The Bugle 21 July 2018
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Blue Haven Bonaira: the vision emerges The groundwork at the old hospital site, necessary to convert it into Blue Haven Bonaira, is virtually at an end and the new structures are rising quickly. Kiama Council is building the $106 million aged care complex, including 59 independent living units and a care home for 134 residents. The whole of the complex is being worked on at once, rather than being staged as first considered. “Since construction started in February, we have had 136 workers on the site, who have racked up more than 24,000 hours of work,” says General Manager Kerry McMurray. “Despite the early June rain there has been no lost time due to weather. Importantly there have been no major injuries either. “Excavation is continuing for the aged care facility but
concrete slabs have already been poured for the independent living units and the community services offices. “So far 10,000 tonnes of rock and soil have been removed from the site with 2,500 tonnes out of a total of 10,000 tonnes of concrete poured.” The structure of the units will be completed within three months, and the care facility by November. “The good news is everything remains on track for completion around September 2019,” says Mayor Mark Honey. The Member for Kiama, Gareth Ward, recently inspected work on the site, saying it was exciting to see the on-ground results of the NSW Government investment in Blue Haven Bonaira. “I’m very proud to be part of this project that will Continued on page 4
A view of what will be the lower ground level of the independent living units, taken from what will be the ground floor height
Inside this issue Dragon boat racing in Florence p3
Latest on Akuna St p4
Project Engineer Richard O’Gorman gave a guided tour of the site to the Member for Kiama, Gareth Ward, Mayor Mark Honey and General Manager Kerry McMurray. Also present as special guests were Emeritus Mayor Brian Petschler and former General Manager Michael Forsyth, who initiated the project. More pictures of the site are available on thebugleonline.com
25 years of Jeans for Genes p6
Tourism opportunities identified in new plan Amongst the potential attractions outlined in Council’s new Kiama Tourism Opportunities Plan are making our surf clubhouses into visitor hubs offer restaurants, bars and entertainment; packaging up our area’s walks into a marketable network; encouraging an eco-resort at Jerrara Dam; and even a zipline from Jamberoo to Minnamurra. “This is a big picture document. It is about identifying opportunities so we can activiate them when the need arises. It is looking at all the opportunities we have to increase visitation, increase length of stay and increase spend,” says Destination Kiama Chair Councillor Matt Brown (right). The international bodyboarding event coming The ideas in the plan are based around to Kiama soon fits in with one of the identified Continued on page 5
hero experiences.
Look who’s coming to Folk By The Sea p7
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What’s on? Every Wednesday Kiama Farmers’ Market Surf Beach 2-5pm
On weekends Live music at The Sebel, Kiama Leagues Club, Gerringong and Kiama Bowlos, Jamberoo Pub and other venues
Saturday 21 July Jamberoo Music Festival Tickets $79; $39 conc and u/18; u/12 free with adult. Details: jamberoomusicfestival.com
Gerringong Village Market Gerringong Town Hall 9-2pm
Saturday 28 July History Talks in Kiama and Gerringong (see below and right) Kiama Makers &
Growers Market Black Beach, 10-3pm
Sunday 29 July Gerringong Music Club concert (see right) Jamberoo Village Market Reid Park, 9-2pm
4-5 August Kiama Arts Trail Various studios around Kiama. Details on Kiamaartstrail.com
11-12 August
Kiama Artisan Food Festival 30 July—9 August Kiama Showgrounds. See Kiama Bodyboard KiamaShowEvents.com King Pro Focused around South Coast Fibre Surf Beach Muster Gerringong Town Hall, 9-3pm Thursday 2 August Wrap With Love Knit-in (see right)
Friday 3 August CMRI Jeans for Genes Trivia Night (see p 6) Gerringong Pics & Flicks: Just To Be Sure French comedy. Gerringong Town Hall, 8pm. $10 or less.
Saturday 11 August Friends of Kiama Library Talk: Ian Fleming - Inspirations and Influences (more next issue)
Saturday 18 August Gerringong Village Markets In and around the Town Hall
When Neil Oliver visited Kiama For its July talk, the Kiama and District Historical Society has arranged for long time committee member Malcolm Bedford to talk of his experience of helping with the filming visit of Neil Oliver for his Coast Australia TV program. An episode of the latest series, shown on Foxtel in Find out what Neil Oliver is like to work with 2017 and more recently on SBS, featured Kiama history He met and talked to Neil the episode. All are welcome to this and the geology of Bombo Oliver over a three hour period and had a significant free event with afternoon tea. quarry. Malcolm spent a day with off-screen involvement in Details: Saturday 28 July, the production team during the making of the episode, Kiama Family History the preparation for the epi- so he’ll be able to give some Centre, Railway Parade, sode, after a lot of contact good insights. 2.30pm The talk will be illustrated with them prior to the filming day. with segments taken from
Knit-in Pastance returns on again to Gerringong Local knitters are invited to turn out in force to help knit squares for the charity, Wrap with Love. The annual event brings together knitters of all ages and skills. Organised in partnership with the Kiama Group of the Knitters Guild NSW Inc, our Knit In will run from 10.30am until noon with a delicious free morning tea provided. Needles and yarn will also be supplied; however keen knitters are welcome to bring their own knitting supplies. Size 8 (4mm) needles and 8-ply yarn are recommended.
Details: Thursday 2 August, Kiama Library, 10.30am. Contact Kiama Library to book your spot on 4233 1133.
Talk on 300 yr old book Local antiquarian book collector Noel Merrick’s talk for the Gerringong & District Historical Society will focus on his most precious book, Poems on Several Occasions by Matthew Prior. Noel’s family has a fascinating association with the publication of the book, which took place in 1718. The talk will illustrate the strong linkages between the poetry and politics of the day, with mention of contemporary prejudices and pastimes.
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Noel collects antiquarian books about 16th to 18th century English history and literature. He will be bringing some of his books along to display on the day. He moved to Gerringong from the Blue Mountains just prior to the 2013 bushfires. Details: Saturday 28 July, RSL Memorial Hall, Fern and Belinda Sts, 1pm. Gold coin entry.
neau-Hills, playing on traditional instruments (Irish harp, lute, recorders, fiddle, bagpipes and percussion) and singing music that spans the ages. Pastance creates their own unique sound based on Anglo/ Celtic folk, early European and original music. Their latest CD, Sit Down Beside Me, featured on ABC Classic FM as CD of the week. Details: Sunday 29 July, Gerringong Town Hall, 2pm. Doors open at 1.30 pm. Tickets $25 at the door for visitors, $20 for members and free for children and students. Afternoon tea available. More info on pastance.com
Akuna St DA still ‘live’ Council has met with Nick Daoud, the developer who has been working on plans for the Akuna St/Mitre 10 site. As previously reported, Council recently decided not to grant a final extension of its contract of sale to Mr Daoud, leaving the fate of the important CBD site in limbo. “We met with him and explained the reasons for our decision,” says Mayor Mark Honey. “As yet there is no resolution to the fate of that site.” A complicating factor is that Mr Daoud still has a ‘live’ DA on the site, as the DA process can continue even though he doesn’t own the site. If Mr Daoud receives approval for the DA from the Joint Regional Planning Panel for the site, it will be up to Council to decide whether to sell it to him or not. In an earlier interview, Mr Daoud told The Bugle that he did not expect the next version of his plans to have to go on public exhibition, as they were a reduction in the scale of the development requested by the Panel.
Kiama women celebrate the benefits of exercise
Mindless vandalism causes injury
Anyone who has information about the cutting down by chainsaw of at least two trees on the Ruth Deveney track in Minnamurra are being urged to contact Oak Flats police on 4232 5599. The vandalism became a crime when a cyclist crashed down a small embankment whilst avoiding the tree. John Mezedi says that if he hadn’t been reaching down for his water his injuries
could have been a lot worse. “It was right on head level, and I hate to think what could have happened to me or someone else. “I can’t understand why anyone would chop a tree down in such an isolated spot and then leave it there.” The fallen tree had been spotted 90 minutes earlier and reported to Council, only for the returning cyclists to find the injured man.
Four breast cancer survivors from the Kiama region recently participated in the International Breast Cancer Survivor Dragon Boat Festival, held on the Arno River in Florence. Ann Boulton, Helena Deacon, Heather McAlpine and Jacqueline Sloan, all members of the Illawarra Dragon Boating Club, joined the Dragons Abreast Team Hope Australia for two days of paddling. The festival was the largest ever female only sporting event in the world, with over 3500 breast cancer survivors from 29 countries attending. Jackie Sloan, who works as a doctor in Gerringong, says she feels very privileged to have been there.
“It was an absolutely wonderful experience: right from the opening ceremony, the racing, the camaraderie between women who have all shared a similar journey, and especially the closing ceremony, where we remembered those who are no longer with us in a beautiful flowers on the water cereTop: Ann Boulton, Heather McAlpine, Tanja Sparringa Ducharme mony. It was a very special (Canada) and Jackie Sloan during the ‘flowers on the water’ experience”. Why dragon boats? It was of causing lymphoedema. through. I had such hope being only as recently as 1996, “I started dragon boating surrounded by cancer survithat a Canadian doctor, Don when I was first diagnosed vors of many years”. McKenzie, ran a clinical in 2005 and going through Heather McAlpine agrees. trial putting 24 women into chemotherapy,” says Jackie. “By defying the long held a dragon boat to prove that “Not only did exercise myth of breast cancer making exercise was beneficial after help my recovery, but the women fragile and exercise breast cancer surgery. women I met were fantastic avoidant, it has made athletes Until then it was commonly role models and such a posi- out of many women and advised not to exercise after tive support to me, they knew strengthened our spirit to breast cancer surgery for fear exactly what I was going live positively.”
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Blue Haven Bonaira deliver important services and support for our community for many years to come. “I am also pleased to have secured a total of $18 million from the NSW Government, including $8 million through the Restart NSW Illawarra Infrastructure Fund, towards this Blue Haven Bonaira project,”
The complex surrounds historic Barroul House, and its restoration is included in the work being done. The Member for Gilmore, Ann Sudmalis, recently announced a $1.4 million grant through the Building Better Regions Fund to cover half the cost of its restoration and repurposing.
JVRRA opposes DA for Croom
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Jamberoo Valley Ratepay- thetic development is allowed ers and Residents Associa- into Jamberoo Valley and tion (JVRRA) has lodged its is allowed to fragment the opposition, for a second valley’s agricultural land, time, to a proposal to build the consequences could be a large dwelling and farm very serious indeed,” says stay buildings on a former a JVRRA spokesperson. dairy farm opposite Jamberoo “The JVRRA urges Action Park at Croom. Kiama Council planners and The Federal Minister for Regional Development, Territories and The DA has been recouncillors to ensure that Local Government John McVeigh inspecting Barroul House with introduced to Kiama Coun- their existing restrictions Ann Sudmalis MP and Mayor Honey cil after its initial rejection around farm-stay proposals Once completed, Barroul against the prices at Blue by staff. are fully respected, and that House will include a fully Haven – Terralong, allowThe exhibition period has this DA is rejected for a functional café, meetings ing for the extra amenity. recently closed for the $13.3 second time.” rooms, landscaping, sensory Prices are based on a combi- million integrated developApart from concerns surrounds and an art gallery nation of unit size, view and ment, which includes demo- about the scale of the develdisplaying works from local orientation, with speculation lition of the existing dairy, opment and its inappropriand indigenous artists. some will sell for over $1 a new principal dwelling ateness in the landscape, the The new money is in addi- million. (3340m2 of floor area), JVRRA doubts the property tion to $2.3 million already Blue Haven’s existing will be a working farm, a secondary dwelling, five Care Home has recently committed by the Federal cabins for farmstay accom- despite the DA stating there Government for meeting granted accreditation for modation, an educational will be a small herd of cattle rooms, community hall, a three years, after meeting all building, sheds and associ- and a vineyard established. kitchen and amenities. of the exacting 44 standards ated roadworks. “The JVRRA feels, howInterest in the units is required. “If this kind of unsympa- ever, that this particular DA strong, with 113 expressions is likely to be in breach of of interest having been NSW and local government lodged already. legislation, including the The units at Blue Haven While welcoming the near Katandra Berry and Katandra Kiama LEP and the Kiama Bonaira will be allocated by completion of the Bathers’ Kiama a cappella choir, led DCP, both in terms of the ballot, the same manner development, I find it diffi- by Antoinette Raynal, chose character of the proposed used to allocate units at Blue cult to understand why the CMRI Gerringong to be the buildings and the actual use Haven Terralong. developer has been allowed charity to benefit from their of the development,” says Prices will be benchmarked the spokesperson. to plant cocoas palms along recent event, “The high cost of building The Big Swing at the Gerits Manning St frontage. the ‘farm stay’ residences ringong Town Hall. The rest of Manning St stands in stark contrast to and Terralong St are graced Guests contributed to our the amount of income that with local cabbage tree cause on the night by putis likely to be generated by palms, and the extension of ting money into the money this planting strategy would tins on the tables and Katan- the farming. This proposal could, therefore, be in dra donated a significant have been a much more breach of the planning suitable idea. amount from the ticket sales requirement for farm stays The cabbage tree palms as well as paying for CMRI that states that primary proand the Norfolk Island pines catering services. Over $3000 duction is meant to be the are part of Kiama’s charac- was raised at the event. principal business carried ter. Hopefully it isn’t too Thank you, Katandra, the out on the site.” late to be rectified. Village Big Band and all of Kiama Council is currently the generous music and Name supplied, Kiama assessing the proposed dance lovers who attended. CMRI Gerringong Commit- development, and its final report, including consideraWe welcome letters. Longer tee is constantly delighted ones may be edited. Writer’s and grateful for our amazing tion of matters raised in submissions, will be prenames and addresses must be community support. provided. Mailing details on sented to councillors at a L Peade, Secretary CMRI future meeting. page 2. Letters published at Gerringong the Editor’s discretion.
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Tourism Opportunities Plan identified ‘hero experiences’. Hero experiences are industry speak for what is special about a destination – what makes it stand out from its competitors. The four hero experiences identified are based around our traditional seaside lifestyle, the dramatic coastline, Saddleback Mountain and the escarpment, and family activities. “It is important that we maintain our character and integrity, and if you look at these experiences they fit
into why people live here,“ says Cllr Brown. Devised by Destination Kiama in consultation with tourism operators and interested residents, and with advice from external experts, the Plan was formally adopted at the July Council Meeting, meaning it will have influence over other Council decisions. “We now have identified opportunities, so we will be in the position to activate them when the right conditions arrive,” says Cllr Brown.
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Destination Kiama is cur“There are some low hanginterest to develop an eco- championed by the fresh ing fruit that we can start tourism facility on Council eye of visiting experts, inrently seeking businesses working on straight away, land at the old Jerrara Dam clude removing the cabins and organisations to join and there are some really big consolidate, improve and from Blowhole Point and them as partners (formerly picture ideas that will need market our walks as a net- replacing them with shops members) for 2018/9. and restaurants built into the A prospectus is available proper planning and procwork. Work is already esses, and big grants of money. being done on developing hill to overlook the harbour. from the Visitors Centre or www.kiama.com.au “We will be ready to lobby walks from Berry and “We want to activate the Foxground to Saddleback, current Plan of Management The next Tourism After for these bigger projects when the opportunity arises and then over to Macquarie for the harbour, but in the Hours event, at the Kiama Bowling Club on 24 July, because we have done the Pass, and the Minnamurra long term we’d like to add consultation with the comBends boardwalk will fit another ideal component to 5.30-7.30pm, is free for it,” says Cllr Brown. Destination Kiama Partners munity and tourism operators.” into the network Amongst the opportunities various measures to inApart from the cabin area, (or $25 for non-partners). that can be acted upon in the crease existing wedding the Plan picks up the idea of Register at eventbrite.com.au establishing an observatory or call the Visitors Centre on near term are: and conference market. 4232 3322. Calling for expressions of The big picture possibilities, on the Headland.
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Club news Parkinsons Support The next meeting of the Parkinsons Support group will be at Kiama Leagues Club on Tuesday 24 July, 10.15-11.30am. This meeting will plan the group’s involvement in the upcoming Unity Walk in the Park, share some information on the Parkinsons NSW Seminar to be held at Kiama
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Leagues Club on Wednesday The Society would like to 8 August from 9.30-2pm, and thank both present Mayor, Nina (our Parkinson’s nurse) Mark Honey, and Emeritus will be there to answer ques- Mayor, Brian Petschler, for tions. For more information being their patrons. ring Lesley on 42324914. Meetings are held on the first Friday of the month in Red Cross AGM Following a very productive the Guide Hall at Hindmarsh Park commencing at 1.30m. year, the Kiama Branch of If you are interested in the Red Cross held its becoming a member, call AGM, with all committee Gill Divers on 4263 3178. members serving again.
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Kiama’s wedding industry providers came up trumps at this year’s Brides Choice Awards for the Illawarra South Coast, with the brides of the region rating them very highly. Bush Bank, Mecure Gerringong and Crooked River were top venues in their categories, with Sebel Harbourside Kiama highly commended. The Sebel won best 4 star accommodation. Kiama Downs florist Posy Jones, Making Faces Make Up Studio and Summacakes were also recognised as highly commended in their competitive fields.
25 years of Jeans for Genes Friday 3 August is Jeans for Genes Day, and Gerringong’s Rhonda Bailey has been organising the fundraising effort for CMRI Gerringong for all its 25 years. She says that when the event was introduced it was an instant hit. “Hardly any other charity was doing a themed event, and when a pair of jeans was connected with the genes of your body it made a connection with everyone.” Over the years, Rhonda and her team of volunteers have raised over $250,000 for medical research into the genetic cause of childhood diseases. At first they relied solely on the proceeds of selling Jeans for Genes merchandise at shopping centres near and far. “Now we raise most of the money through our trivia night and our denim quilt raffle, which has been going for seven years,” says Rhonda. “There are now too many charities competing for donations at the shopping centres to make it a novelty. “This year we will still be have stalls at Shellharbour and the Gerringong IGA.” Rhonda is the daughter-in-
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Ruby Bolto, 9, and Adele Hawke, 5, (front) and Hugo Bolto, 7, and Matthew Hawke, 7, of Gerringong love the colours and size of this year's denim quilt.
law of CMRI Gerringong’s founder, Dorothy Bailey. “Her son Philip was born with congenital heart disease and she was determined to help find a cure.” CMRI Gerringong will celebrate 60 years of continuous fundraising in March next year.
Details: Tables with Genes for Jeans merchandise and quilt raffle tickets will be at the Gerringong IGA on 27-28 July and 2-3 August. The Trivia Night is on Friday 3 August, Gerroa Fisherman’s Club, 6.30 for 7pm. $20 tickets from Cronins Liquor.
Dementia workshop:
Learn from those in the same boat In another first for Demen- Discussion forum with tia Friendly Kiama, a workpeople living with dementia shop for people living with There are more than 400,000 dementia, developed and Australians living with delivered by people living dementia, 55 per cent of with dementia, is to be held whom are women. at the end of July. It is the second leading The Dementia Alliance cause of death in Australia, Group (DAGs), comprised amounting to 5.4 per cent of of residents living with all deaths in men and 10.6 dementia, has already played per cent in women. a key role in the internationDetails: Friday 27 July, ally recognised Dementia The Gerroa Fishermans Friendly Kiama Project. Club, 9.30-1pm. Now the DAGs are hostMorning tea provided. ing a workshop to help othRSVP: 4232 0444 or to ers living with dementia by council@kiama.nsw.gov.au providing general understanding and awareness of the disease and some of the Gerringong Rotary is strategies to adopt. bringing back its popular This includes providing Friday afternoon dances, a person-centred approach led by a qualified dance towards care during the different stages of dementia. teacher, for people with dementia. On the agenda:
Fifth Folk By The Sea offers some of folk’s best The Folk By The Sea organisers have a reputation for eclectic lineups to cater for a wide range of musical tastes under the folk banner. The recently released lineup for the 2018 festival continues in this vein, featuring two of Britain’s finest folk artists, a six-times Tamworth Golden Guitar winner, a leading Indigenous singersongwriter, a ‘convict punk’ band from Tasmania and a gypsy jazz band. The British Folk Royalty on the bill are Ken Nicol
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and Alan Reid. Nicol is a consummate musician who spent 15 years to 2002 with acclaimed British folk band Albion, and then eight years playing and touring the world with the legendary Steeleye Span. He will be collaborating with Melbourne-based Scottish singer Fiona Ross, with three performances throughout the festival, as well as Ken Nicol with Fiona Ross doing a solo show. Saturday afternoon. He has Alan Reid and Dutch mu- toured extensively in Australia “With Ken Nicol, Alan sician Rob van Sante were and internationally. Reid, Fiona Ross and Rob long-time members of ScotIn their traditional walk on van Sante, we have again land’s Battlefield Band, and the wilder side of the folk attracted acclaimed internawill team up in performances music scene, and this year’s tional performers, as well as on Friday and Saturday night. festival will feature Tasma- many top Australian acts,” Six-times Golden Guitar nian band The Dead Maggies, Cork said. winner Luke O’Shea will rocking it out with their As always, the festival will attract large audiences to his convict-inspired brand of feature around 50 acts, with Friday and Saturday night punk folk. Elsewhere on the 100 performances over the performances. He is currently program, Melbourne-based Friday, Saturday and Suntouring Australia promoting gypsy jazz quartet The Royal day of the last weekend in his latest album, Caught Up High Jinx are expected get feet September. In The Dreaming. stomping to a different beat. Details: September 21-23, Playing guitar, mandolin, Festival coordinator Rod Kiama Pavilion and nearby banjo and harmonica, Cork says this year’s festival venues. Early Bird two-day indigenous singer-songwriter line-up is right up there with tickets on sale now for $60 Glenn Skuthorpe will perthe best in the five years it at www.folkbythesea.com.au form on Friday night and has been staged.
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staff working very closely with residents and business owners. Simple projects such as picnic shelters and viewing platforms have involved the Lions or Rotary Clubs. Of course there are some fundamental ways Council and the community work together. Kiama Council is celebrating The first is the work done Local Government Week from by the many, many Council 30 July to 5 August. committees, which are a mix It’s Council’s chance to of councillors, council staff promote all the things, small and community members. and large, it does for our The hours that go into community. committee work each year This year’s theme is actually are staggering. ‘The Power of Community’, But most of this goes because much of what on without much fanfare, Kiama Council does for except maybe for the most the community, is done in contentious issues. partnership with the commu- As Mayor, it’s never pleasnity. ant to sit through a public The new playgrounds at meeting where Council is Bonaira Street and Gainsbeing attacked for a contenborough Reserve were both tious proposal. designed using ideas from Reading a letter or email residents. This worked so can be less confronting. well Council is using the But hearing first-hand same approach with five what the community thinks, more playgrounds over the especially on matters they next year. are passionate about, is The Jamberoo DCP never a wasted exercise. (Development Control Plan), It is simply another way that was drafted with planning Council and the community
work together. With that in mind, Council will again be setting up popup shops in Kiama, Gerringong and Jamberoo during Local Government Week. Council staff will be onhand to show off many of the projects and programs that are on the go and we would welcome your input for future projects. Residents can quiz them about these projects and programs, or anything else on their mind. Gerringong Town Hall – 11am to 3pm, Tuesday 31 July Jamberoo School of Arts – 11am to 3pm, Wednesday 1 August Kiama Village Shopping Centre – 11am to 3pm, Thursday 2 August Kiama Village Shopping Centre – 11am to 3pm, Friday 3 August For me a highlight of Local Government Week will be the annual youth meeting at Kiama High School on Thursday, 2 August. I was amazed by the composure and thoughtfulness of the students at last year’s meeting, as well as the
practicality of their proposals. If this is the future of our municipality, the ‘The Power of Community’ is in good hands. Further information about Local Government Week is available from Council’s website: www.kiama.nsw gov.au
Library cuts criticised There was unanimous support at the July Council meeting for Deputy Mayor Kathy Rice’s motion criticising the recent State Government budget cuts to public libraries. According to Local Government NSW, funding for libraries was cut by 18 per cent ($23.5 million in 2018-19 compared with $28.8 million in 2017-18). “There is a continuing decline in funding from the State and the expectation is that councils will pick up the tab for this much used and valuable service,” says Cllr Rice. State funding is now at the level it was 20 years ago.
call Reminder to artists Casting Following its debut success, Entries are rolling in from near and far for Kiama’s largest annual art exhibition. “Each year our major exhibition features works by our members, other local artists, and artists from other areas across the state,” says Judith White, President of the Kiama Art Society. “We are hoping this year will be bigger and better than ever. We thank our major sponsors Kiama Municipal Council, Kiama Leagues Club and the Illawarra Financial Group for their continuing support.” Total prize money exceeds $9000, over the whole gamete of styles, with sections for younger artists.. The exhibition will be held at Kiama Leagues Club from Saturday August 25 till Sunday September 2, with the official preview opening and award giving at 7pm on Friday August 24.
Details: Entry forms are now available from www.kiamaartsociety.org.au, or from Framed by Us in Terralong St, Kiama.
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Kiama Matinee Theatre is planning its next production, another comedy from Kiama’s own Ken Methold, in October. They will be casting for the play, She's A Good Girl But...., over the next couple of weeks so if you are interested in taking to the stage they want to hear from you. Details: If you can, join them on a Thursday morning at the Kiama Downs Community Centre, from 9.30am. Or call Veronica on 0439 383 487
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Kiama High is set to star in the season return of the ABC’s influential War on Waste. The series’ presenter, Craig Reucassel, told The Bugle that as a father of teenagers he was interested to see how the students would react to the challenge. “They seemed to get into it and certainly look like they are going to keep it going,” he said. “As with doing anything differently, the hardest part is the initial change. Once it becomes the norm it becomes easy. “I think they have shown that they can make a big improvement in reducing landfill by making simple changes.” Craig hopes their efforts will inspire high schools across Australia to do the same.
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Details: The new series starts Tuesday July 24, 8.30pm and runs for three weeks. It will also be available on iview
Revitalising the Gerringong CBD The issues facing the facilitated by Council, in Gerringong/Gerroa business response to the cumulative impact of a number of factors. community have been discussed at a meeting which The meeting provided an brought together business opportunity to share their owners, the Council and the concerns and talk about State Government, including opportunities to bring about Gareth Ward MP and the positive changes. Director of Southern NSW Concerns centred around Premier and Cabinet. the impact of the bypass The meeting was con(now exacerbated by the vened by local business roadworks at Shoalhaven woman Robyne Ippoliti of Heads), lack of attractive Oak Home Gerringong, and gateway entrance from the
highway, closure of the ANZ Bank, parking, lack of a local business network, and locals not shopping locally. Many opportunities were identified, and they will be the focus of the next meeting. Details: Monday 30 July, Mercure Gerringong, 6-7.30pm. Register at nextgerringongbusinessmeeting.eventbrite.com.au
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Helen Laidlaw is writing the story of some of the indigenous families who lived in Kiama, and is seeking information on a number of people her research has uncovered. “This history needs to be recorded or it will be lost,” Helen says. Her main focus has been the Edwards family, who came to Kiama around 1900 and were well-known for their football, swimming and fishing skills, as well as their readiness to enlist in both World Wars. However following information given to her by Trevelle Best, who was born in 1929 and was an important member of the Surf Club, she is appealing to the community for information or old photos on other indigenous families to add to this history: WILLIAMS, Frank (the father), and sons Frank, Eddie and Ronnie. Lived in Collins St. The Williams boys were all members of the KSLC. DIXON, Wally and Colin (parents Joseph Luke and Mary Dixon). The Dixon boys were members of the KSLC and football teams. EDWARDS, Jack and Jean lived in Barney St and had eight sons. CAMPBELL, Sid, Bert (known as Boobles), and Tyson. Lived at Bombo on the corner of Darren Ave and the highway. WALKER, ‘Smiler’. Lived in Terralong St close to where Blue Haven is now STEWART, Roy. Came from the Nowra area but lived in Gerringong and was a great winger. He played rep football against international sides LONGBOTTOM, Pluck (father), Barney, Bill, Jack, Henry, Grace and Dormie. Well-known sporting family. McCLEOD A Nowra family which sometimes worked at Kiama and played sport here. BROWN or BROWS. Lived in Bombo. “Any information or photos will be treated with care and respect,” says Helen. “Any help will be greatly appreciated.” Details: PO Box 190, Kiama 2533 or t 4233 2317 Email: helenlaidlaw@ iinet.net.au
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First home buyers get Government assistance The NSW Government has developed a new package of measures designed to improve housing affordability across NSW. These policies take into account the difficulty that first home buyers face in entering the market, the state’s growing population and the need to ensure that development occurs close to essential infrastructure such as roads, railway lines and schools. The Government’s comprehensive package to improve housing affordability is focused on helping first home buyers, who often face stiff competition from investors. For first home buyers, this comprehensive package will: • abolish stamp duty on all homes up to $650,000, which can save up to $24,740 on a $600,000 home. • give stamp duty relief for homes up to $800,000 • provide a $10,000 grant for builders of new homes up to $750,000 and purchasers of new homes up to $600,000 • abolish insurance duty on lenders’ mortgage insurance • ensure foreign investors pay higher duties and land taxes • no longer allow investors to defer paying stamp duty on off-the-plan purchases. The duty paid when buying residential property can be an obstacle for first home buyers. For those entering the market, the NSW Government is abolishing this duty on new and existing homes worth up to $650,000. For properties valued at between $650,000 and $800,000, the duty concession will be gradually reduced. Concessions on vacant land will remain unchanged.
Jamberoo Open sponsorships The next two weekends are huge for the Jamberoo Golf Club, with First National Coast and Country coming on board as major sponsors of both the clubs Men’s and Mixed Open events. Jamberoo Golf Club captain David Ransom is delighted to have First National on board. “We are thrilled to get First National Coast and Country on board as the major sponsor and their assistance will help raise the profile of the two Open championships,” Mr Ransom said.
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At Vision Australia’s Christmas in July Kiama Friends of Vision Australia hosted a Christmas in July fundraiser on 7 July at the Kiama Masonic Hall. Much needed funds were raised to help the blind and vision impaired in our area. A cheque for $4000 was presented by Heather Bell, Treasurer, to Sally Thompson from the Wollongong Office of Vision Australia. Many guests braved a cold and windy night to attend the function where fun activities and a delicious meal, catered by Speak and Easy, were enjoyed by all. Santa put in an appearance, bringing a gift of fudge for all the good people there. Leslie East also celebrated her birthday in style, when a group of carol singers burst forth with Happy Birthday. Many thanks are due to the Jamberoo CWA who volunteered to man the kitchen.
Left: Tony and Lorraine Naughton, with Ruth and Chris Leeder Below left: Vic East, Bob and Annette Young and Roselyn Phillis
Heather Bell presenting the cheque to Sally Thompson of Vision Australia
Above: Trevor Phillis, Tony and Silvia Loader and Leslie East Left: Brian Finch, Darren and Sally Thompson, Col and Ronnie Rathbone, Nancy Finch and Annette Rodgers Right: Margaret and Geoff Williams, Sam Mullaney, and Margaret and Peter McMillan
CWA members Cathy Delhaas, Eilis Golightly and Ivy Ruhnau behind the scenes
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Postcard home We arrived at our home exchange property just outside of Letterfrack, County Galway, Ireland on a beautiful, sunny June day. The mercury had been the in the high 20’s all week – stunning for Ireland it seems. This lulled us into a false sense of security, as seven of our ten days saw the temperature sit between 6-15C. Fortunately, I’d thrown the thermals in at the last minute. Our temporary home wasa typical Irish worker’s cottage – a bedroom either end with a living room between, tiny galley kitchen and bathroom annexe off the front entry porch. While it was comfortable and adequate, we didn’t intend to spend much time there, because we were on the very edge of the Connemara National Park,
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Term 3 enrolments As we’ve told you before, U3A is a worldwide volunteer organisation for anyone wishing to continue learning in their later life. In Kiama you have the opportunity to keep your mind active with talks and courses, relax with meditation and keep your body active with Tai Chi, Tap and now, courtesy of a Kiama Council Grant, table tennis. In Term 3 courses include Table Tennis, Tai Chi/ Qigong, Dancing, Music, Mah Jong, Meditation, Fine Art, a Book Group, current affairs discussion group and a Writing Club. The popular Monday talks operate on a drop-in basis, 2-4pm.
Next round of Monday Talks July 30 Aug 6 Aug 13 May 28 Aug 27 Sept 3 Sept 10
and in one of the most beautiful parts of Ireland. We ventured out daily and marvelled at the sheer natural beauty all around us – majestic mountains enclosing beautiful and abundant waterways, wild sparsely populated coastline and beaches where horse racing events were held, the spectacular Wild Atlantic Way, main roads where
sheep grazing on the road’s edge still had right of way, but beware the night driving – sheep found the warm tarmac a great place to sleep. The evening’s offered us an opportunity to taste the local fare – seafood being a specialty of the area. We sampled the biggest scallops I have ever seen, along with succulent mussels, oysters and crab claws.
Most dining was accompanied by rollicking live Irish music. Everywhere we went we were met with a warm, good humoured welcome by the locals. This part of Ireland was altogether, a memorable experience. Lesley Mattieson-Smith, Kiama and Belpech, France
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History of the CWA - Cheryl Pearce Scam Awareness - Dept of Fair Trade Life on the Creative Edge - David Roach Annual General Meeting Dark Tourism - Prof Susan Turnbull Excursion to the ABC Counter Terrorism - Chris Allen
Details: Enrol for Term 3 on Mon July 23, 2-4 pm, or Tue July 24, 2-3pm, at the North Kiama Neighbourhood Centre, 28 Meehan Dr, Kiama Downs. For full details see kiama.u3anet.org.au Not sure? Why not squander $12.50 and join for 6 months, drop in to any Monday talk or call Charles 0488 445 655
Honour for Morris brothers International rugby league players Josh and Brett Morris are to join Mick Cronin, Rod Wishart and Shaun Timmins on Kiama’s Sporting Honour Roll. “It is a tribute to how much Josh and Brett have achieved from a very early stage in their rugby league careers, that they are still playing when added to the Honour Roll,” says Mayor Mark Honey. The former Kiama Knights players will be added to the Sporting Honour Roll at a ceremony on Friday 3 August.