Kiama’s situation is gaining attention in Macquarie St, bringing opposition politicians down to have their say. Labor leader Luke Foley visited Kiama recently to meet with the Mayor and members of Keep Kiama Council Independent. He was also treated to a stirring rendition of We Shall Not Be Merged.

Greens MP and Local Government spokesperson David Shoebridge is coming to town next week.

News just in: A protest trip up to Parliament House planned for 16 February has been cancelled, with the focus now firmly on getting as many people as possible to present written submissions before the 28 February deadline.