Neighbourhood Media Cronulla Magazine | November 2021
THE BEST PICNIC SPOTS THE SHARK ARM MYSTERY
PETS & MORE
GHISTORY
The Second Installation Of Our 2-Part History Of Cronulla Region
COVER FEATURE
Aerial Photographer And Cronulla Talent Jess Loiterton
CRIME
The Bizarre True Story About A Shark Regurgitating An Arm
COMMUNITY
Top Picnicking Spots Around Sutherland Shire
COMMUNITY
Plastic-Free Sutherland
HEALTH
Club W - A New Concept In Health And FitnessDebuts In Cronulla
Cocktails Of Cronulla - Cool Summer Beverages! ‘Bush Tucker’ Foraging Around The Seashore
FROM THE EDITOR
Cover image: Jess Loiterton
HELLO and welcome to your latest 2230 community magazine. We’re pleased to bring you edition #2 and trust you enjoy the articles, assorted life tips and link-ups with local businesses and organisations.
Our cover feature this edition focuses on local talent Jess Loiterton, a photographer who takes magnificent aerial seascapes and beautiful beach-life images.
Jess, currently resident in Hawaii, can be followed on her webpage, Adventures of Jess, where you can order wall prints or her coffee table photo-book Above Paradise
In our true crime feature, we’ve investigated the (in)famous Shark Arm Mystery, which started in the waters of Port Hacking. Once upon a time, a tiger shark was minding its own business, swimming along, when it came across a tasty snack dangled on the end of a line. Meanwhile, it was still digesting its previous big meal...
You might be feeling a bit peckish after reading that! So, as the weather warms and barbecues spark alight, we’ve roamed the Sutherland Shire to identify the best picnic spots and the facilities they offer, from parking to pools to playgrounds.
For a more detailed list with photos, visit our website www neighbourhoodmedia.com.au If, perchance, you like grazing wild weeds or snacking on seaweeds to supplement your picnic hamper, we’ve printed a few marine foraging suggestions for local ‘bush tucker’. And if you love cool cocktails, check out our recommendations on where to sip four favourites.
Also inside, we meet the founder of Club W, a new concept in fitness & health; learn about plastic-free Sutherland; turn a light on OzSun Shade Systems director; go walkies with a few local doggies; consider adopting, not buying a pet, and delve into the past with part 2 of our 2-part local history feature.
All this and more.. We trust you’ll enjoy reading this 2230 as much as we’ve enjoyed putting it together.
Alec Smart
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HISTORY
By Alec Smart
In the second installation of our Cronulla
History
Ofeature, we chronicle the arrival of Europeans, from the First Fleet to the first settlers, via French sailors, runaway convicts, explorers and surveyors.
ON 26 January 1788, just six days after the first of 11 ships of the First Fleet sailed into Botany Bay from Britain, Governor Phillip ordered the 1373 survivors of the arduous eight-month journey from Portsmouth to set sail again.
The water sources in Kamay/Botany Bay were insufficient to sustain the garrison of marines, settlers and 732 convicts - despite Captain Cook’s assurances in his 1770 journal that Botany Bay was well provisioned with freshwater streams and meadows.
And so, after felling a few trees in Kurnell, the 11 ships relocated north to a great harbour Captain Cook never entered, Port Jackson...
Coincidentally on 24 Jan 1788, French naval captain and explorer Jean-François de Galaup, comte de Lapérouse and his crew sailed into Botany Bay in two ships. On a scientific circumnavigation of the world, the French anchored at what is now known as La Perouse in Frenchman’s Bay.
They maintained cordial relations with the British during their six-week stay, departing on 10 March 1788. Sadly, both ships were wrecked on the reefs of Vanikoro Island in the Solomon Islands during a cyclone in April. The crews were never seen again by Europeans.
The first European who died on Australia’s east coast was Forby Sutherland, a poulterer on The Endeavour, who succumbed to tuberculosis on 30 April 1770. He was buried in Kurnell on the headland Cook named Sutherland Point in tribute – from whence the regional name Sutherland was derived.
After Sydney Cove/Warrane was settled, many years elapsed before the British colonisers ventured in an official capacity to the southern shores of Kamay/Botany Bay. (In order to deter convicts from ‘going bush’, British authorities spread rumours that Indigenous Aboriginals were cannibals).
EXPLORERS AND SURVEYORS
FLINDERS
Matthew Flinders, the explorer-cartographer who famously circumnavigated the Australian continent with Garigal leader Bungaree and a cat named ‘Trim’, initially undertook two exploratory voyages south of Sydney. The first, in Oct 1795, was up the Tucoerah/Georges River with naval surgeon George Bass and his 14yo assistant William Martin. This was
accomplished in a tiny (2.5m long!), single-sailed boat without cover called Tom Thumb.
On 25 March 1796 the trio set sail again in a similar small boat named Tom Thumb II, seeking a ‘river south of Botany Bay’ unmarked on Cook’s charts. However, the mission ran into trouble when strong currents carried them too far south and they were eventually dumped ashore near present-day Wollongong.
Two Wodi Wodi Aboriginal men rescued the explorers by guiding them to fresh water and introducing them to their clan. Flinders repaid the kindness by trimming their beards and characteristically dread-locked hair with scissors.
Flinders also learned that several escaped convicts were living in the vicinity growing corn and potatoes.
Sailing north again, a fierce gale forced the explorers to seek overnight refuge at Wattamolla. The following day, 30 March, they coasted into the inlet they sought, which they charted and named Port Hacking (after the ex-convict who informed them of its existence).
DIXON
In 1827 Robert Dixon was appointed to survey the districts south of Botany Bay with the aid of a small sailboat. Dixon gave the name ‘Cronulla Beach’ to the stretch of coastline between Botany Bay and Port Hacking, which was formalised on NSW Govt maps in 1834.
The name ‘Cronulla’ is derived from the Dharawal word ‘karanulla’, meaning ‘place of small pink shells’, which the Indigenous Gweagal people named the foreshores east of the region they called ‘gunamatta’ (sand dunes). The word karanulla was adapted by the British for both the Kurnell peninsula and the beach to its south, although gunamatta was reappropriated and given to a narrow bay near the entrance to Deeban/Port Hacking – beside present day Cronulla.
Alternative spellings Cooranulla, Kurranulla, Krenulla and Koorungnulla appeared in journals and the media for several decades until the official name entered the common lexicon.
Woolooware and Burraneer were also named by Dixon from Dharawal words meaning ‘muddy track’ and ‘point of the bay’. Caringbah was derived from the Dharawal word for the smallest member of the wallaby family (the pademelon).
LAND ACQUISITION
Thereafter, through a series of land grants (James Malone, John Connell and James Birnie), one of which was never formally approved (Malone) and land purchases, plus a mental breakdown (Birnie) and a bankruptcy (Connell’s grandson John Laycock), most of the Sutherland region came into the ownership of Marrickville property tycoon and Newtown politician Thomas Holt.
Between Aug 1861-75, Holt (who named ‘Sans Souci’ after the summer palace of Prussian Emperor Frederick the Great and built the sandstone obelisk at Kurnell in 1870 to commemorate the centenary of Cook’s landing) purchased large swathes of what is now Cronulla district.
These properties, which eventually encompassed 12,000 acres (4,856ha) including most of the region between Botany Bay, Georges River, Woronora River and Port Hacking, Holt divided into farming estates, primarily livestock. Holt also founded oyster farms in Gwawley Bay and Weeney Bay.
The land not included in Holt’s Sutherland estates the Crown Land Authority began subdividing and selling in 1854. However, fearing naval invasion from Russia (due to the Crimean War), the NSW Govt annexed the east coast from Cape Solander to the Cronulla peninsula for possible defence fortifications.
Holt’s stock and oyster farming were economic failures, despite his becoming extraordinarily wealthy through other ventures and investments. The sheep were preyed upon (over 300 dingoes were shot or poisoned) before 1300 of them were killed after developing footrot. The cattle excessively grazed the native grasses and imported buffalo grass to sand dunes before many strayed; and the tidal bays were too muddy for commercial oyster production.
In 1878, acknowledging that the forests he denuded to sandy pastures were unsuitable for raising stock, Holt sub-divided his failed farmlands and offered 21-year leases to tenants.
The subdivisions for the village of Kurnell were surveyed in Aug 1882, followed by ‘Gunamatta’ in Nov 1899 (renamed Cronulla in Feb 1908).
In 1879 the National Park was established, the first in Australia (renamed Royal National Park when British queen Elizabeth II visited in 1955).
For many years the Cronulla region was only publicly-accessible by punt across George’s River from Tom Ugly’s Point. A rail line to Sutherland was opened in 1885, crossing the Georges River at Como. A single track steam tram operated between Sutherland and Cronulla from 1911, replaced by the electric railway extension to Cronulla in 1939. However, it wasn’t until April 1929, when an iron truss bridge crossing Georges River was constructed at Tom Ugly’s Point, that vehicular traffic could drive from Sydney.
The Oriental Hotel, Cronulla’s first commercial hotel, was built in 1888 (now the site of apartments behind North Cronulla Hotel).
In 1891 Cronulla Beach post office first opened. It closed two years later then reopened in 1907 when the name ‘Cronulla’ was formally adopted for the growing town.
In 1907, initially utilising an old tramcar, the Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club opened, reflecting the increasing popularity of surf swimming in the region.
Cronulla public school opened in 1910, six years after Cronulla School of Arts.
Hacking – origin of place names visitsydneyaustralia.com.au/names-geo-hacking
COVER FEATURE
By Rita Bratovich
With a camera mounted on a drone and flown high above the ocean, Jess Loiterton frames and captures moments of sheer beauty from a unique perspective. Her aerial photographs of turquoise ruffle-edged waves, sorbet pink sunsets, and velvet green mountains make a stunning central feature in a minimally decorated room.
LLOITERTON now lives in Oahu, Hawaii but hails from regional NSW and lived in Cronulla for more than ten years. She developed a love of the sea that went from surfing upon it to sailing above it - albeit via a drone. Her interest in photography began four years ago when she saw an example on Instagram of an image before and after editing.
“After seeing what you could create I became fascinated with the editing aspect of photography,” says Loiterton. “It was also around the time drones were coming out. I liked the idea of being able to capture a different perspective so I chose that outlet.”
Photography normally requires a lot of manipulating and adjusting of camera settings, which is obviously a lot trickier when your camera is mounted on a drone flying a long way away from you. Aerial photography requires some forward thinking and planning.
“I always have an idea of what I want before I fly. The more you can prepare the things you can control the easier it gets,” she explains. “The settings on a drone are the same as a regular camera, it’s just the angles and lighting from above that makes things a little more tricky.”
Drones are quite maneuverable and allow the photographer rare vantage points and angles.
Nature, on the other hand, isn’t always so cooperative. Apart from unpredictable weather, there are frequent uninvited photo-bombers.
‘‘LOITERTON now lives in Oahu, Hawaii but hails from regional NSW and lived in Cronulla for more than ten years. She developed a love of the sea that went from surfing upon it to sailing above it”
“Always birds! They have a love hate relationship with the drone,” she reveals.
However, nature gives up some pretty spectacular surprises, too.
“I’ve managed to capture some pretty wild rainbows with birds flying by that are so relaxing. I have encountered a few shark sightings, but it’s always short and sweet. One time I was shooting on the West side of Oahu and saw a Hawaiian Monk Seal from above hunt this fish down for a good 20 minutes. It was something out of Nat Geo that’s for sure!”
As for actually getting into the water to shoot, Loiterton is happy to admire the big wave photographers from a distance. She has, however, gone into the surf with a camera at Waikiki many times.
“It is definitely a rush for me - so many different things you have to look out for. I really enjoy it and need to do it more often.”
‘‘There are frequent uninvited photobombers. Always birds! They have a love hate relationship with the drone,”
Loiterton does do a range of photography shoots with various locations and subjects, but her aerial beach/ocean images have really become her brand. She sells framed photos on her website as well as taking commissions, and her customers come from all demographics across the globe.
Hawaii has been good to her, but Loiterton hasn’t shaken off the Shire sand yet.
“Oh 2230! Cronulla has my heart! Just thinking about it brings me so much peace,” she says.
Loiterton hasn’t been able to return since 2019, but she reminisces about things she used to do.
“Nothing beats a crisp morning walk to grab a coffee (Loaf and Next Door were my go-to’s). Then, depending on the season, I’d walk up to the point and watch the sunrise and surf.
“Also, you can’t go wrong with a cold one and a footy game at Northies, ha! When it first opened, Blind Bear was a favourite of mine on a Wednesday! And on a Sunday, Blackwood Pantry or Next Door is where it’s at for brekky. And if I’m on the go for a shoot, anything at Loaf has my food heart!”
Reflecting on her success, Loiterton takes nothing for granted and credits determination as much as talent.
“I think in anything, the more you put in, the more you’ll get out of it. It certainly hasn’t been an easy ride, but it’s very rewarding.” adventuresofjess.studio
FEATURE
THE SHARK ARM MURDER OF GUNNAMATTA BAY
By Elliot Lindsay
A tiger shark reeled in alive from the bay beside Cronulla became the link in a murder mystery almost too bizarre to be true!
TTHE Coogee Aquarium & Baths were full of young families and children on Anzac Day in 1935. The grand attraction was a fifteen-foot tiger shark caught alive in Gunnamatta Bay a few days earlier. Too big for the aquarium, they placed it in the 25-metre lap pool for viewing.
A dozen mesmerized children watched the shark glide effortlessly around the large pool. Then, suddenly, the shark began violently thrashing as though it was having a seizure. The frightened people watched as the shark then started regurgitating the contents of its belly into the pool. Once finished, the shark swam away, leaving the severed arm of a man floating in its wake.
Detectives were called to investigate. At first, they presumed a swimmer had been taken by the shark, but there was no such report. Then they suspected it was a suicide victim eaten after jumping off a cliff.
Usually, it would be challenging to identify an arm without a body attached. However, this arm was illustrated with a distinct tattoo of two men boxing.
IDENTITY
Photos of the tattoo were published in the press. Almost immediately, the arm was identified.
James «Jimmy» Smith was a lightweight boxer who operated billiard saloons before working for a famous boat builder as a general all-rounder.
Approximately three weeks before Anzac Day, Jimmy told his family he was taking a friend named Mr Vaughn out on a fishing party. He would be back in a few days. But, unfortunately, his family never saw him again.
‘‘The
Jimmy’s friends and family were interviewed to gather clues on his movements leading to his disappearance. No one knew anything. Even Mr Vaughn said there was no such fishing trip.
Finally, a friend came forward and said he received a call from Jimmy on April 7. Jimmy told him he was playing cards at the Hotel Cecil (formerly located at 20 Gerrale Street, Cronulla – now a high-rise block of luxury beachside apartments) with a mutual friend.
The police identified the mutual friend and descended on a beachfront cottage at Taloombi Street, Cronulla, where he was known to frequent. However, the suspect was not there, although they finally found him in a house in Kirribilli, whereupon he was brought in for questioning.
frightened people watched as the shark then started regurgitating the contents of its belly into the pool. Once finished, the shark swam away, leaving the severed arm of a man floating in its wake.
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When Jimmy’s brother saw the tattooed arm in the press, he knew it belonged to Jimmy. Incredibly, even though the arm had likely been swallowed by the shark several days before it was regurgitated, it remained undigested, and was probably stuck in the shark’s throat.
Thus, detectives could successfully match a fingerprint on the hand with those of Jimmy’s found in their records.
Patrick Brady was a known cheque forger and long-time friend of Jimmy Smith’s. It was Brady with whom Smith was last seen at the Hotel Cecil.
ARRESTED DEVELOPMENTS
Police decided to charge Brady with murdering Jimmy Smith.
The Shark Arm Case was the most sensational Australian news story in many years and was reported around the world. The prosecution team gathered more than fifty witnesses. The chief witness was the boat builder, Reginald William Holmes, who employed Jimmy Smith at his successful family-run business in Lavender Bay.
When Brady was arrested, he implicated Holmes in crimes linked to the murder. Then a few days later, Holmes, after surviving a gunshot wound to his head, took water police on a speedboat chase for several hours around the harbour before he was finally intercepted and detained.
One theory behind this dramatic event is that he attempted suicide after being implicated in the murder. Another is that some underworld associates tried to have him assassinated.
Once in Police custody, detectives threatened to charge Holmes as an accessory to the murder if he didn’t testify against Brady. He agreed to the deal and told them his version of what happened to Jimmy Smith. According to Holmes, Brady did indeed kill Smith. He alleged that Brady then came to him with the severed arm to intimidate him and demanded money. With Holmes as a witness, the case against Brady was robust. However, that was about to change.
On the morning of June 12, several hours before Brady was due to stand before the inquiry, Reginald Holmes, the chief witness in the case, was found shot dead in his car. Police found it parked under the new Harbour Bridge at Dawes Point. No gun was found at the scene, so suicide was ruled out.
With Holmes now dead, the prosecution’s case was doomed. Brady was still formally charged with murder and faced a trial; however, the evidence against him was not strong enough to prove his guilt.
Finally, in September, the jury acquitted Patrick Brady of the charges, and he walked free.
So, what is believed to have actually happened to Jimmy Smith?
HAND OF LAW
Reginald Holmes was more than just a boat builder; it was revealed that this operation provided a cover for his many underworld activities. He, Smith and Brady were associates engaged in insurance fraud, cheque fraud, cocaine running and extortion. Holmes provided a fleet of speed boats that collected cocaine from passing freighters. Smith was the stand-over man. Patrick Brady was a highly skilled forger of cheques.
However, Holmes and Smith had a falling out over an insurance fraud operation where a high-end yacht known as Pathfinder was sunk near Terrigal to claim the insurance money. However, it is believed Smith may have become a police informant by this point and shared information with them about the fraud, which resulted in Holmes not getting his pay-out.
Holmes and Brady then conspired to kill Smith in revenge. Brady was the hatchet man and did so by luring Smith to the cottage in Cronulla before shooting him. He then carved up Smith’s body and placed it in a metal chest, which he later dumped in Gunnamatta Bay.
The tattooed arm was kept by Brady and given to Holmes as proof that the hit was a success. Holmes then threw Smith’s arm into Sydney Harbour, where the unsuspecting tiger shark swallowed it.
This is one of the most fascinating murder cases ever to have occurred. The chain of events leading to the apprehension of Patrick Brady and the murder of Reginald Holmes is beyond belief. Had they been written in a crime fiction novel they would have been dismissed as too far-fetched.
However, sometimes truth truly is stranger than fiction…
Lindsay - Host of Sydney’s true crime walking tour. murdersmostfoul.com
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ASummer is here and we’ve listed a round-up of some of the nicest picnic spots in Sutherland Shire to enjoy the great outdoors, with the facilities available at each.
AUDLEY VILLAGE
Audley Rd, Royal National Park
$12 vehicle entrance fee to Royal National Park. In Audley Village, where a weir bridge divides the village and separates the tidal Hacking River from its freshwater source, there are at least six dedicated picnic areas in close proximity, plus another four within walking distance. Those closest to the weir include Allambie Flat, Boatshed, Ironbark and Currawong, with Reids Flat the furthest downstream and Wattle Forest the furthest upriver.
Facilities:
Attractions: great for kayaking adventures either side of the weir.
BONNA POINT RESERVE
Prince Charles Parade, Kurnell
Facilities:
Attractions: popular with plane watchers and dog walkers, the latter due to the dedicated off-leash dog beach alongside at the western end of Silver Beach, accessible 24-hours a day. Also a modern kids play area with “the biggest slide in Sutherland.”
BONNIE VALE PICNIC GROUNDS, SIMPSONS BAY
Sea Breeze Lane, Bundeena (1.5km walk from Bundeena Ferry Wharf) Ferry fare from Cronulla or $12 vehicle entrance fee to Royal National Park.
Facilities:
Attractions: The picnic ground, adjacent to Bundeena Campsites, is a short walk to Cabbage Tree Basin, a shallow tidal estuary with safe swimming and crossed by a footbridge.
BUNDEENA RESERVE AND HORDERNS BEACH, Brighton St, Bundeena Ferry fare from Cronulla or $12 vehicle entrance fee to Royal National Park.
Facilities:
Attractions: Close proximity to a range of shops in Bundeena and a variety of bushwalks. A 2km trek east along Gunyah and Jibbon Beaches leads to ancient Aboriginal rock engravings on Jibbon Head.
BURNUM BURNUM SANCTUARY
6 Prince Edward Park Rd, Woronora
Facilities:
Attractions: The playground was upgraded in 2021 and is geared towards kids aged 2-10, with a climbing net, carousel, tube slides and in-ground trampolines.
COMMEMORATION FLAT
21 Cape Solander Drive, Kurnell Peninsula
Ticketed parking or $8 vehicle entry fee to Kamay-Botany Bay National Park.
Facilities:
Open 7am-7.30pm Aug-May (7am-5.30pm June-July).
Attractions: Burrawang Walk, a 1.2km paved and wheelchairaccessible sculpture trail, leads to Captain Cook’s landing place and the Kurnell Visitor Centre, passing sculptures acknowledging the Indigenous Gweagal peoples (including two bronze humpback whales).
COMO PLEASURE GROUNDS
2A Cremona Rd, Como
Facilities:
Attractions: Free seasonal freshwater pool (open Oct 1 - March 31 except public holidays) with a shark-netted harbour pool below, panoramic views of Georges River, self-drive motorised dinghies and pontoons available to hire, dogs on leash permitted, popular for weddings.
GUNNAMATTA PARK, Gunnamatta Bay39 Nicholson Pde, Cronulla
Facilities:
toilets, gas/electric BBQs, kids playground, off-leash dog area, netted harbour pool, picnic tables, limited shelter, showers, freshwater tap, cycle + walking paths, good for kayaking/SUP, SUP hire, wildlife watching, fishing, free on-street parking.
Attractions: Close to Cronulla Station and Cronulla Wharf, the calm water of the inner bay makes it ideal for young children or stand-up paddleboarders.
PRINCE EDWARD PARK
118 Prince Edward Park Rd, Woronora
Facilities:
Attractions: Spacious parkland with lots of kids facilities, a boat ramp, cricket pitch and a footbridge crossing the Woronora River. Excellent kayaking area with canoe hire available.
SHELLY PARK, Shelly Beach
70 Ewos Parade, South Cronulla
Facilities:
Attractions: There are baby change facilities and the children’s play area has a Liberty Swing for wheelchair-bound people. The naturally formed rockpool north of Shelly Beach is known as The Nuns Pool, because, historically, nuns from a convent above swam in it. The 1930s-built Shelly Beach rockpool, to the south, has a ramp leading down to it from The Esplanade.
For a more detailed list of picnic sites + photos, visit neighbourhoodmedia.com.au/post/top-picnic-spots-around-sutherland
COMMUNITY
Sustainable Organisations of the Sutherland Shire (SO Shire) is a community of individuals, businesses and organisations all working together to highlight the importance of protecting the ocean and local environment to create a sustainable Sutherland Shire.
SSO SHIRE are building a sustainable community in the Shire through educating the public, mobilising volunteers and coordinating community outreach events such as cleanups, workshops and promoting environmentally sustainable businesses, schools and homes within the Shire.
The main focus of the group at the moment is Plastic Free Sutherland Shire: a collaborative movement to encourage Sutherland Shire businesses, schools and residents (and visitors!) to be waste smart, go single-use and plastic-free, and to keep our local coast, waterways and public spaces litter-free.
‘‘The main focus of the group at the moment is Plastic Free Sutherland Shire”
This year, the Covid-19 pandemic has seen a resurgence in single use plastics and SO Shire has been at the forefront of encouraging sustainable local business during this time, promoting the use of compostable takeaway packaging, implementing hygienic reusable systems where appropriate such as RESWAP programs (including cup swap programs like Green Caffeen), and educating others on what waste streams could be recycled or composted (or avoided!).
Sutherland Shire coasts continue to be subjected to pollution from plastic and other litter and debris, either washed up or left by thoughtless visitors. Along with our large public event clean-ups (currently on hold due to COVID-19), SO Shire volunteers continue to contribute hours of their own time to address this.
These include targeted data clean-ups to determine the quantity and possible sources of certain items, and work on stopping the source of the pollution.
Our last Clean up Australia Day retrieved 183 kilograms (!!) from Towra Point (a protected wetland reserve), with the assistance of NSW National Parks and Wildlife.
205 cigarette butts
28 straws
12 plastic cutlery and pieces
19 plastic lollipop sticks and 2 paper lollipop sticks
4 single use throwaway coffee cups with lids and 4 extra lids
7 plastic cable ties
5 balloons
14 clothing and shoe pieces
5 tin cans
1 piece of fibreglass-lined wood string and rope
22 rubber/foam remnants from boards and thongs
16 wooden pieces
15 wooden ice cream sticks
35 pieces of dried food skins
22 aluminium foil wrappers
10 metal caps
5 pieces of strapping band
10 Band-Aids
140 paper and cardboard pieces
4 tetra packs poppers
9 plastic cups
6 plastic lined drink cups
24 bottle top lids
(that we will recycle with Envision thanks to @Bella Cibo Caringbah)
54 plastic bags
120 pieces of plastic food intact packaging
2 metres of fishing line
2 fishing hooks and over 10 fishing lures and sinkers
25 hard bits of small or broken plastic
34 soft plastic remnants (pieces of bags etc)
18 items and pieces of polystyrene including 4 foam coffee cups
65 tissues - but, thankfully, only one wet wipe!
HEALTH
A WELLNESS COMMUNITY CENTRE FOR THE FORGOTTEN GENERATION
By Lisa Goodhand
CNeighbourhood Media had the pleasure of catching up with the owner of Club W, Tony de Leede, who brought Fitness First to Australia, to find
CLUB W is a world-first community wellness concept combining three unique areas: The Wellness Lounge, Wellness Collective and Wellness Coworking.
Located in the heart of Cronulla, Club W brings a holistic approach to wellness through a variety of designated areas for immersive movement and mindfulness, along with customdesigned coworking zones plus health & beauty services.
Club W is the brainchild of Tony de Leede, who is no stranger to the fitness & wellness industry, as a highly regarded innovator in the business world with over 35 years experience in this industry. Tony, a native of Sydney’s beach suburb of Cronulla, left school at the age of 15 in pursuit of experience in the business sector.
His first entrepreneurial endeavour began at the age of 12 when he set up a stamp trading business. This was quickly followed by opening a surfboard shop at the age of 16 and then by a mere 18 years old establishing a clothing importing business with his mother.
Club W is what Tony describes as a ‘wellness community centre’, primarily targeting what he calls the ‘forgotten generation’, or people who don’t particularly go to traditional fitness or health clubs because they are either uncomfortable, intimidated or just don’t feel right.
Club W breaks the mould on traditional health centres. In Tony’s view, there is nothing like it in the world.
The collaborative component of Club W is what he calls ‘suburban coworking’, away from the traditional co-working spaces normally found in the CBD. Tony feels that this traditional workplace location has changed, much thanks to COVID and lockdowns.
As a result, people have been working from home and appreciate not having to commute. Suburban coworking gives them access to a work space and facilities, plus access to the community, but much closer to home.
Another major component of Club W is the exercise and movement classes that are streamed in the Studios and Zen Rooms. The classes are immersive, with over 100 experts providing content through their 10 collections, so you can exercise or relax whilst being fully immersed through a programmed session.
This is a concept that’s been in the making for Tony, who started Cardio Theatre Holdings in 1989 and introduced the concept of “Exercise Entertainment” to the international fitness industry.
In 1997 he merged Cardio Theatre with ClubCom (a media/
When you jump on a treadmill or a bike, you have a screen where you can pick from six collections, including nutrition, skincare, relationships, health or haircare, each with content related to these topics delivered in videos or podcasts, which you can then listen to through your headphones while you are exercising.
Tony urges you to try a class in the Immersive studios, where there’s an instructor on a big screen doing a beginner class on yoga, dance or meditation.
Alternatively, grab a friend and book a session in the Zen Room, where you can curate your own wellness experience. When you enter the room, select your scent from a range of essential oils that will enhance your feelings of wellness and relaxation while you utilise the energy of colour to assist the body with its own natural ability to heal, energise and soothe. Choose from their Move123 series and enjoy a quiet meditation, breathe, stretch, pilates, yoga or tai chi class.
If you’re looking to relax and recharge, then try the Wellness Pods, the O2 Breathing and Meditation Chair or even the Recovery Massage Chair. You will also find an Infrared Sauna, the Somadome Meditation Pod (Coming Soon) and LED Light Facial.
Club W only recently opened in November 2021, but the concept has been quickly adopted by local residents. There are pricing options to suit all budgets, including membership, packages and casual visit options.
Whilst limited to Cronulla at present, they are looking into open Club W in further suburbs including Randwick and Mossman.
We encourage you to go in and have a look for yourself - we know we will!
content business that works inside the fitness industry) and eventually sold the Cardio Theatre/ClubCom business to Precor in 2002.
WiGUANEYE – pronounced Ig-Wun-Eye – are minimalist shoes consisting of a moulded insulated sole with a comfortable lining, which allow your feet to breathe and move freely as though you were barefoot. Neighbourhood Media put a pair through their paces.
WHEN I first took custody of a pair of iGUANEYE shoes I didn’t know what to expect. Actually ‘shoes’ is almost a misnomer, because they’re a pair of close-fitting soles with almost no uppers – meaning no laces to tie, no ‘wearing them in’ until they’re comfortable, no muscle cramps, no foot odours, no blisters..
They’re also unisex in design, come in three main types in a range of colours, and are much more versatile and safer than other open-toed footware, such as sandals, crocs and thongs.
Admittedly, they take a bit of getting used to. Firstly, they fit anatomically, comfortably cupping your heel and enclosing your big toe, which seems to defy both gravity and logic. Secondly, looking down they resemble ‘flats’ or ‘pumps’ worn by ballerinas, yet the nearest I’ve been to the ballet is a stroll around Sydney Opera House. And my wide feet will never gracefully ‘pointe’ on their tippy-toes to enable a pirouette.
iGUANEYE were brave in agreeing to let me road-test a pair of their ‘Freshoes’, one of three varieties available in Australia, including Jungle Lights and Jungle Lux. As aforementioned, I have wide feet. Like a duck. Some time ago, after I fractured a metatarsal in my left foot, an X-ray revealed I had a sixth knuckle on the side. I assume the right foot is the same, because, although it wasn’t X-rayed, it matches the left in width.
After a childhood of enduring painful cramped feet from shoes the correct length but narrowly constrictive, the stitching tearing prematurely in surrender, I learned to wear shoes up to two sizes larger than my foot length.
I also walk a little awkwardly, both pigeon-toed and bouncey, because I have mild scoliosis. This used to see me mocked in school, with kids imitating my strange gait as they followed me across the playground.
PERFORMANCE REVIEW
So, how did the iGUANEYES perform?
As substitutes for thongs or Crocs, I couldn’t fault them. Easy to slip on and pad around the house or stroll around the neighbourhood. One time I had to hurriedly bolt outside and move the vehicle from a time-lapsed parking zone. No problem driving either.
Being taken for a beach walk by a friend’s dog, which subsequently plunged into the sea and needed to be coaxed back before it set out for New Zealand, was all taken in stride. However, the iGUANEYES didn’t take to cycling, detaching
from my heel and flapping each revolution of the pedals. That was street cycling, so mountain biking is off the curriculum. Nevertheless, when scrambling up rocks along the seashore or strolling around suburbia they performed admirably, comfortably absorbing my bouncing gait.
OVERALL REVIEW: I’m putting my foot down for a thumbs up!
Background on iGUANEYE shoes
They were designed by Oliver Taco, company founder, who asked the question: How far can you strip back the shoe and still have comfort and protection?
Taco was inspired by early Amazonians who dipped their feet in liquid rubber for protection from the elements, enabling them to move faster through their forested environs.
iGUANEYES are made sustainably, in Porto, north Portugal, with each shoe hand-pressed in the factory. The removable cork inner soles of the Freshoe and Jungle Lux shoes are also sustainably harvested (keeping alive an historic Portuguese industry that has for centuries provided corks for wine bottles).
iGUANEYE explains: “The trees are not cut down or damaged when the cork is harvested, and they can be harvested every 9 years for the lifetime of the tree (roughly 270 years!). These forests are a unique habitat in the Iberian Peninsula and the refuge of various endangered species. Cork is also easily recyclable. This makes the cork in iGUANEYE shoes sustainable.”
iGUANEYE have pledged to donate 10% of their profits to Amazon Watch and Children’s Ground charities, the former protecting Amazonian rainforests and its Indigenous peoples, the latter working with Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders to challenge poverty and develop communities through cultural and economic initiatives.
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OZSUN SHADE SYSTEMS QUALITY, INNOVATION AND VALUE
By Lisa Goodhand
Protecting yourself from the harsh climate in Australia is a local obsession, and there’s one company in Cronulla that knows all about it: Ozsun Shade Systems. Ozsun has a history tracing back 141 years and is now, under the management of John Miller, owned and run by locals.
NNEIGHBOURHOOD MEDIA put some questions to John to learn more about Ozsun Shade Systems and why the team there are the leaders in awnings, blinds and shades.
NSW gets the best of all seasons, so what is your recommendation when it comes to choosing shade products?
It’s all about the client’s outdoor lifestyle goals – do they need rain protection? Does it get windy where they live? The more we understand how our client envisages using their space now and in the years to come assists our team in determining the best products for the client.
You recently worked with a local favourite, Next Door Cronulla, can you tell us a little about this project? Is shade just functional or does it have a design element that needs to be considered?
We have worked with the Allouche family for many years, Cronulla needed another local spot, close to the beach with exceptional food. When we were approached to work on the project we were delighted to be able to assist with the fit out of Next Door.
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It’s an absolute privilege to be able to continue the tradition of providing quality awnings and shade systems to a business that has operated for over 141 years. To complete the business vision, It was only natural for me to want to bring the Ozsun business back home to the Shire, where we relocated our showroom and warehouse in 2020 from St Peters.
We heard that the team at Ozsun are all locals too, was this a deliberate choice or something that just happened by chance?
local staff was really important to me, it allows us to better understand the community, and what products are going to be suitable based on their location.”
The Next Door project involved quite a few functional and design factors. The proximity to the ocean and the extreme wind in the area meant that we had to build and design a custom made awning with support brackets to keep the awning in place when the winds were high. The end result is two awnings which keep the atmosphere inside the restaurant cool, whilst also providing shade for the patrons as they dine alfresco sipping some of the best cocktails in the Shire.
John, we understand you are a local, tell us a little about where you grew up and what you love about the area?
I grew up in Gymea Bay and now live in the heart of Cronulla. What I love about the shire are its pristine beaches and waterways. There is always so much to explore!
How did the business come about?
I have worked in the outdoor awning business for around 25 years. When the previous owner of Ozsun asked me if I wanted to purchase the business in 2016, it was an absolute no brainer for me as Ozsun was considered (and still is) the pinnacle of the
Having local staff was really important to me, it allows us to better understand the community, and what products are going to be suitable based on their location. It also assists us in being able to deliver quality services quickly and professionally, without the long commute and wait times associated with bookings.
You have worked with some amazing companies in your 30 years of business, which project was your favourite?
My favourite project was providing the tensioned roof over the circular dining area, overlooking Cronulla Beach at Sealevel [restaurant and bar]. It’s a stunning view, which called for strong architectural features. It’s been up for many years and I look proudly upon it when taking my morning strolls along the Esplanade.
How can our readers learn more about your products and services?
Jump on to our website www.ozsun.com.au, have a quick browse and fill out our Contact form. We also have appointments available in our showroom or in the comfort of your own home. Our friendly team will be happy to assist you.
Shire local, co-founder and managing director of Greater Glass in Kirrawee, Deb Deeth, speaks about adding value to your home with glass.
WWHETHER you’re sprucing up to sell, preparing to host Christmas gatherings or just looking to liven up your homethere’s no need to bend over backwards on a full home renovation this Summer. With an extensive array of modernised designs and flexible options, glass is the low-cost and high-impact solution to updating your outdated decor and leaving a lasting impression.
If you still need convincing from the experts, here are five reasons glass is the missing piece your home needs to amaze and impress.
Provide An Instant “Wow” Factor
Particularly in old homes, it’s common to find an outdated decorative panel of glass next to the front door (the old amber coloured glass was a 70’s favourite). By adding modern frosted or decorative patterns to your front entry or façade, you can instantly give your home the contemporary refresh it’s been needing. As they say, first impressions are the key to selling your home - so the front entrance is your time to shine.
Feel Comfortable In Your Home
Glass has come a long way in terms of technology. Energyefficient glass can help you stay in control of your household temperature, reducing your energy consumption. Keep your old window frames and just replace the glass with low-E coated glass for an extraordinary impact. Low-E coated glass is designed to reduce glare, furniture fade and solar heat gain by up to 30%, which means you can feel comfortable in your home this Summer.
Create Bathroom Bliss On A Budget
Bathroom glass designs can be customised to match the look and feel of your space, enabling you to modernise your bathroom for a price that won’t break the bank. Shower glass designs have flexible pricing options that suit most budgets, which means you can give your bathroom a luxurious makeover without the hassle and cost of a complete bathroom renovation. So, whether you’re looking to simply throw in a new mirror or change the
dated pattern glass in the window with a modern frosted safety product, a touch of glass will instantly make your bathroom feel luxurious.
Tailor To Your Taste
While glass splashbacks remain a go-to for modernising a kitchen, they are now also a common choice for home bars, barbecue areas and inside showers. Glass splashbacks are easy to clean (which means you can say goodbye to scrubbing grout) and the colour choices are limitless to suit any decor. While it’s common to stick to versatile colours like blacks, whites and primary colours, ‘mirror’ has become a recent best seller to give the illusion of a bigger space and reflect a fabulous view. Plus, you can be as creative as you like by reproducing photographic images. For example, Greater Glass offers a brand new matte glass option that looks like stone but costs less!
Glass Can Help Protect Your Furniture
It’s no doubt that glass can give your space the next-level ‘wow’ factor it’s been missing. Even better however, it also serves as your golden tool to protect the expensive furniture around your home. Glass tabletops are perfect to place on top of your antique dressing tables, timber dining table or office desk. As I’m sure you can imagine, during lockdown it came as no surprise that Greater Glass had a surge of glass orders for desks to stop kids drawing on the table with texta!
FOOD/DRINK
Australia’s native environs provide a bounty of fruits, leaves, seeds, tubers, funghi and seaweeds that can be harvested for ‘bush tucker’ (wild food). Here we provide a few examples and suggestions for their use.
SEAWEED
GGOLDEN KELP - ECKLONIA RADIATA
Golden-brown in colouring, golden kelp grows in dense forests close to the shore. Best served in long strips with noodles in a soup or stir-fry. To dry, rinse in fresh water then hang leaves on clothesline in sunshine. Cut up with scissors and store in airtight containers away from light.
SEA LETTUCE - ULVA LACTUCA
Light green and very thin but a chewy texture. Grows on rocks in tidal zone. Unlike other seaweeds, it is permitted to trim lettuce-like leaves of live plants. Best dried or fresh in salads or sushi.
Seaweed should only be gathered once it has washed ashore, with a legal limit of 20kg per day.
SEEDS
COAST WATTLE - ACACIA SOPHORAE
Common on south-eastern Australian beaches in sand dunes and sandy scrub, this species of wattle has broad (not sickleshaped) leaves with long veins. The green pods are roasted or steamed before seeds extracted like peas. Don’t eat the actual pod shells. Sydney coastal wattle (Acacia longifolia) and Sweet wattle (Acacia suaveolens) also have edible pod seeds.
A coarse grass that prefers damp sandy or clay soils and grows up to a metre high in tussocks. The leaves are broad with sharp edges and taper to a point. Seeds, when ground with water, form a sticky dough that is ideal for baking damper bread
VEGETABLES + HERBS
WARRIGAL GREENS OR BOTANY BAY SPINACHTETRAGONIA TETRAGONIOIDES
Grows in dry sandy soil in direct sunlight on beaches and salt marshes. Raw or cooked, the young, smaller leaves are a delicious alternative to spinach (old leaves taste bitter) but best eaten blanched.
PIGWEED – PURSLANE MUNYEROO
The flower buds, leaves and stems are all edible and highly nutritious. These can be eaten raw, but blanching or stir-frying softens fibres and makes them more palatable. The tiny black seeds, when shaken out, can be ground into flour and baked as dampers.
FRUITS + BERRIES
KANGAROO APPLE - SOLANUM
Two different species go by the name kangaroo apple, attributed to the leaves shaped like kangaroo footprints. With a star-shaped violet flower, the egg-shaped fruits – which have medicinal properties as well as high concentrations of vitamin C – look like smaller versions of their relatives, the Roma or plum tomatoes. They should only be eaten when ripe red (never immature green).
GEEBUNG - PERSOONIA
Over 90 species of geebung grow in Australia, some with broad leaves, others slender, even spike-like, and their fruits taste like ‘sweet cotton wool’. The oval yellow-brown fruits, the size of a grape, are best eaten when ripe and fallen from the tree. Discard the skin and consume the soft flesh, although there’s a hard stone inside.
SAP + NECTAR
BANKSIA – BANKSIA
There are an estimated 170 species of Banksia trees, generally found distributed along coastal regions, some growing up to 30 metres high. Its most distinctive feature is an unusual flowering spike, a cob with hundreds of beautiful, brightly coloured follicle flowers attached. Ranging between yellow, orange and red (some a spectacular combination of these colours), when ripe, sweet nectar abounds in each of the flowers. The nectar can be literally sucked off the flowers or by soaking the entire cob in water to make a sweet drink.
ACACIA GUM -
ACACIA
Acacia, commonly known as wattle and native to both Africa and Australasia, has long been used for a variety of foods and medicinal treatments by Egyptians, Africans and Australian Aboriginals. The golden-brown sap – also known as Gum Arabic - is a complex, health-beneficial compound and utilised in food production as ‘E414’. Naturally sweet, and known to some Aboriginal peoples as ‘bush toffee’, it ranges in size from a pea to a tennis ball as it oozes like honey from the tree trunk. Chew like candy.
SEA LETTUCE & MACADAMIA RICE PAPER ROLLS
By Marnee Fox and Diego Bonetto
INGREDIENTS
Makes 8 rice paper rolls
60g rice vermicelli or rice noodles
8 rice paper wrappers
Caution: when gathering wild flora heed these warnings!
* Never eat plants from an area sprayed with pesticides or herbicides.
* Avoid plants close to run-offs for industrial effluent or near stormwater drains (especially after rainfall).
* Wild herbs absorb nutrients from soil, which includes toxic heavy metals if they’re on a former industrial site.
* Take extreme care when gathering wild mushrooms (some species will kill you) and consult an expert.
* Be mindful that you’re collecting from a complex ecosystem on which native insects, birds, reptiles and mammals also rely for food. Take only enough for one feed and be careful not to damage the surroundings.
* Ensure you have permission to harvest native plants. Foraging on private land is legal with the owner’s permission, but it is forbidden to remove plants from national parks, reserves and state forests. Laws differ between states, but severe fines and custodial sentences may result, especially concerning protected plants.
survival.ark.net.au/bushfood.php pfaf.org/user/Default.aspx sydney.com/things-to-do/aboriginal-culture/bush-tucker bgsyd.nsw.gov.au/Visit/Things-to-see-do/Aboriginal-experiences Bushtucker-experiences-plants-to-plate Diego Bonetto, professional forager. diegobonetto.com
A Sydney seaside twist to an Asian fast-food favourite. These rolls are healthy, fresh and fun to make with kids. Set up a rolling station and away you go. These lend plenty of room to create your own version with things like avocado strips, julienne vegetables and grilled tofu.
METHOD
1. Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add rice noodles and boil for 3 to 5 minutes, or until al dente, and drain. Rinse thoroughly with cold water so they don’t stick together. Let them cool.
½ cup of roasted and roughly chopped macadamias
2 cups of sea lettuce washed & chopped
2 large iceberg lettuce leaves, chopped finely
2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 tbsp. sesame oil
1 tbsp. sweet chilli sauce
Sweet chilli sauce to serve
2. Clean Sea lettuce of any sand or sea life, trim it into smallish pieces and sauté in a shallow pan with a dash of lime juice and Sesame oil until it becomes soft. Set aside and let cool.
3. Mix all ingredients except rice paper in a large bowl.
4. Fill a large shallow bowl with hot water. Dip one wrapper into the water for 10 seconds to soften. Lay wrapper on a wet tea towel on the bench and place a handful of the noodle mix across the centre leaving about 5cm of the wrapper uncovered on each side.
5. Fold in the uncovered sides of the wrapper inwards then tightly roll to enclose the filling. Repeat with remaining rolls.
6. Serve fresh with sweet chilli sauce.
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Seaweed recipe by food designer Marnee Fox of Forage To Feast, in collaboration with professional forager Diego Bonetto. From Diego’s forthcoming book Eat Weeds (Thames & Hudson 2022).
These treats are easy for you to make and require no special equipment. They are perfect for warmer weather and can be made using items you may already have in your fridge.
FROZEN
TUNSWEETENED APPLE SAUCE GREEN SMOOTHIE BOWL
THIS inexpensive treat is super-easy to make and, being unsweetened, you know you are being good to your best friend. Simply freeze in a small plastic container or ice cube rack, and serve when ready. Not only is this a delicious treat, but it will keep your pup happy for at least a couple of bites, and cool him off on a hot day.
FOR our healthy friends searching for a green option, why not try a Green Smoothie Bowl? Simply blend a handful of frozen pineapple, mango, 1 banana and a bunch of fresh spinach. Add ½ cup of water, 1 cup of chicken broth, and blend. Garnish lightly with doggo’s favourite treat, and you’ll be the best loved dog owner on the planet!
OATMEAL - provides lots of fibre as well as some vitamins and minerals.
WATERMELON (not including Seeds/Rind) - low in calories and packed with nutrients, such as vitamin A and vitamin C.
SALMON (cooked, boneless) - great source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are known to reduce inflammation and may help keep your dog’s skin and fur healthy.
CARROTS - low in calories and a good source of vitamins, minerals and fibre.
GRAPES/RAISIN - contain toxic compounds that can lead to rapid kidney failure.
CHOCOLATE - contains theobromine and caffeine, two stimulants that dogs can’t metabolize.
ONIONS - contain N-propyl disulfide, which is toxic and damages your dog’s red blood cells, reducing their ability to carry oxygen through the body.
AVOCADO - contains a toxin called persin which is highly poisonous and may lead to fluid accumulation in the lungs and chest.
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Is your boy an independent, creative thinker? Then Grammar may be the ideal school for him. There is no waiting list and entry is based on merit alone. If families are worried about the fees, please note that Grammar offers a very extensive fee-assistance programme to help boys attend our School.
If you would like to find out more, our next Open Day will be held on Wednesday, 2 March 2022 at 12.30-3.00pm. Registration will be available from January 2022.
For bookings or more information, please visit www.sydgram.nsw.edu.au, or contact Tara Rennie at admissions@sydgram.nsw.edu.au.
NOVA is a 4 month old Koolie Mix living in Caringbah South, Sydney with her Mum, Dad and Poppy. She is a blue eyed, merle coloured pup with a huge appetite and a need for playing, chasing & cuddles! She brings so much love & laughter to everyone she comes across! She loves cuddling her bunny and following her family around like a happy bouncy shadow! Her floppy ears and weird way of sitting puts a smile on everyone’s face!
PIPER is a 5 month old, Chocolate and Tan Cocker Spaniel who has spent her whole life by the beach in Cronulla. When she’s not sunning herself on a picnic rug with her humans at Gunnamatta park, you’ll most likely find her playing hide and seek with her ball. She is a big smoocher and loves cuddles; from humans and her mates at the park.
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ARE you looking for a furry friend to join your family? Have you set your heart on a particular designer breed? Maybe you should think again about pedigrees..
ADid you know researchers at Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest, revealed that a dog’s environment influenced their aggression levels and overall behaviour more than their breed’s reputation? Each dog is a sentient being and although they may be a textbook example of their breed, they could be the polar opposite!
Yes, your designer Cavoodle could inflict as much damage as a 5-year-old rescue Staffy!
In light of this, we encourage our readers to consider ADOPTING - not SHOPPING
If you are interested in adding a furry friend to your family, why not drop in to one of the rescue centres below to meet the residents?
And if you’re not looking to adopt, there are still lots of ways you can get involved!
SUTHERLAND SHIRE ANIMAL SHELTER
This local, low-kill shelter houses dogs and cats that have been found stray or abandoned, or were seized. If animals cannot be returned to their owners, the shelter seeks new homes for them. Prior to rehoming, dogs and cats are desexed, lifetime registered, vaccinated and microchipped. The shelter has a wide range of dogs and cats for sale, including puppies and kittens, as well as mature pets. All are temperament tested prior to being put up for adoption.
8 Production Road, Taren Point 9710 0401
RSCPA NSW
RSPCA is Australia’s largest rescue organisation - with various locations right across Australia. The NSW Branch offers a range of different services, from animal adoption, to volunteer programs - they are also an animal welfare enforcement agency. If you believe there is an animal being treated sub-par, you can contact the RSPCA to make a report. Adoptions can be facilitated online, or at their Welfare Shelter in Yagoona.
201 Rookwood Rd, Yagoona 9770 7555 rspca.org.au
MONIKA’S DOGGIE RESCUE
North of the harbour, Monika’s Doggie Rescue is a NO KILL Shelter, helping dogs that have found themselves on Death Row in various pounds across Sydney to find their forever homes. All dogs rescued from the pound are microchipped, heartworm tested and given a basic health check + vaccinations from a qualified veterinarian. After returning to health, they are then put up for adoption. Monika’s Doggie Rescue also offers an amazing ‘dog-walking’ program, which is fully available to the public.
What is the name of Jess Loiterton’s photo book of idyllic seaside images?
What is the picnic spot alongside two bronze whale sculptures (near where Captain Cook first came ashore)?
What identifying mark was on the arm that the shark regurgitated at Coogee Aquarium?
Which type of seaweed grows near the shore and is best served with noodles in a soup or stir-fry?
What is the most common type of whale spotted off Cronulla beach?
What month does the Whale Watching season wrap up?
What does Club W founder and Cronulla local, Tony De Leede, call the collaborative component of his new fitness club?
Before exploring Port Hacking, where did Bass & Flinders stay overnight to escape a gale?
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4. What is the name of Jess Loiterton's photo book of idyllic seaside images?
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What is the name of the popular orange liqueur that adds citrus flavours to cocktails?
7. What is the picnic spot alongside two bronze whale sculptures (near where Captain Cook first came ashore)?
8. What identifying mark was on the arm that the shark regurgitated at Coogee Aquarium?
1. What month does the Whale Watching season wrap up?
2. What does Club W founder and Cronulla local, Tony De Leede, call the collaborative component of his new fitness club?
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BODY CATALYST
Australia’s largest and leading body shaping and wellness company, combining a holistic approach with non-invasive, medical-grade technology. Body Catalyst stands for more than body shaping treatments, they believe the best thing anyone can have is a positive self-image, especially about their body. Body Catalyst offers fat freezing, fat cavitation, cellulite reduction, non-surgical facelifts, skin tightening, skin rejuvenation, muscle defining and pelvic floor strengthening treatments.
9544 2802
Shop 2/38-60 Croydon St, Cronulla
CLUB W
A world first community wellness concept combining three unique areas: The Wellness Lounge, Wellness Collective and Wellness Coworking. Located in the heart of Cronulla, Club W brings a holistic approach to wellness through a variety of designated areas for immersive movement and mindfulness, along with custom-designed coworking zones plus health & beauty services.
7228 0366
Shop 4/3-7 Kingsway, Cronulla
IN BALANCE
Created to help the everyday person achieve true health and wellness in our busy modern lifestyle. We have designed a holistic urban sanctuary to connect your body and mind, and truly transform your life. Offering high quality and consistent Massage Therapies, Yoga, Mat Pilates and Meditation. We ensure your experience is indelible by indulging you in elegance and excellence with essential oils, warm towels and pillows, soothing music, reflection space and complimentary organic herbal teas.
9542 7450
15/22-30 Northumberland Rd, Caringbah
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BAYSIDE CHIROPRACTIC
A family oriented practice and offers both relief and wellness care. Many Cronulla patients begin care at Bayside Chiropractic with a specific health concern and then realise that chiropractic is all about optimal health. How to get well faster and stay well longer.
We have been delivering quality chiropractic care to the community for 31 years, incorporating different modalities and approaches that best suit your particular issue. The primary objective is getting you well as quickly as possible.
9523 9940
Suite 209, The Kingsway, Cronulla
CRONULLA DENTURE CARE
Providing custom, cosmetic dentures in the Sutherland Shire for over twenty seven years, using the very best materials and state-of-the-art techniques to produce the best possible ‘natural looking’ smile.
410/41 Cronulla St, Cronulla 9544 0237
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OZSUN PRODUCTS (est. 1892)
A long established awning and blind business with a factory located in Caringbah in Sydney. Ozsun provides a complete service from design to installation right across Sydney, from the Northern Beaches to the Eastern Suburbs and Inner West down to Cronulla and Sutherland Shire. They can ship awnings and blinds from anywhere in Australia. From our initial free on site consultation and quotation through to the project management and installation we pride ourselves on customer service.
A unique health and wellness spa that utilises innovative therapies to enhance mental and physical health. We combine the most cutting-edge technologies in a soothing environment that promotes wellness through relaxation, restoration, and rejuvenation. It’s where science meets wellness. It’s your wellness haven. Offering premium therapies such as whole body and local cryotherapy, infrared sauna and intravenous therapy.
9524 1957
493 Port Hacking Road, Caringbah South
GREATER GLASS
Industry leaders in the selection and installation of glass products. Our products go far beyond aesthetics and excel across a multitude of benchmarks including strength, safety, energy efficiency and acoustics. We have the framework, resources and expertise to exceed your expectations in performance, compliance and budget. Covering all aspects of residential and commercial glass and glazing, our team finds you the perfect glass solution for every purpose
9521 7298
greaterglass.com.au 9/9-11 Ethell Rd, Kirrawee
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CRONULLA POOLS
A family owned and operated business passionate about making your pool perfect. At Cronulla Pools, we’re determined to give you the ultimate pool-building experience. We’re a small business with big business capabilities and we have the experience and business acumen to deliver your vision on time, with zero fuss. We specialise in concrete pools. Concrete provides a greater level of flexibility and durability than other materials. It also allows us to maximise every bit of space to deliver a functional and beautiful pool.
1300 373 706 Hello@cronullapools.com
ALL BURNS ROOFING
Specialize in metal roofing, wall cladding, installing skylights, wall paneling, guttering and downpipes, storm damage and asbestos removal. At All Burns Roofing we pride ourselves on providing exceptional service. The All Burns Roofing team have over 16 years experience in the industry and are professional, fully qualified, licensed and insured.
Call 0438 256 308
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CRONULLA
LIBRARY
A vibrant community space offering a great range of reading and audiovisual materials and much more! There’s Rhymetime and Storytime programs for pre-schoolers, lively study spaces, and free Wi-Fi and computer access. If you can’t make it to the library due to age or disability, just call our friendly Home Library Service on 9710 0459. 9523 4980 Cronulla Central, Croydon Street
CRONULLA REMOVALS
A family run business based in the Sutherland Shire that has been providing removal and storage services to homes and businesses across Sydney for over 45 years. No matter what your relocation requirements, Cronulla Removals can provide the right expertise to make sure your next move is completely stress free.
Unit 16, 5 Clerke Place, Kurnell525 5222
SOUTHERN WATERS LEGAL
Southern Waters Legal is a boutique law firm based in Cronulla that is dedicated to providing expert legal advice to its valued clients.We are a client focused law firm and every one of our clients is important to us. We are proud of the relationships we have developed with our clients and believe the number of referrals we receive is a testament to our level of service. With leaders in the fields of Family Law and Estate Incapacity & Succession Planning we pride ourselves on providing innovative, practical advice, service and cost effective solutions.
9523 5535
1/2 Kingsway, Cronulla
WILLOW AND BEAR
Cronulla’s leading Florist bringing premium, quality flowers to The Shire. WIll and Bear offer luxurious and contemporary arrangements for every occasion. Same day delivery available or visit the team in-store. Celebrating an occasion? These guys also specialise in styling events from Weddings & Corporate functions to Christenings, Baby Showers and more!
Concept Financial Services provides complete financial planning services to individuals, families, professionals and businesses. We assist our Clients achieve their lifetime personal and business financial goals and objectives.
Concept’s business success is continually supported by introductions from our valued Clients to their families, friends and acquaintances whenever assistance with financial and investment planning, retirement planning, superannuation and insurance may be required.
4/33-39 Croydon St, Cronulla 9523 1288
ROB EVERETT DESIGN
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Specialising in design for print including: Logos/Business Cards/Signage/Leaflets/Flyers/Bespoke illustrations/Menu design/Posters/Banners as well as design for eye-catching social media promotional posts. Fast, affordable and professional service, for a quote contact;
Robert on info@robeverettdesign.com.au 0415 272 411
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SUTHERLAND SHIRE COUNCIL
CHILD CARE - Inclusion is at the heart of all Council childcare services. We offer fun, safe, nurturing and educational environments for infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers. Our play-based curriculums are diverse and engaging. Our services are smaller in scale where we meet every child’s needs, and we form strong partnerships with parents to collaborate on their child’s development.
Local services:
Waratah Street Early Education Centre (28 Waratah Street, Cronulla)
Franklin Road Early Education Centre (41 Franklin Road, Woolooware)
Family Day Care services
9710 0466 - sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/childcare
KIDS FOOD
BEACH BURRITO
The Shire’s go to for both fresh CaliMexican food, and just downright good times. With an extensive menu of nachos, burritos, tacos, quesadillas and everything in between. Then paired with our carefully curated cocktail offering and fantastic daily specials, it’s the only place to go for dinner and drinks before venturing just a few steps to the iconic Northies. We have two huge courtyards and ample seating, so functions and parties are out bread and butter.”
CAPTAIN COOK CRUISES
Locals are reclaiming Sydney Harbour and falling in love all over again. Travel with us this summer, use your Dine & Discover voucher and cruise for free on our Harbour Bar, thrilling locals at every level. A floating bar and casual dining experience that ticks every box with live acoustic music, bespoke cocktails, comfy lounges and 360-degree waterfront views. Take the journey and discover your dream Sydney experience. From Australia Day to New Year’s Eve, from high tea to sightseeing, you’ll find your perfect match.
Book now - Captaincook.com.au
$15 SPECIALS MONDAY TO FRIDAY * 2-FOR-1 MEMBERS SPECIALS available in May & June* Redeem your $25 DINE & DISCOVER VOUCHERS!
Watergrill Restaurant - Watergrill combines great casual dining, the freshest quality product and simply stunning water views all year round. There’s plenty of space in the restaurant as well as the adjoining Sunroom and Deck, so walk-ins are more than welcome. Bookings accepted for 8 or more people. Food is able to be purchased from Watergrill and taken to anywhere in the club.
9523 6833
38 Gerrale St, Cronulla
CRONULLA RSL
MILKY
LANE
Juicy burgers and over-the-top desserts meet amazing cocktails in a one-of-akind iconic institution. Milky Lane’s been shaking up the burger scene since 2016, and won a legion of fans for our take on good times. The only thing as big as our passion for great food is our love of hiphop. That’s why every one of our stores has a strong urban vibe, with showstopping artwork and local DJs keeping the beats going until late.
Shop 7, 8-20 Gerrale St, Cronulla 8502 9160
MARVELICIOUS
A Café by day, Dessert Haven by night. Marvelicious specialises in classic desserts with a contemporary twist and dessert inspired cocktails. Marvelicious is not only the perfect place to satisfy your post-dinner cravings, but it’s a great location to enjoy a savoury meal too.
8539 3410
22 Cronulla Street, Cronulla
CRONULLA RSL
Watergrill Bar - Watergrill combines great casual dining, the freshest quality product and simply stunning water views all year round. There’s plenty of space in the restaurant as well as the adjoining Sunroom and Deck, so walk-ins are more than welcome. Bookings accepted for 8 or more people. Food is able to be purchased from Watergrill and taken to anywhere in the club.
9523 6833
38 Gerrale St, Cronulla
NORTHIES CRONULLA
The go-to destination for celebrating sunshine and good times. Grounded in the sandy shoreline of Cronulla beach, Northies relaxed & laid back culture makes it the perfect place to unwind with a cold beer or curated cocktail while enjoying the sundrenched surroundings. A locals favourite where you always feel welcome, drop in for a feed, take in the sea breeze and soak up the good vibes Cronulla is famous for.
Located in the heart of Cronulla in the Sutherland Shire, Baker Lane Cocktails serves delicious tapas and exquisite cocktails in a friendly, sophisticated space. We combine traditional preparations with local ingredients for dishes that are authentic to both their Spanish origins and our beachside setting. In addition, we offer craft and premium beers, a selection of wines, a full bar and a variety of delightful nonalcoholic options.
Originally founded in Milton, on the south coast of NSW in 1980. We are a whole foods vegetarian café and strive to cater for everyone’s tastes and needs, using only the freshest, locally sourced produce. Open 7 days for breakfast & lunch we offer wholesome all-day breakfast plates, Pilgrims signature burgers, wraps, salads, smoothies, a separate vegan menu, freshly squeezed juices, smoothies and Pablo & Rusty’s coffee. Thursday to Saturday nights offer a Mexican inspired menu along with selected burgers and a fully licensed bar offering cocktails, beer, wine & house-made sangria.
97 Gerrale St, Cronulla 9523 7580
BLACKWOOD PANTRY
The brainchild of 3 local shire boys, Blackwood Pantry combines good times and casual dining with a twist. At Blackwood, staff treat you like best mates and the kitchen team are always creating something special. You only need to check out their Instagram to know you’re in for a treat!
9544 4857
5/33 Surf Lane, Cronulla
C.C. BABCOQ
A rotisserie chicken shop & bar, focusing on making contemporary comfort food. Simple but amazing, every time you come in. The menu focuses on simple, hearty dishes that are designed to be shared. The takeaway shop is open lunch and dinner 7 days 11:00am–8:30pm
