National Rose honour for Colin Hollis
In the lead up to the Illawarra Rose Society’s Spring Rose Show, Jamberoo resident and rose legend Colin Hollis has been elected National President of the Rose Society of Australia. […]
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Acting director of planning appointed
Council has begun the recruitment process for a Director Environmental Services and Director Engineering and Works. Advertising for the positions will occur in coming weeks, with the recruitment process expected […]
Courtesy parking system expanded
In giving their approval for the Kiama Farmers’ Market to stay at Surf Beach, Kiama councillors moved to double the number of courtesy parking spots outside the medical centres and […]
Blue Haven Bonaira unit goes on display
Steve Dawson has been involved with Blue Haven since its inception, and is enjoying giving prospective owners their first glimpse of the cutting edge in seniors’ living at Blue Haven […]
Skaters rule
Donny Fraser, the organiser of the inaugural Skatefest Kiama, says the event has enormous potential for attracting the skating community from near and far. “These events thrive in regional areas, […]
Heritage streetscape now fully protected
When Kathryn and Ian Timbs bought their house in Fitzroy St on Pheasant Point in 1998, it was derelict and they fully expected to knock it down and build a […]
Public meeting on Boral sandmining proposal
Friends of the Minnamurra River are organising a meeting to keep the community abreast of its campaign in opposition to the extension of Boral’s sandmining operations at Dunmore (reported extensively […]
Lions’ Carers Cottage stalled
Despite being officially opened in November, the Lions’ Carers Cottage in Shoalhaven Street is yet to take in a single guest, due to unexpected issues with Council. Council owns […]
Battle on to protect Kiama’s western border
Kiama Council has belatedly rejected a request to prepare a Planning Proposal to rezone 38ha of land on its western outskirts to yield 400 allotments. As the matter had not […]
Kiama Show promotes healthy school rivalry
The Kiama Show Society is once again running a Schools Competition between local primary schools to encourage the next generation to continue the tradition of lodging entries. “Kids can get […]
