Minnamurra community transforms wasteland
From the actions of an individual just over thirty years ago, clearing the lantana across from his house, Minnamurra residents are enjoying the satisfaction and benefits of an ad hoc […]
Category Archives: Community
Guides provide a home for Makuta
After weeks of basing itself in one of the founders’ homes, Makuta, the fundraising initiative to raise money to support the mental health of local youth, now has a headquarters […]
Local Sports Association helps clubs with grants
The Kiama District Sports Association (KDSA), acting on behalf of Kiama Council, has approved the allocation of grants just shy of $35,000 for 2020/21, as a continuation of Council’s annual […]
Suicide prevention: Local working group formed
Following the recent Council resolution regarding the health and well-being of the Kiama community (reported in our previous issue), a local working group has been formed to focus on coordinating […]
Chance to have your say on Harbour’s future
By the end of September, the wider community will be invited to comment on the Draft Kiama Harbour Revitalisation Plan, which will guide the development of the Harbour precinct over […]
Residents call for action on stormwater
Gerringong residents affected by stormwater flooding following torrential rain on 8 August are disappointed Council hasn’t shown much interest in their plight, after the event which saw a number of […]
Growing number of ways to get involved
A meeting at Gerringong Town Hall, organised by Gezza Cares (see below), brought together individuals and representatives from various organisations across the region to talk about collaborating together to help […]
Kiama Meals on Wheels marking 50 years of service
In 1970, the compassion and foresight of three Kiama neighbours resulted in the establishment of a local institution that has stood the test of time. “They wanted to supply meals […]
L’Etape cycling event postponed to 2021
The L’Étape Australia cycling event, based in Kiama, has been postponed from 27-28 November 2020 to 19-20 March 2021, due to the escalation of the COVID-19 situation in Australia and […]
Finding the best local response
At its August Meeting, Kiama Council expressed, on behalf of the community, its concern about the number of people who have recently taken their own lives and its sympathy and […]
