Remembering Charmian Clift
On the 50th anniversary of her death, Charmian Clift has been remembered not only as one of Australia’s greatest writers, but as someone whose life and writings were strongly influenced […]
Songwriting legend heads Folk By The Sea line-up
Iconic Australian singer-songwriter Neil Murray heads a stellar line-up of 51 acts for this year’s 6th Folk By The Sea Festival, to be held in Kiama in September. Murray’s songs […]
Making the most of Public Access
The June Council meeting approved a revised Code of Meeting Practice, to incorporate both mandatory and non-mandatory provisions of the State Government’s new Code of Meeting Practice. The most obvious […]
Vote to fund local community projects
In a novel twist, a decision on how to allocate the $260,000 each State electorate is to receive through the NSW My Community Projects grants program is to be decided […]
Ward opposes Boral’s sand mining plans
Minister Gareth Ward, the Member for Kiama, has put his weight behind community protests against the expansion of Boral’s sandmining operations to land around Dunmore House. “I strongly stand alongside […]
ALDI edges closer
Revised plans for the redevelopment of Kiama Village, to enable the inclusion of an ALDI and other speciality shops, were lodged in late June with the submission period ending on […]
Buena Vista Farm returns to its dairying foundation
The future of the remaining 18 acre pocket of Buena Vista Farm, on the coast just south of Gerringong, is assured, with official confirmation of their continued right to farm […]
Meet Kiama’s Officer in Charge
Acting Inspector Lee Ingmire is out to dispel the perception that Kiama Police Station is generally closed and that there isn’t an active police presence in Kiama. “The Station is […]
Bowlo and Leagues merger off
The Directors of Kiama Bowling Club, who have been working towards ensuring its survival through a merger, have resigned. The one remaining Board member, Bronwyn Campbell, has been joined by […]
Field calls on Boral to find better site
Independent NSW Upper House Member, Justin Field, is calling on Boral to abandon its proposal to open two new sandmining pits on the western side of the Highway, north of […]
Kiama Power’s clubhouse vision moves a step closer
With Council’s approval of its DA at the June Council Meeting, Kiama Power AFL Club is now ‘shovel ready’ to seek funding for a new clubhouse at its Bonaira Oval […]
Council to fight for logo on Lighthouse
Despite advice, Kiama Council is to continue its campaign to retain the ANZAC Centenary logo on the Lighthouse indefinitely. The final decision on the matter will be up to Crown […]
Queen’s Birthday Honours
Our congratulations to two recipients in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. David Leigh Emergency Services Medal David has been a member of the NSW SES for 25 years. Formerly Local […]
Ground floor makeover for the Grand Hotel
Plans to refurbish the ground floor of the Grand Hotel on Manning Street were brought forward in May when staff discovered the ceiling had collapsed in the main bar overnight. […]
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 […]
Top science honour for local mathematician
Kiama High will have to update its Wall of Fame, with one of its alumni being inducted into the Australian Academy of Science for his outstanding contribution in the field […]
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 […]
Logo on Lighthouse not a done deal
The first Ian Clifford, President of Lighthouses of Australia Inc, heard about the plan to keep the ANZAC Centenary logo on Kiama Lighthouse permanently was when he read about it […]
Concerns over getting fill to Bombo Quarry
With the exhibition period for Boral’s application to modify the DA for its quarry closing on 17 June, Keith Dedden believes people are only just beginning to understand the impact […]
Meet the woman bringing interesting ideas to Kiama
What does a woman who has worked as an academic and journalist in the Middle East, an NBC journalist in New York and a TV producer for shows like Dateline […]
Brown breached Code of Conduct
An independent investigation into allegations of breaches of the Code of Conduct by Councillor Matt Brown when he was in Townsville, representing Kiama at a tourism conference, has concluded the […]
Phillips to be an accessible local Member
Understandably, the new Member for Gilmore, Fiona Phillips, has mixed emotions about the recent Federal election. Gilmore bucked the national trend and voted in the Labor candidate with a 3.6 […]
Highway bypass signs for Kiama and Gerringong
Kiama and Gerringong are amongst a small group of NSW towns to get the much envied highway bypass signs, to attract visitors driving both north and south. While Kiama was […]
Community rallies over sandmining proposal near river
Kiama Council and community members have voiced their strong opposition to Boral’s proposal to extend its sandmining operations to sites to the east and south of Dunmore House. One hundred […]
Gerroa surf schools compromise solution
Kiama councillors have banned the operation of surf schools in Zone A on Seven Mile Beach between August and February (as well as the Easter holiday period). The ban between […]
Blue Haven Bonaira: view from the top
Blue Haven Bonaira is a hive of activity as 250 workers focus on completing the project by October. The progress since The Bugle visited the site in in July last […]
Will we remain in Gilmore?
At the time of going to print the identity of the incoming Member for Gilmore is still unknown. In this limbo brought on by our fortnightly deadlines, we can ponder […]
Kiama LGA in national property price Top 3
Kiama has come to prominence again nationally, with a report from property research group Propertyology saying our Local Government Area (LGA) has the third most expensive median house price in […]
Kiama’s Biggest Morning Tea
After a couple of years’ break, Sharyn Tester is back raising funds for the Cancer Council by organising one of their Biggest Morning Teas. “We’ve all lost relatives, friends and […]
Kiama rates increase approved
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has approved Kiama Council’s application to increase rates by 16.42 per cent over the next two years. The cumulative increase includes a 9.83 […]
Extra incentive to shop locally
The Kiama & District Business Chamber has launched a campaign to encourage people to buy their goods and services locally over the quiet winter months. “We think this is a […]
The Battle for Gilmore: candidates’ Q & A
As this is the last edition most people will read before the Federal Election on 18 May, we continue our tradition of giving the major party candidates an opportunity to […]
Treat your Mum while helping children
With their 60th anniversary under their belt, the hardworking members of CMRI Gerringong are not sitting on their laurels of having raised $2.25 million for the Children’s Medical Research Institute. […]
Hidden in plain sight
The smiles say it all. We are delighted to report that the painting missing from Kiama Hospital has been found safe and well. As a last resort, the organising committee […]
Working to preserve Kiama’s history
Sue Eggins, President of the Kiama & District Historical Society, feels like she and a small team of other concerned residents are fighting a lot of spot fires as development […]
Bowlo directors recommend merger with Kiama Leagues
After months of due diligence, the directors of Kiama Bowling & Recreation Club have decided that Kiama Leagues Club is its best merger option. At time of writing, a Memo […]
Keep-cup solution now free to users
Six months after its launch, the Kiama-based initiative to make it easier to say no to disposable coffee cups has become free to use. The basic premise of the Green […]
Medal recognition for local roaster
At its first attempt, Gerringong’s Daily Grind coffee roasters have won Silver and Bronze medals at the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria’s 2019 Australian International Coffee Awards. The accolades are […]
SurfLife: capturing the spirit of Gerringong
Now in its fifth year, Gerringong’s SurfLife Festival has developed into the event that its instigator, Adam Loxley, always imagined it could become. “I was watching the Werri Slash, thinking […]
Working together on waste
There are many people in our community keen to see a further reduction in the amount of waste we generate, and stop it ending up on our beaches and in […]
Rotary’s Madang makeover
Having just returned from Madang, Rotary Kiama’s Trevor Phillis is exhausted but elated by what their small group of workers were able to achieve at Madang Hospital in just a […]
Delicious Produce Awards recognise local producers
Three stallholders at the Kiama Farmers Market have been announced as State Winners in prestigious Delicious Produce Awards. The Delicious Awards are the only chef nominated awards in the country, […]
Kiama Town Centre: options to go on display
The Kiama Town City Study, soon to go on exhibition, contains a mixture of recommendations to improve the vitality, appearance and usability of the CBD area. Many of the ideas […]
Look out for Snails
Local Slow Food groups, Slow Food Saddleback and Slow Food Berry to Jervis Bay, are hoping their new annual Snail of Approval awards will become a deciding factor in people’s […]
Change of guard for our Lighthorse
The founder of the Kiama Jamberoo First Light Horse Troop, Col Rathbone, has handed his uniform over to a new recruit. “I’ve got quite a lot of other commitments, so […]
Gilmore: Nationals offer experienced candidate
The resignation of Ann Sudmalis as the Federal Member for Gilmore not only caused waves for the Liberal Party in choosing their candidate, but created the opportunity for the Nationals […]
Sub-branch plan will speed bank opening
The Chair of Bendigo Bank’s Oak Flats Community Bank, Geoff Egan, says that the decision to make Gerringong a sub-branch of the Oak Flats operation is the best way to […]
NRA sting: the local connection
When news of the long term Al Jazeera undercover investigation of the US gun lobby broke, Kiama Farmers’ Market Manager Tricia Ashelford was more shock-ed than most. “I recognised Rodger […]
Ward appointed to Cabinet role
The Member for Kiama, Gareth Ward, has been sworn in as the Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services, following the re-election of the Berejiklian Government. “It’s an enormous task […]
Many ways to support Jeans for Genes
As one of the first fundraisers for the Children’s Medical Research Institute, CMRI Gerringong always makes a big effort to raise funds through the national Jeans for Genes campaign. “By […]
Library now solar powered
Council’s first large scale commissioning of solar panels on one of its properties has been hailed as a success, even in the shorter days of the year. The 32.3 kW […]
You never forget how to dance
Over the last two years, Gerringong Rotary’s Dance Away Dementia has become a popular program for participants and carers alike. “We now have well over 50 participants (including carers) from […]
Gerringong looks to clear final bank hurdle
With all other obstacles now overcome, the only thing needed for the go ahead to be given for the setting up of a sub-branch of the Oak Flats Bendigo Bank […]
