Stay home message
From 31 March 2020, the NSW Government says you must stay at home, unless you are going to: (go to NSW Health website for the latest information) work and education, […]
Keep a safe distance from chemist shops
Todd Marion of Kiama Pharmacy says all local pharmacists want to encourage people to avoid coming into their shops in person to pick up their medical supplies, if they can. […]
Keep an eye out for other
Amongst the many and varied ways the community is banning together to help each other, a campaign has started in Jamberoo to make it easier to know if a more […]
Green tick to show who’s open for business
The Kiama & District Business Chamber have introduced Big Tick posters for businesses to display. “They are designed to easily show the public that they are still open for business, […]
L’Etape powers on for November
COVID-19 is not derailing the plans to bring the Tour de France’s L’Etape Australia event to the Kiama and surrounding districts on 27-8 November. “Under the current circumstances we are […]
Harbour to be model for State
Within six months, Kiama is to have a framework for the long awaited revitalisation of its harbour. Transport for NSW will be partnering with Kiama Council to develop what is […]
Council working to provide its services
Around 40 per cent of Kiama Council’s indoor staff are working from home, with the rest working at a network of Council sites, as Kiama’s largest employer adapts to the […]
No flow-on from festivals for a while
At time of writing, the extent of the impact of COVID-19 on Australia and our local community is only just being felt. Already numerous local gatherings, even before the indoor […]
Party is over for holiday rental houses
A reprieve is in sight for neighbours of anti-social holiday houses who have come to dread weekends and longer breaks. Without any fanfare, a Code of Conduct developed by the […]
A bottler of a fundraiser
With ANZAC Day services across the nation canceled for this year, the Kiama-Jamberoo Sub-Branch of the RSL is banking on a novel collaboration with the Kiama Men’s Shed to help […]
Do your bit by buying local
In response to the extra pressures being put on our business community by the COVID-19, the Kiama & District Business Chamber has brought forward the launch of this year’s Think […]
Councillors go against advice of GM and Mayor
The March Council Meeting has seen councillors choose to side with community sentiment and the representations of the Combined Community Advocacy Group (CCAG – which represents the precincts and the […]
Decision on sandmining near Minnamurra River won’t go to independent commission
In an unexpected turn of events, the Friends of the Minnamurra River have discovered that the decision on Boral’s proposal for two sandmining pits east of the Highway, near the […]
Slow Food Saddleback to award more Snails
Celia Wade, the convenor of Slow Food Saddleback, is hoping that even more local food producers and outlets will qualify to be awarded its Snail of Approval in 2020. Last […]
New medical centre for Gerringong
The doctors and staff of Gerringong’s longest established medical practice are looking forward to operating from their purpose-built medical centre in Greta St from 23 March. Dr Russell Pearson launched […]
Council’s new Director Environmental Services
While Council’s new Director Environmental Services, Jessica Rippon, has been with Shoalhaven Council for the past 14 years, she has considered Kiama her home for much longer. She counts herself […]
Precinct reps meet with Ministers
Members of the Kiama Combined Community Advocacy Group (CCAG), have travelled to Macquarie Street to voice their concerns about a number of planning issues at a ministerial level. Local Member […]
Draft 20 year strategic plan soon open for comment
Residents are again being encouraged to participate in the process of developing a 20 year strategic vision for the Kiama Local Government Area. As reported in earlier editions, all NSW […]
6000 cyclists coming to town
Locals will get an insight into the impact the L’Etape cycling event will have on our area at community consultation meetings organised for late March. “L’Etape is a huge event, […]
Sharing cattle skills with Indian vets
Local vets Dr Mark Booth and Dr Natasha Lees have travelled to south west India to give vets there the benefit of their experiences in treating cattle. India ranks first […]
Order of Australia recipients
Gerroa punched above its weight in the 2020 Australia Day Awards, with two local women receiving national recognition for their contributions. Nancye Hawke received a Medal of the Order of […]
End to kerbside clean-ups
This March’s kerbside clean-up service will be the last, with Council deciding its risks, costs and inefficiency at diverting waste from landfill made a compelling case for change. Not only […]
Jerrara Dam options narrowed down
Currently open to the public as an arboretum and wetland, Kiama Council’s Jerrara Dam has long been regarded as an under utilised asset with massive potential, given its size, location […]
Local Regrow: planting the seed
Elizabeth Burnett of Burnetts on Barney is hoping that an initiative of hers to help South Coast nurseries will spread to other fire and drought affected areas. “A whole lot […]
Ottolenghi magic comes to town
Kiama is now on the radar of foodies around the country, as news spreads that Ottolenghi’s head chef for the last four years, Emily Herbert, has opened her first a […]
Kiama’s 2020 Showgirl
Gerringong’s Mackenzie Warfield will be representing the Kiama Show Society at the Showgirl Zone finals on 22 February, after being named by the Kiama Showgirl for 2020. The entrants were […]
A preview of the 2020 Kiama Jazz & Blues Festival
Kiama Jazz & Blues Society President Becky Guggisberg wants to get you excited about this year’s Festival, so you have time to invite family and friends to come down for […]
Meet the new Director of Engineering & Works
Mike Dowd, Kiama Council’s new Director Engineering & Works says he was attracted to the role by its diversity and the chance for him to make a positive impact on […]
WCF suffers loss in the Nowra fires
In our December issue, we highlighted the resilience of Minnamurra’s Bill Campbell, who overcame a harrowing childhood and set up the William Campbell Foundation to help the next generation of […]
The Cunichs encourage Quiet Australians
Former Kiama residents Margot and Rod Cunich are delighted with the response to their first Quiet Australians Stand Up event. Margot, a GP, and Rod, a lawyer, lived in Kiama […]
Lower population growth predicted
At the same time as NSW’s population projections for the years up to 2036 have held steady, the Kiama LGA’s projected population by that year has dropped 7 per cent […]
Encouraging girls to keep giving sports a go
As the father of three girls, and a keen sports person, Lachlan Payne is well aware of the great leap forward that women’s sports have made over the last five […]
LP status for Kiama Jazz & Blues Festival
The Kiama Jazz & Blues Festival is entering its 33rd year, and President Becky Guggisberg says to be prepared for a spectacular event. “The Shannon Barnett Trio will be a […]
Free concert to tap into the spirit of Australia Day
Spearheaded by the Kiama & District Business Chamber, Kiama is to have its own version of FireAid on the afternoon of Australia Day, to raise money for our neighbours to […]
Kiama Show will come back bigger and better
A fortnight after the Kiama Show Society canceled the 2020 Show, despite the ensuing rain and easing of the fire threat, its President Neil McLaren is confident the Committee made […]
Frock shopping for a cause
Funds to help the fire affected have been, and continue to be, raised in many and varied ways, as a number of our stories inside show. One event, a pop-up […]
Kiama’s Australia Day Citizens of the Year
Andrew Downes, Captain of Gerringong’s Rural Fire Service (RFS) Brigade, has been chosen as Kiama’s Australia Day Citizen of the Year. The announcement said, “Andrew was nominated for his devotion […]
Reprieve from demolition
An Interim Heritage Order has been obtained for 47 Thomson Street, Kiama, to allow the heritage value of the property to be properly assessed. This will defer any future deliberation […]
Ward thanks volunteers
The Member for Kiama, Gareth Ward, has thanked the tireless and heroic efforts of volunteers across our region. “I cannot begin to thank enough our emergency services, Rural Fire Service […]
Support our local businesses through this summer
Chair of Destination Kiama’s Advisory Committee, Councillor Matt Brown is encouraging locals to take up the slack and help small businesses through this abnormal summer. “A lot of people who […]
Councillors focus attention on climate change risk
Council’s December meeting passed a motion by Councillors Kathy Rice and Andrew Sloan voicing their climate change concerns. Rather than join a growing list of councils that have formally declared […]
No Kiama Show for 2020
The Kiama Show Society Management Committee has taken the decision to cancel the 172nd Kiama Show, scheduled for 24-25 January, due to the ongoing bushfire situation. “The Committee has considered […]
Kiama rallies to help fire affected
Locals continue to dig deep to help our neighbours to the south in the aftermath of the devastating start to the fire season. A collection at the New Years’ Eve […]
Minnamurra in top 3 Aussie beaches
Minnamurra has been ranked third in the Best Australian Beaches for 2020, a list compiled annually by Tourism Australia’s Beach Ambassador, Brad Farmer AM. Mr Farmer is the founder of […]
Different views on Gerroa habitat corridor
Long time environmental activist Howard H Jones is disappointed that, as he sees it, the ruling won in the Land & Environment Court by the Gerroa Environment Protection Society (GEPS) […]
Reilly wants native palms along Bombo Beach strip
Councillor Warren Steel’s idea of a hotel on Chapman Reserve has largely not been met with the enthusiasm he had been hoping for (see our facebook page and a letter […]
Mystery buyer for 98 Terralong St
While we can’t tell you who has bought the prime CBD block in Terralong Street, highlighted in our last issue, or how much they paid, we can tell you that […]
Welcome to Blue Haven Bonaira
Over a series of days, the residents of the Blue Haven Care Home have moved into their new residences at the Bonaira facility. “We’ve had families in happy tears here,” […]
Bill Campbell: A tale of resiliance
Minnamurra’s Bill Campbell hopes that his autobiography, Rejected No More, will help others traumatised by their childhood experiences to move on. In addition to the suffering from neglect, abandonment, and […]
Policing problem holiday houses
As peak holiday season fast approaches, some locals are bracing themselves for anti-social behaviour from people occuplying short term rental accommodation (STRA). While the State Government has passed legislation to […]
Vale John Cornwell
Well-known artist and active community member John Cornwell has passed away at the age of 89. John was well recognised in Sydney art circles before moving to Kiama with his […]
Don’t get bored… get busy
Some entertaining ideas by our special columnist, Perrie Croshaw Bring the music home The Sydney Opera House is running a ‘from our house to yours’ program of full-length performances, live […]
Council elections postponed
Council elections in NSW,which were due to be held in September, have been postponed for a year. Current councillors have had their terms extended until that time. There will be […]
