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'Top Tourism Town' releases new 2026 visitor guide
Destination Kiama has launched the 2026 Kiama Visitor Guide, with the new edition officially unveiled at last week’s Tourism After Hours event in Kiama.The guide highlights what the Kiama area has to offer, from beaches and coastal walks to local shops, markets, arts and dining. It is aimed at first-time visitors, returning travellers and locals looking for ideas close to home.The release follows Kiama being named NSW Top Tourism Town for a second consecutive year, reinforcing its profile as a p...
History still in the making as Kiama Historical Society plans 150th Anniversary
History is not something Kiama visits only on anniversaries. It lives in the stone underfoot, the harbour walls, and a small cottage overlooking the sea.As the Kiama Historical Society begins early planning for its 150th anniversary in September, president Tony Gilmour sees the milestone not only as a backward glance, but more as an invitation forward.“Because it’s a historic town, there’s always something to celebrate,” Gilmour said.At the heart of those celebrations is the Pilot’s Cottage, one...
Rock fisherman rescued after being knocked into water at Blowhole
A life jacket has been credited with saving the life of a rock fisherman swept into the ocean at Kiama Blowhole early on Sunday morning.The 29-year-old man was fishing near the blowhole around dawn when he was knocked from the rocks by heavy waves and carried into the water.Emergency services were called to the scene shortly before 7am, prompting a multi-agency response involving surf lifesavers, lifeguards, police and paramedics.The man was located between 30 and 50 metres offshore in rough sea...
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Bushgrass hits the road as Water Runners earn People’s Choice honour
If you’ve spent time around Kiama’s pubs, festivals or folk gatherings over the past decade, chances are you’ve crossed paths with The Water Runners.What began as a loose collection of local musicians has grown into one of Australia’s most respected folk-roots acts and most recently awarded Runners Up for The People's Choice Award for the Australian Folk Music Awards (Folk Alliance Australia).Formed around 2016, The Water Runners have settled into a long-standing lineup since 2017, featuring Kia...
From Wiggles to Windsor: Twiggy’s journey in Jamberoo
Jamberoo School’s hall was filled recently with the joyful buzz of children eagerly awaiting a very special surprise to kick off the Christmas holiday: three books following the adventures of a ‘Little Twig.’ Dreams Come True, Never Give Up, and Never Walk Alone are more than just stories– they are gentle guides for life, history lessons, and tales of a kind-hearted community.Author Chris Beaven, warm, engaging, and wonderfully approachable, shared the inspiration behind Twiggy’s very first adve...
‘Actions speak louder than words’: How therapy dogs helped Bondi heal
Eight days after the Bondi attacks, while the initial shock had begun to settle but the emotional weight remained heavy, Kiama resident Judi Sandilands arrived quietly with her therapy dog, Miss Ollie.There was no media presence – just a deliberate choice to show up when people were still trying to process what had happened.“Actions always speak louder than words in times like this,” Judi says. “I was never not going. It was always on my radar.”Judi, a former clinical nurse consultant in mental...
The Bugle Bulletin: Deputy PM visits, local concerts rock but Hawks grounded
This week's Bugle Bulletin brings you the best of the week’s local stories.Our lead story is about Grand Pacific Health being selected to run Nowra’s new Medicare Urgent Care Clinic, bringing the long-awaited service closer to opening.Set for Scenic Drive near Shoalhaven Hospital, the clinic will offer fully bulk-billed care for non-life-threatening conditions for extended hours seven days a week.Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles, Health Minister Mark Butler and Gilmore MP Fiona Phillips were...
New Medicare Urgent Care Clinic to fill Nowra needs
The long-awaited Medicare Urgent Care Clinic for Nowra is set to open next month, following an announcement at the centre’s future site last Thursday.Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles, Health Minister Mark Butler and Federal Member for Gilmore Fiona Phillips joined Grand Pacific Health representatives at 107 Scenic Drive to confirm the provider and outline what the community can expect when the doors open.The clinic will operate 8am to 10pm, seven days a week, offering fully bulk-billed care...
People need people: The craft group stitching Kiama together
Every Monday morning, as sunlight spills through Kiama Uniting Church’s windows, tables begin to fill with colour – fabric squares, embroidery threads, paint palettes, half-finished cards, and quilts in progress.This is Kiama Creative Crafts – a group that has shaped community life for more than two decades, built on the simple idea that people need people.The group meets from 9am to 11.30am during school terms, hosting crafters working across an enormous variety of skills: crocheting, embroider...
The Santa of Kiama: Over 65 years and still counting …
At 92, Noel Creighton has become something of a Kiama treasure.He’s lived here all his life, watched the town grow around him, and for more than 65 years has carried the mantle of the South Coast’s very own Santa Claus.He smiles when he recalls that his childhood home once stood where the Kiama Leagues Club is today.“So when I’m having dinner at night, when I do go, I’m actually sitting in my bedroom,” he laughed.One of 11 children, Noel first put on the red suit in December 1957.The extended Cr...
Jamberoo’s Giving Tree marks 27 years of generosity
For 27 years, Jamberoo’s Community Giving Tree has been bringing Christmas generosity to families in need, driven by the efforts of Elders Real Estate Jamberoo and the Salvation Army.Owned by Vivienne Marris, Elders Real Estate has coordinated the Giving Tree since 1998, with Marris continuing the tradition after arriving in Jamberoo. Each year, locals are invited to donate Christmas presents, which were collected by the Salvation Army on Tuesday to be distributed to families across the region.F...
The Hidden Line brings Boyd women into focus at Bundanon
Five generations of women from one of Australia’s most prominent artistic families are being brought to the forefront at Bundanon, as The Hidden Line: Art of the Boyd Women anchors the organisation’s summer exhibition season.Now open and running until February 15, 2026, the exhibition repositions the creative practice of the Boyd women, whose contributions have historically received less recognition than those of their male counterparts, despite their enduring influence on Australian art.Showcas...
The Bugle Bulletin: Cafe wins national awards, charities shine and sharks at Werri
This week's Bugle Bulletin brings you the best of the week’s local stories.Our lead story is about Kiama's Gülçin Töpel, the owner of Saltwater Cafe, who has been named the national winner in the café category of theAustralian Women’s Small Business Champion Awards.She moved to the area in 2020 and opened her cafe a year later, turning it into a stunning success story.Kiama Mayor Cameron McDonald praised the win as a "proud moment for Kiama" and an inspiration for local women-led businesses.We a...
Neon Bushland: A whimsical new world coming to Bundanon
Step into a world where pom-poms grow like flowers and curious creatures hide in rainbow scrub - artist Rosie Deacon’s Neon Bushland is bringing her vivid imagination to Bundanon next month.Described as “a sensory delight for families and the young at heart,” Neon Bushland is an interactive installation that transforms recycled and reused materials into a whimsical landscape of colour and texture.Using crochet, knitting, stitching, beading, painting, clay sculpting and papier-mâché, Deacon invit...
EV rollout supercharges the Shoalhaven
Thinking about a road trip? Driving across NSW in an electric vehicle is about to get easier, with the Minns Labor Government announcing a $5.9 million boost to regional charging infrastructure– bringing 159 new chargers to 48 locations across the state, including a major expansion in the Shoalhaven.The latest round of the EV Destination Charging Grants will be supported by an additional $3.2 million in private investment.The chargers, all powered by 100 per cent renewable energy, will be instal...
Neighbours lifting neighbours at Kiama Downs’ Everyday Table
People from all walks of life - chatting, smiling and sharing a meal - have been gathering each Wednesday at the North Kiama Neighbourhood Centre, turning strangers into familiar faces. What began as a simple idea to bring people together had quickly grown into one of Kiama’s most welcoming weekly traditions.The Everyday Table opened eight weeks ago, created by Esther and Nathan Keenan as a place where anyone could walk in, pick up affordable groceries, sit down for lunch and feel a sense of bel...
Meeting people where they are: SE NSW expands alcohol and drug support
People in South Eastern NSW who are dealing with alcohol and other drug (AOD) dependency now have access to more tailored support, with a new round of grants from COORDINARE, the region’s Primary Health Network.COORDINARE’s Acting CEO Melissa Neal said while the region already has a range of AOD services and programs, new approaches are needed to reach priority populations who face higher risks or barriers.“Each program is tailored to improve access to holistic AOD programs to prevent and reduce...
Nine local projects get funding boost under Kiama Council grants
Kiama Council has approved funding for nine community initiatives, supporting everything from Christmas celebrations and live music to a locally produced documentary.The decision, made at Council’s 18 November meeting, awards $31,787 under the Signature Community Events, Cultural, and Health and Sustainability grant programs.Mayor Cameron McDonald said the grants aim to keep the region connected and thriving. “Kiama Council is proud to support these initiatives that bring people together, celebr...
Pipes and Drums by the Sea invites locals to join in
The Kiama Pipe Band is inviting the community to get hands-on with Scottish music at their upcoming “Pipes and Drums by the Sea” event.The free, interactive session will be held on Saturday, 29 November, at St Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Kiama.Everyone is welcome, and no musical experience is required.Pipe Major Paul Wells said the band is looking forward to meeting locals and sharing what they love. “The band is super excited about sharing our knowledge and enthusiasm of Scottish pipes an...
Renowned artist brings burst of colour to Kiama’s underbridge
The Terralong Street underbridge in Kiama is getting a vibrant makeover as renowned Australian muralist Jimmy Dvate begins work on a large-scale artwork this week.The mural, inspired by Kiama’s landscapes and local character, is expected to be finished later this month. Everyone is encouraged to stop and watch as the design takes shape. Mayor Cameron McDonald said the project will help turn the underbridge into a community landmark. “This mural will transform the Terralong Street underbridge in...
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