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2515 CONTENTS NEWS 04 Fundraising Thirroul Neighbourhood Centre 06 Reel deal TV’s master fisherman lives in 2515 10 Money Play Austi students learn about cash

16 Gardening Annual open days at Grevillea Park 18 Photography The dark seascapes of a coal miner 20 Clubs U3A to Morocco 21 Art Day Out for kids Get creative for a great cause

LIFESTYLE 08 Cover feature Coledale family saves shark 11 Skate Flicks NISA is hosting a cool movie night 12 Dr Rip What’s up with freak waves?

14 Catch Up News 15 Social ’Coal Coast’ mums meet up

BUSINESS 22 Business Directory Find a local supplier SPORT 26 Tides 27 BMX World champ Saya Sakakibara ready for title fight 28 Rugby League Let’s help Kurt Drysdale

Cover image by Anthony Warry Photography; www.anthonywarry.tumblr.com

MEET OUR CONTRIBUTORS LYNNE TUCK NICKY WAY

has always had a fascination with the ocean and its animals.

A resident of Coledale, she loves roaming the shores, finding flotsam and jetsam, creating jewellery and sculptures from resin and shells (Facebook: Urchin Creations). Lynne was a founding staff member of Sydney Aquarium and worked with marine animals, collecting and looking after them for display, for more than a decade. If you find something on the shore (or in the sea), maybe she can help identify it. Lynne wrote our cover story on page 8.

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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is a freelance writer, blogger and social media organiser. With 40 moves in 40 years she is passionate about discovery and connecting and writes about it over on her blog nickywaywrites when she is pursuing her other interest for social media. She lives in the northern Illawarra where she is outnumbered four to one by her boys and a dog named Goliath. Find her on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and at nickywaywrites.com. Read her report on a new mums’ group on page 13.

LEROY SOETERBOEK

was born and raised in Wollongong. He has an undying interest in all things design, food, culture and anything local. A belief that there is a story to be told about everything, even the seemingly mundane, led Leroy to study journalism at UOW. You might see him taking pictures of your letterbox, walking around a cemetery or people-watching at the Art Gallery. He is a contributor and curator at design and innovation blog “uncluttered white spaces” and Bevan’s online magazine Room For Horse. Read more on page 18.

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'we need friends’ Thirroul Neighbourhood Centre is reeling after recent funding cuts but staff and supporters are fighting back. 2515 reports.

Thirroul Neighbourhood Centre is small – three on-off staff and 60 volunteers – but it provides essential, often emergency, assistance to people in need. Now the centre needs our help.

Federal funding has been axed but the centre’s invaluable services must continue.

2515 spoke to the centre’s co-ordinator, Emily Messieh.

What is the funding situation?

We’ve lost the Federal funding which funds our Emergency Relief program – as part of that program we see 6000 people a year, between north Wollongong and Helensburgh.

We have people coming here … that have just been put on mental health medication, they need some assistance to get that medication and they can’t get it, that’s why we’re still wanting to provide something.

There are women that need to leave violent relationships and they come here for a homeless pack. We can’t just abandon our community, we need to now provide for them.

So, what are you doing about it?

We’ve launched our sponsorship campaign – Friends of Thirroul Neighbourhood Centre.

Bevans are a great sponsor of ours, they’re doing a lot for us. We’ve got other smaller businesses doing stuff. That’s basically our future, in terms of what we can provide in emergency relief. We want to provide food parcels and hygiene packs because that is at least something for people when they come in.

We collect [non-perishable food] all year, but we do a focused collection during June and July.

Our big fundraiser in July, called Fashion@ Twilight [see ad on opposite page], will raise money, but it’s also about raising awareness.

How can people help outside of these official events?

The Friends campaign: $75 a family; $150 a business – for that you get a certificate, stickers

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Emily Messieh

to put around your business and we give you a shout-out on our Facebook page. We’re also going to do a mural at some stage where people put their hand on and sign.

One of the biggest things about the Friends campaign is that it’s not just about an exchange of funds; Bevans don’t just give us the money and we never talk to them. We actually work with them, they come to our things and help out, we talk about how we can work with them down the track. We call it Friends because we’re friends – it’s a partnership.

Our community is incredibly generous and I think that people would love to just be able to say to the government “We actually don’t need you because we can look after our own”. It’s not ideal – governments should be paying for this – but the reality is they’re not. 2515 Thirroul Neighbourhood Centre for more details on how you can help.

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fishing addiction Businessman, photographer, devoted family man and die-hard angler – local success story Mark Berg is loving life. 2515 reports.

Mark Berg during a rare, not-so-busy moment.

When 2515 meets Mark Berg, he’s rallying his staff as they tackle editing duties on the next season of his hit TV show Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction. (To edit one episode takes five weeks, he tells us.) There’s a real good-natured hustle-bustle about this work space; people are busy but they’re relishing the challenge.

The Berg name is synonymous in this area with Bergie’s Fish Cafe, Berg Photography (now no longer operating) and the TV show.

Mark is a Wollongong lad but he and his family have lived in 2515 for about four years.

He kindly took time out of his hectic schedule to have a chat with us.

Tell us about your TV show.

We’re in our seventh season [of Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction], and the concept of our show is very different: we surprise somebody and we take them on a fishing adventure somewhere around Australia or even overseas. We take them for a week’s fishing; the whole show is all about their experience.

We set them a challenge – it might be to catch a certain amount of fish, a certain-sized fish – and if they can do that, then they win $5000 worth of fishing gear from Daiwa, our major sponsor. It’s about the average bloke getting a go and when you’re watching it as a viewer, you’re really gunning for them, you want them to win the challenge.

Does a love of fishing run in your family?

My dad has never been into fishing, but my grandfather on my mother’s side and her brothers, they were all professional fishermen and, as a kid, even though they lived in Queensland, I always had that attraction to it.

I’m pretty much self-taught; I used to buy the magazines and go to Windang as a kid – and I’d catch whiting all day long and I’d sell them to a Chinese restaurant and use that money to buy fishing gear.

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You do what you love every day. How good is that?

Are you kidding me? Years ago I worked for various multi-national companies and they were putting me through university and the future was bright, but I walked away from it to follow my passion: one was photography and the other was fishing. People say: “You’ve got a dream job” – it is a dream job but sometimes there are a few nightmares attached to that.

We’ve really sacrificed financially to keep it going but I think anybody who chases their passion – if you just keep going and just have a dogged determination and if what you’re producing is good – eventually people will like it and you’ll do well. You’ve got to follow your dreams. 2515 n Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction is on two channels: the Lifestyle channel on Foxtel and 7Mate (from June 28 on Sundays).

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2515 REPORT

raising portia

When the egg washed up, no one thought the shark inside would live. But she’s thriving thanks to a Coledale family. Lynne Tuck tells the story.

On Easter Friday my family were down the beach, and we found a shark egg floating on the surface, washing around in the shallows.

Expecting it to be empty, I opened it to have a look and found the cutest little tail flapping inside the egg. I sent Kara and Lachie home to get a bucket while we decided what to do. At first the plan was to wait until the big swell had settled and swim it back out to the kelp beds.

It was a Crested Port Jackson egg, which are supposed to have curly strings attached to the pointy end that get tangled in the seaweed to hold it under water. These had been snapped off in the big seas, and returning the egg to the water would drastically reduce the chances of it surviving. At that time, we could see that

the yolk sac (the yolk sac is what develops and feeds the shark “pup”until it is ready to hatch) was about the size of a golf ball, and the shark was fully formed. Expecting it to only take two to three weeks to hatch, we decided to “shark sit” and look after the egg.

Port Jackson sharks lay about 16 eggs in

Right: Mum and marine enthusiast Lynne Tuck, with children Kara and Lachie.

Below: Portia the shark in her bucket.

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one season, they then take about 10 months to develop and hatch. There is no parental care.

Only some sharks are egg layers, other sharks give birth to live young.

At first we called him Porty, until we got a good look at the anal fins and found he was a she! Male sharks have two claspers near their anal fins. So Porty became Portia.

After Portia’s first mention in 2515 magazine, WIN News was intrigued and came and did a story on our family having a “pet shark”.

Portia has caught the attention of the residents in our street, and also down the beach at Sharkeys. Changing the water every day, we often have people coming and asking “Is that the shark?” and “How’s the shark going?”

I love that it has generated a positive attitude towards sharks and teaches people that not all sharks are dangerous.

The weeks have passed by and Portia is still in the bucket, in the laundry, her yolk sac is getting small while her belly is getting bigger! At about Week 7 of “shark minding” we hadn’t seen the yolk sac for a few days and she really looked like she was running out of room. Before I had my children, I worked with the sharks at Sydney Aquarium and had heard

Kara, 16

“To me, nursing a baby shark egg is more than I could ask for at Easter, as our family is always down the beach, indulging in Mum’s interesting aquatic facts. The arrival of our aquatic Easter present has been a big learning curve for me – instead of just absorbing Mum’s knowledge and experiences from the aquarium, I get to personally experience nursing a baby shark and releasing her out into the great blue!

“Another kick out of nursing our baby shark is when we change the water. I love showing the locals and watching their reactions when they see our little Portia, and expressing to them that not all sharks are dangerous. Another highlight is inspiring young kids to conserve our oceans and its unique creatures. I am forever grateful as it will be a memory I will never forget and a story I will forever tell.”

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of “windows” cut into bamboo and epaulette shark eggs. I decided to try and cut a window into our egg so we had a better idea of where her development was up to.

I had some clear Perspex and cut a small square piece a bit larger than the egg and drilled some holes in the corners. I then very carefully cut away at the egg with a blade; I was surprised at how tough it was, it looks so much like seaweed I thought it would slice through easily. I then used fishing line and sewed the window onto the egg. This has been extremely successful. If we are not looking at Portia we have it lying window down to mimic how she would be in the wild; when we want to check or show her to people we can turn her over and look through the window. At Week 10, she was looking very cramped and chubby, there was only a tiny bit of her yolk sac left. But I am not willing to guess how long it will be as she has proved me wrong too many times!

ED’S NOTE: At press time, Portia had been in the bucket for 83 days. “I am planning a children’s book with all these awesome photos!” Lynne told us. Look out for her next report in August, when we hope Portia will be back in the sea. 2515

Photos by Anthony Warry Photography; www.anthonywarry.tumblr.com

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Lachie, 14

“I think the part I enjoyed the most, and am still enjoying now, about having the shark is the hands-on experience and learning, not just seeing it on a website or being in a book.

“It’s a lot easier to learn by actually having one of nature’s most interesting species just down the hall and stairs from my bedroom. I feel I have noticed more and will remember all of the information and stuff about Crested Port Jackson sharks. I mean, you can only learn so much from a teacher blabbing away in a classroom.

“It’s not all about learning though, I like the thought that we have saved a baby shark from either suffocating on the shore, or being eaten by something else.

“Thanks Mum for changing the water 90 percent of the time!”

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play is on the money

Austinmer primary school students watch a performance of Showdown at Two Bob Billabong at their school on June 15. The production is an initiative of Horizon Credit Union and The National Theatre for Children.

Local school children recently received some saving tips in a most entertaining way. 2515 reports.

Thirroul and Austinmer primary school students have been learning all about money and how to save it simply by watching a lively play which features a talking sheep.

Showdown at Two Bob Billabong, an initiative of Horizon Credit Union and The National Theatre for Children (NTC), is a rollicking theatre production providing kids with useful money-management messages.

Showdown is a 25-minute show with two actors, a collection of colourful characters and some delightful sets.

Kim Morris, marketing manager for Horizon Credit Union, said the aim of the play was to help children “learn all about money”.

“What it is and how they can save it and learning about the circulation of money, all that kind of thing.”

She said the information was delivered in a way children could appreciate.

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“It’s a theatrical performance, so it’s a bit of a laugh and it’s all done by actors and it’s a bit interactive as well – so it’s actually entertaining the kids while they’re still learning a message – it’s quite engaging for them.

“This just helps kids understand what money can do and how to save it. They also receive a fun workbook, where they can do all these different puzzles and all that sort of stuff, so it’s just reinforcing that message and making it a bit fun for them.” 2515

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'skate night’ is back!

Go watch awesome skate flicks and support a great cause.

2515 reports.

The Northern Illawarra Skateboarders Alliance (NISA), in conjunction with Thirroul Neighbourhood Centre, will present “Skate Night 2 … At the Movies” on Friday, July 31.

The family-friendly event will be held from 5.30pm to 7.30pm at the Thirroul community centre. $5 entry fee also gets you a sausage sanga.

Visit Thirroul Needs A Skatepark for more details. 2515

NISA president Barry Strachan (above) will be at “Skate Night 2 … At the Movies”. Photo: Anthony Warry

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2515 COLUMN

Dr Rip’s Science of the Surf

infragravity (sneaker) waves are. They are pretty much a random occurrence, but their formation is similar to how wave sets are formed.

It’s not hard to imagine there are many wave “trains”, formed by distant storms, travelling across the ocean from different directions.

When the different waves intersect, they can merge and if their crests align they can form groups (sets) of higher waves. This is called constructive interference. The same thing happens with freak waves, but the main Rob Brander difference is they mostly tend to occur when answers his fan and where there are messy, chaotic waves, like (singular) mail. during storms or at rivermouth entrances.

Again, it’s not hard to imagine a bunch I am pleased to say of waves suddenly coming together I think my column and their crests merging into a is creating a bit of Did you giant “freak” wave due to a buzz in the know? constructive interference.

Illawarra.

Freak waves can tip ships – anyone However, many reports I know this because someone has remember The describe freak waves appearing asked me a question! Is an Poseidon out of calm seas. Again, the “infragravity” wave a “freak” wave?

Adventure? explanation is constructive Last month I wrote about “sneaker interference. It’s like the laws of waves” (technically termed infragravity probability as explained by the late waves) that suddenly rush up the beach from Douglas Adams: if you stick a bunch of time to time. The fact that the person who monkeys in a room with typewriters and paper asked me the question is married to the person for infinity they’ll eventually type out the I saw running away from the infragravity wave complete works of Shakespeare! In other words, I wrote about doesn’t matter, it was a good freak waves are bound to happen and while question! What is a freak wave? Do they exist? you would be extremely unlucky to experience Should you be worried? one, more people are using the ocean and Freak waves, also called rogue waves, are beaches than ever before. Freak waves are not unexpectedly large, if not huge, waves that as uncommon as we used to think because suddenly appear out of nowhere and flip ships, more people are around to observe them damage offshore oil rigs and also rush up the happening. beach. They have been observed to be more Can we predict them? Nope. Should you be than 30 metres high. If you’ve watched the old worried? Well, perhaps in the millisecond you’d movie The Poseidon Adventure, that’s a freak have to realise a freak wave was about to engulf wave. Freak waves are solo waves. They don’t you, otherwise probably not. 2515 happen as multiple waves, like tsunami, and Visit www.scienceofthesurf.com they aren’t semi-regular in occurrence, like

A massive wave flipped the ocean-liner the Poseidon in the movie The Poseidon Adventure.

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WELL DONE, SHAZ

Congratulations to “local hero” Shaz Harrison-Shaw, founder of Need a Feed, who has been doubly recognised for her hard work in helping struggling families. On June 19 she was named Wollongong’s Westfund Health Hero for 2015, and, on June 23 at Parliament House in Canberra, Shaz received a CoAct Local Heroes Award. ‘‘I have put my heart and soul into Need a Feed so it is an absolute honour to be recognised as a local hero,’’ she said. Need a Feed also recently received a “Highly Commended” award for the Best Home-Based Business at the Illawarra Women in Business Awards.

IMB grants $20,000 TO HARGRAVE SOCIETY

IMB has given the Lawrence Hargrave Society a $20,000 grant to celebrate the aviation pioneer’s heritage in the Illawarra. 2015 marks the centenary of Hargrave’s death and LHS secretary Michael Adams said the society plans to use the money across several projects, including Stanwell Park’s Festival of Flight.

GOOD NEWS FOR NINA!

Transport for NSW has offered Northern Illawarra Neighbour Aid an extension of its current funding up until June 2016. “This

What’s on AT THIRROUL LIBRARY

There’s a fun-packed line-up at the library these school holidays. At 2pm, July 1, there’ll be knitting, for ages 8+. At 10.30am on July 7 is “Brush Bots”, ages 8+. At 1.30pm on July 9, enjoy a screening of Penguins of Madagascar, plus popcorn, for ages 5+.

What’s On Wednesday (WOW) for school-

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ON SONG: Ecopella wrapped up Secret Thirroul on May 27 at Thirroul Community Centre with a few hilarious songs. The event, part of Wollongong Council’s Secret Suburbs initiative, was promoted as a way for locals to “Discover a side of Thirroul you’ve never seen before!”. There were presentations by community groups including Flame Tree Community Food Co-op, the Wild Rumpus team and more. means that we will still be able to provide our individual transport and group transport services,” said manager Tracey Schroeder. “Staff are happy and relieved.”

cafe has new management

Owner and manager at Thirroul’s new Cafe R & R, Rohit Fernandes, said he had received a warm welcome from residents of 2515 since he took over the business. As a bonus, Rohit is whipping up home-made Indian feasts for Saturdays. By the way, the coffee’s great there – a hot tip from R & R’s happy customers (pictured above). 2515

aged children is on at 3.30pm on July 15 (Lanterns), 22 (Masks) and 29 (Word Games).

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egg & dart showcases nowlan’s work

Frank Nowlan’s exhibition, Things we don’t talk about, continues until July 10 at Egg and Dart Gallery, Thirroul. E&D’s Aaron FellFracasso says it is “a collection of artworks that scratch past the mild persona of the man”. 2515

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COAL COAST MUMS MEET

BY NICKY WAY The Coal Coast Mums Club launched the way many a great group has – with lunch, a good chat and a great speaker.

The event, held at the Coledale Community Centre on Thursday, June 4, was the brainchild of Bridget Kirby.

The mum of two found a sea-change from the eastern suburbs in the midst of maternity leave meant leaving her old friends behind and figuring out how to make new ones.

“When we moved here, on my days off, I had a toddler and I didn’t really know what to do with myself. I hadn’t heard of playgroup.”

Not quite up to introducing herself to strangers, Bridget went to the library and met some mums there.

“I thought there must be some better way for mums to meet each other and to celebrate who we are, not who our children are.”

And so the Coal Coast Mums Club (CCMC) came about.

“I was a little bit worried about how running the event might go but I thought all that I had to lose was the effort that I put in.”

Bridget’s effort paid off: 50 northern Illawarra ladies answered the call-out on Facebook, flyers and banners on Lawrence Hargrave Drive to attend the first CCMC.

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Good times … guest speaker Maree Whybourne, CEO of the Mary MacKillop Foundation, with Coal Coast Mums Club founder Bridget Kirby and her daughter, Olive.

Photos: Romina at 5G photography

“Everyone who came along said this is great, that they really wanted an event like this and mums loved the childcare option on site.”

Support from the local community to help at the event was overwhelming: local mums Felicity from The Daisy Chain Kitchen supplied desserts; Romina from 5G Photography captured images of the event; family and friends manned the child-minding; and CEO of the Mary MacKillop Foundation, Maree Whybourne, was guest speaker.

Demand for the event was so great that Bridget’s already planning the next one with a tentative date of September 10.

If you’d like to get involved Coal Coast Mums Club. 2515 Nicky Way is a freelance writer and blogger; see nickywaywrites.com

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2515 OUTDOORS

Gardening with sara Get set for a magical midwinter showcase of grevillea, writes Sara Newnham.

For months, I have been eagerly awaiting the middle of winter. Not for the weather, but for the mass of flowers in bloom. Many exotic orchids, unusual bromeliads and masses of native species – banksia, hardenbergia, wattle, to name a few – show off their beauty in July.

One native that seems to out-perform the rest is the grevillea. These plants come in so many stunning shapes, sizes and colours. So it was with much excitement that I went to visit Bulli’s Illawarra Grevillea Park, home to one of the finest collections of grevillea in the country.

Here I met curator Ray Brown, who is renowned for collecting and hybridising grevillea and other rare native plants over the past four decades. More than 20 years ago, Ray, with the support of Sydney Botanic Gardens, approached Wollongong City Council to accrue land to house his vast collection for future generations to see. Since then Ray and his team

Grevillia Park curator RAy brown is a local treasure and a true pioneer in the horticulture industry. of volunteers have lovingly tended the park so it now has more than 300 species of grevillea, many rare and unique native plants, and some very special varieties that originated on the site.

Ray is someone I look up to – a local treasure and a true pioneer in the horticulture industry.

He is an inspiration, with his vast knowledge and interesting tales of native plant discoveries.

Walking through the park gates, I was amazed by bursting walls of flowers in all directions. Two exceptional varieties stood out: Grevillea ‘Bulli Beauty’, small but prolific, light-pink flowering, and, my favourite, Grevillea ‘Bulli Princess’, with large, brightpink flowers. These bird-attracting, easy-togrow species are Ray’s pride and joy; propagated on site and then cultivated to be sold in

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Grevillea photo by Olivia Mitchell

nurseries all over Australia. Both varieties make wonderful, fast-growing screening shrubs, 2-3m tall. They enjoy growing in free-draining soils and require little maintenance.

Ray suggests pruning in September or after flowering to keep the plant bushy. Feed twice a year with Osmocote for natives, chose a sunny position, cultivate the soil (loosen the dirt by turning it over) before planting. Then dig a hole twice as wide as the pot, fill the hole with water before planting, take plant out of pot, place in the hole so the soil level is the same as surrounding ground. Backfill hole with soil, don’t cover the stem. Create a well around the plant to catch the water for longer. Water in well and repeat every few days when soil is dry.

Grevillea Park makes the perfect family day out. Lunch in quiet picnic areas and delight in the abundant birdlife. Or enjoy a walk through the tranquil rainforest, home to a wide collection of indigenous Illawarra species.

The park will be open for its annual winter showcase, 10am-4pm on July 4-5 and July 11-12, $5 per adult. It’s close to the station, behind Bulli Showground, cars enter from the Princes Highway. See grevilleapark.org. I am looking forward to buying plants from Ray’s own nursery collection. Don’t miss out – this native floral show is sure to brighten your winter! 2515 For gardening advice, call Sara on 0451 196 646.

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compost tips

By A Garden for Life’s Narelle Happ Composting is one of the best ways to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill. Composting cuts waste costs, saves energy, and reduces air and water pollution.

Compost also improves the quality of soil, supplies plentiful nutrients to plants and increases abundance in crops. It can be used as a seed-raising or potting mix, compost tea can be used to improve plant growth. Ingredients for your compost include dry materials such as straw, dry grass, dry leaves, shredded news paper and small twigs and branches. Green material includes fresh lawn clippings, food scraps and green cuttings. Chicken and horse manure can be used.

Layering your compost is essential and, as a guide, would be based on 25cm shredded dry material (carbon), 15cm chopped green material (nitrogen) and 5cm manure. Keep layering as

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you go, much like we would a lasagne. Water in between layers to keep moist but not soaking.

This will increase microbial action.

Beneficial herbs to use in and around the compost include borage for moisture and nitrogen, comfrey for nutrients and as a compost activator, and yarrow for nitrogen and compost activation. 2515 Narelle is running two upcoming workshops: n How to grow citrus. July 26 at Coledale Markets, 11am-1pm, $30, book at wildrumpus.com.au. n How to grow your own edible garden. August 1, 9am-5pm, $230, book at milllaneworkshops.com

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rock-hard waves Ray Collins’s work is on show at the Scarborough Hotel’s Matthew Gillett Gallery until July 19. And it’s incredible, writes Leroy Soeterboek.

Thirroul’s Ray Collins is a coal miner and, since 2007, a photographer too. His dark, moody stills of the sea confuse rock and water, creating ominous imagery. Tracks, Surfer Magazine and Buzzfeed have all featured his work.

We sat, sipping coffee on a bench at McCauley’s Beach, right out the front of Ray’s home, while he told me about his double life.

“One of the first memories I have is being in a backyard pool, around my mum’s neck.

I must have been less than a year old and she was swimming to the bottom and doing laps in the water, and she’d come out and see if I was all right and I’d be like, ‘No, do it again, do it again.’ I was born in ‘82, and there was a photo of us on Coledale Beach and I’m on a little

blow-up cushion thing, floating on a wave and I’m still like one year old. I guess that’s contributed to me feeling comfortable in the ocean.

“I still have to pinch myself with the fact I get to do what I do. Like my heroes and stuff, like Kelly Slater for example, wrote the introduction to my book [Found At Sea, a coffee table collection of images]. Getting photos on covers of magazines and stuff, it’s surreal. I try not to dwell on it too much, but it’s crazy… “[My coal mining job] definitely does [influence my photography]. It’s another parallel that I really didn’t become aware of because I don’t break bits of my life off and do things separately. I’m just one thing and everything I do is that one thing …

“I think that it has to be an influence because I’ve worked in the pits for 10 years.

So if I was a tradesman or if I was an artist or if I was a painter, that would influence me, so yeah, I think the dark and the ominous and the mountain and the rock-face look of the waves has definitely rubbed off from working in

The dark and the ominous and the mountain and the rock-face look of the waves has definitely rubbed off from working in heavy industry.

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“And I still do it three days a week. I work Friday, Saturday, Sunday from midday to midnight. It means I can be in the ocean seven days of a week. That’s pretty cool.

“I always get asked a lot, why do I still do it, and it’s like yin can’t exist without yang, you need the good and the bad, the dark and the light, and for me that’s what it is. I don’t dislike going there, I like the guys and I don’t mind the work. It’s the other part of what I do, it’s the other part of the photos that you see … it’s also financially a fixed amount money on every Thursday, no matter what.

“Whereas photography, although it can pay really well, it can be this much this week, none for a week, a great amount for two weeks then nothing for six weeks, then three big weeks.”

This is an edited extract of Leroy’s interview with Ray. Read the full conversation at roomforhorse.com.

See more amazing seascapes by Ray (self-portrait, below right) at raycollinsphoto.com 2515

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magic of Morocco

By Northern Illawarra University of the 3rd Age publicity officer Janice Creenaune.

It is not just locally that NIU3A opens up opportunities for retired people. Excursions – including trips overseas – are a vital part of our organisation. Most recently members travelled around Morocco, guided by Peter de Gabriele of Berry. The small group saw stunning scenery, fertile farmland, cedar forests, snowstorms, a sandstorm, and learnt about the nation’s past.

“Ancient Roman forts, Berber communities and traditional riads were a delight to see, the ancient kasbahs and stunning palaces were a complete marvel,” said Chris Thorley. “We were all fit enough to walk through the labyrinth of narrow streets needed to reach our accommodation in Fes and Marrakech, to dodge laden donkeys or motor bikes that shared these narrow thoroughfares, to trek and wind our way through several souks, to climb the narrow

BEAT BUSINESS BLUES

By Small Biz Connect’s Annelies Voorthuis Is your business suffering from the winter blues?

Then it’s time to focus on your marketing.

Promoting and marketing your business should be one of your primary responsibilities, especially when things are a bit slow. Here are five ways to bolster your marketing efforts on a micro budget: n Content marketing to lift your profile.

Great examples include e-mail newsletters, and social media articles. If you’re an accountant for example, you could create compelling content around the things that people hate tackling most at tax time. This creates an opportunity to mention the services you offer to help people. n Add bells and whistles to your website or Facebook – eg, add a video, a virtual tour of your

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The NIU3A crew had a ball in Morocco.

marble staircases that led to our rooms.”

“We seemed so far from Austinmer and Thirroul, which we were,” said Julie Davis, laughing. “The workmanship and crafts of the ancients were pure marvels.”

New experiences, friendships and the group’s camaraderie made for wonderful shared memories. “I am looking forward to another [trip] next year,” Julie said. n NIU3A offers weekly talks, exercise classes, table tennis, film society, brain games, discussion and philosophy groups, and a new 10-week ‘Western film discussion group for Term 3. For more information, please email janicecreenaune@hotmail.com. 2515 business, or a live chat opportunity. There are marketing studies that show 68 percent more information is retained after watching a video compared to just reading. n Direct marketing – Don’t be afraid to get out there and distribute leaflets, brochures, special offers and even your business card to targeted businesses or households. n Run your own PR campaign – put together a media release and photo to send to the local media about something new, unique or interesting happening in your business. n Collaborate and nurture. Team up with other businesses willing to support your business.

The goal is to produce business for each other by reciprocal referrals and joint promotional opportunities.

Want to know more? Ring and talk to a Small Biz Advisor on 4223 0316. 2515

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fun for kids ahead By local artist Lucy Lee

My first encounter with Thirroul Neighbourhood Centre is a fond memory of my then little toddler waddling through the TNC doors. He had just learnt to walk and loved waddling up and down the ramps in the centre.

We had recently moved to Helensburgh from Victoria. My partner was working a lot and I didn’t know anyone in town, so Archie and I often went adventuring along the coast and made many visits to Thirroul. I fell in love with the spectacular escarpment, the beach, the Centre and the local cafes. We became regular visitors to the Neighbourhood Centre and the staff and volunteers became friendly faces, and often a listening ear as well!

At that time, I thought I could donate some tins of food to the Thirroul Neighbourhood Centre Food Pantry but we actually found ourselves struggling on a single income and we just couldn’t get on top of things.

It was at a pretty difficult time that I discovered the Food Pantry. A volunteer explained to me the importance of such places in providing help to “anyone who is struggling”, which at that time included ME! Initially I felt shameful and embarrassed to admit that I was struggling, but I now realise how important it is to reach out when you need help, receive the help, and just say “thank you”!

When I heard that Thirroul Neighbourhood Centre was about to have funding cuts, I felt so disheartened. This would mean that the more than 6000 people the centre supports every year would struggle even more than they are now!

And I can certainly relate to those people.

The TNC recently organised for local businesses to become its “friends” by donating $150 per year. This is a great way for the centre to raise funds and keep the doors open. At this stage, I’m not in a position to provide a financial donation to the centre, but I decided that the next best thing would be to offer my time. I thought I would offer to run a kids art

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and craft table. I have been leading kids art classes for over two years and know children (and parents) love the chance to get creative.

With TNC coordinator Emily Messieh, we have organised a great day for families. There’ll be art and craft, circus fun, messy play, face painting, music, a reading room, information stalls, coffee, food and lots, lots more.

Please come along and enjoy the ‘Kids Day Out’ event, knowing that the $15 entry fee will help to keep centre’s doors open. 2515

STAY WARM IN STYLE This winter, everyone needs a chunky knit, writes personal stylist Sammy Mahler.

Knits are a staple, a “must have” in your wardrobe. Designers have been paying a lot of attention to detail, with yarn, pattern and necklines in focus.

One of my favourite looks is a stripey knit. Be it slouchy, fitted or textured, this a style that suits most shapes and sizes. Liiluu Boutique (4268 4086) in Thirroul has stunning styles in stock. I chose the striped roll-neck “girlfriend” knit.

It has style, structure and simplicity.

Fashion @ Twilight

On July 18, Liiluu will be among stores showing off spring fashions at a Thirroul Neighbourhood Centre fundraiser. Details on page 5.

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2515 SPORT

title fight

Local bmxer and world champ Saya Sakakibara is set to face the best of the best again.

As I write this, there are only a few weeks left until I leave for the World Championships in Zolder, Belgium, from July 20 to 25.

It feels like it was only weeks ago that I was in Holland for the World Championships, but that was actually nearly a year ago. We have been very busy all year racing and training. Time flies when you’re having fun.

The Australian National Championships in Brisbane, for me, didn’t go as planned. I slipped and crashed in the semi-final and it was very disappointing. But it had only made me more determined to defend my World Champion title in two months’ time.

Although the Nationals racing was an upset for me, there was an upside to the trip. There were nine rounds in total, stopping at venues around the country and the last round was in Brisbane. I was very happy to win every round and take home the series winner trophy.

After the Nationals just over a month ago, my main focus has been preparing for the World Championships.

Some people may think that training towards an important race is different to any other race.

But it is exactly the same. I usually train seven days a week and one to two hours each day. My training right now has been going well and I am happy with my progress.

I am nearly ready for the World Championships. Between now and mid-July, I’ll be training hard and avoiding injury as much as possible in order to be in prime condition when I race in Belgium. 2515

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Saya in action. Photo: Martin Ward

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2515 SPORT

#UNITE FOR KURT

Northern Illawarra communities have rallied to help family after league star son suffers terrible injury. 2515 reports.

Residents have banded together to help Stanwell Tops family the Drysdales after son Kurt, 20, suffered a snapped C5 vertebrae and spinal fractures while playing for Cabramatta on June 7.

The star hooker sustained the injury when he was tackled. Kurt’s mum Sonya and dad Steve were at the ground when the incident occurred.

Kurt was taken to Westmead Hospital, then airlifted to Royal North Shore Hospital where he has since undergone several operations.

Family friend Daniel Robberds said the family was “pushing through”.

“It’s obviously tough for them and they’re trying to stay positive as best they can for Kurt, but they’re doing it tough.”

He said the family was “so grateful” for the community’s support. 2515

Help Kurt & his family A Go Fund Me page has been set up to raise money for Kurt and his family. It had raised almost $46,000, at time of writing.

Go to gofundme.com/wvjk5wc and pledge your donation. Or make a donation at one of several collection points in Helensburgh, including Coles, Crawchy’s and newsXpress.

Kurt Drysdale

butchers to host sports dinner The Butchers may have lost the final of the inaugural Challenge Cup 24-4 to the Tigers on June 14, but the club’s sports dinner on July 4 is tipped to bring plenty of good cheer back to members and players.

The dinner – dubbed “An evening with Fletch, Hindy and Occy” – will be held at Panorama House, Bulli Tops. It kicks off at 6.30pm and ends at 10.30pm.

Tickets are $100 each (pensioners $80) for a three-course meal and beverages. Visit www. thirroulbutchers.com for more details. 2515

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coal league draw

Round 10 – July 4, Gibson Park 3pm: Thirroul vs Dapto Round 11 – July 11, Gibson Park 3pm: Thirroul vs Helensburgh Round 12 – July 18, Ziems Park 3pm: Thirroul vs Corrimal Round 13 – July 26, Parrish Park 3pm: Thirroul vs Wests Round 14 – August 9, Collegians Sports Centre 3pm: Thirroul vs Collegians

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