Kiama Coast Walk: 20 year vision
When Peter Stuckey and Howard R Jones get together, the talk inevitably turns to their almost 20 year effort to make the Kiama coastline accessible to the public. At the […]
Round-up of services this Christmas
Restrictions on gatherings have affected church communities this year, and despite their recent easing traditional Christmas services will be a bit different this year, and require a bit more planning. […]
Pipers have the surf as audience
Take a walk up to the Kiama Blowhole Point on a Monday morning around 10-10.30am and you are likely to see a group of men with bagpipes, serenading the sea. […]
Plaque to remember Kiama Hospital’s role
The labour of love of a team of people who worked at Kiama Hospital has ended, with a plaque outlining the Hospital’s history being unveiled at Blue Haven Bonaira. Spurred […]
The Bugle to launch a digital service
FROM THE EDITOR After hinting we had something new up our sleeves for 2021, it’s now time to tell you about a new smartphone news service we have been working […]
Gift of rare link to historic flight
Gerringong & District Historical Society Life Member, John Graham, has donated it one of the just 10 official postal covers carried in Sir Charles Kingsford Smith’s first commercial flight to […]
Crooked River gets interim approval to hold big events
Crooked River Winery has been given an interim development consent to host four events a year, for the next three years on its estate off Willowvale Rd at Gerringong. The […]
Team pulls together in the worst of times
In our 31 October issue, we mentioned in passing the Jamberoo Superoos Division 1 Ladies team won the Rugby League Regional Championship, beating the Ulladulla-Milton Bulldogs 10-6. The story behind […]
NZ Warriors here for pre-season training
The visiting members of the NZ Warriors rugby league team won’t be lacking for local knowledge during their time here. One of the players, Jack Murchie, played First Grade for […]
Pipis and oysters being loved to death
Questions are being raised by locals in the Crooked River/Gerroa area about oyster and pipi bag limits, following changes to bag limits for cockles in the Lake Illawarra area. In […]
Minister rejects Iluka Reserve sale
Five years after Council’s Long Term Revenue Committee recommended proceeding with the selling off of nine residential lots on the northern edge of Iluka Reserve in Kiama Downs, the Minister […]
Boral sandmining expansion approved
Despite opposition by Kiama and Shellharbour Councils, and the community, the Independent Planning Commission (IPC) has approved Boral’s application to modify its sandmining operations at Dunmore, by opening two new […]
Shop Local success
Over 70 local businesses participated in Kiama and District Business Chamber’s 2020 Buy Local Campaign, resulting in the entries more than doubling from the previous year. “It was a really […]
Leading musicians setting up base in Kiama
Internationally renowned flautist Ana de la Vega and her German husband, violinist Daniel Roehn, are returning to Kiama in December to open a School of Flute and Violin. “After 15 […]
Kiama to host leg of pro surfing Tour
Australia’s best men and women surfers will be taking to Kiama’s beaches to compete in the fourth leg of the Australian Open of Surfing. The Australian Open is a new […]
Plaques to remember local sporting legends
A five year project to install plaques at sporting ovals named after local identities, jointly funded by the Kiama & District Sporting Association and Kiama Council, has borne fruit. “It […]
New holiday house rental code attracts criticism
Many involved with, or affected by, the holiday house rental industry believe the new Short-Term Rental Accommodation (STRA) code to start December 18 will be ineffectual, at least in its […]
Big festival vision for Bombo Quarry
A vision to include a dedicated major festival and events facility as part of the Bombo Quarry redevelopment is gaining momentum, with the establishment of the Kiama Epicentre Association. “We […]
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 […]
Collins St character may yet be retained
While a heritage assessment of 66 Collins St, long the home of Kerns & Garside (which became RMB), has concluded that the site does not meet the threshold for heritage […]
New food and drink venues opening
Despite this being the toughest year for hospitality, confidence in the local food scene is bringing news of more establishments opening. Night life in Kiama looks set to get busier […]
Bypass to open a year ahead of schedule
The Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP and the Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole have announced the $630 million Albion Park Rail Bypass project is tracking more […]
