Kiama Arts Centre makes top 10 projects
The chances of the long anticipated Kiama Arts & Cultural Precinct gaining funding have jumped, with its inclusion as a top 10 project in the Illawarra-Shoalhaven City Deal prospectus. The […]
Kiama SES gets first of its new vehicles
The Member for Kiama, Gareth Ward, welcomed the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, David Elliott, and NSW State Emergency Service Commissioner, Carlene York, to Kiama to hand over a […]
Taming unruly holiday houses
Strict new laws will govern holiday rental houses in time for Christmas, including the establishment of an exclusion register which will introduce a ‘two strikes and you’re out’ policy for […]
New businesses setting up shop
Kiama’s Terralong and Manning Streets and Gerringong’s Fern and Belinda Streets are set to get an injection of energy with a series of new businesses opening or planning to open […]
New logo for Council
Kiama councillors have rebelled against the recommendation of staff by voting 7:2 (Cllrs Rice and Sloan against) to adopt the well- established Kiama ‘wave’ graphic as the Municipality’s new logo. […]
$450,000 bill to lower Library roof
Rectification work on the Gerringong Library structural frame, to reduce its highest point by more than a metre to its approved height of 9.04 metres, is set to cost around […]
NSWRL recognises a champion volunteer
Kristie Laird, photographer, secretary, manager and social media person for the Kiama Knights, has been recognised as a champion volunteer. Last Sunday Rugby league legend Brad Fittler presented Kristie with […]
Two design awards for G’gong furniture maker
Tucked away in the back of Gerringong on Rowlins Road is a furniture maker which has just won two Australian Good Design Awards. Juri and Nelli Hegi, owners of Hegi […]
South Coast not classified as a recovery region
To the surprise and dismay of our Federal and State Members of Parliament, the South Coast has been excluded from the Commonwealth’s Regional Recovery Grant fund. The fund was established […]
Survey to guide efforts to nurture mental health
In a short time, the Kiama & District Stronger Community initiative has gathered momentum and support from other community groups.A large meeting at the Pavilion, also broadcast live and available […]
Planning process changes
From 1 November, those wishing to lodge any planning applications, including modifications, with Kiama Council can do so via the NSW Government Planning Portal. The new system will be mandatory […]
Local business stars in national ad campaign
Until now, what is arguably one of Kiama’s most successful businesses has largely flown under the radar locally, despite having a cult following worldwide. Over five years, Brydie Stewart has […]
2021 Kiama Show: back to basics
Keen not to take on a financial risk, but determined to continue the 173 year tradition of the Kiama Show, the Kiama Show Society has decided to hold a scaled […]
Route for extension of Kiama Coast Walk
Following endorsement at the September Council Meeting, a preferred route for the extension of the Kiama Coast Walk from Gerringong’s Boat Harbour to Black Head at Gerroa is to be […]
Hopes to redirect Boardwalk funding
The State Government has notified Kiama Council its request for an additional $11 million for the Minnamurra Boardwalk has been declined. Council is hoping that other cycling-related projects it has […]
Public meeting to build a stronger community
A town meeting has been organised to launch Kiama & District Stronger Community (KDSC), a group focused on improving the collective mental wellbeing of the region. “We want to focus […]
Sandmining decision with the Commission
Rather than use delegated authority to approve Boral’s modification to expand its sandmining operations at Dunmore (across the highway to sites east and south of Dunmore House), the Dept of […]
Jamberoo runs out of sewer connections
Jett and Luke Warner are frustrated their application to develop the back of their property at Jamberoo has been derailed after a year’s work on their part, due to no […]
Endangered shorebirds need beachgoers’ help
It’s nesting time again for two breeding pairs of Pied Oyster Catchers at the Gerroa end of Seven Mile Beach. “We have a couple nesting in the dunes on Crooked […]
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 […]
Further carbon footprint reduction
A $107,000 investment by Kiama Council’s Revolving Energy Fund in a photovoltaic power system at the Kiama Leisure Centre is expected to reduce the Centre’s electricity bill by more than […]
New director with experience to share
Kiama Council has appointed Veronica Lee as Director Corporate & Commercial, and Chief Financial Officer. Her year long appointment was made in August, following the departure of Rob Owens earlier […]
Benefits from working with the NextGEN
An innovative program matching Kiama High students with local businesses has been designed to be a win:win for participants. Through the NextGEN Digital Business program, a joint initiative of Kiama […]
Councillors settle in for another year
If this was a ‘normal’ year, this edition would be bringing news of the results of the Kiama Council election. Instead, given the postponement of elections across the State to […]
Gerringong Co-Op bought by locals
The historic Gerringong Co-Op, by the railway station, is to be given a new life after being bought by locals for $2.25 million, over a million dollars above the reserve […]
Call to establish a significant tree register
Councillor Kathy Rice is concerned that, without a strong tree protection policy, the pace of development in Kiama is resulting in not only the loss of trees but our character. […]
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 […]
Push to improve DA processing times
Kiama Council is hoping to be accepted into a new State Government grant program designed as a carrot to improve development application (DA) processing times. If accepted as a participant […]
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 […]
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 […]
National finalists in top food awards
Kiama has scored a hat trick, with not only two of its artisan cheese producers again being selected as finalists in the Delicious Produce Awards, but the farmers’ market they […]
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 […]
VP Day 75th anniversary gives pause for thought
Now 98, Howard West of Kiama Downs was just 19 when he joined the Army just after the attack on Pearl Harbour. His unit, the 17th Field Company of the […]
No New Year’s Eve at the Harbour for 2020
Kiama’s NYE fireworks and lightshow, the largest between Sydney and Melbourne, will not be held this year. Councillor Matt Brown, chair of the Destination Kiama advisory committee, says the decision […]
Yellow Up: a way to show you care
Judging by the early signs, an initiative of the newly formed network, Gezza Cares, will be turning our region Yellow, as a way of sending a message of solidarity, kindness […]
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 […]
Plans for Minnamurra Quarry
Council has released detail of its plans for Sanctuary Place Quarry Bike Skills Park, and is seeking comment from community. As reported in an earlier Bugle, nearby residents had reservations […]
New Australian Open to have a Kiama leg
Kiama will once again be the focus of the surfing world when it hosts one of first seven legs of the new Australian Open of Surfing Tour in November. “The […]
Community rallies to show their support
In the aftermath of recent suicides, Headspace, the national youth mental health initiative, will be giving youth from the Kiama region dealing with their distress priority access to a counselor. […]
Surf Camp rolls with the punches
Guy Olbourne of Surf Camp Australia in Gerroa is relieved the Federal Government has extended its JobKeeper scheme, albeit with some format changes. “It will enable us to keep jobs […]
First Traffic Study underway
Kiama Council is currently conducting a traffic study as part of the overall implementation of the recommendations of the Kiama Town Centre Study. Director Engineering and Works, Mike Dowd, says […]
Heritage protection gains momentum
Kiama Council is working closely with the Kiama & District Historical Society to identify houses and other built structures that should be considered for heritage protection in the Local Environment […]
Treatment hopes for spinal cord injury
The plight of people suffering from spinal cord injuries became personal for Kiama Lions Club in 2018 when one of their members had a fall which made him a quadriplegic. […]
Bombo staircase walk promises to be popular
More than two years after it received $500,000 in State Government funding for the project, Council has revealed its plan for the construction of a staircase up the northern cliff […]
Next step to activate surf clubhouses
Richard Payne, President of the Gerringong Surf Life Saving Club, welcomes Council’s decision to begin the process of allowing surf clubs to run additional activities in their zonings in the […]
Jamberoo Resort is being transformed
While there is still a lot for the new owner to do to realise his dream of turning Jamberoo Resort into a yoga and wellness retreat, the public will soon […]
Developer avoids heritage listing
The developer of 47 Thomson St in central Kiama has taken advantage of a window of opportunity to demolish the landmark house. The house was effectively destroyed the day before […]
Shopping centre DA rejected by Council
The long awaited arrival of an ALDI in Kiama has received another setback, with the DA for the $18 million redevelopment of Kiama Village being knocked back unanimously by councillors […]
Weddings return without the dancing
Kiama’s wedding industry is on the cusp of recovery, as couples begin to make new plans to fit in with the latest COVID-19 arrangements. “We have got our first wedding […]
Time away in Carers’ Week
To mark Carers’ Week, Kiama Lions has sponsored six carers to stay at their Lions Cottage for three days each. Sandra from Gwynneville and Donna from Balgownie were amongst the […]
Major Indigenous art exhibition in Nowra
The TERRA within, a major exhibition which explores the impacts of colonisation and celebrates the survival of the oldest living culture in the world is now open in Nowra. It […]
CBD gardens excel this year
Linger for a few moments near Kiama’s Collins and Terralong Streets roundabout and you are almost guaranteed to hear someone commenting about the flower display or the perfume from the […]
