Merger: keeping up the fight
The government appointed Delegate, Greg Wright, is expected to deliver his report on the proposed merger of Kiama and Shoalhaven councils to the Boundaries Commission at the end of March. […]
Category Archives: Kiama Council
Taking the no merger message to Sydney
We asked Paula Gowans, artist and member of the Kiama Cultural Board, to give us her impression of the anti-amalgamation rally in Sydney: It is 1965, the protestors are climbing […]
Watch this space – Noble’s DA approved
After six months of uncertainty, councillors have given approval for the Noble brothers to develop the land adjacent to their shops in Fern Street, Gerringong, and the adjoining block of […]
Grant will ensure old council records are preserved
Kiama Library has been successful in obtaining a Public Library Infrastructure Grant through the State Library of NSW. The Grants are aimed at projects that will assist NSW councils to […]
Hats off to our lifeguards
The last day of summer saw a dramatic two-person rescue for Kiama Municipal Council Lifeguards at Surf Beach. A man in his mid-40s, who was unable to swim, was rescued […]
Keeping up the anti-merger fight
One of the people making his way to Martin Place for the anti-forced council amalgamation rally this weekend will be Bob Shaw. An indication of his strong feelings on this […]
Community to be asked: Should Kiama stand alone?
In a bold move, Kiama Council has narrowly decided to hold a poll to send the Premier a message from residents about the depth of feeling for their current local […]
Different ways to make Kiama dementia friendly
Within 25 years, dementia will be the leading cause of death in Australia. As the baby boomers continue to skew our demographics, it is a sobering prediction that in 2030 […]
Council endorses a formal poll on merger proposal
Kiama councillors have unanimously decided to take the NSW Government’s merger proposal to the people by holding a local referendum on the issue. “The process so far has been like […]
Kiama’s anti-merger push attracting attention
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 […]
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