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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.

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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 emailthebugle@gmail.com 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 info@kcc.nsw.edu.au 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

zyna.zumba@gmail.com

“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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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.

team@localfoodcommunity.com.au

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 secretary@kiamashowsociety.com.au

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,

louisec@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