- Killalea warriors sound warning
- Hundreds of supporters of Killalea State Park turned out yesterday to voice their opposition to development plans. Illawarra Mercury - 29 October 2007 (Front Page)
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Save Killalea? A piece of cake Campaigners enjoyed the sweet taste of victory yesterday as they celebrated the scrapping of a major development project within Killalea State Park. Illawarra Mercury - 31 May 2010
'Take middle ground on Killalea or lose it' Local residents complain that the park's entry fee should remain to be free, whilst on the other hand the park trust wants a place that is viable and self-sustainable. Shellharbour Lake Times - 27 May 2010 (It is all very strange that the Victorian State Labor Government announce that access to all National & Metropolitan Parks is to be free as of 1/7/2010 yet local NSW Labor officials appear to want to charge entry fees at Killalea whilst there is no entry fee at numerous other NSW parks.)
Rule out killalea development However, Liberal candidate for Kiama Gareth Ward has slammed the State Government for what he claims is a refusal to categorically rule out future plans to develop the park. Shellharbour Lake Times - 20 May 2010
Park income stream a 'nonsense' To the Trust - In the words of the Immortal Bard (Romeo and Juliet" 'Stay not, begone': The people of Illawarra don't want you. Shellharbour Lake Times - 20 May 2010
Killalea community contract imperative THE Ancient Surfers Association , a group of the original "Farm" surfers, are unable to contain the ecstatic joy of "the farm" Killalea being temporarily rescued from the clutches of the developers. Shellharbour Lake Times - 19 May 2010
Thanks from Killaleas near and far THANKYOU so much Leanne (Kellalea) you are a legend. You have fought hard to save our beautiful beach. Your grandfather would of been proud of you. Shellharbour Lake Times - 19 May 2010
Doubts linger over Killalea State Park Plans for an eco-resort in the Killalea State Park may have been scrapped but the issue continues to create headaches for the NSW Government. Illawarra Mercury - 14 May 2010
The peoples victory "The community has found its voice - and it has roared." "This is a victory for the whole community." Shellharbour Lake Times - 13 May 2010
Killalea family gets word THIS great news came to the Killalea family from Tim Hore (former - Shellharbour Councillor) with a phone call immediately after he read it in the morning paper. Shellharbour Lake Times - 13 May 2010
Government gymnastics on display What a stirling job they did. Win with no help from the local State Politicians, who in this instance were about as useful as a hip pocket in a singlet. The community never gave up the fight. - Remember we have long memories. Shellharbour Lake Times - 13 May 2010
Budget-wont-be-shifting-into-top-gear And the Government's backtracking on Killalea and Wollongong Harbour clearly illustrates the need to engage the community from the outset. Illawarra Mercury - 11 May 2010
Killalea crusaders savour sweet victory "This is excellent news," Ms Petersen said. "With an election in the wind, the Government has listened. Illawarra Mercury - 11 May 2010
Lost Resort The NSW government announced the Mariner-owned Killalea Coastal Investments Pty Ltd (KCI) had canned its controversial project to develop an eco-resort in the Killalea State Park. Sydney Morning Herald - 11 May 2010
Killalea State Park saved !! It appears that Killalea State Recreation Area has been "saved" from a new development which could have included: residential lodges, pools, tennis courts, restaurants and a conference centre. However, the decision has been made not to go ahead with the development. 702 ABC Sydney - 10 May 2010 (This includes two audio interviews which can be listened to or downloaded).
Trust snubs eco-tourism plan A proposal for an eco-tourism development on the New South Wales south coast has been scrapped. ABC Illawarra - 10 May 2010
Saved: Killalea resort plan scrapped Kiama MP Matt Brown will today announce that plans for the eco-tourism development have been scrapped after an agreement between development group Killalea Coastal Investments Pty Ltd (KCI) and the Killalea State Park Trust was terminated. Illawarra Mercury - 10 May 2010
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Facebook Comments It is interesting to note that there are numerous comments on "Facebook" from people all around the World regarding what is proposed for Killalea State Park including many from younger people opposed to the development. Facebook - "Save Killalea" (Now over 2,750 members and the numbers are still slowly growing)
Latest comments include:
"Fantastic news that common
sense prevailed. I'm not going to ditch my bumper sticker and t-shirt just yet.
Let's remain vigilant." - "I agree totally. If there
is any form of Get-Together to celebrate this victory I feel as many people as
possible should try to be there to support it too and make the authorities
realize we don't intend to ever let them get away with this." - Awesome news guys, this has
made my day. Good to see people make
a difference well done." - "As I walked towards the newsagent I saw
the headlines on a sign out the front, I couldn't help but let out a loud
CHEER!!!" - "Fabulous news that this bizarre
idea has finally been scrapped & that Killalea will be left to its natural
beauty!!!!" - "Thank God really for the
global financial crisis. Most of our
local Labour pollies were silent in the fight to save Killalea.
A very big win for locals and out of towners in saving the best beach in
the world."
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Unions and the Alliance calls for Killalea disclosure "We are taking control of this agenda now. The Government as had long enough to bring this matter to a head and has dragged its feet at every turn." "We are demanding that people put their cards on the table now." Shellharbour Lake Times - 6 May 2010
Return Park to community Opposition planning spokesman Brad Hazzard called on the State Government to return decision-making on the future of Killalea State Park to the community and questioned whether Planning Minister Tony Kelly, who is also lands minister should have that power. Shellharbour Lake Times - 6 May 2010
O'Farrell Ward step up battle for Kiama But he declined to unveil policy details on key issues such as Picton Rd upgrades, Killalea State Park development and the BlueScope Steel cogeneration plant proposal. "All our policies will be on the table before the election," Mr O'Farrell said. Illawarra Mercury - 30 April 2010
Family hopes for fee free future for Killalea It is also probably worth noting too that the Victorian State Government has just announced that access to all State Parks including Wilsons Promontory will be free as from July 1 this year. Shellharbour Lake Times - 15 April 2010
Trust needs to research Park fees There are no entry fees on any of the other parks. What is striking is that 10 of the 11 parks are coastal parks just like Killalea. Shellharbour Lake Times - 8 April 2010
Fee a Killalea Park reality Given the financial position of mariner corporation, Mr Luchette said he did not believe the would-be developer's $35m plan for a 106-unit eco-resort could proceed and that the Trust would be forced to explore other income options. Shellharbour Lake Times - 1 April 2010
Killalea Trust member quits after 13 years THE former vice-chairman of the Killalea State Park Trust says it is highly unlikely controversial plans for a development within the area will proceed. Illawarra Mercury - 27 March 2010
Killalea developer runs out of money PLANS for a $35 million tourist development within Killalea State Park should be scrapped in light of the financial position of the company behind the project, according to the Save Killalea Alliance. Illawarra Mercury - 4 March 2010
Local
treasure ruined Over the last couple of years I have watched all
the new residential area rise and spread like a disease at the entry to the
national park.
Region a small screen hit "The ability to be at one with nature within seconds of coming off the main road is second to none," he said. "Plus the water and water activities are magnificent." Shellharbour Lake Times - 10 December 2009
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time for Killalea resort plan "And
although I am in a way pro-development, I cannot support development in
Killalea, especially when there is so little free space like it in the area.
Having seen it for myself, it didn't take long to see the beauty of
Killalea."
Illawarra Mercury
- 14 November 2009
Libs light on detail Mr Pearce responded to the question about proposed development of Killalea State Park saying the party supported calls to papers to try and find out what's happening with the park. Shellharbour Lake Times - 15 October 2009
True blue enthusiasm Mrs Gash accepted an invitation to a public meeting opposing development at Killalea and visited the site in late September and said she had been across the issue only as a spectator until now. Shellharbour Lake Times - 8 October 2009
'Come clean over Killalea' GREENS MP Sylvia Hale has called on the State Government to 'come clean' over Killalea State Park and admit the project was going nowhere. Shellharbour Lake Times - 1 October 2009
Brown backs Killalea project The Killalea saga has now dragged on for a number of years, but Mr Brown said the global financial crisis had impacted on the ability of companies behind the project to move forward. Illawarra Mercury - 29 September 2009
Support for Kiama park role SHELLHARBOUR City Council says neighbours Kiama Municipal Council should play an active role in assessing the proposed development within Killalea State Park. Illawarra Mercury - 24 September 2009
Lease issue fuels fight for Killalea "So many people are opposed to it - I don't think I have met anybody who thinks it is a good idea." Illawarra Mercury - 15 September 2009
Killalea plans stir up opposition Plans for the proposed development within the Killalea State Park have been revealed, almost six months after it was first declared a major project by NSW Planning Minister Kristina Keneally. Illawarra Mercury - 12 September 2009
Trust decision will weigh heavily Killalea State Park Trust will soon have to decide whether to allow the proponents to sell its interest in Killalea and allow the development to go ahead. They could say no, and the status quo remain. Shellharbour Lake Times - 10 September 2009
Trust urges Killalea calm THE Killalea State Park Trust has been left "Bewildered" by revelations that Mariner Financial, the company seeking to develop the park has verbally agreed to sell its interest in Killalea Coastal Investments (KCI) to an unknown party. Shellharbour Lake Times - 3 September 2009
Get on board the protect Killalea wagon I write to ask for any support that you may be able to afford. Letters of opposition to the proposal would be fantastic, as would relentless lobbying of those who support the development and/or attendance of the various meetings and rallies organized. Shellharbour Lake Times - 3 September 2009
Mariner will sell stake in Killalea The company behind the plans to develop Killalea State Park says it has "verbally agreed" to sell its shareholding in Killalea Coastal Investments Ltd to a third party. Illawarra Mercury - 1 September 2009
Killalea 'sale' a property puzzler Mariner Financial managing director Bill Ireland has denied rumours the Killalea "property" has been sold saying his company was pushing ahead to get plans for the 106-unit development approved. Illawarra Mercury - 29 August 2009
Early signs are good SAVE Killalea Alliance spokeswoman Mairi Peterson has described the first meeting between the Alliance and the Killalea State Park as "fruitful". Shellharbour Lake Times - 13 August 2009
Don't be fooled HOPEFULLY the public aren't being fooled into thinking an eco-resort is going to be something environmentally friendly and blend in with the landscape - if it is to be anything like the one at Cowes in Victoria. Shellharbour Lake Times - 13 August 2009 (*** Check out photos of the Cowes "Eco-Resort" and comments by the Local Council and Victorian State Government about "The Chook Sheds" and how locals and the Government were fooled ***)
'Crucial time for Killalea' SOUTH Coast Labour Council secretary Arthur Rorris has blasted reports developer Mariner Financial may seek to "sell" their interest in the proposed eco-resort development at Killalea State Park.
Killalea: how can you sell what you don't have? Solicitors have called on the NSW Lands Minister to explain why a company with no final lease on Killalea State Park has indicated it already owns, and plans to sell, the state park. Illawarra Mercury - 27 July 2009
Killalea development up for sale? Marina Financial, the company behind plans to develop Killalea State Park, could be about to exit the controversial project. Illawarra Mercury - 24 July 2009
Concern over revered Farm RESIDENTS have expressed concern that the most popular parts of Killalea State Park could still be developed, despite the reduction in the number of lodges. Shellharbour Lake Times - 25 June 2009
Killaleas from round the world join fight I am a Killilea from County Galway in Ireland and I have an interest in what is happening. May those who are in the best position to influence this matter be inspired to choose preservation over commercialisation. Shellharbour Lake Times - 18 June 2009
Killalea declared National Surfing Reserve This declaration will mean The Farm and Mystics, two of the South Coast's most popular surfing breaks, and listed in the Tracks Magazines 101 Best Australian waves will become protected surfing areas. WWW.RealSurf.Com - 15 June 2009
New twist in Killalea fight THE credentials of the company behind plans to develop Killalea State Park have been questioned by the Save Killalea Alliance and the South Coast Labour Council. Illawarra Mercury - 11 June 2009
All aboard the bandwagon If more people jumping on the Killalea bandwagon is what it takes to protect it, consider me on it. Shellharbour Lake Times - 11 June 2009
FOI sheds light on Killalea development A campaigner opposed to development at Killalea State Park says documents she has obtained under freedom of information legislation shows the full extent of development proposed for the park. ABC News - 10 June 2009
Killalea protesters unite to oppose development Strength in numbers was the message from protesters at a rally in Killalea State Park yesterday. Members of the Killalea family joined surfers, Aboriginal community representatives and environmentalists to reinforce their opposition to plans to develop 106 units there. Illawarra Mercury - 8 June 2009
Killalea declared a National Surfing Reserve A new plaque that commemorated the declaration of the Killalea National Surfing Reserve, doesn't mention the magic winter weather that accompanied the declaration. More than 150 people attended Saturday's dedication. Surfers and community members were joined by 70 members of the Killalea family who are enjoying a family reunion this long weekend. Illawarra Mercury - 8 June 2009
Killalea declared surf reserve as developer presses on The company behind the proposed Killalea development has assured the State Government it can continue with plans to develop a 106-unit complex, according to Lands Minister Tony Kelly. Meantime, South Coast surfing history will be made today when The Farm and Mystics, two of the South Coast's most popular surfing breaks, become protected surfing areas. Illawarra Mercury - 6 June 2009
State park beaches declared surfing reserves The two beaches in Killalea State Park will be formally dedicated as Surfing Reserves in a ceremony on Saturday. ABC News - 5 June 2009
Govt must hand back Killilea park: council Shellharbour Council's administrator David Jesson has demanded the NSW Government hand back the control of development of the Killilea State Park to the council. ABC News - 4 June 2009
Rally against State Park proposals THE community, surfers and members of the Killalea Family will oppose development at the Killalea State Park on Sunday, June 7 at 10.30am at the undercover kiosk overlooking The Farm. Shellharbour Lake Times - 4 June 2009
Shellharbour council fights for control of Killalea Shellharbour City Council administrator David Jesson wants the right to approve or reject the controversial resort development in Killalea State Park. He called on NSW Planning Minister Kristina Keneally to reconsider her decision to have the Killalea application assessed as a major project and handle the approval herself. Illawarra Mercury - 4 June 2009
Gathering of the Killalea clan “Around 70 Killalea family members are travelling to Shellharbour to celebrate with the local surfing community as Killalea becomes a National Surfing Reserve on Saturday”. Shellharbour Lake Times - 4 June 2009
Scaled down Killalea Park development bid to be submitted A development application for a tourist development in Killalea State Park near Shellharbour, south of Wollongong, is expected to be lodged soon. ABC News - 2 June 2009
Bid to halt Killalea project as developer hits shaky ground With the company behind plans to develop Killalea on life support, the Save Killalea Alliance and South Coast Labour Council have called for a termination of the controversial lease agreement. Illawarra Mercury - 2 June 2009
Riding high on the new surfing reserve “I’m ecstatic,” he said. “It’s all going really well and the community have been fantastic and have offered plenty of support. Not every community has one of these and it’s a strict criteria, so Shellharbour City will definitely have something that is quite unique.” Also speaking on behalf of the Killalea family will be Steve Killalea. Mr Homer said this would be a real gathering of the tribe for the Killalea family. Shellharbour Lake Times - 21 May 2009
Killalea surfing rolls on The Farm and Mystics, two of the South Coast's most popular surfing breaks, will become protected surfing areas on June 6 when the Killalea National Surfing Reserve is officially declared. Illawarra Mercury - 16 May 2009
Sparkling Killalea Day greets planning minister A spokesman for the Minister wouldn’t speculate as to a timeframe for the process. “The residents expressed some concerns and she assured them that as part of the Part 3A process there would be a significant public consultation process, including public forums on the matter,” he said. Shellharbour Lake Times - 23 April 2009
Kristina Keneally meets with the Save Killalea Alliance Ms Keneally sought to ease fears that the application to build 106 accommodation lodges would not be conducted in a transparent manner and promised an "efficient, robust and thorough assessment". "We will assess it on its merits and we will arrive at a determination but we will only do that having worked through a thorough process of community consultation," she said. Illawarra Mercury - 17 April 2009
Rally audience shows support for Killalea “It was understood prior to meeting with the Minister of Planning that the amended proposal did not meet ‘major project’ criteria under relevant State Environmental Planning Policies, which would have allowed it to proceed to Shellharbour Council,” Ms McKay said at the rally. Shellharbour Lake Times - 2 April 2009
Broken promises The Killalea State Park "betrayal" was completed recently when the planning minister used her discretionary powers to deem the proposed Killalea tourist development as a major project. Illawarra Mercury - 31 March 2009
Continue the fight at Killalea; Greens NSW Greens MP Sylvia Hale has criticised Planning Minister Kristina Keneally's decision to declare the proposed Killalea State Park resort development a major project. "Especially one which has just 106 recreational cabins, it is difficult by any stretch to imagine how this is state significant." Ms Hale said. Illawarra Mercury - 31 March 2009
Rally against Killalea plans The rally follows the recent announcement that NSW Planning Minister Kristina Keneally has declared plans to develop Killalea as a major project. Ms Keneally will now make the determination on the scaled back application featuring 106 accommodation units and other amenities. Shellharbour Lake Times - 26 March 2009
Sergent takes on government over harbour "The Freedom of Information Act is a misnomer - it should be entitled the 'Suppression of Information Act'. Wollongong & Northern Leader – 14 February 2008
Where the Park's headed KRISTINA Keneally's declaration appeared in the NSW Government Gazette on March 13 - the same day financial group Babcock & Brown, a partner in Killalea Coastal Investments, announced it had gone into voluntary administration. Illawarra Mercury - 21 March 2009
Government to take note of Killalea disquiet THOSE concerned about the development of a resort in Killalea State Park can expect their voices to be heard loud and clear, now that the proposal has been granted major project status, Planning Minister Kristina Keneally said yesterday. Illawarra Mercury - 21 March 2009
Killalea ‘risk a reality’ WITH the life support finally being turned off on Killalea State Park development partners bank Babcock and Brown, the South Coast Labour Council has called on the Government to go back to the drawing board. Babcock and Brown were put into administration last Friday after months of uncertainty over its financial position. Shellharbour Lake Times - 19 March 2009
Killalea future up to Minister NSW Planning Minister Kristina Keneally has declared plans to develop the Killalea State Park a major project. Illawarra Mercury - 19 March 2009
Rallying over Killalea THE future of a proposed tourist resort in Killalea State Park is again in question after financial group Babcock and Brown went into voluntary administration. Illawarra Mercury - 18 March 2009
Government feels heat over Killalea NSW Lands Minister Tony Kelly has been taken to task over his decision to freeze Kiama Municipal Council out of the Killalea State Park Trust. Illawarra Mercury - 14 March 2009
Killalea Trust ‘stacking’ claims NSW GREENS MP Sylvia Hale has blasted NSW Minister for Lands Tony Kelly’s decision to refuse Kiama deputy mayor Ben van der Wijngaart a position on the Killalea State Park Trust Board. Ms Hale said Mr Kelly’s “determination to silence community opposition” to the proposed private development had “hit new depths”. Shellharbour Lake Times - 12 March 2009
Minister blasted for board snub NSW GREENS MP Sylvia Hale has blasted Lands Minister Tony Kelly's decision to refuse deputy mayor Ben van der Wijngaart a position on the Killalea State Park Trust Board. Kiama Independent - 4 March 2009
Kiama council frozen out of Killalea board NSW Lands Minister Tony Kelly said the appointment of Kiama Deputy Mayor Ben van der Wijngaart to the trust's board would be "inappropriate" given his history of campaigning against a planned multimillion-dollar resort in the park. Illawarra Mercury - 20 February 2009
Killalea plans are ‘in limbo’ The South Coast Labour Council has urged the State Government to further investigate the viability of the proposed development at Killalea State Park, following the recent financial woes of venture partners Babcock and Brown and Mariner Financial. Shellharbour Lake Times - 22 January 2009
The Farm a national treasure "The highest quality of The Farm is that it's in close proximity to the city and yet it still has the wilderness feel ... that's the beauty of it. It's generally considered to be the jewel in the crown of the South Coast." Illawarra Mercury - 13 January 2009
Tranquil Mystics well worth tracking down Tucked away in Killalea State Park, sheltered by rainforest to the west and the Minnamurra River to the south, Mystics Beach was the stand-out nomination for the Mercury's Best Secret Spot Award. Illawarra Mercury - 13 January 2009
Killalea backer fights on Share crash 'no barrier' THE companies behind plans to commercially develop Killalea State Park remain committed to the project despite the woes of investment company Babcock and Brown. Illawarra Mercury - 12 December 2008
The Missing Link Local residents fear Killalea will go from being an old farm to a new Bondi. Time will tell. Sydney Morning Herald - 13 November 2008
Killalea resort still going ahead It's business as usual for the planned Killalea State Park resort, despite receivers being appointed to a company associated with the development. Illawarra Mercury - 4 October 2008
Seeking greater protection MEMBERS of the Killalea National Surfing Reserve steering committee have voted in favour of a proposal to extend the area at the Farm Beach at Killalea State Park that would be protected from development if it were to be dedicated as a national surfing reserve. Shellharbour Lake Times - 25 September 2008
Killalea surfers get short-changed It is incomprehensible that Professor Andrew Short would wish to concern himself and his group with only a 500-metre strip of water (Lake Times, September 4). Shellharbour Lake Times - 11 September 2008
Mystics drops in on The Farm as a surf reserve MYSTICS Beach at Killalea State Park is set to join neighbouring beach The Farm as a National Surf Reserve. Illawarra Mercury - 10 September 2008
Killalea surf keeps on rolling WARILLA surfer Chris Homer has responded to claims that the efforts to have the Farm Beach at Killalea State Park dedicated as a national surfing reserve is nothing more than a “PR excursive”. Shellharbour Lake Times - 4 September 2008
Killalea's rough ride Central to the Killalea debate is how parks should be funded. Traditionally it’s been the Government’s role. Killalea has emerged as a guinea pig for a new regime of parks funding themselves through commercial ventures. Illawarra Mercury – 2 August 2008
Farm's surf harvest The process to have The Farm beach at Killalea State Park formally dedicated as a national surf reserve will take “a lot of hard work” over about a year. Shellharbour Lake Times – 31 July 2008
Developer mulls plan B It is understood from sources within the Department of Planning that the developer is prepared to modify its original proposal by eliminating Zone B – which consists of 91 lower budget-style accommodation units, each comprising multiple adjoining suites with infrastructure support – from the present proposal. Shellharbour Lake Times - 24 July 2008
Killalea’s The Farm granted elite status The Farm at Killalea State Park is set to become a National Surf Reserve after surfer Chris Homer's nomination was accepted. Professor Andrew Short is deputy chair of the reserve committee that picked Killalea from piles of applications. Illawarra Mercury - 17 July 2008
National surfing reserve for Killalea A popular surfing beach next to a proposed controversial tourist development at Killalea near Shellharbour is set to become a national surfing reserve. ABC Illawarra - 17 July 2008
Killalea Reserve Warilla surfer, Chris Homer, has won a push to have The Farm at Killalea designated a National Surfing Reserve. The official reserve ceremony is likely to take place early next year. WINtv - 17 July 2008
Plan to shrink Killalea ‘is no sweetener’ The developer has submitted new preliminary plans for significantly less units than the 202 proposed for The Farm. While it has not been made public, sources close to the development confirmed yesterday the plans had been changed. Illawarra Mercury - 15 July 2008
Killalea State Park developer rort Killalea State Park is not some sort of filthy lucre to be traded under the table for the gain of a few. Illawarra Mercury - 15 July 2008
Fun without sun The Save Killalea Alliance would like to thank the people of Shellharbour who turned up to the recent Free Family Fun Day, despite the weather. A number of kids made crowns to celebrate Crown land. Shellharbour Lake Times - 26 June 2008
Road kill at Killalea This dodgy deal will not even provide extra facilities for ordinary park users. The proposed 52-year lease at $13 million ($250,000 pa) would only replace the current Government funding, and no more. The truth is that Killalea Coastal Investments could never offer enough to compensate the community for this desecration. Shellharbour Lake Times - 26 June 2008
Clouds part on Killalea fun day The weather might have been so miserable last Sunday, bitingly cold, blowing a gale and threatening showers high up on the ridgeline of Killalea State Park, that the organisers of the Save Killalea Alliance fun day and sausage sizzle had no choice but to throw in the towel and announce the second postponement in a week. Shellharbour Lake Times - 19 June 2008
Babcock woes hit Killalea resort plans Investment house Babcock & Brown's financial woes throw doubt over its plans for the Killalea State Park resort, say Illawarra opponents to the commercial development. South Coast Labour Council secretary Arthur Rorris said the multinational's instability put the Killalea proposal on shaky ground. Illawarra Mercury - 14 June 2008
Killalea looking shaky A spokesman for the minister stated that an application had been received from KCI but that more information was being sought by his department from the developer before a decision would be made. Shellharbour Lake Times - 12 June 2008
The missing link Just beyond Wollongong's urban sprawl, a camping and surfing haven thrives, writes Erin O'Dwyer. Sydney Morning Herald - 24 May 2008
Money went to party, not me, says Sartor The proposed development in a state recreation area on 8 kilometres of coastline led to an outcry when Greens research revealed that Babcock&Brown had donated $337,000 to the state Labor Party between May 2003 and the middle of last year. Sydney Morning Herald - 3 May 2008
McCarthy packs in trust job Kiama Mayor Sandra McCarthy has resigned from the Killalea State Park Trust, her reasons including disappointment with NSW Lands Minister Tony Kelly. Illawarra Mercury - 17 April 2008
Buying The Farm I invite you to look at the timeline for the decisions which have been made with regard to Killalea and match up that timeline with the donations that have been made and I think most people would conclude that the timing is extraordinary. Stateline - 4 April 2008
Greens push political donation reform Ms Hale says claims that developer donations do not affect planning decisions are nonsense, particularly in light of approval given to a resort development in the Killalea State Park on the South Coast. Every critical stage has been accompanied by consistent donations that have increased in their intensity and size. ABC Illawarra - 1 April 2008
Killalea fight gains legal leg-up The Environmental Defenders Office has taken on the community battle to stop the commercial lease of Killalea State Park. Senior solicitor Jacquie Svenson said there were a number of problems with the way the commercial lease was granted and the process that had since been followed. Illawarra Mercury - 28 March 2008
Top lawyer pushes for Killalea public inquiry A public inquiry into the private lease of Killalea State Park land is a quick, effective and economical way to examine the negotiation process, says a Melbourne legal expert and Minnamurra property owner. Illawarra Mercury - 25 March 2008
The Killalea jewel OFTEN described as the secret jewel in the Illawarra's crown, Killalea State Park - aka The Farm - offers unrivalled surf beaches in a sanctuary that feels a million miles away. Illawarra Mercury – 22 March 2008
Greens MP raises alarm on donations NSW Greens MP Sylvia Hale has called for a halt to the controversial development and has demanded an independent judicial inquiry into the deal. Illawarra Mercury – 22 March 2008
Killalea resort in spotlight Wollongong's corruption and developer donation scandal has inspired Illawarra communities fighting projects such as the Killalea State Park resort to renew their protests. Killalea opponent Mark Paloff, of Fairy Meadow, said the unprecedented commercial lease of Killalea should be re-examined while the spotlight was on developer contributions. Illawarra Mercury – 14 March 2008
Local developments on forum agenda The forum, to he held at the Links Golf Course at Shell Cove on Monday 17 March at 7pm, is in response to major developments within the Illawarra, political donations, ICAC recommendations and their implications. The forum’s agenda includes discussions on a number of developments including the Shell Cove Marina foreshore development, the gas fired power station at Tallawarra and Killalea State Park. Shellharbour Lake Times – 13 March 2008
Farm work nearer pay-off ONE thing everyone seems to agree on about Killalea State Park, is that The Farm should be declared a national surfing reserve. Illawarra Mercury – 22 February 2008
Killalea developer triples donation to Labor Party The developer planning to build a State Government-approved resort development in the Killalea State Park tripled its donations to the NSW Labor Party last year, according to figures released by the Australian Electoral Office. Shellharbour Lake Times – 14 February 2008
Donation concern develops Plans to develop both areas have sparked outrage and vocal opposition throughout the community. Wollongong & Northern Leader – 14 February 2008
Killalea outfit donates to ALP Greens MP Sylvia Hale pointed to figures released by the Australian Electoral Office that reveal Babcock and Brown increased its contribution from $33,000 to $103,000, in the same year that it was granted an agreement to lease the park land. Illawarra Mercury – 5 February 2008
Weeds 'out of control' at Farm THE trust in charge of Killalea State Park is not taking care of the basics, while building infrastructure to suit the needs of developers behind a proposed resort, say regular visitors. Illawarra Mercury - 16 January 2008
Saving Killalea Plans for Killalea State Park to become a recognised surfing reserve are a step closer to reality, with Shellharbour City Council throwing their support behind the venture at their last meeting. Shellharbour Lake Times – 10 January 2008
Council backs surfing reserve THE push for The Farm to be nationally recognised was supported by Shellharbour councillors last night. Illawarra Mercury - 19 December 2007
Crunch time for The Farm Crucial support for The Farm to become a National Surfing Reserve will be requested of Shellharbour councillors next week. Mayor David Hamilton will urge the council to throw its weight behind the project to get national recognition for Killalea's surfing status. Illawarra Mercury - 15 December 2007
Promised funding on way, say MPs "What I will do and do this week is write to the chair of the Killalea trust making it clear that I will go to a Federal Labor government to seek some federal assistance, which would have to be met with a contribution by the State Government and local councils, to see if we could keep Killalea in public ownership," Ms George said. Illawarra Mercury - 27 November 2007
Labor pledges funds for Killalea State Park The Labor Member for Throsby, Jennie George, says she would seek some federal funding for Killalea State Park, on the New South Wales south coast, if Labor wins the election. ABC Illawarra - 15 November 2007
Surfers make a point in bid to save The Farm Southbridge Boardriders are encouraging their members and others to contact Lands Minister Tony Kelly to save Killalea and The Farm for future generations. Illawarra Mercury - 10 November 2007
George to fight for park Throsby MP Jennie George and Greens candidate Peter Moran have accepted an invitation to a meet-the-candidates event organised by the Save Killalea Alliance community group. Christian Democrats candidate Scott Deakes also said he hoped to attend Tuesday night's public forum, and expressed his outrage at the state's plans. Illawarra Mercury - 8 November 2007
Southbridge head down to Farm This pointscore, held in support of the ‘Save Killalea Day Of Protest’, helped showcase The Farm’s legendary status as one of the east coast’s most unique surf spots. Shellharbour Lake Times - 7 November 2007
LGA to join the Killalea State Park campaign The NSW Local Government Association (LGA) has agreed to campaign for more open and transparent processes when dealing with commercial developments in State Recreation Parks, after a motion submitted by Kiama Council, relating to Killalea State Park, was passed at the Association’s Annual Conference in Coffs Harbour last month. Shellharbour Lake Times - 7 November 2007
Correcting a few errors on the Killalea Plan While I'm sure that Ian Young's letter last Saturday (Mercury, November 3) was a well-intentioned and possibly disinterested opinion on the proposed large-scale tourist resort at Killalea State Park, some of his references contain errors of fact that need to be corrected. Illawarra Mercury - 7 November 2007
Enhance Killalea so its beauty can be shared What we should be seeking is the master plan that enhances and restores the best features of the park, whilst catering for an increasing number of visitors, to share with us the beauty and enjoyment of the place. Illawarra Mercury - 3 November 2007
Alliance happy with barbeque turnout It showed a significant and continuing visual opposition to proposed inappropriate development for the park. Illawarra Mercury - 3 November 2007
Corey steps up to save Killalea State Park The Shellharbour community has been urged to “stick together, stand shoulder to shoulder and see the fight through” by South Coast Labour Council Secretary Arthur Rorris, as the bid to halt the planned development of the Killalea State Park continues. Shellharbour Lake Times - 31 October 2007
Killalea fight might get physical, warns Rorris South Coast Labour Council secretary Arthur Rorris said everyone from construction workers to steelworkers and nurses would have to stand "shoulder to shoulder" to stop developers moving into the park. Illawarra Mercury - 29 October 2007 (Page 4)
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Mercury duo wins journalism prizes Reporter Sarah Allely won the Award for Excellence in Print Journalism for her coverage of the controversial development plans for Killalea State Park. Illawarra Mercury - 29 October 2007
Group maintains opposition to Killalea plans The Save Killalea Alliance held a barbecue at Killalea State Park yesterday in a further show of opposition to plans to develop the park. ABC Illawarra - 29 October 2007
Letter of the Day There have been no less than four public meetings on the potent matter of the proposal by the State Government to sell off Killalea to a private company, on a 52-year lease, since the state election. How many local state pollies have attended these four public meetings? The answer is zero. Illawarra Mercury - 26 October 2007
Killalea development a 'dangerous precedent': Deputy Mayor Kiama's Deputy Mayor Howard Jones has warned the proposed development at Killalea State Park, on the central coast of New South Wales, could open the door to private property speculation on Crown land. ABC Illawarra - 26 October 2007
Swell of support for park KILLALEA has been given the official tick this week to apply for National Surf Reserve status, but those in charge warn the proposal must not become a political football. Illawarra Mercury - 26 October 2007
Protest fires up ... the BBQ The fight to stop development at Killalea State Park continues but this Sunday’s barbeque at the popular reserve is all about having fun. The Advertiser - 24 October 2007
Killalea surf reserve push gains support Killalea Beach, on the New South Wales central coast, is closer to being designated as a surf reserve, with the move gaining important state wide support. ABC Illawarra - 24 October 2007
Killalea disquiet OPPONENTS of the proposed commercial development of Killalea State Park will be heartened by the broadening of support for the campaign yesterday. Illawarra Mercury - 24 October 2007
Councils speak out over Killalea OPPOSITION to the long-term lease of Killalea State Park land was given state-wide support from local councils yesterday. Illawarra Mercury - 24 October 2007
Councils in Killalea coup STATE-WIDE support to stop the Killalea private development will be sought next week by Illawarra councillors. Illawarra Mercury - 20 October 2007
'People' must protect Farm WIDESPREAD community support will be required if Killalea is to be home to a National Surfing Reserve. Illawarra Mercury - 12 October 2007
Govt backs reserve plan for The Farm THE State Government is supporting a push by the Killalea State Park Trust for The Farm surf beach to be given the rare status of National Surfing Reserve. Illawarra Mercury - 11 October 2007
Jack Mundy 'rolling in his grave' over Killalea A vote for any party but the ALP in the Illawarra would have to be an improvement. Now we know where the public stand, over 50 per cent disapprove. Where do our local pollies stand? Illawarra Mercury - 1 October 2007
Surveyors at Killalea SURVEYORS were seen at Killalea State Park last Wednesday, sparking anger among activists who oppose development in the park. Illawarra Mercury - 29 September 2007
Marching blindly into the Killalea atrocity The developer-commissioned survey of community attitudes to the proposed large-scale tourist resort on public land at Killalea State Park produced nothing but overwhelming opposition to the proposal. Illawarra Mercury - 29 September 2007
Developer touts eco lodge design “Touching the earth lightly” is the theme being used for so-called “concept eco-lodges” planned for Killalea Public Park as a result of a secretive deal between the State Government and developers Killalea Coastal Developments. Shellharbour Lake Times - 26 September 2007
Community split on Killalea Questions have been raised about a survey showing the community is almost split down the middle on a proposal for an eco-resort at Killalea State Park. The Advertiser - 26 September 2007
Opponents challenge survey on Killalea The Save Killalea Alliance said residents had to answer questions without knowing details of the planned development and the survey analysis did not consider the respondents' full views. Illawarra Mercury - 25 September 2007
Killalea result 'triumph' ... or 'clever ploy' Labour Council secretary Arthur Rorris dismissed it as an exercise in "tricky" statistics. "The questions are a clever statistical ploy to cloud the issue," he said. Illawarra Mercury - 22 September 2007
Minister 'afraid' to have vote on Killalea South Coast Labour Council secretary Arthur Rorris said Mr Kelly's decision not to support a referendum was evidence he was afraid of the result. "There is information about how this deal came together which is dynamite," he said. Illawarra Mercury - 21 September 2007
Greens name NSW's worst developments Joint regional winners were Save Killalea Alliance, a group who have campaigned to save Killalea Park in Shellharbour on the NSW coast from development, and Rising Tide, a Newcastle-based group who campaign against human-induced climate change The Age - 20 September 2007
Minister rejects Killalea poll plan NSW Lands Minister Tony Kelly has poured cold water on calls for a referendum on a region-wide levy to maintain Killalea State Park. Mr Kelly also accused Killalea activists of trying to "hijack" calls for a levy by turning it into "a call for an unnecessary referendum". Illawarra Mercury - 20 September 2007
Mayor call for moderation DISTANCING himself from the Save Killalea Alliance, Shellharbour City Lord Mayor David Hamilton believes moderate development of the Killalea State Park would be the most beneficial result for the community. Shellharbour Lake Times - 19 September 2007
Get off the fence The community concerns about NSW Government and developer designs on one of the South Coast’s surfing and tourism gems, Killalea State Park, have obviously not yet percolated through to Kiama MP Matt Brown and Shellharbour MP Lylea McMahon. Shellharbour Lake Times - 19 September 2007
Killalea meeting calls for ballot At last night's meeting, Mr Rorris said events to date had shown the arrangement was nothing more than "a sleazy deal". "When you add it all up, the unanswered questions, the way the deal was done and the leasing for 52 years, it's privatisation by stealth." Illawarra Mercury - 19 September 2007
Greens recognise 'worst' projects The controversial plan to build a 200-bed tourist resort within the Killalea State Park was nominated for the worst commercial or industrial development award. Illawarra Mercury - 18 September 2007
Opportunity for pollies to listen to the people Why won't these local politicians or the Lands Minister, Tony Kelly, take up the invitations to front the public meetings about Killalea? Are they that afraid of what they'll hear. Are they that dismissive of their constituents' concerns? Illawarra Mercury - 14 September 2007
Labor can't run a raffle or the country Tony Heathwood must have a short memory. He helped re-elect state Labor on lies about the Coalition. Before the election - widen Spit Bridge - after the election - it was scrapped, too hard. Before election - Killalea development kept quiet - after election - full steam ahead. Illawarra Mercury - 14 September 2007
Big business calling the tune in politics Even if the development is not in their electorate, all MPs of true Labor ideals and courage would be against this proposal, but alas there are not very many of them these days. Illawarra Mercury - 14 September 2007
Hamilton eager for referendum SHELLHARBOUR Mayor David Hamilton is holding the State Government to its word and believes that a referendum is the best way to break the Killalea stalemate. Illawarra Mercury - 14 September 2007
Kelly sinks Killalea plan THE State Government has poured cold water on a proposal by Shellharbour Mayor David Hamilton to keep Killalea in public hands. Illawarra Mercury - 13 September 2007 (Page 4)
Killalea Proposal Rejected A LAST-DITCH stand to save Killalea State Park from private development has been quashed by the State Government. Illawarra Mercury - 13 September 2007 (Front page)
Killalea Development Rejected The Mayor is proposing Shellharbour Council take control of Killalea State Park and the planned tourism resort be scrapped in favour of a smaller development. WinTV - 12 September 2007
MPs 'ignore' Killalea fears An alliance statement described the meeting as an “exercise in formality” and accused the two Labor members of not “genuinely listening” to the community. Illawarra Mercury - 12 September 2007
RTA's 'removal order' refused "Our blokes said, 'no way, we're not touching the signs'. It's a community campaign," Mr Phillips said. Illawarra Mercury - 6 September 2007
Killalea family oppose State Park plan THE great-great-grandson of Edward Killalea has labelled the planned development of a world-class eco resort on his relative’s former property as “an absolute disgrace”. Shellharbour Lake Times - 5 September 2007
Surfers in fight with big bank MERCHANT bank Babcock & Brown is at the centre of a bitter community revolt over plans to build hundreds of tourist units overlooking the South Coast’s most “scared” surfing beach. The Sunday Telegraph - 2 September 2007
Time to clean out the cupboard at Killalea It is time to spill the entire trust, replace them with new members, and make it compulsory for one member to represent the local Aboriginal Heritage, such as Aunty Gwen who applied for a position and did not even receive the courtesy of a rejection letter. Illawarra Mercury - 1 September 2007
Gilmore's nerve over deal outrageous The 12,000 petitioners (so far) against the leasing of the park make it quite clear, Mr Gilmore, that the public didn't ask you to make such a one-sided agreement with a developer and that you weren't acting in their interests. Illawarra Mercury - 30 August 2007
Killalea Park protection is a matter of Trust No wonder that the Trust and the local MPs have been so shy in answering questions from the community and the mayors. Illawarra Mercury - 30 August 2007
Killalea developers just don't get it How on earth can you put a gargantuan development like this on a prime spot and try to tell the public that “we will hardly notice it”? Make no mistake, this is going to be an ugly and totally unnecessary ruination of a fairly rare, beautiful and pristine spot. Illawarra Mercury - 29 August 2007
Taxpayers' millions at risk over Killalea Trust deputy chairman Mark Luchetti yesterday said the trust could not withdraw from a contractual agreement with developers, and if it did the State Government administered body would be liable for “substantial damages”. Illawarra Mercury - 24 August 2007
Killalea plan gathers pace DEVELOPERS behind the Killalea State Park resort are ploughing ahead with their plans despite widespread opposition to the proposal. Illawarra Mercury - 23 August 2007
More sought on Killalea deal COMMUNITY representatives opposed to the lease of Killalea State Park land will demand more information at a meeting tonight with the trust in charge. Illawarra Mercury - 22 August 2007
Reasons for Killalea proposal don't add up Mr Gilmore tells us that state government funding of $250,000 per annum is unlikely to continue. Coincidentally, this amount exactly equals the lease payment we can expect from the private developers ($13 million over 52 years), although Mr Gilmore also says that "$250,000 is going to be grossly inadequate to develop this park". Illawarra Mercury - 15 August 2007
'Why we must develop Killalea' THE Killalea State Park Trust has operated at a surplus for the past two years, but chairman Ed Gilmore says a planned private resort remains necessary. Illawarra Mercury - 10 August 2007
Government to look at Farm reserve THE NSW Government has suggested making The Farm's iconic surfing status formal, says Killalea State Park Trust chair Ed Gilmore. Illawarra Mercury - 10 August 2007
A statewide SOS over Killalea plan KIAMA councillors will seek statewide support to stop plans to lease land at Killalea State Park. Illawarra Mercury - 9 August 2007
Speaking out is in everyone's interest It was good to see at least one Labor politician opposing the rape of Killalea State Park. Illawarra Mercury - 9 August 2007
Killalea furore fires up KILLALEA State Park Trust chair Ed Gilmore has accused Lord Mayor David Hamilton of “making a goat of himself” as the council’s relationship with the trust hit a new low. Mr Gilmore’s comments come in the wake of the council’s decision to demand more information from the trust after the June and July reports to the council contained only single page documents. Shellharbour Lake Times - 1 August 2007
Public needs to put money where mouth is Lord Mayor Darling did not know what went on in the Lake Illawarra Authority and now Mayor Hamilton does not know what is happening at Killalea State Park despite both having paid councillors in each of the management groups. Illawarra Mercury - 31 July 2007
George pushes shared rescue plan for Killalea THE lease of Killalea State Park land to private developers could be stopped by a multi-government shared commitment, says federal MP Jennie George. Illawarra Mercury - 30 July 2007
Mayor tells trust: drop the attitude SHELLHARBOUR Mayor David Hamilton has accused the Killalea State Park Trust of thumbing its nose at the council over development plans for the park. Illawarra Mercury - 26 July 2007
EDITORIAL: A matter of trust THE bickering between Shellharbour City Council and Killalea State Park Trust should not be dismissed as trivial or an exercise in one-upmanship. Illawarra Mercury - 26 July 2007
Solidarity on Killalea SAVING Killalea was the main aim according to protesters last week when members of the Save Killalea Alliance, the South Coast Labour Council and the community joined together outside the Department of Lands office in Wollongong to oppose the proposed development. Shellharbour Lake Times - 25 July 2007
Developer fees may fund work THE Killalea State Park Trust is gearing up to build a road down to The Farm beach, an amenities block and space for 90 cars – all funded by the developer behind the planned tourist resort. Illawarra Mercury - 25 July 2007
Car havoc will plague Killalea development I wonder if any consideration has been given by the people responsible for putting together the disgraceful Killalea lease to the number of motor vehicles that will be generated within the Killalea reserve if their proposal is allowed to proceed. Illawarra Mercury - 23 July 2007
Protest against Government sell off PROTESTERS targeted Wollongong's Department of Lands office yesterday as part of state-wide action against government policy to sell and lease Crown land, including Killalea State Park. Illawarra Mercury - 20 July 2007
Killalea Opposition Protestors voiced their opposition to the Killalea State Park development at the State Office block in Wollongong today as part of a state wide day of action. WinTV - 19 July 2007
Don't sell off our Farm THE Farm's iconic status as a surfing spot could be formalised nationally, adding weight to community opposition to a proposed Killalea State Park resort. Illawarra Mercury - 14 July 2007
Park alliance plan welcomed Community concern about State and Federal Government plans for public land to become more economically viable has grown in the context of plans for a private resort development at Killalea. Illawarra Mercury - 12 July 2007
Dispute over outcome of mayors' meeting LANDS Minister Tony Kelly is still at loggerheads with Shellharbour and Kiama mayors after meeting yesterday to discuss plans to lease Killalea State Park land to private developers. Illawarra Mercury - 11 July 2007
Parks to offer business a slice of the action NATIONAL parks would be further opened up to the private sector in a plan by industry and government for parks to pay their own way rather than relying on taxpayers. Sydney Morning Herald - 10 July 2007
Local surfers speak against Killalea DA Local surfers from the Southbridge Boardriders Club have added their names to the growing list of disgruntled residents against the proposed resort at Killalea State Park. Shellharbour Lakes Times - 4 July 2007
Trust hits back on Development Application KILLALEA Trust President Ed Gilmore has hit back at claims by Shellharbour Mayor David Hamilton that Council has not been kept adequately informed on the proposed development. Cr Hamilton said Council did not receive a briefing until they asked for one. Shellharbour Lake Times - 4 July 2007
Council avoids Killalea debate DEBATE on the Killalea State Park development was avoided last night, when Mayor David Hamilton announced he had arranged to take his concerns about the lease of land to private developers directly to the lands and tourism ministers. Illawarra Mercury - 4 July 2007
Speak up, union urges councillors SHELLHARBOUR councillors will be urged to put politics and point-scoring aside when they vote on a mayoral recommendation to oppose the lease of Killalea State Park land to a private company, South Coast Labour Council secretary Arthur Rorris said. Illawarra Mercury - 3 July 2007
Community assumed Killalea was protected We were kept in the dark all these years while the trust and the State Government were secretly beavering away at this outrageous proposal. Illawarra Mercury - 3 July 2007
Park tourist lodge plan indicates huge profit From figures in the Mercury, the lessees of Killalea will be paying $24 a week to rent the land for each lodge. Illawarra Mercury - 3 July 2007
Labour MP entrusted to protect heritage The people of the Illawarra, including surfers, people who fish, the unions, as well as all political factions have categorically said "no" to the insidious concept of selling off our heritage for private development. Illawarra Mercury - 3 July 2007
Setting record straight on remuneration I do not receive any remuneration for being Shellharbour council's representative on Killalea State Park Trust, or for any committees, working parties, boards or any other organisations I may belong to or represent the council on. Illawarra Mercury - 3 July 2007
Mayor set for Killalea clash A MOVE by Shellharbour Mayor David Hamilton to stop a private development lease at Killalea State Park could be undermined by his own councillors. Illawarra Mercury - 30 June 2007
Killalea trust members kept fully informed The members of the Killalea State Park Trust are dismayed at the recent claims made by the mayors of Kiama and Shellharbour in regard to the proposed development of Killalea State Park. For the mayors to claim that they knew nothing about the details of the proposed development at Killalea is simply outrageous. Illawarra Mercury - 28 June 2007
Having a say on Killalea THE first stage of a community consultation process for the planned eco-tourism resort at Killalea has commenced with the launch of a 1800 number for public information. The free call number is 1800 110 055. Shellharbour Lake Times - 27 June 2007
Call for Trust to "open its books" LAST Tuesday’s meeting between the Save Killalea Alliance and unions produced further insights into the proposed development at Killalea State Park, according to Sonya McKay, spokesperson for the Alliance. Shellharbour Lake Times - 27 June 2007
Killalea a betrayal of community "trust" Who, then, comprises the 3% in favour of this proposed atrocity? One would have to assume that this 3% can only be made up of senior position holding members of the Labor Party and perhaps a couple of, as yet unsighted, multi-millionaire business suits out to exploit this public asset for personal gain. Shellharbour Lake Times - 27 June 2007
Mayor calls for more info on Killalea SHELLHARBOUR Mayor David Hamilton has added his name to the long list of those opposed to leasing a portion of Killalea State Park to a private developer. “I am frightened once you start leasing land to a private developer you won’t know where to stop,” he said. Shellharbour Lake Times - 27 June 2007
Killalea concerns MAYOR Sandra McCarthy has been overwhelmed by concerns being raised with her by community members about leasing part of the Killalea Reserve to private enterprise. Kiama Independent - 27 June 2007
Killalea developer 'an ALP donor' ONE of the companies involved in the development of a private resort at Killalea State Park was a significant ALP donor, says NSW Greens MP Sylvia Hale. Illawarra Mercury - 27 June 2007
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Killalea Developer A Big Donor to the ALP The Labor Party has done very nicely out of Babcock and Brown. Babcock and Brown will do very nicely out of being allowed to build a private development in a state park. The Greens Media Release - 26 June 2007
Shellharbour Mayor to seek support against park lease plans Shellharbour Mayor David Hamilton will ask other councillors at next week's meeting to support him in expressing "total opposition" to plans to lease part of the Killalea State Park. ABC News - 26 June 2007
Mayoral Opinion on Killalea Shellharbour Mayor David Hamilton has stepped off the fence and voiced his opposition to the 52 year lease of the Killalea State Park to a private developer. WinTV - 26 June 2007
Mayor opposes lease SHELLHARBOUR Mayor David Hamilton has come out in total opposition to the lease of land at Killalea State Park to private developers and will urge his councillors to support his protest at its meeting next week. Illawarra Mercury - 26 June 2007
Survey of Aboriginal sites must be a priority According to the Shellharbour council's own website, there are 94 significant Aboriginal sites within Shellharbour, and Bass Point in particular was a focus of activity, as the 17,000-year-old midden threatened by the Shell Cove development indicated. Illawarra Mercury - 23 June 2007
Killalea lease finally on table AFTER weeks of intense lobbying from parliamentarians, community groups and surfers, the lease agreements for the proposed resort at Killalea State Park have been released. Illawarra Mercury - 23 June 2007
Surfers speak out on Killalea Spokesman for Surfriders Chris Homer is concerned at the way the government has handled the proposed tourist resort for Killalea. Shellharbour Lake Times - 20 June 2007
Alliance meets minister over Killalea MINISTER for Lands Tony Kelly has agreed to consider options for the financial future of Killalea State Park, other than the proposed development, according to members of the Save Killalea Alliance. Shellharbour Lake Times - 20 June 2007
‘Arduous’ fight for Killalea THE community battle to save Killalea State Park from private development is going to be a long, arduous one, union representatives told a public meeting at Shell Cove last night. Illawarra Mercury - 20 June 2007
Kelly offers Killalea State Park lease assurances He says details of the 52 year lease agreement will be published on the Internet next Friday, with all the money raised to go back to the park. ABC Online - 15 June 2007
Minister unmoved by Killalea delegation THE Government says plans for a tourism resort at Killalea State Park are too far underway to seriously consider a community request to go back to the drawing board. Illawarra Mercury - 15 June 2007
Aboriginal voice sought for Killalea Trust SHELLHARBOUR City Council will ask the State Government to allow for two indigenous positions on Killalea State Park Trust to ensure heritage issues are addressed. Illawarra Mercury - 14 June 2007
Fight gains momentum The Alliance collected 799 signatures, which they presented to Sylvia Hale, Greens MLC, who in turn presented the petition to parliament. Shellharbour Lake Times - 13 June 2007
Green ban hits Killalea AUSTRALIA'S largest construction union has slapped an interim green ban on any development of Killalea State Park until "satisfactory answers" are provided by the State Government on the process and plans. Illawarra Mercury - 8 June 2007
State park development open to public scrutiny: Bird Shellharbour councillor and Killalea State Park Trust member Barry Bird says he is confident details of any development proposal for the coastal park will be open to public scrutiny. ABC News - 7 June 2007
Dispute over $800,000 Killalea cash HUNDREDS of thousands of dollars paid to the government-appointed Killalea State Park Trust by a company seeking government approval for a Killalea tourist resort, represented a conflict of interest, South Coast Labour Council secretary Arthur Rorris said yesterday. Illawarra Mercury - 7 June 2007 (Page 9)
News Poll Result A massive 97% of respondents said private developments shouldn't be allowed in State and National parks. The result even shocked opponents of the planned Killalea State Park tourism resort. WinTV - 7 June 2007
WIN News Poll Tonight's question is Should private developments be allowed in State and National Parks? WinTV - 6 June 2007
Killalea Controversy Fresh concerns have been raised today about the controversial Killalea State Park tourism resort. WinTV - 6 June 2007
Park trust seeks public patience KILLALEA State Park Trust president Ed Gilmore is seeking the public’s patience while plans for a proposed development in the park are finalised. Shellharbour Lake Times - 6 June 2007
Alliance for Killalea A PUBLIC meeting in Shellharbour last Tuesday night resulted in the formation of the “Save Killalea Alliance”. Shellharbour Lake Times - 6 June 2007
Community faces threat to Killalea ON the evening of Tuesday, May 29, a meeting was held in the Shellharbour Links golf clubhouse, convened by the South Coast Labour Council to gauge public response to the proposed approval of accommodation units and other associated development within the Killalea State Park. Illawarra Mercury - 6 June 2007 (Page 24)
MPs shoot down Killalea attempt AN attempt to make public the 52-year lease agreement for a tourist resort at Killalea was blocked in State Parliament yesterday. Illawarra Mercury - 6 June 2007 (Page 16)
Community alliance to save Killalea The meeting was attended by 160 local residents, unionists, environmentalists and Indigenous people, following a call by the South Coast Labor Council. Green Left Online - 2 June 2007
Global Firm in Killalea Venture GLOBAL investment firm Babcock & Brown has snapped up a 50 per cent share of the proposed development at Killalea State Park, it was revealed yesterday. Illawarra Mercury - 2 June 2007 (Page 9)
Future generations need to see Killalea Unfortunately, I find it a little difficult to attend rallies now but I fully support the rally against the proposed sell-out of Killalea State Park. Illawarra Mercury - June 2007
Boycott on park briefing THREE Shellharbour City councillors will boycott tonight's confidential council briefing on the Killalea State Park concept plan for fear of being gagged from criticising the proposed private tourism development. Illawarra Mercury - 31 May 2007 (Page 10)
Your say - Bring back green bans to save Killalea park Mark Paloff slams the proposal to privatise the pristine Killalea State Park by the Lemma government (Mercury letters, May 22). Illawarra Mercury - 31 May 2007 (Page 21)
Killalea group demands talks with Govt STATE Government ministers have been asked to meet a delegation from the South Coast Labour Council and other community representatives opposed to the proposed Killalea development - or risk industrial action to stop the plan. Illawarra Mercury - 30 May 2007
Stand against Killalea plans applauded One must applaud the union movement and Arthur Rorris for their stand against the destruction of Killalea State Park. Illawarra Mercury - 30 May 2007
Shell Cove tourist mecca takes shape SHELL Cove's joint developers Shellharbour City Council and Australand received good news this week that their long-awaited $100 million marina was to go ahead. Illawarra Mercury - 26 May 2007
KILLALEA GREEN BAN THE first sod may never be turned at Killalea's proposed tourist resort after unions yesterday threatened what amounts to a green ban on the development. Illawarra Mercury - 24 May 2007
Killalea protest clash THE community turned out in force over the weekend to protest the proposed development of Killalea State Park. Illawarra Mercury - 24 May 2007
Decision on Killalea takes the cake Of all the atrocities by this NSW Labor Government against both the environment and the expressed wishes of the people of this area (some heavy competition there), the decision to lease and alienate Crown land in the pristine Killalea State Park to private interests must be the winner. Illawarra Mercury - 22 May 2007
Crowd voices anger over Killalea project OVER 200 people gathered at Killalea State Park to voice their opposition to plans to develop parts of the reserve. Illawarra Mercury - 21 May 2007
Coastal land sales to kill native title, say activists A STATE Government policy to encourage the development of coastal Crown land will hit Aboriginal people hardest, say indigenous activists. Sydney Morning Herald - 18 May 2007
Bold native title claim UNCLE Reuben Brown is not going to let this one get away. Illawarra Mercury - 17 May 2007
Killalea opposition grows PROPOSED private development of Killalea State Park has roused a wide-ranging coalition of groups into action. Illawarra Mercury - 14 May 2007
Leave our beach as it is, say irate residents NOT every beach in NSW needs a bitumen road leading right to the sand and The Farm near Shellharbour is one of those that should be left alone, local residents say. Sydney Morning Herald - 14 May 2007 (hard copy available)
Run for it while the coast is clear - the cash cows are eating your parks (hard copy available) PARKS in spectacular locations along the NSW coast are being sold and leased to developers to fund State Government maintenance of harbours, jetties and foreshores. Sydney Morning Herald - 14 May 2007
Read all about it: Killalea plans revealed ** SEE MAIN PAGE ** KILLALEA Coastal Investments, a new company controlled by Mariner Financial, has an agreement to lease three parcels of land at Killalea State Park. Illawarra Mercury - 12 May 2007
Killalea: is this paradise lost? HOW much is this Illawarra gem worth? Illawarra Mercury - 12 May 2007
No consultation with community on Killalea Recently I attended the meeting with minister Tony Kelly concerning the proposed complex at Killalea. Illawarra Mercury - 11 May 2007
Killalea trust advertises vacancy THOSE keen to get an inside look at the Killalea State Park Trust will soon be invited to apply for a vacant position. Illawarra Mercury - 11 May 2007
Time to end the bleating on Killalea Bleat bleat, cry cry, moan moan. Illawarra Mercury - 8 May 2007
Your say - Development can fund Killalea's upkeep It has been interesting observing the hue and cry that has erupted over the proposed tourism development at Killalea State Park. Illawarra Mercury - 4 May 2007
Your say - Don't trash pristine beauty of The Farm Killalea State Recreation Area is listed on the State Government's website (www.stateparks.nsw.gov.au/killalea.html) as 250ha of pristine coastal reserve with unspoilt natural surrounds. Well, maybe not for long. Illawarra Mercury - 4 May 2007
Mayor's shock at deal on Killalea REVELATIONS that millions of dollars raised from the lease of Killalea State Park may be lost to the area have strengthened Shellharbour City Council's opposition to the plan. Illawarra Mercury - 3 May 2007
MP seeks Killalea documents A MOVE to table all documents concerning the lease of Killalea State Park land will be made by Greens MP Sylvia Hale when State Parliament resumes next week. Illawarra Mercury - 2 May 2007
Killalea development a step closer A CONTROVERSIAL development at Killalea State Park is one step closer to becoming a reality. A development agreement has been signed allowing Killalea Coastal Investments to submit a Development Application. Kiama Independent - 2 May 2007
Protest over Killalea Development Application Lands Minister Tony Kelly said in all likelihood the DA will be called in by the Planning Department and final approval will lie with Planning Minister Frank Sartor, it will not be put before Shellharbour council. Shellharbour Lake Times - 2 May 2007
'Killalea can pay its way' LANDS Minister Tony Kelly says it is time Killalea earned its keep, and the State Government will use the millions raised from a lease to developers to also fund other parks. Illawarra Mercury - 1 May 2007
Ecotourism resort development to be 'tucked away' KILLALEA Coastal Investments, controlled by Mariner, will submit a development application for an ecotourism resort in the next few months. Illawarra Mercury - 1 May 2007
Tea cools amid heated protests "I THINK it must be time for a cup of tea," said Killalea State Park Trust chair Ed Gilmore as protesters shouted over Mariner development director Anthony Moeller. Illawarra Mercury - 1 May 2007
Greens to move for release of papers on Government’s secret Killalea deal Sylvia Hale, Greens MP and spokesperson on Lands, will move to require the production of all documents concerning the lease of Killalea State Park when the NSW Parliament resumes next week. The Greens - 1 May 2007
Public to get say on Killalea eco-tourism plan The company behind plans to develop eco-tourism accommodation at Killalea State Park near Shellharbour has offered assurances community input will be accepted. ABC News - 1 May 2007
Killalea battle lines redrawn BILL Carwardine is "broken-hearted" that Killalea land he fought to save from being turned into an industrial estate in the 1970s is to be leased to a private developer. Illawarra Mercury - 30 April 2007
Killalea may lose lease windfall MILLIONS of dollars raised through leasing Killalea State Park land to a private developer could be lost to other areas, the State Government confirmed yesterday. Illawarra Mercury - 28 April 2007
Good old days are long gone JOHN Fraser recalls when the surfers discovered The Farm in 1960. Illawarra Mercury - 28 April 2007
Your say - Not all 'vacant' land needs developing Congratulations to the Mercury for the ongoing updates and exposure of events regarding Killalea State Park. Illawarra Mercury - 28 April 2007
Rare shrub a hurdle for Killalea plan A RARE shrub has thrown up a new barrier to the proposed tourism development at Killalea State Park. Illawarra Mercury - 27 April 2007
Keep development away from Killalea How ironic that a real estate agent and a founding member of one of the largest construction companies on the South Coast have sworn the rest of the so called "trust members" of the Killalea State Park to a proposed development secrecy pact! Illawarra Mercury - 27 April 2007
Killalea 'gem' needs better protection Why does NSW Lands Minister Tony Kelly have to grant a 52-year lease to the preferred proponent, Killalea Coastal Investments Pty Ltd, before any development application or detailed information has been submitted? Illawarra Mercury - 26 April 2007
Your say - Bring on the cows to stop Killalea travesty It is probably incredibly fortunate that Mark Luchetti is only one of the custodians of the Killalea State Park rather than being placed in charge of coastal heritage throughout NSW. Illawarra Mercury - 24 April 2007
Killalea 'will become state's best' Mr Luchetti, a Wollongong real estate agent, said public discontent about the proposed lease of three chunks of land at Killalea to a private developer was unfounded. Colleen Camarda was appointed to the trust about four years ago, and first visited Killalea around the same time, she said. Mrs Camarda is a founding member of Camarda and Cantrill Pty Ltd. The business is one of the largest privately owned construction companies on the South Coast. Illawarra Mercury - 21 April 2007
Family ties with the land run deep SIMON McIntyre brought his daughter to Killalea State Park this week to revisit the area his great-great-grandfather farmed. Illawarra Mercury - 21 April 2007
Your say - Preserve Killalea's natural beauty I have surfed The Farm at Killalea for 23 years now. Illawarra Mercury - 21 April 2007
Protect precious jewel in Illawarra crown My family has used the state recreation park for surfing and fishing since the '60s. Illawarra Mercury - 20 April 2007
The daily dozen Q: Would you like to see an ecotourism resort built at Killalea? I think it's a total disgrace. Why can't they just leave things the way they are meant to be. Next thing you know Burger King will be there. Illawarra Mercury - 20 April 2007
Act now to save special area from development I live in Kiama Downs near Minnamurra River and am outraged that the Government is selling out Killalea Park - one of the very few untouched areas left in the Illawarra.
EDITORIAL No secrets on Killalea IT'S time the public was given the facts about exactly what is planned for Killalea State Park. Illawarra Mercury - 19 April 2007 (Page 21)
Killalea fight spreads ILLAWARRA councils have joined a mounting community campaign in demanding the State Government take urgent action before a multimillion-dollar lease is granted to develop Killalea State Park. Illawarra Mercury - 19 April 2007
Your say - Don't ruin unspoilt land forever Ecotourism is the first building block for developing an unspoilt piece of land, that is, a national park. Illawarra Mercury - 18 April 2007
Please don't kill off Killalea, Mr Brown Now the word's out, how could there have possibly been proper public consultation about Killalea State Park? Illawarra Mercury - 16 April 2007
Your say - Don't sell our jewel in the crown, The Farm. I would like to register my absolute disgust at the environmentally diabolical decision to take crown land away from Killalea State Park ("The Farm") and present it to developers. Illawarra Mercury - 16 April 2007
Outrage at plan for Killalea park THE State Government has assured the community that development of Killalea State Park will be consistent with eco-tourism concepts, despite widespread concerns. Illawarra Mercury - 14 April 2007
Bondi in our backyard? WHEN surfer Peter Taylor looks down on The Farm at Killalea and closes his eyes, he fears another Bondi Beach in 20 years. Illawarra Mercury - 11 April 2007
Killalea State Recreation Park receives funding SHELLHARBOUR'S Killalea State Recreation Park will receive $282,000 in funding for 2006-2007, Minister for Lands Tony Kelly has announced. Illawarra Mercury - 12 October 2006
Trailblazer Killalea KILLALEA State Park in Shellharbour is to become the first in NSW to allow a privately funded tourist resort. Illawarra Mercury - 13 July 2006
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