Staircase’) area there are the echoes of early white settlers with
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The Battle for Gilmore from p7 a majority of Australians are saying. We must act, without fear, stop burning fossil fuels and create a healthier and cleaner environment. Action will provide new local jobs, protect our environment, and lower our cost of living. It can be an exciting new opportunity. Gilmore, being regional, needs to have an injection of funds to improve all the services that communities deserve, including worldclass hospitals, health and aged care, mental health services, free public education from preschool to TAFE and university, full NDIS provision, accessible transport and infrastructure that good governments are expected to provide. Two most important issues for Australia?
sensational names like Hell’s Backbone, Box-Death Hollow, Hole in the Rock, Cedar Breaks, Spooky Canyon and Peak-a-boo. We visited Natural Bridges National Monument, Bryce Canyon (above) with its Fins (Canyon Walls), Windows and Hoodoos (bulbous spires). Zion
NP was one of our favourites; its vast scale made more intimate by access along the canyon floor. The finale was the Grand Canyon in Arizona. Warren and Deb McPherson Gerringong
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Firstly, transition into twenty-first century technologies of renewable energy to 100% by 2030, encompassing more than 180,000 jobs; 100% electric cars and vehicles; net zero emissions by 2040, including manufacturing of zero carbon steel, and high-
density carbon fibre; exporting liquid hydrogen to Asia; and creating a healthier place to work and live. Secondly, but not less, that we become a more kind and compassionate country, looking after our most vulnerable, young and old, and once more, leading the way in how we treat people with the dignity and respect they deserve, no matter who, what beliefs they have, or from where they come. Of all your party's policies, which one are you most excited about?
The Greens strong plan to phase out fossil fuel powered energy by 2030, with a 10 year retraining plan to transition mining workers to clean new technology jobs. You perform so well, you are offered your choice of ministries. Which would you choose?
It would have to be The Arts because it is so neglected, and it is so important to people’s health and wellbeing.
The candidates had word limits for some questions, and are laid out in order of receipt.