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Kiama is still on a high following its reprieve from amalgamation. And Gareth Ward MP says it is off the agenda while his government is in power. In other news, patient beds are being moved to Shellharbour rather than Port Kembla, the Red Shield needs your help and here are are a lot of events for you to choose from to keep yourself entertained.
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21 May 2016
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The BugleThe BugleThe BugleThe Bugle Following the news Kiama
had escaped a forced merger
came the speculation about
how the reprieve happened.
Was it behind the scenes
lobbying by Gareth Ward
MP, the poll showing 95%
against the merger, the qual-
ity of the submissions by the
public and Council swaying
the Delegate’s report, the
persistent singing of the
Blowhole Buskers or Fed-
eral election marginal seat
considerations?
Opinions vary, but it is
best seen as a collective
effort, with every element
playing its part in keeping
opposition to the proposal
front and centre in the Pre-
mier’s Office.
“I always said I’d take on
my own side,” says Gareth
Ward. “Everyone can share
in the victory we have
achieved.”
As for speculation that
Kiama could still be targeted
for amalgamation down the
line, Mr Ward said that in
his opinion, the question of
whether Kiama should
merge is now over and will
not arise again.
“This Government has
clearly got the message that
Kiama wants to stand
alone,” he says. “It would
be a brave government that
took the Kiama community
on again.”
Mayor Brian Petschler
said he was very pleased to
hear Mr Ward’s comments.
“The fight against the
merger was truly the coming
together of a community,”
he says. “It was wrong from
the start, and we knew it.
“It is such a relief to have
this settled. We should not
have to defend our inde-
pendence again.”
Chair of the Keep Kiama
Council Local committee,
Rob McKinnon, agrees,
“From the start we were
confident that we had a very
strong argument, and that
was borne out by the
strength of the submissions
to the Government’s dele-
gate who was given the task
of assessing the merger pro-
posal,”
The Shoalhaven/Kiama
merger was one of only
three to be shelved across
the state. The outcome of the
Wollongong/Shellharbour
merger is delayed due to
legal proceedings.
Only two of the delegates
charged with investigating
the proposed mergers hand-
ed in reports recommending
they not proceed. Mr Greg
Wright, responsible for con-
sidering the Shoalhaven/
Kiama proposal, was one
of them (see page 4 for his
conclusion).
The Government has yet to
clarify when the next local
elections will be held in
Kiama. Those councils not
proposed for merger are due
to have their elections in
September, while merging
councils will be under the
charge of an administrator
until September next year.
It has not yet been announc-
ed when councils that have
escaped mergers will go to
the polls.
A civic reception is being
planned to thank the many
people who volunteered
their time to save Kiama
from amalgamation.
Don’t take Kiama on again
Following the commence-
ment of work on the new
health services building on
the grounds of the old hospi-
tal comes good news about
the bed relocation.
Rather than relocating the
20 beds to Port Kembla
Hospital as was originally
mooted, the Illawarra Shoal-
haven Local Health District
recently made the decision
to lease a ward at Shellhar-
bour Private Hospital to
accommodate the beds.
“The possibility of a move
to Port Kembla Hospital has
now been ruled out,” says
Julie Stokes, Secretary of the
Kiama Hospital Auxiliary.
“Of the options being con-
sidered, the final decision
was the one favoured by
both the nursing staff and
Hospital Auxiliary mem-
bers.
“It will be so much easier
for family and friends to
visit Shellharbour.”
Nursing staff and all mov-
able equipment raised from
fundraising by the Hospital
Auxiliary will move with the
patients in July this year to a
ward to be known as the
Kiama Ward.
The Ward will continue to
function as a respite and
rehabilitation ward, with
many of the beds used as a
transition to nursing home.
Eventually, extensions at
Shellharbour Hospital will
accommodate the Kiama
beds.
Gareth Ward MP says, as
is the case at the moment,
the beds will not be reserved
for people from the Kiama
LGA, but will ensure that
the number of beds in the
area remain at the same level
with a much higher standard
of facilities.
“The Kiama Hospital Aux-
iliary will continue to raise
funds for equipment needed
by the outpatient and com-
munity outreach services
offered in the new building
at Kiama,” says Julie.
“We will also help Shell-
harbour Hospital Auxiliary
by providing for any expen-
sive items of equipment
required at the Kiama
Ward.”
End of an era at Kiama Hospital Kiama beds find interim home at Shellharbour Private from July
Kiama Hospital in the 1930s. It is scheduled for demolition.
Member for Kiama Gareth Ward with Mayor Brian Petschler
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Every Wednesday Kiama Farmers’ Market
Kiama Harbour 2-5pm
On weekends Live music at The Sebel,
Kiama Leagues Club,
The Mecure, Jamberoo
Pub and other venues.
Til 23 May Kiama Arts Trail Exhi-
bition, Old Fire Station
Til 28 May Saturday Night Fever
Roo Theatre 4297 2891
Sat 21 May Gerringong Village
Markets
In and around the Town
Hall, 8.30-1.30pm
Jamberoo Anglican
Church Fete 9-noon
Sun 22 May Gerringong Music Club
Concert showcasing
young local musicians
Gerringong Town Hall,
1.30 for 2pm, $10
Masonic Temple Open
Day Collins St, Kiama,
9-4pm. Gold coin entry.
Blowhole Tennis Open
Day behind Visitors
Cenre, Blowhole Point,
10.30-12.30pm.
Thurs 26 May Jamberoo Biggest
Morning Tea from noon,
Youth Hall, $5
Sat 28 May Berry Celtic Festival
(see right)
Kiama Makers & Grow-
ers Market, Black Beach
9-2pm
Dogs’ Day Out
Black Beach, 10-2.30pm
(see right)
Sun 29 May Biggest Morning Tea
for Cancer research
Kiama Leagues Club
Auditorium, from 10am
(see p 4)
Australian Open
Footgolf Final (see p 3)
Jamberoo Village
Markets
Reid Park, 9-2pm, with
the Berry Silver Band
playing from 11am.
Thurs 9 June Kiama Bush Dance
7.30-10.30 Joyce
Wheatley Centre,
Hindmarsh Park, $5
11-13 June Shoalhaven Winter
Wine Festival
Various events at cellar
doors across the region.
shoalhavencoastwine.
com.au
Sun 12 June Kiama Seaside Market
Black Beach, 9-3pm
Sat 18 June Gerringong Village
Market, in and around
Gerringong Town Hall
Sun 19 June Kiama Seaside Market
Black Beach, 9-3pm
Zumbathon for Cancer
research (see p 4)
Sat 25 June Benefit Gala for
Brett Connellan
www.surfersforbretto.com
Or email us at [email protected] Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure
the accuracy of the information in this publication,
but we are only human.
PO Box 304,
Gerringong 2534
If you have some
Cornish blood in
you, there is even
more reason to
go down to the
10th annual Berry
Celtic Festival.
The theme for
2016 is The Year
of Cornwall, to
coincide with
the Shoalhaven
Cornish Gathering.
Cornwall is recognised as one of the official Celtic
nations in the UK along with the Scots, Welsh and
Irish. Apart from being known as the motherland of
the pasty and clotted cream, it has
a language and culture all of its own.
The Festival begins with a Grand
Street Parade through the streets
of Berry featuring colourful kilts and
numerous pipe bands along with vari-
ous Celtic clans, Scottish Terrier dogs
and vintage cars.
The day continues at the Show
Ground with pipe bands, Celtic fidd-
lers, highland dancing, traditional
singing, and a range of Celtic merch-
andise stalls to view.
We’re told a highlight will be
performances by The Raggeder Band.
The Berry Celtic Festival is a fund-
raising project of the Rotary Club
of Berry.
Details: Sat 28 May,
Berry Showground
9.30 (street parade) - 4pm
Adults $15; under 15 free
Calling all Celts
Burnetts On Barney welcomes
Wayne from Mitre 10 Wayne Brown, known to many as a friendly and helpful face at Kiama’s Mitre 10, has joined our team. Having worked there for more than eight years, he brings with him a great knowledge of hardware and local trade needs.
Thanks to Wayne’s experience, Burnetts On Barney has now introduced a range of landscaping, building and DIY hard-ware to better service local trades and homeowner needs at our easy-access, easy-parking location in Barney Street.
And yes, he has brought his key-cutting machine with him!
Just as you did at Mitre 10, if you want to shop locally and with confidence for your trades and home DIY hard-ware needs, speak to Wayne. And if it’s not yet in stock, again, speak to Wayne – his goal is to help you save money, time and headache.
80 Barney St,
Kiama t 4233 1322
Open
7-4.30 Mon-Fri
7-4 Saturdays
See Wayne for: • Building Hardware
• Tradesmen’s Consumables
• DIY Advice and Products
• BOC professional gas and
Elgas Swap’n’Go
• Key-cutting
• Special Orders
The second annual Dogs’
Day Out is being held as a
fun way to reinforce key
messages about responsible
pet ownership.
This year’s activities will
include the opportunity to
get expert advice from vets
and Kiama Council rang-
ers, as well demonstrations,
exhibitions, giveaways and
pet product stalls. Austra-
lia’s leading dog behaviour
specialist Steve Austin will
be there to give a talk.
The day will also feature
a Dress Up your Dog Lead
Competition. You are en-
couraged to colour it, bling
it or camouflage it for the
chance to win some great
prizes.
Dogs of all shapes and
sizes and their owners are
welcome.
Details: Saturday 28 May,
10-2.30pm, Kiama Harbour
Dogs take centre stage
Your chance to be on Q&A Got a question for Anthony Albanese or Christopher
Pyne? Or a crush on Tony Jones?
ABC TV’s Q&A is running a free bus from Kiama
and Wollongong for anyone interested in joining the live
studio audience. It is part of their initiative to have more
regional voices heard in national debate.
A spokesperson said this locale hadn’t been picked par-
ticularly because of its marginal seat status or the council
amalgamation proposal, but that those issues could raise
interesting questions for the Federal heavyweights.
The 50 seat coach will pick up from a central location in
Kiama at 6.30pm, and return after the show, which goes
live to air at 9.35pm. Those who don’t go can spend the
show looking for faces we know.
Details: Monday 23 May. To express your interest register
your details via the Q&A website: abc.net.au/qanda and
click on ‘Join the studio audience’. IMPORTANT:
To ensure a seat on the bus, please write ‘Kiama/
Wollongong Bus’ in “How did you hear about us?”.
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As the news rolls in of the
glamour of this year’s
Cannes Film Festival, spare
a thought for how exciting it
must be for one of our own
to be invited there as her
acting career takes off.
A film starring Kiama’s
Christina Paterno has had
the honour of being chosen
as one of the few out of 4000
to be shown in Short Film
Corner, the Festival’s new
talent incubator. She de-
scribes it as a cross between
a festival and a marketplace.
The 15 minute crowd
funded film, Sarah, Is Not
Her Name, is the story of
how a couple’s path is
changed forever when they
are forced to confront the
baggage that lives silently
between them.
Her parents, Lee and George Paterno
of Centrepoint Pizza, and brother Paul,
of Licked Gelato, are very proud of her.
“It was her dream since she was a little
girl to be an actress, and her dreams are
coming true,” says Lee. “We are so excited
for her. It is the first time anyone in our
family has made a career in the theatre.”
Twenty-five year old Christina, who now
lives in New York, has recently graduated
from the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film
Institute after studying at the Institute of
Music and NIDA in Sydney. She is an all-
round performer, singing and dancing as
well as acting, and has just been granted
a three year working visa.
She told The Bugle from Cannes, “Being
in the thick this industry atmosphere and
showing our film at this professional stan-
dard is completely mind blowing.”
Our Christina does the rounds in Cannes
Few driving past Bombo Cemetery would realise it con-
tains a monument to the first Australian soldier to die on
active service. The local man, Private Robert Weir, died in
the Sudan in May 1885 after succumbing to disease.
The impressive sandstone monument, erected with funds
raised from throughout the community, is in poor repair
and Kiama-Jamberoo RSL is seeking to have it refurbish-
ed before further damage is done.
To this end, the Sub-Branch has just received an initial
grant from the Minister for NSW Veterans Affairs to have
a restoration/conservation assessment done.
Private Weir was amongst eight Kiama men who
boarded ship to join the New South Wales Contingent -
Sudan, to a brass band farewell from their home town.
First step to restore war memorial
The Weir Memorial
Locals who enjoy kicking a ball around have until 24 May
to enter the inaugural Australian FootGolf Open.
“It is a great opportunity for people to try out footgolf
and develop their skills,” says Leonardo Fernandez, Presi-
dent of FootGolf Australia. “All the Australian players
who represented the country in the 2016 World Cup in
Argentina will be part of the competition, as well as two
Argentine players, ranked in the world top 20.”
They will be competing for $8,500 in prize money.
The two Argentine players will also participate in free
FootGolf clinics for players (children and adults) inter-
ested in improving their game or getting some initial tips
from the best in the game. There will also be free golf
clinics for children on the Sunday from noon.
Details: 26-29 May, 11-3pm, Jamberoo Golf Club.
Registration $150 including lunches. Spectators free.
Carts available for hire to follow the players across the
18 holes. See www.fgaleague.org.au for more info.
Jamberoo hosts first Aust FootGolf Open
CCTV on in Gerringong Gerringong CBD’s new
CCTV cameras are to be
operational from 26 May.
Mayor Brian Petschler
and Federal Member for
Gilmore Ann Sudmalis will
officially launch the sur-
veillance, which is part of
Kiama Council’s Crime
Prevention Plan.
The network of cameras
will cover the main shop-
ping areas on Fern Street,
including the footpath out
the front of shops south of
Belinda Street.
The system is a stand-
alone design, with images
being recorded to a server
housed in the Gerringong
Town Hall. Twenty four
cameras have been operat-
ing in Kiama CBD since
last year.
The three levels of gov-
ernment contributed to the
network of cameras in the
Kiama and Gerringong
CBDs, with the Federal
Government providing
$150,000, Kiama Council
$80,000 and the NSW
Government $50,000.
The cameras are not con-
stantly monitored live, but
provide important evidence
for investigations.
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Board Director - Voluntary Position
Kiama Community College Inc is a not for profit, volun-
teer managed, community based organisation whose
purpose is to provide quality learning opportunities
to empower individuals to achieve their personal and
employment goals, and to enrich the community eco-
nomically, socially and culturally. Primarily servicing
the communities of Kiama & Shoalhaven, the College
has an annual turnover of approximately $2million and
annual enrolments of approximately 1,000 students.
The Board of Kiama Community College Inc are seeking
to appoint suitable applicants to two casual vacancies
for Directors that currently exist. Individuals with
aligned values and understanding and interest in
governance are encouraged to apply.
For an Information Package and details of
how to apply, please email [email protected] or
call 02 4232 1050.
Putting the fun in fundraising Following feedback from
some that they would love
to join in Australia’s Big-
gest Morning Tea, but
can’t make it midweek,
Kiama Leagues Club is
holding its Cancer Council
fundraiser on a Sunday.
Building on the success
of last year, when they
added psychic practitioners
to the attractions, there will
be hand and feet massages,
some stalls, games, raffles
and lucky balloon prizes.
“Over 100 businesses
have donated goods,
vouchers or food to help
with the fundraising,” says
the Club’s Sharyn Tester.
“We live in such a great
community.”
Introducing another way
to raise money for breast
and prostrate cancer re-
search, Kasia of Zyna’s
Zumba is organising a
Zumbathon to get people
moving for the cause.
She says no experience
is necessary to participate
in the dancing fun, which
will also be held at the
Leagues Club. There will
be refreshments and raffles,
and a lot of laughter. Book-
ings are essential for cater-
ing purposes. Child mind-
ing will also be available.
Details: Kiama Leagues
Club Biggest Morning Tea
Sunday 29 May, from
10am, $5 entry including
tea/coffee and cake.
Zumbathon
Sunday 19 June, 10-1pm,
Kiama Leagues Club, $10.
To book contact Kasia on
0418 683 235 or at
“In summary, among the range of consid-
erations in this matter, there are several
major impediments to a merger taking
place. Representation ratios would increase
and access to elected councillors would be
more difficult. The substantial geographic
area and its linear nature, together with
over 50 localities, would render a ratio of
one councillor to every 8,000 residents
difficult and impractical to manage effec-
tively. The views of the residents that have
been involved in this public process are
overwhelmingly against the proposal.
“Though scale and capacity are likely to
be improved [by the merger], the improve-
ment is marginal. Relative service levels
and pricing between the Councils vary con-
siderably and harmonisation over time,
while retaining some equity in the process,
will be difficult.
“There are clear delineations in the
broader communities of interest within the
two Councils. The Kiama community gen-
erally looks north to the broader Illawarra
for higher order health, educational, sport-
ing and commercial needs. There is little
commonality with the Shoalhaven centres.
I do not believe that there is any significant
community of interest between the two
existing areas beyond their shared bound-
ary.
“Perhaps the most telling factor, however,
is the financial advantage or disadvantage
of the proposal.
“The significant benefit is the offer of $10
million in capital funding. The infrastruc-
ture backlog – regardless of how it is calcu-
lated from one year to the next – is signifi-
cant across the two Councils in dollar terms
(although only 2% in relative terms). An
injection of $10 million will significantly
reduce the level of infrastructure backlog
works by some 25%.
“However, I am of the view that the pro-
jected savings are unlikely to be achieved at
the scale proposed due to the geography of
the new Council, savings already achieved
at Shoalhaven and the impacts of the ar-
rangements made through the Joint Organi-
sation. Any savings in staff and councillor
costs will represent a very small proportion
of total expenditure for a new entity.
“For all of these reasons, and on a balance
of all of the issues, I am unable to recom-
mend the merger of these Councils.” Full report www.strongercouncils.nsw.gov.au
Delegate’s summary of the merger proposal For the record, here is the final summation of Mr Greg Wright’s report on the
proposed Kiama/Shoalhaven merger:
The organiser of Kiama’s Red Shield Doorknock, Graeme
Packer, is hoping to raise $24,000 to contribute to the na-
tionwide appeal this year.
The annual Doorknock is in its 51st year, and Graeme
has worked on 45 of them. His wife, Noreen, has worked
on all of them. Having organised the Kiama collection for
18 years, Graeme has the systems down pat. This year he
is looking for some new blood to share the work around.
“Lions and Rotary are a great support, but we’d love to
get a few more helpers,” says Graeme.
Details: Red Shield Doorknock 28-29 May.
To volunteer a couple of hours of your time,
contact Graeme on 4232 4014
More volunteers needed for Red Shield Appeal
Empowering Individuals, Enriching Community
Noise barrier being built In response to concerns
by residents, work has
commenced on a 2.5 metre
noise barrier on the south-
bound side of the Princes
Highway near Bland Street.
The work, which reduces
a stretch of highway to one
lane, is expected to be
completed at the end of
September.
Both lanes will be open
during the long weekend
and school holidays.
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Pre-Order produce from the
Farmers’ Market online!
Never miss out on fresh produce again.
Browse all available produce and know
the exact amount you are spending.
Select produce based on your favourite grower,
or whether the produce is Certified Organic.
Your produce is picked the morning you collect
your order - maximum freshness.
How to join the Community 1. Sign up at www.localfoodcommunity.com.au
2. Order produce
3. Arrange free delivery or collect your order at
the next Kiama Farmers’ Market.
Eleven members of the
Kiama Heart Foundation
Walking Group recently
attended the NSW Walking
Week – Picnic Day Out at
Sanctuary Point.
The group, which has
been going for nine years,
meets every week day for
a walk around Kiama Har-
bour and the lighthouse.
New members are very
welcome. Just turn up op-
posite the Commonwealth
Bank for an 8am start.
After a difficult financial year in 2016
due to poor weather on the Show
weekend, Kiama Show Society is plan-
ning a number of major fundraising
events in the six months leading up to
next year’s event.
At the Society’s recent 168thAGM,
Michael Brennan was re-elected Show
Society President, Greg Chittick was
elected Junior Vice President, Ron
Gregory as Treasurer and Sue Granger–
Holcombe returned as Secretary.
“We are looking at many improve-
ments for the 2017 Show,” says
Michael Brennan. While keen to retain
its agricultural links, the Society is
also eager to engage with and enter-
tain the community in new ways.
“The Committee has already been
hard at work with its planning and we
look forward to a great year with some
exciting new events and changes.”
Among revamped Show plans is the
rescheduling of the annual Kiama Show
Ball from January to the start of the
party season, Saturday 26 November.
2016 will also see the staging of the
inaugural Kiama Show Society Sand
Sculpture competition at Surf Beach on
11 December.
Details: To become involved,
email [email protected]
or phone 4233 1597
Walk for your heart’s sake
Busy year in store for Kiama Show Society
Iluka zoning In a follow up to our story
on the possible sell-off of
Iluka Reserve in Kiama
Downs, it has been estab-
lished that the land in ques-
tion was zoned residential
in the Local Environment
Plan of 2000.
Investigations into the
public response at the time
are being conducted.
Ron Gregory, Greg Chittick, Michael Brennan and Sue Granger-Holcombe
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Out & about
Have you an event or special occasion you want to share in our social
pages? Just let us know, preferably in advance, and we’ll try
and fit it in. Contact Cathy on 0412 415 101.
At the CMRI Mother’s Day High Tea
At the Gerringong Surf Music Festival
Damien and Belinda Morris
The Frozen Margarita Girls
Selling raffle tickets for
Gerringong Public School
Becky Guggisberg and Sandra McCarthy
The afternoon session of
the second Gerringong Surf
Music Festival was bathed
in sunshine and a big crowd
of families came down to
enjoy the bands, jumping
castle and face painting.
The evening session was
standing room only inside
the Bowling Club and had
an amazing vibe. Kingdog and the Catz were one of the local bands playing
There was a lanterns and lace theme
for this year's Mother's Day High Tea
and Fashion Parade fundraiser for the
Children's Medical Research Institute.
Guests enjoyed a feast of home
cooked delicacies, a glass of bubbly,
endless cups of tea and coffee and
a fashion parade.
Above: Marilyn Atkins, of Bombo Clothing,
appreciating the high tea spread
Left: Mica Heslop, grand daughter of CMRI Life
Member Jenny Bolden, with Sienna Briggs of
Kiama
Carole Allen (left), Evelyn Husza, Sue Herring and Robyn Bryan (back)
Kate Quinn, CMRI Life
Member, modelling an
outfit from Cherry Red
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Enjoy buying fresh
food weekly from
growers and makers
Mid-year trading hours
2 - 5pm
Every Wednesday
Black Beach
The Bugle Crossword
Last issue’s solution
The Bugle crossword is compiled by Stephen Law
is coming
ACROSS
3. Softwood used as flooring
in homes (6,4)
8. A device that lets divers
breathe underwater
11. Something you sit on
with 3 or 4 legs
12. Narrow opening
14. Large seabird featured
in a Coleridge poem
16. Winged goddess of
victory
18. Rotary winged aircraft
19. Transfer to another ship
24. Large oil company
25. Official language of
Kenya and Tanzania
27. Made from milk
28. A grand tournament in
sumo wrestling
29. Length x breadth
30. British Prime Minister
33. Undersea creature
34. Popular ABC comedy
drama
37. Cadbury made their
money with this
38. Rough roads or paths
40. A type of clay for mak-
ing melting pots
41. Biscuit made by Arnotts
43. Only US warship named
after a foreign capital city
(1,1,1,8)
48. For example (1,1)
49. Rare bird found on
Seven Mile Beach (4,6,7)
DOWN
1. Long narrow strip of
water for boats
2. Vocal apparatus of the
larynx
4. Old method of ‘the’
5. Decompose
6. One either has a bath or
a …….
7. Old horse
9. Parasol
10. Non-Govt Organisation
(1,1,1)
11. Dawn
13. Found under ships & in
front of some plane engines
15. Physical position in
relation to surroundings
17. Rock structures at
Katoomba (5,7)
20. Compass point one
point south of east
21. Restaurant proprietor
22. USA national mammal
23. Room where food is
made
27. The C in CD
28. Common Australian
home grass
31. Soft Italian cheese
32. What is behind a house
35. Horizontal floor support
beam
36. US born grandchild of
Japanese emigrants to US
39. Online auction house
42. Ruler or chieftain in
Africa or Arabia
44. Rodent
45. Miles per hour (1,1,1)
46. Alternating current (1,1)
47. Object/thing; no gender
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Given the age bias in our
community, young people
in particular are being en-
couraged to nominate for
Kiama’s Cultural Board.
There is currently one
position available, with a
possible further two posi-
tions available from the
end of this year.
The Kiama Cultural Board
acts in an advisory capacity
to Council to encourage
artistic practice and partici-
pation and provide a forum
for broader cultural con-
cerns. It advocates to and
for Council on artistic and
cultural matters of our
community.
The Board meets twice
a month on a Thursday
evening 5.30-7.30pm.
Additional meetings are
held as required for projects
such as the awarding of
Kiama Cultural Grants.
Not so youthful residents
are also invited to apply.
Details: Nominations close
Friday 10 June. Find out
more from
kiama.nsw.gov.au,
or 4232 0549
Cultural Board vacancies Sorry Drew There is a truism in pub-
lishing that the bigger
the font, the more likely
there is to be a mistake.
We are sorry we
referred to Drew Mathi-
esen as Daniel in our
headline last edition.
Thankfully he was Drew
throughout the article,
which congratulated him
on his achievements in
ARTEXPRESS.
You can see his work,
and that of other
talented students, at
Wollongong Gallery
until 19 June.
I thought I knew what to expect for highlights of the land
of the long white cloud – bungy jumping, hot mud pools,
Kiwis of the rugby, furry or fruit type. No, it was dolphins.
Dusky dolphins, more specifically, and literally hundreds of
them, out in the frigid ocean waters off the east coast of
New Zealand’s South Island.
Camouflaged in head-to-toe wetsuits it seemed incredi-
ble, a little over-hyped, that we might actually get close
enough to be in the water near these dolphins, let alone
be in their space while they dived, circled and threw
themselves high out of the water.
‘Entertain them and they’ll stay,’ they’d said.
Well, it seems those dolphins like bad versions of
‘Staying Alive’ sung through a snorkel. They stayed, dozens
and dozens of them at any moment, speeding right around
us, between us, over us for more than hour. Touching us.
Squeaking, yes actually singing, eye-balling right up close,
and fast, so fast. Wild, untamed, unscripted.
It was beyond a David Attenborough moment, an experi-
ence of complete sensory overload, raw euphoria matched
in my lifetime only by the arrival of my three children.
As we finally scrambled back onto the boat I thought
that it wouldn’t matter if I never saw another wild animal
in my life, I was done. This was living – zingy, heady,
is-this-really-happening living.
My one-line postcard home read ‘whatever you do, make
sure you swim with the dolphins at Kaikoura’.
Elizabeth Burnett