The Bugle 15 September 2018
A fortnightly celebration of people and places on the Upper South Coast of NSW
Serving the communities of Kiama, Gerringong, Jamberoo, Kiama Downs, Minnamurra and Gerroa and now at www.thebugleonline.com
Governor-General comes to town On his first official visit to Kiama, Australia’s GovernorGeneral, Sir Peter Cosgrove, and his wife Lady Lynne Cosgrove, focused their attention on youth, the success of Dementia Friendly Kiama and the importance of community involvement. The first port of call was Kiama High, where Sir Peter congratulated the school on its efforts in becoming waste warriors, as part of the War on Waste. He then toured Council’s SENTRAL Youth Service, located in Hindmarsh Park, and heard about the varied services offered to support the youth of our area. While there he met with members of the Dementia Advisory Group, and heard of the international praise
Kiama has had for its innovative approach of putting people with dementia at the heart of its strategy making. A Civic Reception was held in the evening, with recognised community contributors and representatives of organsations from across the Municipality having the opportunity to speak with the Governor-General. In his address, Sir Peter spoke about the drought affecting most of NSW. “We’ve all been heartened by the way our fellow Australians have rallied around and showed their empathy and generosity to those struggling on the land. “The only trouble is if you not understanding the prolive in the big smoke, and it found nature of this challenge. rains in Martin Place, you “Not understanding that it say 'that's it, drought’s over', is a slow decent into despair for many people that are primary producers. This is not like a cyclone, or a bushfire, that comes all of a sudGerringong’s Telea den and then you are picking Scerri will never forup the pieces. get making her first “It is over, and you are coffee at SENTRAL’s traumatised, but the recovbarista training facilery starts immediately. ity, as she got to “What I am saying is I do make it for a knight. Judging it excellent, understand as GovernorGeneral that this tragedy is Sir Peter then preslow and almost cancerous sented a delighted Telea with a Governor- in its progress. It is driving General’s Medallion very good people, families as a memento of the who for generations have experience. been stewards of the land,
First coffee hits the spot
Inside this issue $1.55m to be spent on Jamberoo Sports Complex p3
Made in Kiama back for Christmas p3
Sir Peter and Lady Cosgrove with the young people from SENTRAL
down. “And we, who live in that narrow band of population along the East Coast, need to remind ourselves that the little bit of rain didn’t matter. This drought is still on.” In noting the achievements and contributions of the attendees at the Reception, he said, “Me being here tonight is to say I notice you and I am rapt the community is elevating people from its broader ranks that we all need to know about and applaude.” The visit was a reunion of sorts, as Sir Peter and Mayor Mark Honey both served together in the 5th Battalion
of the Royal Australian Regiment in 1973, when Cllr Honey was a junior officer on National Service and Sir Peter was an officer in the regular Army. They played rugby together, and enjoyed ribbing each other about their time on the field.
Akuna update Amended plans have been lodged for the Akuna St/ Mitre 10 site by developer Nick Daoud. They are currently under review, and will be open for public submissions in due course.
Introducing the South Coast Sevens p4
Top 5 for Folk By The Sea p9