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LETTER FROM THE EDITORS Happy New Year, everyone!

We’re kicking off 2016 w th our fi st ever ‘Staycation’ guide for those holidaying at home. Where are the best dog walks, gardens, events, wild swims, golf courses and bike rides? We’ve got it all covered in the ultimate explorer’s guide to local life.

Happy reading, Genevieve and Marcus TAKE A STAYCATION! 04 Time for Walkies Where to exercise your pets 06 Kids Day Out Join this celebration of books and reading 08 Honk Fest Community bands

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12 Dr Rip Know your king tides 14 Gardening Sara’s favourite gardens for a staycation visit 16 Darkes Magic The uture looks bright for this orchard 18 Food Healthy icy treats 19 See the steelworks A trip into Port Kembla’s industrial heart 20 Wild Swimming Discover five beautiful pools in the Illawarra 22 Style Summer fashion 23 Joadja Hidden history 28 Beaut rides A local MTBer reveals his favourite local trails 29 Top 5 Golf courses BUSINESS 24 Business directory Your ultimate local guide

Cover image courtesy of Weet-Bix SurfGroms Surfing Australia

MEET OUR CONTRIBUTORS APRIL BOUGHTON

is a surfer, film and photography enthusiast. She captures local events, parties, sports and her own works around the Illawarra through April Boughton Media. Sports film and photography are her favourites; she submits, sells and shares her images with the public and big companies, such as Billabong. She is studying graphic design at UOW, alongside her photography. April shot the summer fashions on page 22. aprilboughtonphotography8

DR ROB BRANDER

– aka ‘Dr Rip’ – is a coastal geomorphologist and Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales in Sydney. A resident of Stanwell Park, he’s been studying beaches for 25 years, starting in Canada where water temperatures convinced him to come to Australia to do his PhD. He is an international expert on rip currents and runs a beach safety education program called The Science of the Surf (www.scienceofthesurf. com). He wrote Dr Rip’s Essential Beach Book. Read his column on page 12.

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JANICE CREENAUNE

is a retired English teacher of 35 years, who has lived and worked in the Illawarra, and completed three year-long overseas teacher exchanges (in Minnesota, Oxford and Cornwall). A wife and mother of three, she sees the life of a retiree as an evolution, something to be cherished, enjoyed.

The Publicity Officer for Northern Illawarra University 3rd Age (U3A) her interests include travel, Letters-to-the Editor SMH, letterpress printing and film stud . See page 19 and 23.

PHILIP COMANS

is a dog behaviour therapist and trainer with the Illawarra-born and now the world’s largest international dog training organisation Bark Busters.

His region covers Helensburgh to Gerroa and inland, including Goulburn.

Dogs are a passion and his mission is to save them from being surrendered and euthanised when all they need is a little training. He believes every dog deserves to be trained so it can enjoy a relaxed, fulfilled life in its human/dog pack. Find out where his favourite dog walks are on page 4.

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TOP 5 WALK

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Bark Busters Illawarra dog trainer Philip Comans lists his favourite places to walk the dogs, Sooty and Sandy.

One of life’s greatest pleasures has to be walking Fido or Fifi ( r Diesel or Daisy) within our wonderful Illawarra. Blessed with spectacular beaches and stunning coastline, we are spoilt for choice. Here are my personal top five:

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Sea Cliff Bridge Take a walk from Coalcliff to Clifton across this iconic man-made structure for some of the best views anywhere in the world. Keep going to Scarborough Pub where the beer garden offers dogs and humans refreshing beverages and ocean views.

Total distance from Coalcliff to carborough is 3km each way.

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Sandon Point, Bulli Combining a Leash-Free Dog Beach with a paved walking track, this sun-filled uting takes you from Hamilton Road, Bulli south across a lagoon, then either along the sands of McCauleys Beach or the path past Sandon Point’s millionaire’s row.

Hard to decide whether to gaze at the views or the houses! 1.5km each way.

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Warrawong to Berkeley Start at King Street and Northcliffe Drive, Warrawong, follow the cycleway past the Illawarra Yacht Club and towards Berkeley hugging the northern shore of Lake Illawarra.

Continue as far as Hooka Point if you like. 6km each way.

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Puckey’s Estate south to Wollongong Harbour Starting at Elliots Road, Fairy Meadow near the surf club, walk south along the beach (some is off-leash) t wards Wollongong.

You’ll eventually reach Stuart Park (where you may see skydivers landing) and lots of cafes and restaurants, some with outdoor seating for us to enjoy with our dogs. 2.4km each way.

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Coledale Beach to Thirroul Beach Winding past several lovely beaches and lots of interesting homes, this easy walk is perfect for our pooches. Cafes are spread along the route, and most are very pet friendly. Start with a coffee at Big Star Cafe in Coledale and finish p in Thi roul with a coffee or Puppycino at Honest Dons. 4km each way. 2515

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Kids Day Out Sandy Fussell reports.

Kids Day Out is a celebration of books, reading and related craft a tivities held every January by the South Coast and Illawarra Branch of the Children’s Book Council of Australia. The vent is alternately at Thi roul Library and Dapto Ribbonwood Centre and this year, on Wednesday, January 20, from 10am to 2.30pm, books will come alive in Dapto.

Events and activities are free and there are loads of choices with three events happening at any time.

It’s advisable to register for sessions at the beginning of the day to ensure you don’t miss out on any favourites.

Stanwell Park author Sue Whiting will present crazy animal stories and craft or younger children (4+) and how to turn wild ideas into wild stories for older children (8+). Bulli author Sandy Fussell will be reading her picture book Sad, the Dog with origami craft to ma e a sad dog happy (4+) and running a Minecrafting a Story writing workshop (8+).

Thi roul author Di Ellis will be reading Rusty Rumble and having fun with related craft or younger children (4+). Former Woonona author, Di Bates will be introducing her new Awesome Animals series with jokes, puppet making and mask making.

Other sessions include funny stories with Oliver Phommavanh, fantasy and fairies with Jodie Wells-Slowgrove, fairy craft, d ess-up and stories with Marie Smith, reading and terrarium-making with Jody Cauduro and working out where ideas come from with Alison Tait.

The rand finale will e a storytelling performance in the Story Pit by internationally acclaimed local storyteller Lilli Pang.

It’s the perfect opportunity to buy a signed book and guaranteed to be heaps of fun. Last year’s Thi roul event was a mega success. Proof your local CBCA knows how to throw a book party!

For more information visit the CBCA NSW website or the South Coast and Illawarra CBCA Facebook page.

Sandy Fussell is a local children’s author. Her latest release is a picture book called Sad, The Dog, published

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TOP 5 OUTINGS FOR LITTLIES

How will you keep the little ones entertained during your staycation? Nicky Way has five quick fixes for the school holidays blues.

Bike to the Bulli ocean pool for a play in the park, a quick dip in the ocean-edge kids pool or a bite to eat at Bulli Beach Cafe.

Pop down to Thirroul Beach Reserve with a picnic lunch, bikes and scooters. The kids will love you as they spin around the bike track and sneak a swim in the Olympic-sized ocean and kids pools.

Grab a coffee from Woonona Bulli RSL Hennessey Cafe and step outside to the two great fenced playgrounds or try the next Junior Groover Disco on Friday, January 29.

Need an indoor activity? Nip across to Northern Bowl at Corrimal for ten-pin bowling, a coffee in the cafe and amazing amusement games.

Try out Begin Bright Thirroul’s school holiday program of craft, science experiments and great indoor play activities.

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n Wollongong City Libraries has a fantastic program of free, dinosaur-themed activities, including movies (Night at the Museum 3 comes to Thirroul, 10.30am on January 14).

See wollongong.nsw.gov.au/library for a full program. 2515

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Sandy Fussell reports on a festival of alternative community bands and related arts.

Imagine a group of people dressed in outrageous colour and costume.

Imagine the sound of brass, woodwind and percussion instruments playing exciting improvised music guaranteed to make you tap your feet and jiggle. It’s all about to happen in the streets of Wollongong.

The ONK! Oz Festival of street music is a three-day event featuring alternative community bands and related arts, running from January 8 to 10. It’s a fringe event of the Illawarra Folk Festival but it showcases a very different kind of music.

“HONK is a collision of musicians, friends, families, outrageous costumes and irresistible music,” said Lotte Latukefu, Festival Director and Wollongong University lecturer in the Faculty of Creative Arts.

All the workshops and performances are free.

For children and parents of all ages, the WA band Junk Psychedelic will hold instrument-making workshops in the mall on Friday from 10am-noon using recycled materials. Participants will make junk percussion instruments, such as drums, shakers, bells, clapping sticks and even funky can guiros.

Other festival highlights will be the Friday night Lantern Parade, the Band Slam on Saturday night at CBD Centro and performances by the Environmental Encroachment Band from the US, who will stay in Austinmer.

On Sunday, January 11, everyone is invited to bring an instrument and snacks to a recovery party

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on Austinmer Beach to celebrate what promises to be a truly amazing festival. For more information, visit the Honkfest website or Facebook page. 2515

ILLAWARRA FOLK FESTIVAL

The 31st annual Illawarra Folk Festival – “four exciting summer days of folk, world, roots, bluegrass, gypsy and Celtic music, as well as poetry, comedy and dance” – will be held at Bulli Showground from January 14 to 17. Festival goers are encouraged to catch the Green Train; festival artists will perform live on trains from Waterfall to Bulli. Tickets and program at illawarrafolkfestival.com.au or call 1300 887 034.

On the Friday from 10.30am-11.30am, book lovers are invited to a preview of the Thirroul Readers and Writers Festival in the Miner’s Camp, Bulli Showground. Are reading and writing important?

Why? Hear Karine Shellshear’s answers. Be amazed by a monologue from Disapol Savetsila, an awardwinning playwright; be blown away by singersongwriting sensation, Sandon Groves.

Also, three writing competitions will be launched.

The 2016 Thirroul Readers and Writers Festival will be held from September 2 to 4. 2515

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Book an orchard experience on our fourth-generation family farm. Apple tours begin late January. Check our bookings calendar for availability and details. www.darkes.com.au Glenbernie Orchard

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Now is a great time for a refreshing local cider!

Come out to the orchard to taste test it, made from our own fresh crushed apples.

Mention this advertisement when visiting the farm in January 2016 to receive 10% off any cider case purchase. We also have honey, honey wines, assorted fresh and dried fruit, juices, apple cider vinegar, jams and relishes.

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Round off the experience by staying in Darkes Cottage on the farm. Ideal weekend getaway, sleeping up to eight in four queen bedrooms. Wake up to orchard views.

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Surf groms Australia’s SurfGroms program is being offered at Thirroul for the first time. Coach and elite-level competitive surfer Nick Squiers (at left) is determined to teach the region’s youngsters how to safely enjoy the surf. 2515 reports.

It’s a grey day on Thi roul Beach when 2515 and photographer April Boughton arrive to do a photo-shoot with Nick Squiers of Illawarra Surf Academy. Nick, a renowned surfer, is bringing Weet-Bix SurfGroms – a learn-how-to-surf school for five- to 12-year-olds – to Thi roul this summer, so we’re keen to hear what he’s got to say.

Depending on the surf school/delivery centre, each SurfGroms lesson can last anywhere from three hours to all day and courses are held over a day or up to a week.

Nick will run his January Thi roul SurfGroms as a four-day course from 9am to noon each day, so 12 hours in total, from January 11 to 14.

The m n who developed SurfGroms, Jim Hughes, lives in Thi roul.

Jim and Nick kindly had a chat with 2515.

This is SurfGrom’s first year at Thirroul. Is that right?

Jim: I know that Australian Surf Tours have been doing it for a few years in the area ... at Bulli and Wollongong; a lot of kids have been going down to Bulli and other locations ... but Nick has a licence actually at Thi roul and this year will be the fi st time he’ll be delivering the Weet-Bix SurfGroms program at Thi roul.

What’s your role in SurfGroms?

Nick Squiers. Photo by April Boughton Media April Boughton Media

Jim: Well, I wrote the program in 2011, put it all together and I actually live in Thi roul … it’s good to see it [SurfGroms] on the beach locally …

I put the program together; it came out of the Crawford Report [the Federal government’s independent sports panel report] that the government need to invest more in participation … less so on high performance and more of a focus on participation, to give everyone the opportunity to get into sport. So out of that we got some seed-funding from the government … and I spent about a good nine months or so liaising with various surf schools and stakeholders, interested parties etc and putting together the SurfGroms program, getting sponsors on-board with it as well and then launching the program through our network of surf schools …

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It’s been running for about five years now … it’s in its fi h season. We’ve got over 80 delivery centres around the country and 12,000 new kids every year go through the program.

Between AST [Australian Surf Tours] and now Nick, it’s certainly growing [in the region]. It’s good to see a program that kind of started five years ago from nothing is all over the place now.

Nick, explain the structure of each session to me.

Nick: In the three hours, you’ve got half an hour of playing on the beach, then you get an hour and a half in the water, another play on the beach, probably give them another little play in the water as well. It’s just a little bit of extra time to work on their ocean knowledge and stuff li e that.

You’ve got the warm-up, the ocean component, then you’ve got that cool-down session.

What qualifications do instructors have?

To be a coach through Surfi g Australia, you have to do a two-day course … then you have to get your fi st-aid, then you have to get an ocean rescue course certific te. Then, if ou’re over 18, you have to get a ‘working with children’ check, then you have to do 20 hours of on-the-job training, unpaid and then you’re qualified Why should kids be surfing? What’s the appeal?

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It’s got a great balance of being a personal sport, yet a team sport. It’s very easy to go out with friends as you advance and have fun. Be out on your own if that’s what you want to do and be revitalised or you can go out in the water with a bunch of mates and still have fun.

You can travel anywhere in the world and find waves … you can jump on a plane and go to Indonesia, be away from every person in the world and get the best waves on the planet.

It’s challenging, it gets you fit and healthy … the better you get, the more exciting it is.

Getting out into the ocean, you can get close to nature; it can be physically draining, if you want it to be, but it can be very soothing and calming if you just want to go out and get wet and have a little flo t in the ocean.

Are there a few life lessons in there for kids?

Yes, teamwork … making new friends, stuff li e that. Life skills, communicating with people, having fun, breaking out of their comfort zones.

We get a lot of kids that are pretty quiet and as soon as they start having fun in the water, they’re just straight out of their shell. 2515 n Visit www.surfgroms.com for more details.

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Dr Rip’s Science of the Surf

each day as the earth rotates. Our coast has two tides a day, but some don’t because things like continents and islands get in the way, messing up the path of the tidal wave. You may also notice that the timing of the tides changes each day, usually by about 50 minutes. Th t’s because the Earth’s rotation and the moon’s rotation around the Earth are a little out of sync.

Then here’s the tide range, which is the vertical difference between high and low tide. You may have noticed that the high tide creeps a little higher on the beach each day until it starts retreating on a daily basis. This is here the sun comes in. Both the Earth and the moon orbit the sun. When the Heard the one about the ‘king moon and sun line up, their gravitational pull on tide’ rushing up the beach?

It’s a bad rap. Rob Brander has the Earth combines and we get big tides called “spring tides”. The hi h tide comes up higher and the truth about tides. the low tide goes out further (i.e. a big tide range).

This h ppens during a full moon and a new moon, Every year around about every two weeks. When the moon and sun Christmas there’s talk of are lined up at right angles to the Earth, their mysterious and dangerous gravitational pull sort of cancels one another out “king tides” that supposedly rush up the beach and we get “neap tides”. The hi h tide doesn’t come inundating hapless sunbathers and swamping up very far and the low tide doesn’t go out very far coastal properties. It’s a bad rap. The e’s nothing mysterious about king tides. The ide is a wave that (i.e. a small tide range).

All this stuff is t tally predictable. We know has a crest (high tide) and trough (low tide) just exactly what the timing and height of a tide will be like any other wave, but unlike the waves we surf that are created by wind, tides are generated by the years in advance. The ki g tide is just a bigger spring tide that occurs when the moon and sun gravitational pull that the moon and the sun exert happen to be particularly close to the Earth. It only on the oceans.

The m on orbits the Earth and “pulls” the water happens about twice a year and Christmas happens towards it creating a moving bulge of water on one to be one of them. If all this cosmic stuff has ou side of the Earth. Due to the centrifugal force of the bamboozled, don’t worry, just check out the tide Earth’s rotation (we’re spinning, remember), there’s tables on page 30! 2515 another bulge on the opposite side. So if you were Dr Rob Brander is a local author, coastal standing on an island in the middle of the ocean, geomorphologist and associate professor at UNSW. you’d experience two high tides and two low tides See www.scienceofthesurf.com.

King tides are totally predictable. Turn to our Tide Chart on page 30 for this month’s highs and lows.

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It’s a girl!

Michelle Aldred reports from Symbio Wildlife Park.

Just when you thought you had seen enough koala joey cuteness with the recent arrivals of Imogen and Harry, along comes this adorably tiny (yet to be named) joey, born last month.

And it’s another SHE! Talk about a priceless early Christmas present for mum, Isabelle.

The l ttle new arrival is further evidence of an extremely successful year with captive breeding programs here at Symbio. In recent months we have welcomed three koala joeys, six kangaroo joeys, two ring-tailed possums, two emus, four critically endangered curlews, two eclectus parrots and many threatened snakes and lizards.

If you’re planning a visit to see these new arrivals, keep your eye out for our new Bug Alley exhibit! For more information, visit symbiozoo.com.au. 2515

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Gardening with Sara Sara Newnham picks her favourite gardens to spend a ‘staycation’ in.

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Wollongong Botanic Garden A special place full of activities for the whole family. The e are Sunset Cinema screenings to enjoy (January 1-27, 7-11pm), feathered friends to meet on a guided bird-spotting tour (free, January 7, 12.30-1.30pm) and Bluey’s Humongous Bush Adventures that will educate kids aged three to 12 on the impact of bush fi es (10am-12.30pm, January 18-22).

Bookworms will enjoy the outdoor reading room where you can find a c mmunal bookshelf full of books to read away your holidays. You can play in the parks with the kids or rest by the duck pond, then follow your nose to the rose garden and explore the gardens full of fl ra collected from all over the world.

The e is seriously something to do here every day to suit everyone. I have my holidays sorted!

Murphys Ave, Keiraville, 4227 7667.

The Illawarra Rhododendron Gardens Located at Mount Pleasant under the scenic summit of Mount Keira, the tranquil, 13-hectare park is filled w th thousands of stunning rhododendrons, azaleas and camellias thriving in the high altitude of the escarpment.

The e are many walking trails; my favourites are the ones that lead you through cool remnant rainforest. It is the perfect way to escape the summer heat. Leave all your devices at home, grab a picnic rug and enjoy the park’s soft l wns, open spaces and sculpted lake areas surrounded by manicured gardens that have been lovingly cared for by a dedicated group of volunteers.

Open weekends 9am-5pm and Tuesdays 9am-noon.

Parrish Avenue, Mount Keira, 4284 8041.

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Wombarra Sculpture Garden Serenity is the word that fi st comes to mind when describing this treasure. Total peace grows in a native rainforest garden that has been lovingly restored to its natural beauty 2 by resident artist Gaby Porter.

So many amazing works of art are scattered throughout the property – some draw you to them while others hide in the garden to surprise you.

Take the time to explore the bush tracks, bring family and friends for a picnic in the shade or just absorb the tranquillity.

57 Morrison Avenue, Wombarra. Open 10am-4pm the first full weekend of every month, or by appointment, adults $10, 4268 2695.

Pub gardens We are so lucky to have beautiful pub gardens to laze away the summer days in. The mo t stunning is the Scarborough Hotel on the cliff tops with an endless view of the ocean. Here you can enjoy tasty food, cocktails, coffee and desserts in breathtaking surrounds. The g rden has fragrant lavenders, lush bamboo screens and native banksias that always seem to be filled w th birds.

Kids are welcome to play on the large lawn or sit under one of the gazebos – you will feel like you are in a resort in a tropical paradise.

Or cool down after a l ng day at Thi roul’s Ryans Hotel. Their l rge beer garden has a great pergola covered in ornamental grapevine; they also have great food from one of three restaurants in the same pub!

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Your garden!

Spending time in my garden this holidays is defin tely on top of my list of places I want to be. I have an endless list of things to do, from pruning to planting and weeding – but it’s a staycation, remember. Take time to relax, entertain and enjoy the outdoors. Whether you have a small

patch or big yard, take a moment to enjoy it. Or put in a small amount of effort to change your garden to the place you want it to be – start small; one plant can improve a whole space.

Happy gardening and have a safe holiday! 2515 Sara is a sales consultant for Motyaj Pottery. For free consultations call 0425 388 941 or visit motyaj.com.au

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Glenn and Jo Fahey, with Tilly, inspiration for the cider name ‘Little Blue’.

Darkes Magic

In three years, the Fahey family of Glenbernie Orchard have transformed from ordinary apple farmers to fruit-picking tour guides, guest house proprietors and cider makers extraordinaire. Their orchard is no longer just a farm, it’s a tourist destination, part of the new, all-encompassing “Darkes” brand, powered by the slogan “pick, sip, stay”. And there’s more to come… 2515 reports.

January marks the start of apple picking season at Glenbernie Orchard, which covers 160 acres in Darkes Forest. A hundred of that is fruit trees.

Faheys have farmed this land for four generations, since Edward Charles Fahey (Ted Snr), grandson of an Irish free settler from Galway, began the farm in 1939. Originally, they grew potatoes, raised chickens and sold fi ewood. The fi st commercial apple crop was planted in 1952.

Today Ted Snr’s son, Ted Jnr, is 82. His son Glenn runs the farm with his wife, Jo, and their children, Brandon and Casey. The f mily are well known in the district – Jo’s been involved in many community groups, from Scouts to the Chamber of Commerce, and Glenn captained the Darkes Forest Rural Fire Service brigade for 20 years (Glenn, Brandon and Casey were in the trucks fi hting last month’s Maddens Plains fi e).

Buckeye Royal Gala will be the fi st apples ripe for picking later this month – but there’s a lot more than harvesting happening at the farm.

Jo took 2515 on a tour of the changes, starting in the raspberry patch in front of the farm shop.

PICK YOUR OWN

“Try one,” Jo says. “The e are no sprays on these, they are au naturel. Raspberries are never any better than the day that you pick them.

“The d rker the raspberry, the sweeter it will be.

The e have quite a tang. Th y are fantastic on ice-cream and in drinks. Good on your cereal too.”

The p tch is growing – next season, look out for blueberries, blackberries and loganberries.

The e little berries are part of a bigger plan for the farm to diversify, thrive and survive.

“You can no longer just grow fresh fruit for the traditional market system, so selling to the supermarket chains,” Jo says. “All of the other fresh fruit orchards in the Illawarra have gone, because it has been too difficult for them to make a living.”

The aheys’ response is not to give up but to expand. “So we are making apple juice,” Jo says.

“Now apple cider. The pple cider project has led to apple cider vinegar. And that has also led to us looking at our fresh honey production and utilising our own honeys to make honey wine, in particular honey mead … in the last three years,

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All this takes time and effort. Jo is a teacher, who has worked at the Education Department’s state office. But I have left hat career to assist my husband with this new development.”

A TASTE FOR SUCCESS

Jo met Glenn in 1982 when she was at Wollongong University and he was a trainee mechanical engineer at BHP. Now their children are driving the move to cider making.

“Th y were interested in value adding, making apple cider. So we’ve done that. My son was actually responsible for the naming of both ciders.”

The alc holic cider is called Howler and the non-alcoholic is Little Blue. Both are named in honour of the farm’s dogs (Australian stumpy tail cattle dogs, seen on the label).

Darkes Cider has been such a success the goal now is to export it to China, with the help of a NSW Business Chamber program. “It’s about findi g the correct niche market in China, about us trying to find he right partner, somebody who has the same values,” Jo says. “We believe in honesty and integrity, it’s about being real.”

ROOMS WITH A VIEW

This ummer, for the fi st time, visitors can stay on the farm in Darkes Cottage, with four bedrooms and peach tree views. It’s perfect for wedding parties, Jo says, opening the door to airy white rooms with brush box and cypress pine fl ors.

“My father in law, who is now 82, built this home for his mum, Nell. It took two years to build because he built it at night after ork, after plucking chickens and growing fruit trees.

Sometimes 2 o’clock in the morning he would be hammering nails. By candlelight too.

“This erandah we’re standing on, it wasn’t closed in, it was open and it was the fi st place they packed fruit. This erandah also was the fi st shop.

“Thi gs like the bedside tables are actually picking boxes. I’ve pilfered them from my husband’s current workshop. We’ve tried to recycle stuff hat’s from the property wherever we can.”

With so many projects on the go, the Faheys needed one name to rule them all. “Darkes” unites the orchard, shop, cottage and cider under one umbrella brand. More activities are planned.

Already bread-making workshops run on some weekends and landscaping renovations are underway to shift he parking lot and create a safe, shady picnic area. Next could be orchard walks, craft cider nd – in the distant future – a cafe. 2515

Original cottage.

The chooks’ old house.

Nell, Ted Jnr’s mother.

1936-model Bedford truck.

Ted Jnr preparing land circa 1952.

Jo with Ted Jnr.

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Real food with Steph Stephanie Meades starts the year with delicious peaches and cream popsicles, the perfect staycation snack.

Ahh, summer vacation.

It’s the ultimate time of year.

Sun, sand, surf and summer fare. And aren’t we the lucky ones? Living in the gorgeous northern suburbs of the Illawarra, so close to the bush and the beach, it’s like paradise on our doorstep.

Staying home to holiday means we can whip up great summer dishes in the comfort of our own kitchens. And when I think of the ultimate holiday food, my mind goes straight to ice-cream.

Ice-cream of any variety is always a winner on hot summer days and in January we can make the most of gorgeously ripe summer stone fruits.

Adding nectarines, peaches and mangoes to homemade ice-creams captures the essence of the season.

Our good friends at Glenbernie Orchard supply the most deliciously plump peaches to the Thi roul’s Flame Tree Co-op on a weekly basis.

PEACHES AND CREAM POPSICLES Ingredients: 1 cup coconut milk 1 tbsp rice malt syrup 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup cashews, soaked in water overnight, drained and rinsed 3 tsp chia seeds 1 large peach, roughly chopped Makes eight popsicles.

Method:

1. Roughly chop the peach into small, bite-sized pieces and place in your popsicle moulds.

Summer on a stick … Steph’s peaches and cream popsicles.

Every week I stock up and make a batch of these peaches and cream popsicles to have on hand when we arrive home from an afte noon at the beach. Super-simple and chock-full of goodness, without any refined ugar or artificial c lours or fl vours in sight.

Th y are sure to become a real summer staple for your family’s staycation. Enjoy. 2515

2. Place the coconut milk, rice malt syrup, cashews (rinsed and drained), vanilla and chia seeds, along with 1/4 cup water in a mini food processor or blender. Whizz it up to combine all ingredients.

3. Pour mixture into popsicle moulds, place the sticks into the top of the moulds and place in the freezer to set for 4-5 hours.

Voila! Summer on a stick. n For more whole-food inspired recipes, visit realfoodbites.wordpress.com. Stephanie Meades runs monthly Wholefood Workshops at the Co-op in Thi roul.

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See the Steelworks Janice Creenaune goes on The Port Kembla Steelworks Experience and takes a trip into the Illawarra’s past.

Many of us who grew up in the region have toured the steelworks. We went there in primary school, again in high school years and, when relatives from the country visited, we went again. And again.

The Ill warra, in fact, all of Australia, was proud of it – but few of us have been lately.

Our memories stand fi m. This is here our fathers, uncles and brothers, and sometimes our aunts and sisters, often egan – and finished – heir careers. The e were once more than 20,000 workers here. School bus timetables revolved around the steelworks’ change-of-shift imes and the steelworks picnic day meant a day off rom school for many thousands of children.

Today staff umbers are much reduced.

Computerisation, mechanisation and technical innovation have changed the steelworks. It is a living site representing the Illawarra’s past glory, its present circumstances and, hopefully, its successful move into the future. Workers and surrounding industries and services depend on it.

A three-hour tour takes you through 10 square kilometres, including blast furnaces, a continuous caster to create slabs then cut into specific le gths, a roughing mill to roll the slab thinner, and the final olling works in the finishi g mill. You may also see the harbour and many cargo ships in port.

The de ailed tour involves up-close and personal views of the largest and most dynamic

concentration of heavy industry in Australia. It also involves some staircase climbing and hot-area inspections. Participants must wear protective gear.

It remains a must-see attraction, and, for many of us, a reminder of our own youthful experiences.

Tours are $20/$16, bookings essential. Phone 4275 7023 or visit aiw.org.au.

Janice Creenaune is the publicity officer for NIU3A. 2515

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Go Wild Swimming!

Sally Tertini, the author of a new book on wild swimming in and around Sydney, reveals her favourite places for an outdoor dip in the Illawarra region.

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Gerringong Falls Pool This is a pectacular place to swim. It’s a lovely pool, unbelievably just metres from where the falls plummet 180m, down, down, down into Kangaroo valley below. Perching on the edge, the view is awe-inspiring. And there are no safety barriers, warning signs or even other photosnapping visitors to spoil the moment!

Surrounded by the low heathland of Budderoo National Park, flush with black cockatoos, echidnas and wallabies, the pool is hemmed by partially submerged rock ledges. Just 20m before the epic drop-off, t suddenly loses depth and tadpoles gather in wet grooves in the rock. It’s a stunning place to spend a day, drinking in the view and tranquillity as you watch butterflies d ift p from below the falls and hover over you as you swim.

The ourney here is both blessing and beast. At more than 8km one way, it’s a long slog – although easy work for those with mountain bikes. However, the remoteness increases your chances of having this amazing spot to yourself, and Gerringong counts as one of the least visited of all the waterfalls of the Illawarra. Caution must be taken near the

head of the falls. The d ngerous location makes it unsuitable for children.

Seclusion: Secluded Descent: 110m Walk-in: 135 mins, 8.6km, easy From Jamberoo Mountain Rd, 11km S of Robertson / 12km W of Jamberoo, turn onto Budderoo Plateau Fire Trail and drive for 400m to car park. Proceed on foot through the locked gate.

The rail winds its way gently through a mosaic of heathland and mature bush. After 5.8km urn R through another locked gate onto Hersey Fire Trail.

After 8.2km he trail ends at a turning circle; continue straight on the narrower track. This brings you, after a ew hundred metres, to a creek.

Turn L, downstream, initially on the creek bed, before picking up a faint path on the bank. The e is a decent, long, narrow pool that cuts across the creek. Soon afte , you arrive at the main pool with the falls on your L. Cross over the creek to reach an exposed area of rock near the cliff t p.

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Jump Rock, Macquarie Pass National Park Fittingly named, people come here to catapult themselves into an impossibly deep pool. And if testing your daring isn’t your thing, it also happens to be a gorgeous setting for a swim!

Seclusion: Busy-average Ascent: 90m Walk-in: 45 mins, 1.77km, moderate

Bushrangers Bay Cut out of rocky coastline, the evocatively named Bushrangers Bay is both an aquatic reserve and grey nurse shark habitat. Don’t worry, these jagged-toothed creatures aren’t the bitey kind!

Seclusion: Average Walk-in: Easy

Blowhole Point Rock Pool Constructed in 1888, with walls only built where necessary, the Kiama pool’s natural appearance and feeling make it special. A steady stream of locals head here for their daily swim, but there’s not a strong lap culture, instead revellers come and enjoy the watery wildness.

Facilities: Toilets, change-rooms, shower Seclusion: Busy Walk-in: 1 min, 50m, easy

Stone Bridge Pool A natural bridge spans the creek above this lovely pool in Barren Grounds Nature Reserve, creating a charming sun-drenched spot to spend a lazy day.

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Styling with Sammy

Heading for the beach? Personal stylist Sammy Mahler picks three cool trends for summer.

I am in love with summer 2016! Why? It’s quite simple – I’ve never seen so many awesome women’s beachwear trends. If you are heading to the beach, then try something fresh, cool and trendy. All you need is the perfect swimsuit, great accessories and additional beachwear staples. Here are some of my favourite styles for summer, all sourced from Helensburgh’s surf shop, Essential Surf & Skate.

Try a cool bikini set in beautiful new season prints. The righter the better – it’s a great look on tanned skin!

Keep it cool with a black fedora, rich bikini set and boho beach dress in cool summer cotton.

Love this look.

Here we see black and white aztec patterns. Th s is a new season must have – the round towel. Perfect piece for the modern day girlie!

Be sure to shop local this summer!

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Rose Boutique – Stylish ladies summer 2Billy clothing at 9 Walker Street, Helensburgh.

– Surfing hic for kids who ride at 3Gromz 319 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Thirroul.

Surf Shop and Cafe – Your one-stop 4Drive,Finbox ocean-going shop at 269 Lawrence Hargrave Thirroul.

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Explore Joadja Janice Creenaune discovers a hidden valley with a fascinating history.

Joadja is a pocket of national heritage tucked away in a steep, secluded valley west of Mittagong and Bowral.

The t wn was established in the 1870s by the Australian Kerosene Oil and Mineral Company. It was founded on a shale seam; Scottish men, their families, skills, expertise and engines were brought in to mine it. Life was tough back then, but Scottish determination paved the way for success and mining technology made the valley prosperous.

Today, wallabies have made Joadja their home.

However, its ruins are slowly being restored. The tall chimneys, steep rail inclines, worker houses in Carrington Row have all survived the century and a half of hard living. Rumours of ghostly happenings in some of the old buildings at night regularly circulate.

Valero and Elisa Jimenez, owners of Joadja working farm, run Joadja Creek Heritage Tours and will give you a warm welcome and explain the region’s past, as well as the plans for their property.

Entry to the town is by a gently steep, winding dirt road. Many visitors arrived by 4WD, but an average car, or bus, could do the journey with ease.

With guided tours, a cafe and an opportunity to check out the newest venture on site, The oadja Distillery, a visit here is a great family day out.

The e are even some long-horned, long-haired Heelain cattle, a Scottish breed, for the kids to laugh at.

Disabled and elderly visitors are well catered for, with easily accessible people-movers that can be

boarded to tour the old town. Tours are on selected Sundays, $18 adults, under-16s free. For more information, visit joadjadistillery.com.au or joadjatown.com.au or call 4878 5129. 2515

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Ready to ride

Matt Overington and his family like to explore by bike. Here’s his guide to the region’s best trails.

One of the most attractive aspects of living in this part of the world is the easy access to beaches, coastal forest, hiking trails, orchards, and the great outdoors. At this time of the year, with long days and summer holidays, it’s a great opportunity to get the whole family out on bikes to make the most of some of the fi e trails that traverse the Royal National Park right on our doorstep. A bike enables you to travel a greater distance and explore some of the more out-of-the-way locations that would otherwise be more difficult to reach on foot.

One of our favourite rides follows a historic carriage route from Audley in the north to Sir Bertram Stevens Drive in the south through the Royal National Park. Lady Carrington Drive has been well maintained over the years and follows the Hacking River over several creeks, through beautiful blue gum forest interspersed with rainforest groves. A number of picnic areas are available along the 10km route (20km out-andback) to enable members of the family to rest and recharge. Find out more at www.nationalparks.nsw. gov.au/things-to-do/Cycling-trails/LadyCarrington-Drive/ The coa tal scrub around the greater Helensburgh, Otford and Stanwell Park areas is full of unique and beautiful fl ra. If you’re looking for more of an adventure, the groomed Burgh Track Firetrail runs between Helensburgh and the Hacking River towards Lilyvale and takes in some

spectacular coastal and rainforest areas off he beaten track. Start at the corner of Halls Road and Gardiner Place in Helensburgh and enter the fi etrail heading east. Look out for enormous Gymea lilies in bloom during the warmer months.

Of course, if these options are a little too adventurous, or you have younger members of the family just getting started, the track around Helensburgh’s Duck Pond, off alker Street, is a perfect environment for little people to improve their balance and enjoy the feeling of freedom that bikes can provide. The entle slopes and paved paths will help build confidence nd foster a love of cycling.

While it’s generally not legal to ride on the single hiking tracks around Helensburgh, Otford and Stanwell Park, most of the fi e roads are fine or cycling. If you’re travelling around dusk, it’s possible to see owls, possums and even the occasional wombat. Keep an eye out for wallabies, deer and lyrebirds! And, remember, if you’re riding during the heat of the day, take plenty of water, a mobile phone and a fi st aid kit. Always let loved ones know where you are heading and what time you expect to be home. Get out, explore and make the most of the summer weather to discover the beauty of the area in which we live.

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Go green

Here is Barry Thompson’s five-course special for golfers.

You know you deserve a golfi g break.

Wollongong offers excellent accommodation and these quality courses – listed here in no particular order of preference – are waiting to be played: Boomerang Public Golf Course. Great to play but its benign appearance can lead to disaster if taken too lightly. Watch the 7th and 12th holes.

My old legs demand a cart to challenge Russell Vale Golf Course. This hil y course holds many surprises but remember when putting, all greens run to the sea.

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Tradies social golf Barry Thompson and his crew farewell 2015.

Committee members involved in the organisation of our presentation night at Tradies were warmly applauded at its conclusion. Excellent food and good company made for a pleasant evening and I heard a lot of golfi g stories as I passed the tables – one or two were even true.

For the umpteenth time President Brian Taylor (how many years is it, Brian?) presented the trophies to our winners.

Beautiful views at Russell Vale Golf Course. Photo supplied

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Wollongong Golf Course is so highly esteemed, touring professionals use it as a practice course.

Not many trees on this links layout but get into the coarse rough and you’re in trouble.

The p rk-like tree-lined Port Kembla Golf Course is ideal for all grades of players but play a conservative game to avoid punishment.

Tucked under the mountains near Albion Park is the beautiful Calderwood Valley Golf Course.

Each hole has its quirks and the course is a delight to play.

I hope that I’ve whetted your appetite for a buffet of golfi g action along this wonderful stretch of coastline. See you on one of these popular courses one day soon. 2515

Steve Egbers took out the A Grade Handicap and Club Handicap titles. John Towns won the B Grade Handicap and Keith (Sparrow) King won the C Grade, as well as sharing the Pointscore trophy with Jack Hardaker.

Rod Vaughn had a good season; winning the Match play and Eclectic titles.

The opular winner of the coveted Sanders Cup, which is presented to our Club Champion, was Geoff ammonds. Our congratulations go to the winners and be assured we also-rans will be chasing you next year.

Brian then thanked our sponsors and Bill Dodd gave a short oration touching on memories of our recently passed member Bob Britten.

Remember our 2016 campaign starts at Boomerang on Saturday, January 16 with a 7.30am tee-off. Pl yers of all standards are welcome, just turn up early and our starters will set you up.

Enigma: Why is a ball lying close to the pin never as close when you get there?

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0.23 0.10 0100 0.34 1625 0112 0.11 FR 1626 0.40 1627 0.55 MO 1552 MO 1637 WE 1653 TH 1706 0155 TH 0.43 0.41 0.5 0250 0.39 0308 0.31 1.39 1.30 02 02280.34 1.52 0154 0.44 0141 0626 1.48 0021 0021 0.52 0356 0045 0.48Heights ofSU High and Low 2236 1.32 2257 1.50 0.42 2315 1.42 Times 2233 and 1.67 2240 1.54 2248 1.83 2217 1.65Waters New Moon Moon Phase Symbols 0830 1.73 1013 1.63 0919 1.79 0934 1.86 0646 0.44 0702 0.60 08 0851 0.47 0819 1.69 0756 1.5 1304 0.52 0658 1.69 0650 1.62 0722 1.64 0.37 0.42 0448 0.27 0511 0.46 0439 0.19 0452 0.43 0.24 0456 0.45 MARCH 11 0524 26 11 0323 26 0415 11 26FEBRUARY 0.27 0.31 1600 0.21 0.11 1300 1.62 1.36 14W 1449 1.29 1038 1.71JANUARY 1.81 26 1052 1305 1.75 1130 1.421611 1.28 0.32 0953 1121 1513 1.51 1057 1457 0.29 1845 1.17 1344 0.32 1405 0.34 SA WE 1636 SU TU FR SA TU 0.3 MO SU1.44 MO 1424 WE1.83 TH1107 SU10561331 SA11 1709 0.16 SA 1655 0.44 1716 0.45 TU 1629 0.60 0.39 MO 1634 0.16 TU 1713 0.26 TH 1737 0.12 FR 1736 2103 FR MO 1.41 Tim 1.28 1.32 Time 1.46 1937 0.46 20 20581.772210 0.45 2055 1.34 1.4 1936 1.25 1.32 2241 1.26 2156 m 22561931 m 2030 m 1957 Time m 2345 Time m 1.54 2315 1.32 1.53 Time 2321 1930 1.70 2341 1.62 Time 2231 1.34 2349 0.25 1.42 2314

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Times are in15 local standard time 30 0753 0.57 15 0851 0.47 15(UTC 30 0829 0.49or daylight savings 0845 0.42 0943 0.47+10:00)

AND WATERS 1349 1445 1.24 1.29 0357 1559 1.230542 1440 1.23 0354 MO 1449 SA LOW 1.57 1.28 1.48 TU 1.38 0338 0448 1.371.17 0.49 05 0410 0.36 0.46FR 0545 0.30 0356 0.41 0.4 0250 0.39Phase 0308 0.31WE0455 0255 0.26 0551 1926 0.66 New 2033 0.56 2058 0.45 2132 0.71 2011 00.73 Moon First Quarte Moon Symbols 0.42 0.71 0919 1017 0.52 0934 0.61 0945 12 0.63 1013 LAT 34 29’ 1045 1.43 1.84 1130 1.64 1236 1157 1.71 1.63 1.5 1.79 1037 1.86 1114 0914 1.84 1157 0202 1.44 0 1.19 1.20 1.27 1635 1.10 1.10 0.43 0.14 0.31 0.18 311746 1636 0.31 1557 0.3 0.21 0.11 1542 0.10 TH 1832 MO 1613 TH FR 18 WE 1710 0856 0.58 SA 1807 TU 1717 WE FR 1822 WE TH SU 1600 TU 1611 WE LONG 150 55’ 1453 0.40 2210 0.51 2156 2224 0.571.14 1.31 1.41 1.37 2300 2241 1.5 1.32 2318 1.46TH2352 2146 2217 1.61 0.64 2208 23 2027 0.70

0.51 0346 0445 0500 1.54 1.45 0433 0.50 0010 1.54 0459 0.37 0545 03332014, 0.40 0358 0.27 0534 0.43 0035 0238 0.40 1.34 ° Copyright Commonwealth of Australia Bureau of Meteorology 1.62 1002 0.68 0.48 1020 0.54 1046 1.55 0644 0.35 1.80 1231 Datum of Predictions is Lowest Astronomical Tide 1122 1000 1135 1.77 1.86 1149 1.58 0638 0911 1105 1.79 TimesSU are 1553 in local +10:00) or daylight savings time1815 (UTC +11:00) when 1331 0.36 1645 1.16 1728 1.23 1.13 0.36 1.58 1802 0.15 1637 0.23 1653 0.10 0.34 0.20 time FRin effect MO standard TU FR TH TH 1819 SA 1248 WE MO(UTC WE TH 1706 TH 1625 Moon Phase Symbols New 2236 Moon 2324 First Quarter Moon 1.24Quarter 2256 0.54 1909 0.27 1.32 0.42 2257 2355 1.50 Full 2315 1928 1.42 Last 2233 2146 1.31 0.51

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3 5 6 Otford

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Tradies Helensburgh.

2 Historic ‘Glow Worm’ Rail Tunnel.

3 Royal National Park.

4 Symbio Wildlife Park.

5 Sri Venkateswara Hindu Temple.

6 Kelly’s Falls picnic area.

7 Tumbling Waters Retreat.

8 Bald Hill lookout.

9 Articles Fine Art Gallery, plus Vertu, Boho Chic and Palms Cafe.

10 Coalcliff SLSC’s Bombie Bar. 11 Sea Cliff Bridge.

12 Scarborough Hotel.

13 Wombarra Sculpture Garden.

14 Sharkeys Beach dog offleash area 15 Austinmer Beach Cafe.

16 Sublime Point walking track start.

17 Egg & Dart Gallery.

18 Southern Gateway Tourist Information Centre.

19 Panorama House.

20 Sublime Point Lookout & Cafe.

21 Darkes at Glenbernie Orchard.

22 Maddens Falls, Dharawal National Park.

23 Darkes Forest Riding Ranch.

24 Boomerang Public Golf Course.

25 Sunrise Nursery, with Lime Leaf Cafe.

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11 Clifton

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