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 […]
Parishioners take to drive-in service
Following the success of its first drive-in service at the beginning of June, Gerringong Uniting Church got an even bigger turnout for its July service. “We hope this is the […]
Reporting crime produces results
Between Thursday 16 April and Saturday 6 June, what police will allege was a one man crime wave saw 13 businesses broken into on Terralong and Manning Streets. “As soon […]
Markets returning
The second half of July will see the return of three popular local markets, now that they have been cleared to operate again. While the Kiama Farmers’ Market, as a […]
L’Étape Ride expects to attract 2000 riders
The route for the L’Étape Ride, a shorter version of the flagship Race, has been released. It shows a route along the coast from Kiama and a circuit passing through […]
Federal funding for two extra projects
A windfall COVID grant of $323,344 from the Federal Government will result in Council being able to build a bike skills park in Minnamurra Headland quarry and improve the parking […]
20 year plan benefits from community consultation
While appeals by property owners to include additional pieces of land in Kiama’s new Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS) – which amongst other things has assumed the role of the […]
Bendigo Bank launch delayed by COVID-19
The long anticipated return of a bank to Gerringong has now been pushed back to ‘by the end of the year’, due this time to delays associated with COVID-19. “We’ve […]
Stay of removal for Gerringong’s Reverse Vending machine
Following strong support for keeping a Return & Earn machine at Gerringong, Kiama Council has given a two month extension on its removal from its present location at Jubilee Park. […]
Kiama Power AFL scores a clubhouse grant
Already buoyed by being able to return to the field for the season, Kiama Power AFL Club is celebrating its $666,000 grant from the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund, […]
Extra incentive to support local businesses
All businesses operating in the Kiama region are being encouraged to register to participate in the Kiama & District Business Chamber’s Buy Local Campaign by 30 June. The Campaign, which […]
Lower the roof to approved height
Kiama councillors have unanimously rejected a request to allow the Gerringong Library building to exceed its approved height by over a metre. “We cannot be hypocrites when it comes to […]
Barroul House opens its doors
After a total restoration during the building of Blue Haven Bonaira, historic Barroul House has opened to residents and the public as a cafe. The opening was delayed due to […]
Sydney Film Festival doco has a Kiama connection
Eighteen months ago, we reported on 35 migrant women coming down to stay with local families for the weekend. Members of Kiama Welcomes Refugees, the Gerringong/Kiama Catholic Church, Gerringong Anglican […]
Gareth Ward on the need to reopen safely
The Member for Kiama, Gareth Ward, has told local business people, at an online forum organised by the Kiama & District Business Chamber, to expect an acceleration of the easing […]
Upgraded amenities for Jamberoo oval
The long awaited upgrade to the amenities block at Jamberoo’s Kevin Walsh Oval has been completed, just in time for the recommencement of club sport. The new amenities boast refurbished […]
The Bugle is here to stay
From the Editor: Given the dreadful news of the closure of so many local newspapers around Australia, you need to know The Bugle is committed to continuing to provide a […]
Kiama welcomes its visitors back
The easing of travel and dining restrictions just before the June Long Weekend resulted in a huge shot in the arm for local tourism and hospitality businesses. The new manager […]
Kiama Meals on Wheels: double demand, less hands
2020 was always going to be special for Kiama Meals on Wheels, as members of the community-run organisation were looking forward to celebrating its 50th year. Circumstances have overtaken those […]
Cycling siblings look forward to local L’Etape
Curtis and Amelia Trkulja still can’t quite believe that Australia’s Tour de France event is going to come by the top of their street. Thanks to Kiama Council paying their […]
Gerringong needs new home for reverse vending
The South Precinct has been charged with finding a replacement home for the reverse vending machine, after the May Council Meeting voted for the removal of Gerringong’s existing machine from […]
Kiama Library reopens
Council’s Manager Library Services, Michelle Hudson, is looking forward to welcoming people back to Kiama Library again. “We’ve been closed to the public for eleven weeks, and people have been […]
Council budgeting for $1 million deficit next year
Kiama Council’s draft operational plan, on exhibition until 23 June, shows a budget deficit of $980,000 for the next financial year, after a COVID-19 related net loss for 2019/20 of […]
Year of challenge for new Gilmore MP
When Fiona Phillips was elected the Member for Gilmore last May, the national spotlight was on her for bringing home the only Labor win across the country. In the normal […]
Community College there to help
Kiama Community College is offering a complimentary training and support service for local businesses and community organisations, so that they can successfully use technology to work remotely, or provide services […]
COVID-19 claims Folk By The Sea
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced organisers of Kiama’s annual music festival, Folk By The Sea, to reluctantly cancel this year’s three day event, scheduled for September 25-27. “Folk By The […]
Food truck causes a storm
The President of the Kiama & District Business Chamber, Cameron McDonald, says the social media storm that erupted over the cancellation of a food truck visit to Kiama over the […]
Rural land rezoning nears end of process
Community consultation on the rezoning of a 40ha parcel of largely rural land, to the west of the Highway between Saddleback Mountain Rd and Weir St, is expected to commence […]
Hopes for stimulus rest on Arts Precinct
Having had time to analyse the NSW Government’s stimulus package for councils, Kiama Council’s General Manager says that it will have very little impact on its financial situation. “Council does […]
Red Shield Appeal goes digital in 2020
For the past 20 years, Graeme Packer has been coordinating the Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal in the Kiama zone, organising the legions of door knock volunteers with military precision. […]
Hands off our Youth Hall
After meeting strong opposition from locals, a proposal by Kiama Council for it to take over the operation and management of the Jamberoo Youth Hall has been deferred until the […]
ANZAC spirit shines
Our community took up the challenge of finding other ways to commemorate ANZAC Day this year. “It was pleasing to see so many people standing in their driveways, and placing […]
Pulling of a Virtual KISS
Like the experienced troupers they are, Dave Evans and Tamara Campbell, lived up to the adage ‘the show must go on’ by staging a Virtual KISS Arts Festival this year. […]
Building a Cocoon for dairy farmers
Next time you’re at the Kiama Farmers’ Market, congratulate Cressida Cains of Pecora Dairy for winning the NSW Rural Women’s Award for 2020. Throughout her years in the dairy industry, […]
Testing net widened
Following the NSW Government doubling its COVID-19 tests to around 8,000 a day and the first relaxing of isolation restrictions, anyone with symptoms is urged to immediately get tested. “Testing […]
Online meeting approves relief
Kiama Council’s first online meeting, conducted via video conferencing, has approved a financial relief package for ratepayers affected by the COVID-19 crisis. The temporary relief package is for commercial and […]
Help establish Kiama Community Radio
Momentum is growing for the establishment of Kiama Community Radio as a way of bringing people together with shared experiences during this time of isolation. While an internet radio channel […]
Major repairs needed for Jamberoo Mountain Road
It will take three to six months to fully repair the landslip that has closed Jamberoo Mountain Road between Misty Lane (just past the Abbey) and the Barren Grounds picnic […]
Minnamurra Boardwalk still in financial limbo
With a report to Council’s July meeting failing to attract any discussion, the Friends of the Minnamurra River are calling on Council to formally abandon the project. “Council should now […]
Council to reconsider holiday rentals motion
Councillor Matt Brown is seeking to rescind a motion by Councillor Kathy Rice, passed at the July Council Meeting, seeking staff to prepare a case for reducing the non-hosted short-term […]
