The Bugle News 17 July 2026

Mural mania

Myah Garza

Adreamy new mural is turning heads on Nowra's streets, but for Youth Centre director Raschelle Sherwood, the vibrant artwork is about much more than brightening a building.

"I just wanted to put the Youth Centre back on the map," Sherwood said.

"For some reason it's got quite a negative community stigma. A lot of people think it's closed down and has been for a decade, which isn't the case,” she said.

“ I wanted to breathe new life into the place and let people know we are open for business."

Sherwood has been director for 18 months, taking the reins of the community facility after spending more than 20 years working in youth services across a range

of roles, including residential out-of-home care and child protection.

Leading the Youthie, she says, had long been an ambition.

"I've lived here for 13 years and every time I drove past this place, I would say to my partner, 'Oh my God, if I got my hands on this place.'"

"So when the position came up, I absolutely had to apply for it. I was fortunate enough to get it."

Since then, she's been steadily transforming both the building and its image.

The once-tired exterior has been rendered, the awning repainted, new neon signage installed thanks to funding from Bendigo Bank, and now the mural has become the latest piece of the puzzle.

"I've been here with a roller from the ground, just trying to jazz it up a little bit," she

laughed.

The mural itself was almost a year in the making.

After spotting work by internationally recognised artists Krimsone and Scott Nagy – Sherwood knew they were perfect for her vision.

"I absolutely love the way they work together and the quality of the outcomes," she said.

"I contacted them about a year ago and asked them, 'How much does it cost to do a mural?' Then I said, 'Okay, I'll get back to you when I raise the money.'

"It was nearly 12 months to the date before I was able to ring back and say, 'Alright, it's time.'"

Rather than arriving with a detailed brief, Sherwood took an unusual approach.

She put her trust in the artists’ hands.

"Absolute creative

freedom." she said.

“It's one of the first times in his 20-year career that he's been given that freedom.”

"I didn't have any expectations. We had a few conversations and that's what they came up with."

The result has already achieved exactly what she hoped.

The mural has attracted plenty of attention since being completed in recent weeks, with photos circulating widely on local community pages–letting everyone know “the Youthie” is very much alive.

"That's exactly what I wanted—to attract people to look at the place that would normally not pay it any second mind."

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It’s mural mania across the Kiama LGA, with amazing art springing up in unexpected places — and our team had a blast meeting the makers behind it. We’re also talking fireworks (again!) as Kiama Council seeks sponsors. The question is: will a big business put up its hand to save our New Year’s Eve celebrations?

Elsewhere in this issue, we look at the eyepopping property sale that broke Kiama records and ask how it fits into the region’s affordable housing strategy.

And, as always, we spotlight the community groups, small businesses and events making waves across Kiama this week.

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New mural celebrates Kiama's wildlife and threatened species

Myah Garza

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acknowledges the Dharawal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live, work and tell stories, and pays respect to Elders past and present.

he latest addition to Kiama's growing collection of public art is taking shape beneath the Terralong Street underbridge, with Melbourne mural artist Jimmy Dvate once again drawing inspiration from the region's natural beauty.

The mural, Dvate's third commission in Kiama, features an osprey– based on his own photography–soaring above Cathedral Rocks, framed by the delicate blooms of the locally occurring peach-flowered tea tree.

"The osprey is my photo that I took, and the background is a photo I took at Cathedral Rocks," Dvate said. "Then there's the local tea tree as well."

Known nationally for his detailed depictions of Australian flora and fauna, Dvate said he enjoys showcasing species that people may not realise live in their own backyard.

"These guys are on the threatened species list," he said of the osprey. "When I can, I try to raise awareness of threatened species, especially local stuff that people don't realise is in their backyard."

Under the Biodiversity Conservation Act, the Eastern Osprey is classified as a vulnerable species in New South Wales. Although it is not considered critically endangered, the local population in the Kiama region faces significant threats, including the loss of nesting habitats and entanglement in discarded

fishing lines.

After researching the Kiama area, Dvate said he was struck by the richness of its natural environment.

"The amount of wildlife and plants around here is amazing. You could do 100 murals and never run out of subjects."

The artist, who has been painting murals since 1999 after beginning in Melbourne's graffiti scene, said his work has evolved from street art into large-scale murals celebrating native wildlife.

"I've found my niche with the flora and fauna stuff, and it's what I'm really passionate about. It's pretty much all I take on these days."

Dvate first connected with Kiama Council last year after being approached about

creating murals for the Terralong Street underbridge and the Blowhole precinct. Although he had previously visited Wollongong, it was his first time spending time in Kiama – and he instantly fell in love with the vibe.

"I love it," he said. "After spending a couple of weeks here, you really get a feel for the place. The locals come and check on you every day and everyone's so friendly. It's got a really nice balance - it's big enough to have everything you need but small enough that people still say hello."

The new mural continues Kiama Council's investment in public art through its Creative Kiama Cultural Plan 202529, transforming everyday public spaces into colourful landmarks.

Call-out for sponsors to re-ignite Kiama's Sky Show

Kiama Municipal Council is inviting businesses and organisations to help bring one of the South Coast's most loved community traditions back to its iconic home, launching sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 New Year's Eve Sky Show at Kiama Harbour.

Following strong community feedback and an independent business case, Council has committed funding towards a New Year's Eve fireworks event and is now seeking corporate partners to help re-ignite the fireworks display after it was paused last year due to financial reasons. Council has allocated $20,000 in its 2026-27 budget towards the event and has

resolved to actively seek sponsorship, grants and other funding sources to bridge the remaining gap required to stage the Sky Show at the harbour.

Kiama Business Network president Cathryn Lyall confirmed on Thursday that they would be contributing $10,000.

Mayor Cameron McDonald said the community had been clear about the importance of the event. "New Year's Eve at Kiama Harbour is a night where the community comes together, visitors experience Kiama at its very best and local businesses can benefit from one of the busiest evenings of the year.

“Despite the financial challenges Council continues

to work through, we've committed funding because we recognise its value to the community.

"Now we're inviting businesses to join us in preserving one of Kiama's favourite traditions.

An independent Lean Business Case prepared by Sparrowly Group found strong community support for a New Year's Eve fireworks event and identified the significant economic and social benefits generated by the celebration.

The event has previously provided a valuable boost for local businesses through increased visitation, extended trading opportunities and overnight stays.

Chair of the Tourism and Economic Advisory

Committee, Councillor Matt Brown said the sponsorship program offered businesses a unique opportunity to be associated with one of the South Coast's most recognised community events and the largest NYE fireworks display outside of Sydney.

"The New Year's Eve Sky Show attracts huge crowds and delivers significant benefits for local tourism, hospitality and retail businesses,” Cr Brown said.

"The reality is sponsorship support will play a critical role in determining whether fireworks can return."

Businesses interested in supporting the event are encouraged to contact Council's Tourism and Economic Development team.

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More than a mural: Youthie director's vision for change

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While the mural is the most visible change, the real work is what happens inside.

The Youthie provides free support, programs and a safe place for young people aged 12 to 24.

Drop-in sessions currently operate on Wednesday and Friday evenings, with Friday nights regularly attracting between 30 and 40 young people.

"Wednesdays are quieter, but Fridays we get an average of 30 to 40 young people through, which is a lot," she said.

"It makes you scratch your head and think, 'Why did we want this?'"

She laughed before quickly adding that she'd love to see the centre open even more often.

"We'd love to be able to open more, but we just don't have the funding."

The centre's primary funding comes through the NSW Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ), supplemented by competitive grants that help pay for additional programs and improvements.

"It's super competitive, so we're not too successful all the time," Sherwood said.

"But we're getting little wins here and there to make stuff like this happen,"she said, nodding toward the mural.

One recent success was securing a three-year funding agreement after years of annual contracts. Previously, the organisation

faced uncertainty every 12 months.

"You were sort of wondering, 'Are we going to be open next week?'"

"Now we know we're going to be around for three years, which is a nice feeling."

However, she says the funding itself has not increased to reflect rising wages and the cost of living.

"There's been no increase since around 2020 in terms of CPI. It's the same amount," she said.

"They're not taking into account the increase in the cost of living and wages, which is frustrating.

"That's where your little buckets of grant money come along to fluff it up a little bit and keep your head above water."

Despite the financial pressures, the centre remains free for every young person who walks through the door.

"There are no fees. Everything's absolutely free for young people," Sherwood said.

School holiday programs expand from two to three days each week, with lunch provided every day.

"We try to make it as fun as we can," she said.

"With the limited budget that we have, it takes a little bit of creative accounting sometimes.

"But we make it happen."

Sherwood believes facilities like the Youthie are more important than ever.

"If kids aren't engaging in school, they're engaging with police in the wrong, not-sopositive way," she said.

"It gives them something

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positive to come and hang out in after school rather than just walking around the streets and getting targeted by police or security guards at the shopping centre."

She says there is growing demand for youth services but limited resources to meet it.

"We are the only youth setup in the area," she said.

"We've been asking council to assist in giving us funding so we can open more frequently, because we're overrepresented in every demographic in terms of youth disengagement and interactions with juvenile justice."

For Sherwood, however, the work has never been about statistics.

After two decades in youth work, she remains passionate about helping young people realise their potential, and it’s evident in the way she speaks of young people.

"I don't know what it is—I just love working with them," she said.

"I think they're so undervalued in the community.

"They're our tomorrow. We've got to nurture them and teach them what they need to know because we need them to look after us.

"Rather than seeing them as, 'Look at these hoodlums,' that's not the case.

"They've got so much to teach us and we can learn so much from them if we just gave them five minutes."

More information about Nowra’s Youth Centre can be found here: https://www. nowrayouthcentre.org.au/

Tribute to childhood memories

Maria Lewis

Street artist Samuel Hall knows what cool is.

In fact, he has travelled the world being an arbiter for it: whether that’s working for the likes of music superstars like Kendrick Lamar and Stormzy or painting murals in Morocco.

And his latest two works at the Kiama Bowling Club are a not-so-subtle reminder of what makes his hometown cool: the people.

“I wanted to represent the people that represent the town that I love,” he told The Bugle.

“It’s not a town of three million dollar homes that are inhabited for a month of the year.

“It’s about the people who grew up there, who are raising children there, who set up small businesses there, who built that blue-collar town and don’t get enough representation anymore.”

Himself a third-generation business owner, Hall said his

“roots are very ingrained” in Kiama, with his parents even meeting while both working for the historic Kiama Independent newspaper.

The family and friends he grew up with became “inspiration” for the larger of his pieces at the bowling club, which he said in and of itself

“truly represents what Kiama was”.

“Everyone in that mural, I’ve known them all since I was a kid,” Hall laughs.

“We were trying to work it out, but we think there’s probably about 130 years of friendship on that wall.

“We’ve all drunk plenty of beers in the bowlo and the thing I mainly wanted to talk about in that piece was your average person.

“We have a tendency to highlight only people who do remarkable things or achieve things in sport, but there’s three business owners in there, there’s seven kids, some have lost parents.

“There’s a really important story in that, to remind people that’s actually what Kiama is.

“I probably sound a bit like a cranky old local, but Kiama has lost a bit of its sprit if I’m being honest with you.”

Whether it’s his Year 6 dance partner or one of his best mates Ryan, who is living with Multiple Sclerosis, it also spoke to his own journey as a kid who was “really, really lost” until he found his purpose with art.

After rediscovering his passion through a TAFE course in graphic design, Hall is now one of the most sought-after street artists in the world.

As for what’s next, with a new studio space just around the corner and a drive to do more local workshops for kids like him who were unsure how to pursue a career in the arts, Hall is also gearing up for the Mumbai Urban Art Festival in November.

One of the world’s largest, more than 200,000 people are going to be exposed to the work of a creative that proudly honed his skillset on the walls of Kiama.

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Cin Cin’s Michael Bowden keen to bring “out of the box ideas” to Kiama Council

Maria Lewis

It’s a Tuesday afternoon and Michael Bowden is busy getting ready to host a kids school holiday disco.

Afterwards, he’s got to prep for the forthcoming weekend of trade at one of Kiama’s busiest venues, Cin Cin Wine Bar.

Oh, and just to throw another thing on to his artfully decorated plate, he’s also in the process of running for council.

“That’s just how my brain works, it’s always going,” he laughs.

“I’ve always been someone with these out of the box ideas.”

After more than 30 years working in hospitality, being a multitasker comes with the territory. In fact, Bowden believes it would be one of his biggest assets if he was elected to fill the spot on Kiama Council recently vacated by Mike Cains.

“My number one priority is financial stability at council,” he told The Bugle.

“It’s no secret to anyone that they’re in a bit of a bad way. I think my skills, knowledge, experience and business acumen would come in handy.

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That’s just one facet of what Bowden would like to achieve if he was successful in running for council, with his other big passion being mental health –particularly amongst youth in the area.

“I’ve been advocating for mental health and well-being in our community for some time now,” he said.

“In particular, I’m concerned about youth mental health because I feel like sometimes they can get forgotten about in our community.

“Unless you’re a member of the footy club or into surfing –some of the other kids can get left behind.”

While speaking out can be important, putting those words into action is something Bowden is committed to, having advocated to the Federal Government - along with several other parents and community organisationsto get a Headspace facility opened in Kiama.

Having watched Kiama SENTRAL “get cut and cut over the years”, he submitted a proposal to council with one of the youth centre’s managers to try and tackle two issues

“I’m not saying I can wave a magic wand and get them out of trouble tomorrow, but I’m definitely willing to jump in there, support them, and try to get out of the hole they’re in.”

simultaneously: establish a café operated by and for youth at the facility.

“I recently put that proposal into council to say ‘hey, let’s get this youth-led café off the ground’ so not only do we have a youth centre there, but we have a youth-led café that can be operated and run by the young people in our community,” he said.

“I’ll give them the skills, knowledge and experience. Because I’m a TAFE teacher as well, we can get them qualified in hygiene skills, hospitality, we can train them in barista skills, possibly get their RSA and RCG.

“We’d give that youth centre another purpose of being there. For example, if the café was able to pay council a fee to utilise that space each month then those fees could be redistributed or redirected back into the youth centre to pay for youth services.”

As a self-described “big thinker”, figuring out different ways to approach tricky situations is one of the main appeals for Bowden about a potential council spot.

Whether it’s listening to the tough conversations or brainstorming ways to boost Kiama’s night life, he wants to solve problems and believes

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there’s usually a pathway that can tick a few boxes at once –as anyone who has been to Cin Cin knows.

Bowden’s commitment to the arts isn’t surface: everything from works by local artists are displayed on the wall to a rotating roster of musicians playing at the restaurant.

“Although I’m not an artist myself, I can get a little creative on the plate, I’m working with a group of artists and creatives to listen to them and hear what they want to achieve in Kiama,” he said.

“All of this stuff goes handin-hand with creating a vibrant nighttime economy – the arts, hospitality, entertainment – and just pulling it all together so we can have a cool town to live in but also have lots of things for people to do at night.

“We’ve got a really good coffee culture in Kiama, there’s no reason we can’t have a really good nighttime culture too.”

Whether he’ll get a chance to make council cool too remains to be seen, with Bowden aware that he has big shoes to fill in Mike Cains

wake, adding that the former councillor’s passion for Kiama Harbour’s rejuvenation is something he would be keen to take up.

In the meantime, it’s a waiting game to see who else will throw their hat in the ring following Cains’ shock resignation in June, which has triggered a by-election that could cost up to $200,000.

Minnamurra Progress Association

(MPA) has announced it’s plan to hold a Candidate Forum for the prospective Councillors to fill Michael Cain’s vacancy on Kiama Municipal Council. It will be held at 7:15pm Tuesday 4th August in Minnamurra Progress Hall, and will follow the very successful format used in previous Council and State elections. Candidates will be invited to speak for 5 minutes and then respond to questions for 2 minutes each, and following all speakers, there may be time for further general questions.

Local Minnamurra and surrounding area residents are invited to attend, and a small fundraising raffle will be held. The meeting will conclude no later than 8:30pm.

Further details may be obtained from Cliff Mason, MPA Secretary on 0400 245 121, or by email to minnamurraprogressassn@ gmail.com

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relation to Councillor Mike Cains calls for Premier to sack Minister behind Kiama Council variation

What a preresignation contribution! The minister is illegitimately extending a PIO – that is to address poor performance of the elected officials – to the current elected council. A PIO applies to the governing body (or specific councillors) where there’s evidence of

their poor performance and mismanagement/ misbehaviour- not the financial situation of the operational arm.

The current council needs to realise this and resign in protest and call for a fresh general election so they can be empowered to give the minister the finger! A

PIO belongs to a group of people from the past. He is effectively slandering all those elected after 2023, before the illegal variations.

Shortly an appeal to the court of appeal on these matters will be lodged.

Greg

In response to ‘Mysterious story of the painted poles that became a landmark’

Hi there, JP Bommie here. I was the person who did the artwork. I am part of the Veteran Surf Program – a charity program which Rusty from Gerro started many years ago. His mate Gordo brings Veterans and First Responders down Wednesdays and Saturdays from South Coast Private Hospital. So that's how I got to Seven Mile Beach.

Kiama’s Winter Festival 2026 has done more than fill the town with light, music and mid-season energy, it has confirmed what many locals have sensed for some time: Kiama is no longer a hidden gem, but a destination coming confidently into its own.

coastal living have reshaped the town’s demographics. With that change comes both opportunity and pressure. The Winter Festival, in many ways, is a visible expression of how Kiama is choosing to respond: leaning into vibrancy, embracing growth and visitors, and investing in experiences that benefit both residents and the local economy.

investment in public spaces and programming. For a community that has historically balanced its small-town identity with seasonal tourism, this more consistent economic activity is a welcome development.

Recent and consistent tourism awards have only accelerated this trajectory.

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Part of [painting the poles] was a landmark for the surfers, but also to say thank you to the clans that over the centuries looked after this beautiful part of their land. I put the wooden tree up to make nests for the Woodi Woodi but didn't put nest boxes up, because I didn't want to change the nature of the birds.

All wood was washed up by

Rusty and Gordo teach Defence Force and First Responders (Police, Fire Brigade, Ambos) how to surf and get some peace from their memories, if only for a day, in the ocean and on land, at beautiful Gerroa beach.

the ocean, not taken from the land. I got the name Bommie; there's a bommie out front of post six. I paddled out there on my 9'6 longboard, 4000 strokes out there and 4000 back.

I did it to thank the land and sea for letting me and my other Veteran Surf Project mates find peace within ourselves. Thank you, Rusty, for looking after us and showing us life.

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What began as a modest seasonal activation has grown into a signature event on the regional NSW calendar. This year’s festival drew larger crowds, broader programming, and a level of polish that signals the maturity of a Council that knows what's doing and where it wants to go. From bustling night activations to curated cultural events, the festival has evolved into something both community-driven and outward-facing, achieving that delicate balance that many festivals crave, but cannot achieve.

This growth mirrors a broader shift. Kiama itself is getting bigger, not only in population but in profile. Tree-change migration improved local amenities, and a sustained appetite for

Recognition at a state and national level has effectively announced what locals have long known – the secret is out. The cat, as they say, is now well and truly out of the bag. Yet rather than diluting Kiama’s character, this attention appears to be reinforcing it. Success is bringing confidence, and with it, a willingness to showcase what makes the town distinctive.

Importantly, the benefits are not abstract.

Increased visitation supports local businesses through the quieter winter months, sustains jobs, and encourages further

Of course, growth must be managed thoughtfully. Infrastructure, housing affordability, and community cohesion remain ongoing considerations. But events like the Winter Festival demonstrate that expansion need not come at the expense of identity. Done well, it can strengthen it and lead to further growth and prosperity.

Kiama’s Winter Festival 2026 is therefore more than a successful event – it is a marker of transition. We are a town growing, confidence and reputation, stepping onto a larger stage while still holding onto the qualities that made it special in the first place.

And if this year is any indication, The Bugle’s View is balance is not only possible but increasingly being achieved.

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Developer-builder

Level 33 has achieved a new benchmark in Kiama’s prestige property market, securing a recordsetting $6 million sale of the three-bedroom penthouse in its exclusive boutique development, Elan Kiama.

The result establishes a new apartment price record for

the heart of Kiama, offering a secluded yet highly connected lifestyle just moments from Surf Beach, Kendall Beach, the town centre, boutique retail and harbourside dining.

The record-setting penthouse spans an extraordinary 468sqm in total, featuring three bedrooms plus study room, each with its own ensuite, as well as a powder room, butler’s pantry, walk-in laundry, built-in bar, fireplace,

seamless indoor-outdoor flow.

The purchasers, a local couple who have lived in Kiama for the past 10 years, who wished to remain anonymous, said the decision reflected both lifestyle, design sophistication and location.

“It’s a lifestyle choice. We’re downsizing with elegance,” she said.

“We actually saw the advertising of Elan and saw where they were building,

about Kiama, she commented:

“The magnificent views, the sense of community, and the people here make Kiama truly special. It’s a welcoming, caring place. It’s a busy coastal town, but it’s still small. We have access to everything we need nearby in Shellharbour, but Kiama itself has so much natural beauty – the ocean views, the lighthouse, the beautiful harbour, the whales, the mountains.”

properties, but nothing compared to it. It was perfect. It ticked all our boxes.”

The local couple who own a business in the Riverina, are looking forward to entertaining and enjoying their stunning new home with friends and family including their grandchildren. “It’s large enough to fit all of us.”

As to what she’s most looking forward to when they can move in, with completion

natural beauty, architectural excellence and lifestyle converge in perfect harmony.

Founding Managing Director, Eddy Haddad said:

"We're incredibly proud of what we've created. From day one, the focus has been on delivering a building with exceptional design, quality finishes and homes that people genuinely want to live in. Seeing that excitement reflected in our future

Fresh look, same healthy favourites:

Made in Kiama: Joel Gibson Studio

Otis settles into new home

Myah Garza

Healthy lunch

favourite Otis Kiama has opened the doors to its new home, giving customers a brighter, more spacious café while keeping the fresh food and friendly service locals have come to know.

Owner Tracey Hoyt said the move marks a new chapter for the business, which has been part of Kiama's café scene for around six years.

Having worked alongside founder Emily since Otis first opened, Hoyt purchased the business almost two years ago to preserve the café's focus on fresh, healthy food.

"I loved the food and the

concept," she said. "I wanted to continue it and not lose it to somebody else who might change the menu."

The café has relocated from Terralong Street to a light-filled premises with easier access and convenient parking nearby.

"When this shop came up, we saw the light and the brightness and it just had a really good feeling," Hoyt said. "We had the chance to make it our own and tweak it a little bit."

While the location has changed, the menu remains largely the same, featuring Otis' signature salads alongside seasonal additions inspired by fresh produce.

Popular staples such as the

broccolini salad continue to be customer favourites.

"We've tried taking the broccolini salad away before and people asked us to bring it straight back," Hoyt said.

Hoyt said keeping meals affordable and convenient remains a priority, whether customers are grabbing a quick takeaway lunch or sitting down to enjoy a meal.

Alongside its café offering, Otis continues to provide catering, with salads, sandwiches, wraps and other menu favourites available for functions and events.

"It's the same food, the same concept, just a different location," Hoyt said.

You can now find them at 1/130 Terralong St, Kiama.

FREDERICKS

Coral of Kiama

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday 10th July 2026. Dearly loved wife of Russell for 63 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Glenn and Jen, Cathie and Gavin, Alison, and Vanessa. Adored Gran of Monique, Declan, Sinead, Holly, Charlie, Bridget, Georgia, Lola and Great Gran of Acacia. Coral will be sadly missed by her loving family and many dear friends.

Aged 85 Years

Forever loved

Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of Coral’s life, to be held at the Pavilion Kiama, 2 Bong Bong Street, Kiama on Friday 31st July 2026 at 11am

Selling his property, he moved back to Australia.

After years spent working across construction, art, and design projects around the world, furniture maker Joel Gibson has found his way back to Australia, setting up his new studio in Kiama and creating a range of handcrafted timber furniture pieces.

Originally from Sydney, Gibson and his wife spent nearly seven years living on the Azores, an island chain off the coast of Portugal, where they designed, built, and operated their own Airbnb.

The ambitious project saw Gibson take on every aspect of the build, from the design through to construction.

“I did everything inside; the furniture, electrical, plumbing, concrete, gyprock, everything. It was a big design-to-finish kind of project.”

While the experience allowed Gibson to explore many areas of construction, it also helped him discover where his true passion lay.

In loving memory of Wendy Bishop passed Away on 8 July aged 76 years. Beloved wife of Michael, Mother to Gavin and Jason and cherished grandmother to Joel, Jaxon, Alex and Hugh

“I realised I kind of prefer working in the workshop,” he said. “So I decided to set this up and give furniture a go.”

Now based in Kiama, Gibson is launching Joel Gibson Studio, specialising in handmade hardwood timber furniture designed and crafted locally, after 10 years of working with wood.

Gibson’s background spans high-end residential carpentry, set building, festival stages, landscaping and large-scale creative projects.

Rather than focusing solely on one-off commissions, he is developing a made-toorder collection of signature pieces that customers can personalise.

His current range includes pieces such as dining tables, beds, bedside tables, coffee tables and TV units, with Joel already creating prototypes and refining his designs.

Gibson primarily works with American oak, chosen for its appearance and workability.

“It’s really nice to work with, and clients tend to like

it because of the clear colour.”

While timber furniture is at the heart of the studio, Gibson’s creativity extends beyond the workshop. With a background in murals and sculpture, he hopes to bring more public art projects to the Illawarra region.

“I want to get back into sculpture and murals as well,” he said.

“The house I built overseas was kind of like a big sculpture, so the plan here is to do some sculptural things as well as the furniture.”

Having previously created “street style” murals, Gibson plans to move towards a more minimalist style, incorporating wood into the murals.

With his Kiama studio now underway, Joel hopes to continue growing his furniture range, collaborate with designers and architects, and bring more creative projects to the local area.

To view Joel Gibson Studio’s work, visit his Instagram page and follow along as his new furniture collection develops. @joelgibsonstudio

Guy Roger LEE

of Kiama, formerly of Jamberoo

Passed away after a long illness, surrounded by loving family on 9th July 2026.

Beloved wife of Ann Mary Lee. Dearly loved father and father-in-law to Roger and Claire, Erica and Steve, Peter and Julie. Much loved Papa to his five grandchildren Maddie, Tom, Daniel, Abi, and Max.

Guy will be sadly missed by his loving family and many dear friends here and in England.

Aged 85 years.

Rest in peace, he will be forever in our hearts. In Gods’ care and now reunited with his Mum and Dad, and two sisters.

A service will be held for Guy at St. Matthew's Church, Jamberoo at 10am on Friday 24th July

Tiffany Springett

Wendy Bishop née Loveridge

Marr Family Lawyers grows south

Lleyton Hughes

For many people, walking through the doors of a family law office is something they never imagined they would have to do.

It's often one of the most difficult periods in a person's life - navigating separation, parenting arrangements or complex financial decisions while trying to plan for the future.

For Accredited Family Law Specialist Kate Marr, creating a space where clients feel supported from the moment they arrive has always been just as important as the legal advice they receive.

Now, with the opening of Marr Family Lawyers' new office in Kiama, that support is even more accessible for families across the South Coast.

The expansion comes as the Wollongong-based practice continues to grow, with an increasing number of clients travelling from Shellharbour, Kiama and surrounding areas.

"We were outgrowing our Wollongong office, but we also noticed that a large portion of our clients were already coming from the South Coast," Ms Marr said.

"It made sense to bring our services closer to them and create a space that's easy to access, with convenient parking and a welcoming environment."

Located on Bong Bong Street, the Kiama office has been designed to feel approachable rather than intimidating - something Ms Marr believes can make a real difference for people facing significant life changes.

"It's usually the last place people ever expected they'd find themselves," she said.

"They're making decisions

that will affect their family for years to come, so we want them to feel comfortable, supported and well informed from the very beginning."

Ms Marr said the location itself can also help put clients at ease - another reason why Kiama seemed perfect.

"Kiama is such a beautiful place," she said. “People can grab a coffee before an appointment, walk outside and see the ocean or get some fresh air. It just creates a calmer environment when they're facing some really big decisions - rather than the hustle and bustle of cities like Sydney or Wollongong.”

After graduating from the University of Wollongong, Ms Marr began her legal career locally before spending almost a decade in the family law division of a national Sydney firm, where she progressed to partner.

Admitted to practice in 2008, she has worked alongside leading barristers, forensic accountants, psychologists and financial experts on matters ranging from parenting disputes to complex property settlements involving businesses and trusts.

That experience now underpins a practice focused on practical advice, strategic thinking and helping families move forward.

"I always want clients to understand their legal position, but I also want them to understand what those decisions mean for their future," Ms Marr said.

"If there are children involved, those parents will often be co-parenting for many years. It's about helping people make informed decisions that will benefit them long after the legal matter is resolved."

While family law is often associated with lengthy court battles, Ms Marr said that isn't

Local knowledge gives Aimee Longbottom the home advantage

Veronica Bardsley

When it comes to buying or selling a home, local knowledge is invaluable. And when that local is Kiama Downs’ top-rated real estate agent, you’re in expert hands.

Introducing Aimee Longbottom.

Longbottom’s connection to Kiama is one of the biggest advantages she brings to real estate.

“Kiama isn’t just where I work — it’s home,” she says.

“I’ve grown up here, raised my daughter here and built lifelong friendships within the community.”

That deep connection gives clients insights that go beyond market data.

“I know the streets, the schools, the hidden gems and what makes each neighbourhood special.”

the reality for most clients.

"A common misconception is that family lawyers want to drag matters through the courts," she said.

"In reality, most matters resolve well before a final hearing. Our goal is always to achieve the best outcome as efficiently as possible while minimising conflict wherever we can."

Supporting Ms Marr is a collaborative team of experienced solicitors, including Yasmin Georgievska, Chelsea McMahon, Kristina Komadina and Jessica Chinnock, who work closely together across the firm's Kiama and Wollongong offices.

The new Kiama office will continue to serve local clients full-time, while the established Wollongong office remains available for matters requiring appearances close to the Federal Circuit and Family Court.

Although the new office has only recently opened, Ms Marr said the response from the community has already been overwhelmingly positive.

Looking ahead, she hopes the practice becomes a long-term part of the Kiama community.

"Kiama has always had a special place for me, and we're excited to become part of the local community," she said.

"Ultimately, we want to provide a place where people feel safe coming to get advice, where they know they'll be listened to and supported through what can be one of the hardest times in their lives."

Marr Family Lawyers is located at Suite 2, 28 Bong Bong Street, Kiama, and Suite 5, 156–160 Crown Street, Wollongong. To make an appointment, call (02) 4228 8048 or email enquiries@ marrfamilylawyers.com.au.

RateMyAgent’s No. 1 Agent in Kiama Downs at the 2026 RateMyAgent Awards.

“It means a great deal because it’s based on client reviews,” she says.

Being a local also means the job doesn’t end when the sale is complete. For Longbottom, the relationships she builds with clients are designed to last well beyond moving day.

“There’s always going to be things that pop up, and I want them to ring me,” she says.

“I want them to count on me. I’m here for advice. I’m here for all of it.”

Although Kiama has always been home, her career recently took a new direction when she joined Daniel Dajcic’s sales team.

In a close-knit community like Kiama, being a local has its advantages.

Longbottom has seen firsthand how lasting relationships can shape her career. She recalls meeting a woman at a café almost a decade ago.

“She said, ‘If I ever sell my house, I want Aimee.’”

And she kept her promise.

“Ten years later, she called me.”

That kind of lasting trust is a testament to Longbottom’s professionalism and genuine approach to real estate — qualities recognised when she was named

Just weeks later, the business rebranded as The Agency Kiama/Gerringong, marking its expansion into Kiama and Gerringong in March under Daniel’s leadership.

For Longbottom, the move was about joining a team that combined the strength of a national brand with a personalised local approach.

“The opportunity to work alongside Daniel Dajcic and a highly respected local team was a big factor,” she says.

“The Agency combines a premium national brand with a strong local focus, allowing us to deliver exceptional marketing while maintaining personalised service. It was the right move for the next stage of my career.”

Since joining forces, the team has quickly made its mark, recording 14 sales in May alone.

The real estate market can shift quickly, but Longbottom says focusing too heavily on trying to predict every movement can hold buyers back.

“You’ve just got to buy when it’s right for you,” she says. “You never know you’ve reached the bottom of the market until prices start going back up.”

For Longbottom, the key is being prepared.

“Have your Plan A and your Plan B,” she says, encouraging buyers and vendors to understand their options and make decisions based on their own circumstances rather than trying to perfectly time the market.

“Do your research, understand your budget and don’t wait for the ‘perfect’ time to buy.”

Her passion for real estate goes beyond selling property. She genuinely cares about her clients, her community and the place she calls home.

“Real estate brings together everything I love — people and property,” she says. “Every day is different, and every client has a unique story.

“I also love helping people through one of the biggest milestones in their lives. It’s a career that’s both challenging and incredibly rewarding.”

Aimee Longbottom and Daniel Dajcic

Marr Family Lawyers

Tiffany Springett

Pilates has become a popular way for locals to move with purpose, building strength and flexibility, and supporting recovery and balance. Across the region, boutique studios are offering tailored classes that cater to all ages and abilities. Whether you’re stepping onto a Reformer for the first time, returning after injury or looking to build a stronger connection between body and mind, local Pilates studios provide welcoming spaces to help you feel stronger, healthier and more confident.

Pilates studios supporting health and wellness

Body In Line Pilates https://bodyinline.com.au/

Olive Studio

Body In Line Pilates in Gerringong offers a personalised, movement-focused approach to Pilates, built on decades of experience in rehabilitation and exercise education. Founded by experienced Pilates practitioner Amy, with a background working alongside physiotherapists, the studio specialises in helping clients improve strength, mobility and confidence through intelligent, tailored movement.

https://goodfeelspilates.com.au/

Good Feels Pilates is a studio based in Kiama that blends mindful movement with a strong focus on overall wellbeing. Offering a range of mat Pilates classes, from slow, breath-led sessions to high-energy strength and conditioning workouts, the studio caters to all fitness levels, including pre- and post-natal clients. Every class is designed to help participants build strength, improve endurance and reconnect with their bodies.

https://www.olivestudiopilates.com/

Founded by passionate physiotherapist, Liv Campbell, Olive Studio combines expert knowledge with a love of movement to help people build strength, improve mobility and enjoy exercise. Offering Reformer, Mat and Wunda Chair Pilates across two studio locations, classes are designed to support safe, effective movement for all fitness levels. Olive Studio also brings Pilates beyond the studio walls with mobile sessions available at homes, workplaces, sporting venues, parks and beaches.

https://prackpilates.com/

Prack Pilates in Kiama focuses on building strong, capable bodies that perform well in everyday life, not just in the studio. Specialising in private, semi-private and small group Reformer Pilates, the studio offers personalised programs designed to improve strength, mobility, balance and overall movement. Whether you’re recovering from injury, enhancing athletic performance or simply looking to move with greater confidence, Prack Pilates combines expert guidance with state-of-the-art equipment to help you achieve lasting results.

Inhale Pilates

https://www.inhalepilates.com.au/

Inhale Pilates offers a luxe boutique Pilates experience focused on mindful movement, strength and wellbeing. Combining expert instruction with premium equipment, the studio helps clients improve muscular balance, flexibility and body awareness through Reformer and Mat Pilates classes, as well as personalised semi-private sessions. The studio is designed for clients to have a luxurious experience where they can reconnect with their bodies.

https://www.thestudiokiama.com.au/

The Studio Kiama offers welcoming Pilates classes designed to suit a range of experience levels. Focusing on core strength, posture, balance and mindful movement, each session provides a full-body workout in a supportive and inspiring environment. Alongside Pilates, The Studio also offers yoga, barre, stretch and dance classes, as well as studio hire for workshops, rehearsals, classes, creative

Prack Pilates

The Studio Kiama

Good Feels Pilates

Behind the Scenes:

Why Mondays matter in real estate

The Bugle’s property expert Sam Scobie reveals why thinking outside the weekend has its benefits.

When people picture a career in real estate, they often imagine the excitement of Saturday open homes and the thrill of seeing a hard-earned sold sticker going up. However it isn’t as glamorous as this most of the time. For those who are curious I thought that this week I would explain through what a typical Monday in real estate looks like.

For Ray White Kiama, our day begins with our Sales team meeting, where we sit down and review everything that occurred over the last seven days, including reminding each other of price changes, accepted offers, open home traffic and often is an opportunity to discuss campaigns where we need the teams advice on how to get it back on track. Following the meeting, I will do a second

round of buyer call-backs from the weekend’s inspections. By Monday, buyers have had time to speak amongst themselves and come to decisions on what properties they might like to offer on, making these conversations crucial for gauging genuine intent.

Later in the day, after completing my calls I dedicate a block of time to compile comprehensive weekly reports for all of our owners. These updates detail everything from online enquiry levels to direct buyer feedback. Providing this data ensures our vendors can make confident, informed decisions.

A successful campaign relies on clear communication and structure. Getting Monday done right keeps our clients one step ahead. As always, If you want to discuss the current demand for your home, I am always here to help. This is paid content. The Bugle thanks our supporters

Strata made simple

Bought into a strata scheme? Here is what you need to know

New to strata living?

John Martin from Bettr Strata explains owners corporations, levies, committees, insurance and meetings in a simple guide for unit and townhouse owners.

Buying a unit or townhouse in Kiama comes with something a freestanding house doesn't: a strata scheme. If the word makes your eyes glaze over, you're not alone. But a bit of understanding early saves money and headaches later, so here's the plain version.

When you buy into a strata building, you own your lot, and you become part of the owners corporation. That's the legal body made up of everyone who owns a lot in the scheme.

Together you own and are responsible for the common

property: the roof, the driveway, shared walls, the gardens. The things no single owner owns alone. Decisions about that shared property are made collectively, not by whoever shouts loudest.

That's what your levies pay for. Every owner contributes, usually quarterly, and levies are split into two funds. The administrative fund covers day-to-day running costs: insurance, cleaning, power for common areas, minor repairs.

The capital works fund, sometimes called the sinking fund, is savings for the bigticket items down the track: repainting, replacing a roof, resurfacing a driveway. A scheme with a healthy capital works fund is one that won't hit you with a nasty special levy when the roof finally goes.

Insurance is usually the single biggest line in the budget. Your scheme must ensure the building for its

full replacement value, and it's worth knowing what the policy covers and what it doesn't.

Then there's the meeting you should never skip: the annual general meeting. It's where the budget is set, the levies are struck, and the committee is elected. The papers go out beforehand. Read them. If something doesn't make sense, ask. It's your money and your home, and there's no such thing as a silly question at an AGM.

A quick word on who does what because it trips people up. The strata committee is a group of owners, elected by owners, who make decisions between meetings.

The strata manager is engaged by the owner’s corporation to handle administration, compliance, finances, and coordination.

The manager works for the scheme. The committee represents the owners. Neither owns the building.

You do, collectively.

The owners who get the best outcomes are the ones who turn up, read the papers, and stay engaged. You don't need to become an expert. You just need to know enough to ask good questions and know where your money goes.

Strata has a reputation for being dry and complicated. Some of it is. But at its heart, it's a group of neighbours sharing the cost of looking after where they live. Understood that way, it's far less daunting, and a lot easier to get right.

If you've got a general strata question, I'm happy to answer it. No sales pitch, no obligation. Just ask. John Martin is the founder of Bettr Strata, a boutique strata management firm serving the Illawarra, Southern Highlands, and Sydney. He can be reached at jm@bettrstrata.com.au.

YOGHURT DOUGH CINNAMON SCROLLS Method

1. Preheat oven to 190°C & line a baking tray.

2. In a bowl, mix the flour and yoghurt together to form a dough.

3. If the mix is too wet, add more flour, if too dry, add more yoghurt, one tablespoon at a time.

4. With flour covered hands, knead the dough until it is smooth to touch (3 min).

5. Place the dough onto a floured surface or baking paper.

6. With a floured rolling pin, roll out the dough into a rectangle until it is 1cm thick.

7. Combine the filling ingredients together in a small bowl.

8.Spread the filling evenly over the dough, going all the way to the edges.

9. Quickly roll the dough up neatly to form a log.

10.Slice the log into 8 even scrolls

11.Place scrolls next to each other onto the baking tray

12. Bake for 15min or until dough is cooked and lightly golden.

13.While baking, combine the cream cheese and icing sugar to form a paste. Add milk to the paste until it forms a thin icing.

14.Remove the buns from the oven and allow to cool.

15.Once cool, drizzle or spread the icing over the top of the scrolls and enjoy!

Tips: Change the flavour of scrolls by using the same dough recipe, but alter the fillings. Filling ideas include – Pizza (Tomato paste, cheese, peperoni, herbs), Vegemite

James' fight for sight: Help create a clearer future

he also underwent corneal transplants in both eyes.

As a first-time mum, Ana expected sleepless nights and endless cuddles. Instead, she found herself sitting beside a hospital bed as baby James underwent intensive surgery.

When James was born, doctors quickly discovered something was wrong. His eyes were bulging, he was extremely sensitive to light, and he had glaucoma.

Within days, he underwent genetic testing and was diagnosed with AxenfeldRieger syndrome – a rare genetic condition that affects the development of the eyes, particularly the iris and cornea, and can also cause heart, skeletal and hearing issues.

"When someone experiences news like this –that their child is born with a genetic condition and may lose their sight – it's devastating," Ana said.

James needed urgent surgery to treat the glaucoma. Within months,

"One of them worked, which was quite amazing. That gave us hope that James would retain some vision," Ana said. "He had a second corneal graft a year later, but unfortunately that one failed."

Today, James is a happy, energetic child who has just started kindergarten.

"Day-to-day life for James is like any other child," Ana said. "He's full of energy. He thrives at school and loves connecting with his peers. His vision hasn't stopped him from doing the things he wants to do.

"I've worked really hard to show him that, even with his visual impairment, he can engage with others. I'm constantly amazed by his curiosity."

After seeing the work being carried out by the Children's Medical Research Institute's Eye Genetics Research Unit, Ana was eager to become an ambassador for Jeans for Genes.

"Our experience in the lab at Children's Medical Research

Institute was amazing. It's such a positive team of experts and scientists researching eye conditions and how science can help.

"Jeans for Genes is a wonderful cause. The research being done is helping children experiencing things no family ever wants to face.

"It's giving kids and their families hope for a better future and the chance to grow and flourish."

Jeans for Genes is one of Australia's longest-running charity campaigns and will be held on Thursday, 6 August.

You can support the cause by organising a table of up to eight people for the CMRI Gerringong Jeans for Genes Trivia Night on Friday, 7 August, at Gerroa Boat Fisherman's Club.

Tickets are $30 per person, with drinks available at bar prices and nibbles provided. The evening starts at 6.30pm for a 7pm start and includes a multi-draw raffle, a denim quilt raffle and plenty of fun with comperes Glenn Isemonger and Dave Peade.

Tickets are available at: https://www.trybooking.com/ DNJIM

Seniors Festival grants up for grabs

The Minns Labor Government aims to deliver a "world-class NSW Seniors Festival" in 2027 to celebrate the contributions of older people in New South Wales and support them to build stronger community connections.

Applications are now open for the 2027 NSW Seniors Festival Program, with a share of $200,000 in grants available for councils and community organisations to host festival events statewide.

These initiatives will build on festival events held earlier this year, which encompassed a diverse range of themes, including art, sport, music, entertainment, technology, travel, health, wellbeing and recreation.

'Discover, Connect, Celebrate' will be the theme for the festival, set to run from 1 March to 14 March.

This year, the NSW Seniors Festival Grants Program supported 38 events across metropolitan, regional, rural and remote NSW, attended by more than 8,500 people.

The grant program encourages seniors in NSW to enjoy new experiences, continue learning, and stay active and connected

to their communities by: supporting a broad range of local community organisations; supporting programs and activities in rural and regional NSW; and fostering partnerships with community groups and services.

Successful 2026 NSW Seniors Festival events included Penrith City Council's Seniors Service Expo, Cessnock City Council's Live Life in Colour initiative as part of the Five Ways to Wellbeing for Seniors Festival, and Glen Innes Severn Council's Re-Wired: Connection, Creativity & Curiosity for Seniors event.

The NSW Government hosts four key NSW Seniors Festival events annually, including the Premier's Gala Concerts, NSW Seniors Festival Expo, Comedy Shows and Regional Seniors Christmas Concerts.

Minister for Seniors Jodie Harrison said, "The NSW Seniors Festival is a highlight on our state's annual events calendar and we want to see older people from all corners of the state enjoy the benefits.

"That's why the Minns Labor Government is investing in the NSW Seniors

Festival Grants Program to empower councils and community organisations to run high-quality events and boost social participation in the communities they know best.

"The NSW Seniors Festival represents an annual celebration of older people in our state who deserve to feel valued for their incredible contribution to our collective wellbeing."

Applications for the Seniors Festival Grants close on Wednesday, 12 August 2026.

The NSW Seniors Festival, presented by the NSW Government, is an established statewide festival for people aged over 60, over 50 for Aboriginal people, and people with a lifelong disability.

Priority for funding under this grant program will be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations, and rural and regional service providers and local councils.

For more information, including examples of previous successful events, visit nsw.gov.au/grantsand-funding/nsw-seniorsfestival-grant-program-2027.

Local contributor

Baby James after eye surgery

James, aged 6, Axenfield Reiger Syndrome

Thank you, Vivienne

After nearly two decades at the head of Elders

Real Estate Jamberoo, Vivienne Marris is saying goodbye to the community she has helped shape, as she prepares to move to Sydney to be closer to her daughter at the end of the month.

Vivienne purchased the Elders Jamberoo office in 2006 and has spent almost 20 years helping generations of local families buy and sell homes, farms and lifestyle properties. Along the way, she became known not only for her professionalism and

local knowledge, but for her quiet commitment to the community.

Through Elders, Vivienne has supported countless local organisations and events, including the Jamberoo Public School, Jamberoo Rose Show, Opera in the Valley, local sporting clubs, the CWA, Red Cross and many other community initiatives. Recently, she opened her beautiful garden for the launch of the Kiama Garden Club's 2026 Spring Garden Competition, despite preferring to stay out of the spotlight herself.

Those who know Vivienne know she has never sought recognition for her contributions. Instead, she has consistently supported the people and organisations that make Jamberoo such a special place to live.

As she begins this new chapter, we thank Vivienne for everything she has done for Jamberoo and the wider Kiama community. We wish her every happiness in Sydney, safe travels, and many wonderful years spent making new memories with her family.

From Everest to the Airwaves

KCR welcomes new volunteer

For most people, retirement is a time to slow down. For Kiama’s Sean Walter, it has become a time to embrace new challenges, chase lifelong dreams and discover unexpected passions.

affects everyone differently— some people struggle, while others adapt more easily.

“I was lucky,” he said.

The physical effort was significant. Sean described arriving at the end of each day completely exhausted, but determined to keep going.

Having recently completed the incredible trek to Everest Base Camp in Nepal, Sean has also found a new adventure closer to home—we are delighted to welcome Sean as one of our volunteers and he is already developing his skills behind the microphone.

Sean first shared the practical side of his Himalayan adventure during a Monday morning interview with Boris on KCR, taking listeners behind the scenes of what it really takes to trek to one of the world’s most iconic destinations.

He spoke about everything from preparing physically for the challenge to dealing with life at high altitude—where temperatures dropped to minus six degrees overnight, electricity was limited, and a reliable internet connection was a luxury.

This week, Sean joined Bernie Hems on Living Local to explore the more personal side of the adventure: what inspired him to go, the friendships he formed, the moments that tested him and the lessons he brought home.

Everest Base Camp had been on Sean’s bucket list for many years. At 69, he decided the time had come to stop dreaming and start planning.

The trek took place during April, with Sean spending almost a month in Nepal, including 18 days walking through the spectacular Khumbu Valley to reach Base Camp at an altitude of approximately 5,364 metres.

Preparation was key.

Sean describes himself as reasonably fit rather than a super athlete, but he trained hard with regular local hikes, including the Mount Kembla Ring Track and walks around Gerringong. He also practised carrying weight, as trekkers need to be prepared to carry a day pack weighing between five and ten kilograms.

Packing was a lesson in itself.

“Think about it,” Sean explained. “Every item had to earn its place because everything carried up the mountain also had to be carried back down.”

Warm clothing was essential, with puffer jackets, coats and vests needed for freezing mornings, while lightweight gear such as Crocs and quality alpaca wool socks became welcome comforts after a long day walking.

Sean was fortunate to experience only mild effects from altitude, although like many trekkers he used Diamox to help with acclimatisation. He explained that altitude

Life on the trail was a world away from home. There were no familiar conveniences, with food, fuel and supplies transported into the mountains by Sherpas, yaks and helicopters.

Trekkers quickly learn to respect the environment and the people who make the journey possible. Narrow mountain tracks are shared with long trains of yaks and ponies carrying essential supplies, with the sound of bells warning walkers to move aside.

Simple items became expensive luxuries. A Mars Bar could cost around $10, while hiring a hot water bottle for the freezing nights could cost $15.

Electricity was rare, charging devices was difficult and Wi-Fi was almost nonexistent.

“You just get on with it,” Sean reflected. Despite the challenges, the experience was unforgettable. The breathtaking scenery, the Nepalese people and the camaraderie among trekkers all contributed to a journey he describes as life-changing.

Interestingly, reaching Everest Base Camp doesn’t provide the classic view many people imagine—Sean explained that the famous summit itself isn’t visible from Base Camp. The true mountaineering base camps used by climbers are located further towards Everest’s slopes.

For anyone considering the trek, Sean says timing is important. He believes October and November offer some of the clearest conditions, while the monsoon season brings rain and leeches.

The adventure has also inspired Sean to think about his next challenge. He is already considering returning to Nepal to attempt Mera Peak, a climb that would require additional mountaineering equipment and training.

While Sean’s Himalayan adventure has taken him to the highest places on Earth, he is now beginning a new chapter at home.

His enthusiasm for meeting people, sharing stories and learning new skills has led him to community radio. We are delighted to have him on board.

Whether trekking through the Himalayas or sitting behind a microphone, Sean Walter is proving that life’s greatest adventures don’t end with retirement—they often begin there.

Spike’s plight

Warning for echidna season

John Stapleton

Spike passed away last Friday morning.

The ticks got him.

It’s echidna breeding season, and they’re out in numbers. No doubt a prickly affair, perhaps not ours to wonder.

But the warning is out: keep an eye out for wandering and distracted echidnas while driving down country lanes.

Spike had almost 100 ticks on him when the "Snakeman of Jamberoo", Hugh Marriott of the animal rescue service Illawarra WIRES, came across him three weeks ago. Spike was also riddled with worms. Echidnas normally carry a few ticks, but their immune systems render them harmless.

"He was severely compromised," says Hugh. "Poor old Spike was just overloaded. He saw two different vets. We always like to thank our vets, and we're grateful for their help."

Although the ticks were removed with the help of

three-week struggle to survive.

"He was severely under the weather. Sad."

Asked what echidnas' personalities were like, Hugh, known to have a kind word for all manner of snakes and reptiles, is momentarily lost for words.

From June through to September, the male shortbeaked echidna becomes noticeably more active. Males emerge from their solitary routines to track females by scent, often forming "echidna trains": orderly processions of up to ten hopeful suitors following a single female for days or even weeks. It all ends when the female signals she's ready and the strongest male wins the right to mate.

"Echidnas are outstanding and complex monotremes. They're cute. These quirky, resilient little animals have been wandering Australian landscapes for millions of years – long before humans arrived – and remain one of the wonders of this area.

"Echidnas are true originals – one of only two groups of

mammals) left on Earth, alongside the platypus."

"Echidnas turn up in gardens and at times indoors," Hugh says. "Please be aware. If these spiky residents are spotted crossing roads, be mindful. They mooch around looking for food: ants and termites.

"Road trauma and dogs pose issues for them. If you have one turning up in your garden, remove dogs if possible. They will move on if given the opportunity."

After mating, the female develops a temporary pouch and lays a single soft, leathery egg about three weeks later. She incubates it for roughly 10 days until a tiny, jellybeansized 'puggle' hatches. The newborn stays protected in the pouch for several weeks, feeding on milk that oozes from special pores rather than teats. Once spines start to develop, Mum moves the puggle to a safe nursery burrow and continues visiting to nurse it for months.

Spike might not have made it, but he has plenty of loveaddled cousins out there. Try

Still Making exhibition

Lleyton Hughes

Adecade after the passing of acclaimed Australian designer and silversmith Robert Foster, a new exhibition at Kiama's SEVENMARKS Gallery is celebrating not only his remarkable body of work, but the lasting impact he continues to have on artists across the country.

Still Making: Robert Foster 10-Year Memorial Exhibition opens this week, bringing together significant original works by Foster alongside new collaborative pieces created by 10 artists who either worked with him or were inspired by his ideas and generosity.

Curated by Foster's longtime partner and F!NK + Co owner Gretel Harrison, the exhibition marks the 10th anniversary of his death.

"His anniversary is actually the same day as the opening of the exhibition," Harrison said.

"So it was about paying tribute to him, but also encouraging other people to keep making. The exhibition's called Still Making because it's about continuing that encouragement to make. At F!NK we are still making and have been doing so for the past 10 years."

Each of the 10 participating artists was invited to select an item from the F!NK product range and reinterpret it as an artwork, transforming finished products, raw forms or manufacturing offcuts into entirely new pieces.

The artists - Ben

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Blakebrough, Sean Booth, Larah Nott, Cinnamon Lee, Dan Lorrimer, Sabine Pagan, Erica Seccombe, Oliver Smith, Blanche Tilden and the F!NK team - were chosen because of their personal connection to Foster.

Harrison said working alongside each artist to develop the collaborative pieces was one of the most rewarding parts of the project.

One of the standout works was created by jeweller Blanche Tilden, who transformed photographs of Foster's much-loved hammers into an intricate necklace.

Another work by Sean Booth transforms manufacturing offcuts from the F!NK workshop into a suspended light installation.

"I think Robert would have been really proud of how each artist has pushed themselves outside their normal boundaries," Harrison said.

"They've completely transformed these products into something new, and that's what he loved seeing people do."

The exhibition also features some of Foster's most important original works, including the whimsical Yes Sir, Please Sir teapot and one of the distinctive lights he designed shortly before his death for the Members' Lounge at the National Gallery of Australia.

Foster founded the Queanbeyan-based design company F!NK + Co and became internationally renowned for the iconic F!NK Water Jug, now held in

the permanent collections of institutions including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, London's Victoria and Albert Museum, the Alessi Museum in Milan and the National Gallery of Australia.

While his work earned international acclaim, Harrison said his greatest legacy was inspiring others to continue working with their hands.

"Everything is being massproduced now and fewer people are learning these skills," she said.

"I don't want that to become a lost art. Things should be valued for the skill that goes into making them and the fact they'll last a lifetime."

As well as commemorating Foster's life, the exhibition also celebrates the ongoing work of F!NK + Co, which continues to manufacture its products in Australia.

To coincide with the exhibition, the company is releasing a limited edition hand-hammered water jug in tribute to Foster's craftsmanship.

Harrison hopes the exhibition will inspire visitors not only to appreciate Foster's work, but to support artists.

"I think people will be really blown away by what they see," she said. "The work on display is of international standing, and hopefully people will leave feeling inspired."

Still Making: Robert Foster 10-Year Memorial Exhibition opens at SEVENMARKS Gallery on July 11, from 5pm to 7pm. The exhibition runs until August 3.

Stephanie Verkerk

In 2023, we packed up the campervan and drove from Melbourne to Brisbane with our family, a road trip to see whether life in Australia could really be ours. I am half Australian, so the country was not entirely foreign to me. But Kiama was.

We stopped here, and something shifted. Surf Beach. The ocean in front of us, Saddleback Mountain behind us, and a feeling that this was the place. Every time I stand there now, I think the

Kiama through tourist eyes

same thing: what a privilege it is that we get to be here.

We moved here from the Netherlands two years ago, and I still see Kiama through tourist eyes. Not because I don't belong, but because arriving somewhere and choosing to stay gives you a particular kind of sight. You notice what others might have stopped seeing. And Kiama, it turns out, is full of things worth noticing.

Drive up Saddleback Mountain and you will find a view that stretches in both directions: ocean on one side, rolling hills on the other. There

are kangaroos. Sometimes a wombat. Visitors make the trip and come back glowing. Walk the headland from Kiama Heights to East Beach and watch what happens when someone spots a whale for the first time. There are no words. There doesn't need to be. That coastline earns that reaction every single time. Or stand at the Farmers Market on a Wednesday and pay attention to the faces. Not just the visitors, but the locals too. The easy conversations, the surfers, the kids on the playground, the sense that no one is in a particular hurry.

Tourists travel hours for that feeling. Some of us, it turned out, moved countries for it. I hear the murmurs. About parking and crowds and people disrupting the quiet. I understand. But I also wonder: what would be left if they stopped coming? The high street thrives because people walk through it who aren't here every day. The bubbly character of this town, that feeling that something is always alive (at least until 3pm), is partly their doing. There is something that happens when you live somewhere for long enough.

The extraordinary becomes ordinary. Not because it changes, but because you do. I spent years in the Netherlands without really looking. It wasn't until after I left that I hired a small boat and drifted through Oudewater, and suddenly saw the beauty of the old canal houses. I had lived nearby. I had never really seen them.

The tourists who arrive in Kiama on a summer weekend are not an inconvenience. They are mirrors. They are seeing what is actually here.

The blowhole, yes. But also the light on the water. The

friendliness of the people in the shops. The fish and chips eaten on a rock with the sound of the sea. The children playing in the park on a Friday afternoon, making plans without anyone organising them.

I will never feel what someone feels who has lived here for fifty years. But perhaps, just occasionally, it helps to borrow someone else's eyes.

Try to keep seeing the beauty in this place you call home.

The hidden costs of cheap travel: When saving money costs you more

By Travel Focus Group

There is a certain satisfaction that comes from finding a bargain.

Whether it is a discounted airfare, a hotel deal that seems too good to miss, or a holiday package at a fraction

of the usual price, we all love the feeling of securing a win. After all, who doesn’t want to make their travel dollar stretch further?

However, in today’s travel landscape, the cheapest option is not always the best value.

Sometimes, the money saved upfront can come with hidden

costs that only appear later, when the excitement of the holiday has been replaced by unexpected fees, inconvenient schedules, or unnecessary stress.

We are seeing more travellers become savvy about where they spend their money. It is no longer simply about

finding the lowest price; it is about understanding what is included, what could go wrong, and where spending a little more can dramatically improve the experience.

A budget airfare might look attractive until baggage fees, seat selection, limited flexibility and inconvenient

departure times are added. A cheaper hotel may seem like a smart choice until you realise it is located an hour outside the city, requiring expensive transfers and valuable holiday time spent commuting. A self-built itinerary may save money on paper, but a missed connection or cancellation can quickly turn into a costly headache.

The challenge is that online booking platforms are designed to make comparison shopping easy, but they don’t always provide the full picture. They show the price, but not necessarily the value.

This is where the expertise of a travel professional becomes invaluable. An experienced travel adviser understands the fine print, knows which suppliers deliver on their promises, and can help travellers make decisions based on what truly matters to them.

Sometimes the smartest investment is not the most expensive option. It might be choosing a slightly better

flight schedule so you arrive refreshed, selecting accommodation in the right location, or adding flexibility to a booking so unexpected changes don’t derail your plans.

Travel is an investment of both money and precious time. After months of planning and saving, the last thing anyone wants is for their dream holiday to be compromised by choices made purely on price. In 2026, travelling well is not about spending more. It is about spending wisely. With the right advice, travellers can avoid the hidden costs, make confident decisions, and enjoy the journey knowing every detail has been carefully considered.

Speak to the experts at Travel Focus Group on (02) 4209 2044 or visit us in-store to plan a journey where value means more than just the lowest price.

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The healing power of the paddle

For many women, the end of breast cancer treatment marks the beginning of a different battle—finding strength, confidence and connection again. For a group of Illawarra dragon boat paddlers, the answer has been found on the waters of Lake Illawarra.

Dragon boating may seem like an unlikely ally in the fight against breast cancer, but decades of research have shown it can help survivors

rebuild strength, improve wellbeing and reduce the risk of lymphoedema.

For years, women who had undergone breast cancer treatment were advised to avoid strenuous upper-body exercise for fear of developing lymphoedema, a chronic swelling caused by damage to the lymphatic system. That thinking changed in 1996 when Canadian sports medicine physician Dr Don McKenzie challenged the belief.

Dr McKenzie trained 24

breast cancer survivors in dragon boating over three months. Despite the repetitive upper-body movements, none developed lymphoedema. Instead, the women reported feeling fitter, healthier and happier, inspiring the creation of the world's first breast cancer dragon boat team, Abreast in a Boat.

Today, that legacy lives on in clubs across Australia, including Dragons Abreast Illawarra.

For Kiama local, Heather McAlpine, dragon boating

became part of her healing journey after being diagnosed with breast cancer at the end of 2009.

"I had my diagnosis at the end of 2009, just before Christmas, so 2010 was my cancer treatment year," she said.

"I had two operations. The lump was removed from my breast, but it had also spread through my lymph glands under my armpit. Then I had the harshest form of chemotherapy and radiation treatment. It took the whole year."

Although she was invited to join the dragon boat club several times, family and work commitments kept getting in the way. Then, while speaking at Kiama's Pink Lady Day at Coronation Park, everything changed.

"I just happened to be speaking for Pink Lady Day to raise awareness of breast cancer when my friend saw the Dragons Abreast Illawarra banner and said, 'We should do this. We could go to Florence next year."

Just six months later, they were representing Australia at the International Breast Cancer Paddlers' Commission Festival in Florence.

"It was a lovely, refreshing way of really throwing ourselves into it," McAlpine said.

More than the physical benefits, McAlpine says dragon boating provides something many survivors need after treatment ends.

“WellComm” home

Amy Molloy

Community health is at the heart of WellComm Home, a new wellness space in Kiama Downs that aims to offer a place for people of all ages to explore activities that promote wellbeing in a friendly, supportive environment.

The story of WellComm Home began in late 2025 when Liama Aesha encouraged Jane Corden to complete her yoga teacher training by running her qualifying classes at her parents' home in Kiarama Avenue, Kiama Downs.

Corden had specialised in seniors' yoga, with her parents, George and Mavis, aged 94 and 95, becoming her practice students.

For Corden’s final assessment, she planned a

multigenerational yoga class, bringing together George and Mavis with their grandchildren. The class demonstrated that the same yoga poses could be adapted for every level of ability, whether practised on a chair or a mat.

When George and Mavis were unexpectedly unable to access the original venue, Jane and Liama discovered that the balcony at the family home could comfortably accommodate ten yogis.

In January 2026, after George and Mavis moved into residential care, they enthusiastically supported Jane's vision to renovate the home into a beautiful space dedicated to health and wellbeing.

Together with friends, Corden and Aesha developed the idea of creating a wellness hub that

could host a variety of activities designed to strengthen both individual wellbeing and community connections.

On the 18th of July WellComm Home will have its official open day to meet the teachers, participate in free classes which can be booked on line and celebrate the initiative.

From July, WellComm Home will offer a range of yoga, dance, art and Active MindSteps classes. Active MindSteps is designed specifically for older adults, helping participants maintain cognitive and physical function while staying socially connected within their community.

Additional activities are planned over the coming months, including a monthly Curiosity Group – think of it as a book club without the homework – where participants

"When the treatment year finishes, you think, 'Gosh, what's next?’ Dragon boating has promoted connection and wellbeing through the joy of being on the water."

She says the combination of Lake Illawarra's peaceful surroundings, the rhythm of paddling and the support of teammates creates something special.

"The whole essence of dragon boating is a team sport. Automatically you feel, 'I'm not isolated in this.'"

This year, McAlpine will again represent Australia at the International Breast Cancer Paddlers' Commission Festival in Aix-les-Bains, France, alongside fellow survivors Katrina Love, Ann Boulton and Yvette Murada. Heather, Katrina and Ann all call Kiama home, while Yvette is from Wollongong. The four women are part of a composite Australian team of 20 paddlers drawn from clubs around the country.

Held every four years, the international festival brings together more than 4,500 breast cancer survivors from 37 countries across all continents, in a celebration of resilience and hope.

"It's like the Olympics for breast cancer survivors!"

One of the festival's most moving traditions is the Flowers on the Water ceremony.

"We each place a pink gerbera on the water in honour of those who have passed, those still struggling

can explore interesting topics, current issues and life's big questions. A variety of weekend workshops will also be introduced.

There has already been interest in Tai Chi and healthy cooking classes, and WellComm Home is currently looking for instructors.

At WellComm Home, the goal is simple: to create a place where people can nurture those elements together, because wellbeing grows strongest in community.

If you have skills to share, or ideas for activities that align with the vision of WellComm Home, they would love to hear from you. You can contact Jane Corden at wellcommhome@ icloud.com.

All classes can be booked online at wellcommhome. setmore.com

and those who are thriving.

"It's honouring them, but also celebrating what we have in this moment."

The Australian contingent also brings its own flair, with hundreds of paddlers proudly singing the Dragons Abreast Australia anthem before breaking into an impromptu Nutbush dance.

While Dragons Abreast first established dragon boating in the Illawarra, (and currently comprises 10 members), it is under the umbrella of the much larger Illawarra Dragon Boat Club (which comprises around 55 members) and welcomes everyone of all ages and fitness abilities. “Men make up around one fifth of the club. So we’d definitely welcome more men!”, chuckled Heather.

Those interested don't need any paddling experience—or a breast cancer diagnosis— to join! The club offers free month-long "Come and Try" sessions, allowing newcomers to experience the sport before committing.

For Heather, the greatest reward isn't the medals or international competition.

"It's a camaraderie that connects you in a fun, thriving, friendship-and-fitness kind of way," she said.

"I don't know any other community that provides that sort of social support, community connection and opportunity for physical recovery and fitness, all out in nature for your total wellbeing."

Veronica Bardsley

Jane (left), Liama (middle), and one of their students

Left to rightKatrina Love

Heather McAlpine

Yvette Murada

Ann Boulton

So fresh and so clean:

Tom’s Tastees taco trailer reimagining fast food

When Tom Daibarra returned to Kiama after living and working in Mexico for two years, he had a vision.

He wanted to take what he’d learnt working in surf camps all across Central America and open up his very own taco trailer … with a vegan twist.

“I’m personally vegan and I make vegan food, but it comes from a really non-judgemental and supportive place,” said the Kiama resident.

“I just want to show people some different, cool concepts: like the barbecue walnut crumble on our menu is like a take-off of mince and the chipotle tofu is a take-off of chicken.

“The idea was to make veganism a bit funner and more open and comfortable so people can understand it, rather than the crazy vegan chasing you down the street.”

The concept was twofold, with Tastees taco trailer able to deliver customers “fast food with the best, freshest ingredi-

ents” while also shifting away from some of the “really extreme” vegan stereotypes.

“When I was travelling a lot, I was working at these surf camps and a lot of them were eco-friendly so they had only vegan menus,” Daibarra told The Bugle.

“This one in Portugal that I worked at for six months was vegan only and as I was eating with them, I found it really easy and interesting when it came to how they would use different foods and textures to replicate something we already know and love to make something completely new.

“I just liked how I felt from a health perspective, but also from a moral and ethical perspective.”

And he’s not the only one, with the official launch of Tastees taco trailer a sellout at popular underground spot Fillmore’s in Kiama last month.

With standing room only, punters were packed into every spare space they could find for the opening with Daibarra selling out of tacos com-

pletely within two hours.

“The only thing I wish I did was have more tacos,” he laughed. “But that’s okay, it’s better than no one coming at all.”

“It was really fun, it felt like a lot of support from family and friends and the Fillmore’s community - everyone, really.

“I had people that I met in Central America that I went travelling with come and even friends all the way from Ulladulla drive up for it.”

Getting his start working on vegan menus in kitchens locally like Fillmore’s and Loui's pizza and pasta, the launch was a great reflection of the “super supportive” community – like fellow local-Tom and business owner Tom Page of TeePee Surf, who designed Tastees shirts, posters and stickers.

“People like Morgan and the team at Fillmore’s have been so great too and it was perfect for the relaxed atmosphere we’re trying to create,” he said.

“It’s a place where everyone is welcome, there’s no stigma, you have young people to old people, you have kids and you

have dogs.

“It’s a place where you can go have a drink, have some quality food, listen to some great music and not be at the pub where everyone’s smoking darts and on the pokies.”

The next step for Daibarra is more events, more tacos, and hopefully more customers as Tastees taco trailer looks at hitting the road.

“I would really like to keep doing these events, in cool venues, with great music – I think that combination goes really well together,” he said.

“As I grow, I’d be heaps keen to jump into some markets, but I want to stick to the core of why I made it.

“The tacos, everything, is made from scratch: from my own tortillas right down to the sauce.

“It’s handmade, homemade and it’s fresh, fast food at affordable prices for everyone.

“The slogan is ‘built different’ and I want Tastees to be a place where people know they can come and trust what’s on the menu as a healthier, cleaner option.”

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Kiama Picnic Train

Until Sun 16 Aug

Kiama to Sydney

Man on Fire: Visions of Nebuchadnezzar

Until Sun 11 Oct

Bundanon Art Museum

Opening weekend 4-5th

July

WellComm Home –

Building a Community of Wellbeing Opening

Sat 18 Jul

WellComm Home, Kiama

Downs

Free classes of yoga, dance, art and Active MindSteps classes, opening day

Kiama Historical Society

Seminar and History talk

Sat 18 Jul, 10am-3:30pm

Kiama Library Auditorium

Full-day program combining practical research skills with local history

Christmas in July Jazz

Spectacular

Sat 18 Jul, 6:30pm

Cin Cin Wine Bar, Kiama

Jingle and swing with Bonnie Kay and the Sweet Patooties.

Kiama Seaside Markets

Sun 19 Jul, 9am-3pm

Black Beach, Kiama locally sourced and created arts, crafts, clothing, jewellery, produce.

Council Public forum

Mon 20 Jul, 5pm-6pm

Kiama Council Chambers

Address councillors, maximum 12 spots available

Comedy Show – Jimmy Kuratz

Mon 20 Jul, 7pm

Kiama Leagues Club

Jamberoo Travel Expo

2026

Sat 25 Jul, 10am-2pm

Jamberoo School of Arts

Meet travel experts and gain advice for your next holiday

KAC supporting young people seminar

Sat 25 Jul, 2pm-4pm

Kiama Anglican Church

Talking about neurodiversity and ADHD

Palette Knife on Black

Art Workshop

Sat 25 Jul, 4pm-6:30pm

Stoic Brewing Gerringong Art class with palette knives with Michelle Springett

Sing Out Proud

Sun 26 Jul, 2pm-4pm

Kiama Pavilion

Kiama Illawarra Pride Choir performance

fundraiser

The Creative Business

Summit

Thu 30 July, 9:30am

The Pavilion, Kiama

One-day business

conference

South Coast Fibre

Muster

Sat 1 Aug-Sun 2 Aug

Berry School of Arts

Celebrate creativity, community and fibre

Alchemy Choir

(Dementia Inclusive Choir)

Sun 2 Aug, 1:30pm

Gerringong Town Hall

Performance, free entry Dementia Inclusive

Gathering

Mon 3 Aug, 10am

Barroul House cafe, Kiama

For those living with/ alongside dementia, monthly meeting

Twilight Feast

Sat 8 Aug, 5:30pm

Bundanon Art Museum

Bangalay’s acclaimed dining experience

The Kiama Fringe

Fri 14 Aug- Wed 16 Sep, 6pm

Black Beach, Kiama

Comedy, circus, live music, family-friendly fun

Sydney Balalaika

Orchestra

Sun 16 Aug, 2pm Gerringong Town Hall Russian folk music played Viet Nam Veterans’ Day Memorial Service Tue 18 Aug, 3pm Hindmarsh Park, Kiama Commemoration conducted by Jamberoo RSL Sub-Branch Once Upon a Trivia Night

Sat 29 Aug, 6:30pm-11pm

Shellharbour surf life saving club Trivia, games, dress up, for charity Dementia Inclusive

Gathering Mon 7 Sep, 10am

Barroul House cafe, Kiama For those living with/ alongside dementia, monthly meeting

Kiama Rod Run 11 Sep-13 Sep Kiama Aussie Bird Art Experience Sat 12 Sep-Sun 13 Sep

Wellcomm Home, Kiama Downs

Expressive Art Experience hosts art retreat with guided paint sessions

Horizontal Festival Fri 2 Oct

Bowral wine makers, tasting bars, live music and new free precincts

Kiama Vintage Fair

Sat 3 Oct- Sun 4 Oct, 9:30am-3:30pm Masonic Hall, Kiama Free entry, vintage collectables, clothing, live music

The Wiggles Sparkle Big Show Thu 17 Dec

WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong Tickets on Sale from 2 July

Maria Lewis

Gerringong Lions change over

Gerringong Lions Club conducted their annual Change Over dinner last week, at the Gerroa Fishermen’s Club, signifying President Ron Brett’s last official duty for 2025 / 2026.

The gavel was handed over to incoming president Terry Kirkpatrick by Lions’ District Vice Governor, John Moore from the Murrembateman Club. Other dignitaries included Mayor Cameron McDonald and Lions Zone Chairman John Larkin.

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Monday catch-ups making a difference at Kiama Bowling Club

The men at Kiama Bowling Club are proving that a cup of coffee and conversation goes a long way.

Each Monday, 9.30am at Kiama Village’s Coffee Emporium, members gather at the club for a relaxed catch-up, offering friendship and support to fellow bowlers. The group is known as the Kookaburra Coffee Club, named after the club's men's bowling group.

Club president Wayne Richardson said the idea grew from a small group of men who regularly took a mate with terminal cancer out for coffee.

"It's just relaxed,” he said, “ If you're here, come and have a coffee. If you don't, it doesn't matter."

The weekly get-together has become as much about community as companionship.

Members contribute $10 for coffee, with the spare change collected and donated to charity every three months. Kiama Bowling Club also contributes $400 to each fundraising effort.

Life is sweeter

Kiama Sweet Company celebrated four years in business on 7 July with a birthday celebration that, unsurprisingly, included a lot of lolly action. Festivities included free sweet treats all day for anyone visiting the store, which has become a favourite stop for locals and tourists alike. Crowd favourites? Their salted caramel popcorn morsels and six varieties of Dr Pepper.

Winter festivals for all

IBeneficiaries were local charities such as SASSHI Women’s Refuge. Lions National and International Foundations for Cancer, Eye Care and mobility. Local youth involved in national and international sporting and cultural ventures, installation of a 24/7 available defibrillator at Boat Harbour, local youth sponsored to the Outward Bound project, local schools and local sporting organisations.

Kirkpatrick will be ably assisted by Vice Presidents, Amy Hehir and Bruce Ray, Secretary Janice Mark and treasurer Graham Ellis.

During Ron’s tenure the Lions made disbursements of $60,400, from funds raised by their bottles and cans Return and Earn weekly project, raffles and barbecues.

So far, the Kookaburra Coffee Club has donated $1,400 to Motor Neurone Disease, $1,000 to CrossFit Cancer and, most recently, $1,000 to the Melanoma Institute – where they gathered 13 July with a big cheque signifying the celebration.

Richardson said the initiative benefits both members and the wider community.

"It's good for these older fellas getting together, and it's good for charity," he said.

The Kookaburra Coffee Club meets every Monday, including public holidays, ensuring there's always a friendly face and a coffee waiting.

family-friendly activities for all ages.

The event was proudly funded by the National Indigenous Australians Agency with the support of NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. It is now hoped it will become an annual event.

t was a weekend of winter festivals on 12–13 July, with celebrations in Robertson and Kiama providing a welcome break in a rainy stretch of weather. In Kiama, highlights included drop-in art sessions at the Old Fire Station, street entertainment and the annual Snow Alley. In Robertson, the streets bustled with market stalls as a live band pumped out tunes from a flatbed truck. Spirits were high even as the temperature dropped.

NAIDOC Cultural Day at Killalea

The sun shone for the NAIDOC Week Cultural Day run by Gumaraa Immersive Aboriginal Tours at Killalea Regional Park on 10 July, which included traditional dance and storytelling, cultural workshops, and

Credit: Peter Izzard

Terry Kirkpatrick (left) receiving The Lion of the Year Award from Ron Brett

Thousands gather to celebrate Māori New Year

Maria Lewis Community. Culture. Commemoration.

These were the three tenets front of mind last week as thousands gathered to celebrate matariki – Māori New Year - in Western Sydney.

For the hundreds of thousands of Pasifika people who call Australia home, festivities began on Friday, July 10 all over the country inline with the reappearance of the Pleiades star cluster in the mid-winter sky, which marks the beginning of New Year in the Māori calendar.

Locally, thousands made the journey to Boronia

Park at Nurragingy Reserve for an event on Saturday which began with a dawn service followed by a day of activities such as kapa haka performances, traditional Hāngī cooked on site, and temporary facial tattoos that celebrated moko kauae.

For Māori Wardens Australia President Rawiri Iti, whose non-profit volunteer organisation coordinated the event alongside Blacktown City Council, it was a “humbling” reminder of matariki’s growing significance in Australia.

“In Māori culture, we had seven distinct tribes back in the day and the seven tribes would often fight for territory,” he said.

“Now here we are, all these years later, in a foreign country celebrating matariki together with not just all our different tribes, but a cauldron of all these different cultures here too.

“I find that quite amazing and in the humblest way, I never thought it would get this big.”

Acknowledged as a Kaumātua – a respected Māori elder – Iti said that after five years of running a local matariki celebration he was delighted to see “Aussies, Fijians, Sāmoans, Tongans, so many others” all celebrating and participating as one.

“More and more people are embracing what matariki means to us,” he told The

Gnat your everyday tourist spot

Did you know that Australia and New Zealand are the only countries in the world where glow worms live?

Australia is home to eight recognised glow worm species– known for their magnificent bioluminescent “living light”. Despite the name, glow worms aren’t actually even worms, but the larvae of a primitive fly, the fungus gnat.

Though inconspicuous during the day, these colonies steal the show from any fireworks or drone show at night, creating a starry bluegreen light that dots your pathway in the darkness –completely free and fueled by science!

Adult fungus gnats have a very short lifespan of just two to three days.During this time, they’re busy mating and laying eggs before perishing. Once the eggs hatch, the larvae embark on the longest stage of their life cycle, around nine months. Because adult gnats lack working mouthparts and are unable to eat, the larvae must consume enough energy to metamorphose and survive the next breeding season. Like spiders, the larvae produce long, sticky threads to catch passing invertebrates (animals without a spine or backbone) such as mosquitoes. However, there’s another predatory tactic that catches their preys’ (and humans) attention.

A chemical reaction between an enzyme and pigment in the larvae’s body

with the oxygen in the air causes them to radiate a bluegreen light – visible through the transparent skin in their abdomen. This light lures prey closer, tricking them into becoming entangled in the larvae’s silken threads.

Dependent on dark, wet, and humid conditions, these little guys reside in caves, rock overhangs, and rainforest gullies.While extremely beautiful and quite rare, glow worms are very sensitive to changes in their environment. When visiting glow worm colonies it’s crucial to leave as little impact on the larvae as possible.

So, where are the best places around to check these stunners of nature out? Lucky for us, there’s two great glow worm spots only about an hour's drive away!

“In the Māori culture, matariki means the New Year, it means a celebration of those who have passed, and it means new growth and abundance for our whānau (family).”

Award-winning comedian and television host Gen Fricker was one of many Australianbased Māori who attended the celebration and said it was “meaningful and important” to see their culture on such scale.

“It’s just a beautiful day, ultimately: it’s a slice of Aotearoa but it’s also a new tradition,” she told The Bugle.

“It fills your spirit up – your wairua – and getting to hear our language, getting to hear

our music, getting to eat our kai (food), they’re really small and simple things but it’s a powerful reminder of how much community can do.”

From the main stage looking down on the crowd gathered, many proudly waving the Tino Rangatiratanga flag of red, white, and black that signifies Māori sovereignty, emcee Devlin Tiki said the energy was about “connectiveness, identity and community”.

“Giving people a platform to be Māori is more important than ever,” he added.

The chilly winter temperatures didn’t stop the crowd from growing as the day wore on, with Pasifika businesses like Hits The Spot – a popular fixture at Parklea

Glow worm guidelines:

Use your torch to shine on the ground only – do not shine it directly at the glow worms

Do not use flash photography – if you want to snap a pic, use long exposure to capture their light

Do not smoke

Keep noise to a minimum

Do not touch them

markets – selling out of speciality treats like raw fish salad, Feijoa trifle, and even hangi tacos.

A public holiday in New Zealand, Fricker said matariki was also an important moment for people to “rest and rejuvenate” in line with the season.

“I love the idea of a Southern Hemisphere holiday, one that actually reflects the lives that we live down here,” she said.

“Taking this winter time where things are dark and quiet, using that to reflect and ponder and try to build as the year gets brighter, I think that’s a really beautiful thing and that doesn’t just have to be for Pasifika people.”

Helensburgh Glow Worm Tunnel

The Helensburgh tunnels and station were closed in 1915 when the train line was duplicated and moved to combine and simplify the Sutherland to Wollongong journey. The tunnel remained closed for many years after reckless behavior (such as setting off flares) devastated the colony. Fortunately, the population has since recovered, and everyone surely hopes to keep it that way.

Now, the abandoned tunnel is home, once again, to thousands of glow worm colonies!

To get there, it’s only a short, easy walk –100m from the parking area. The only thing to be aware of is the mud and rail sleepers, which you walk on all the way to the tunnel or up and down a tiny hill. The tunnel itself extends much farther than I’ve dared to venture, but there’s no need to go far to see the spectacular glow worms glisten. You can visit at daytime and trek deeper into the tunnel for a brighter glow or go at night for guaranteed, ultimate glowage.

It’s a truly memorable experience, looking like a magical portal to another dimension.

Glow Worm Glen Trek

Another glow worm destination is an hour in the opposite direction, going south. Located in Bundanoon, park at the top end of William Street. From there, a steep track descends towards the glen. Remember it will be pitch dark (especially if you turn off your torches), so use the car ride there to conquer your fear of the dark.

It’s suggested to start your walk down at sunset so it will only be dark by the time you reach the glen. The return trip will take about 1 hour minus your glow worm viewing time. The grade of the hike is easy/steep with a 2km total distance. A torch is necessary and beware of leeches!

You’re now ready for your very own glow worm adventure! Remember to be respectful of your surroundings and grateful that you live somewhere that you can experience these bioluminescent beauties.

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Bugle.

Matariki celebrations hosted by by Blacktown City Council.

Photo by Honeydieu Photography

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21 Preventative (10) 23 Crazes (4) 25 Tutelage (9)

Oily fruit (5) 28 Staff (3) 29 Suffering loss of water (10)

Hates intensely (7) 2 Oil (9) 3 Simmer (4)

Outdated (11) 5 In style, – – mode (1,2)

Ladle (5) 7 Blitzes (7) 8 Nerve cell (6) 13 Art of handwriting (11)

Playwright (9)

Artist (7) 18 City district (6)

Hang (7) 22 Detested (5)

Impoverished (4)

Cast (3)

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Promenades (10)

French bakery (10)

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Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural nouns ending in ‘s’.

13 words: Good

20 words: Very good

Today’s Aim: append, APPREHEND, daphne, darn, dean, earn, earned, endear, erne, hand, happen, happened, harden, nape, napped, neap, near, neared, need, pander, pane, peahen, peen, pend, preen, rand, rend

27 words: Excellent

Each number corresponds to a letter of the alphabet. Two have been filled in for you, can you work out the rest?

To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

(pictured) was best known for her study of chimpanzees in which country’s Gombe Stream National Park?

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RMB Lawyers celebrates new Equity Partner

Alaw graduate who joined RMB Lawyers during the Global Financial Crisis has become the firm's newest Equity Partner after a 17year journey from Practical Legal Training student to business owner.

Personal injury lawyer Anne Barlow officially joins the partnership from 1 July, with RMB Lawyers also announcing seven additional promotions recognising outstanding legal expertise and leadership.

Managing

Partner Craig Osborne OAM

said Barlow’s appointment reflected not only her professional excellence but also her commitment to the firm's long-term vision.

"Anne has grown with RMB Lawyers from a graduate lawyer into one of the firm's owners, and that journey speaks volumes about her character, capability and commitment. She is an exceptional lawyer who leads with integrity, builds trusted relationships with clients and colleagues, and has embraced every opportunity to contribute to the future of our firm."

Barlow joined RMB Lawyers at just 23 years of age to complete her Practical Legal Training before being offered a graduate position in the firm's personal injury division in the midst of the Global Financial Crisis.

"I cut my teeth in personal injury law, but I soon realised that knowing the law was just the starting point. After two periods of parental leave, I returned to full-time practice, where I focused on strengthening my technical skills, building a successful practice, mentoring other lawyers and developing my business skills."

As her career progressed, Barlow said her understanding of what it meant to become a partner also evolved.

"For me, getting to partnership level was really about understanding the firm's vision for the future, its strategies to get there and being able to implement them daily,” Barlow said.

"I didn't enter law with a grand plan to become a partner; my ambition for

partnership grew as I came to understand the role. It's not simply about being a good lawyer. It's about helping shape the future of the business, contributing to strategic decisions and building a workplace where people can thrive."

"Personally, becoming an Equity Partner is a massive milestone because it represents years of hard work, loyalty and many unseen personal sacrifices," she said. "You're responsible not only for your own practice, but also for the firm's strategy, financial success and culture."

She credits much of her success to the opportunities RMB Lawyers has provided throughout her career.

"Too often I see lawyers moving from firm to firm looking for the next opportunity. Loyalty still

matters. Over 17 years at RMB I have built trust, and that trust has created opportunities to continue growing professionally."

Barlow encourages aspiring lawyers to focus on determination, emotional intelligence and generosity, while finding mentors who will support their professional development.

"Work hard, find a mentor and become indispensable," she said. "I also think women sometimes don't advocate for themselves or their career aspirations as strongly as they should. If partnership is your goal, don't be afraid to pursue it."

Alongside Barlow’s appointment, RMB Lawyers has announced additional promotions, effective from 1 July, including Paul Ell, Lead Lawyer, Shoalhaven.

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Kiama Power veteran

Shellee Gibson has added another chapter to her remarkable career, becoming the first woman in AFL South Coast history to kick 150 senior goals.

The milestone came during Kiama's dominant 67-0 Women's Reserve Grade victory over the Wollongong Bulldogs on Saturday, with Gibson booting three goals to reach the historic mark.

Already a five-time premiership player, 200game veteran and one of the pioneers of women's football on the South Coast, Gibson said reaching the milestone meant a lot after a seasonlong race to be the first player to 150 goals.

"It feels great to be the first to kick 150 goals in AFL South Coast women's footy," Gibson said.

"All that training has paid off. It's a massive milestone

Gibson makes South Coast history

and I really wanted to get there first.

"The next player is on 140 so it was a bit of a race this season to see who would get it.

"A big thank you to my teammates for passing me the ball. I really appreciate running around and having a kick every weekend. It's such a great game.

The victory keeps Kiama equal first on the Women's Reserve Grade ladder, with just two losses for the season.

While there was plenty to celebrate for the women's reserves, Kiama's Premier Division men were left heartbroken after falling one point short against competition heavyweights Figtree.

The Power led 37-31 at halftime after an impressive opening half, but Figtree turned the match with a dominant third quarter, outscoring Kiama 25-14 to take the lead into the final term.

Kiama mounted one last charge, winning the final quarter 14-10, but the comeback fell just short as Figtree held on for a 66-65 victory.

Coach Sean Byrne said the performance showed just how much his young side continues to improve.

"We were excited to test ourselves against one of the competition's benchmark teams and one of the strongest clubs of recent years," Byrne said.

"The players embraced the challenge and competed right until the final seconds."

Ollie Baget was outstanding in attack with three goals, while Will Stewart set the tone in the ruck and was well supported by Jason Pavser.

Byrne also praised Liam Zeske's move into defence following his return from injury, along with the leadership shown by captain Josh Simpson and emerging leader Toby Trudgett.

Kiama win grand final rematch to claim top spot

Kiama has sent a strong message to the rest of the Illawarra District Rugby competition, defeating reigning premiers Shoalhaven 43-21 in Saturday's highly anticipated grand final rematch.

Less than 12 months after edging Shoalhaven 37-36 in one of the competition's great grand finals, Kiama again proved strong, moving to the top of the first grade ladder.

Despite missing several regular first graders, Kiama showed its depth with a number of reserve grade players stepping up and playing key roles in the victory.

Injured forward Dante Patrick said that was one of the most pleasing aspects of the win.

"I think the boys played

really well," Patrick said. "We ended up playing about four or five reserve graders, which just shows there's no gap between them and first grade - it's next man up.

"For those boys to come up and face a team that's done it multiple years in a row, it's a credit to them. The experience of the senior players just helped guide it through and we came away with the win."

While the scoreboard finished 43-21, Patrick felt Kiama controlled the contest for much of the afternoon.

"It just felt like a match where we had most of the control," he said. "If we can let a lot of our fixtures for the rest of the year go the way that game did, then I'm sure we'll come away with some results."

The victory came in Kiama's final home game of

Gerringong junior Ward rewarded with new Rabbitohs deal

the regular season and was played in front of one of the club's biggest crowds of the year.

With Culture Day, the club's annual mouse races, a third grade clash against Mudgee and Kiama Winter Festival all taking place across the weekend, Patrick said the atmosphere around the club was something special.

"The crowd was awesome," he said. "There were a lot of things going on. We obviously had our Culture Day, we had our annual mouse races, which everyone gets around, and then obviously the grand final replay, which is enough on its own.

Earlier in the day, Kiama's reserve grade side suffered just its third defeat of the season, going down 29-28 in a one-point thriller. Despite the loss, the side remains on top of the reserve grade ladder.

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Just 12 months after making his NRL debut, Gerringong product Ashton Ward has cemented himself as part of South Sydney's future, signing a new deal that will keep him at the Rabbitohs until the end of the 2028 season.

The 22-year-old has been upgraded to the Rabbitohs' top 30 squad for the remainder of the 2026 season and extended for a further two years after establishing himself as the club's firstchoice halfback.

Ward has played nine NRL games this season and has impressed on both sides of the ball, recording eight try assists and seven linebreak assists while also earning a reputation as one of the competition's toughest defending halfbacks.

Rabbitohs Head of Recruitment and Retention Mark Ellison said Ward had

earned the extension.

"Ashton has shown he has what it takes to play at the NRL level and, at just 22 years of age, we are yet to see his best football," Ellison said.

"He has the opportunity to learn from some of the best coaches in the game and the best players in the game at our club and he has been like a sponge, soaking in all of the knowledge he can since moving into the top grade.

"His pace, his attacking ability and his bravery in defence make him a player that is respected by his teammates, and we're all looking forward to watching his development over the next two-and-a-half years at least in our colours."

Ward said he was grateful to the club that gave him his NRL opportunity.

"I could not be happier to be staying here at Souths," Ward said.

"They showed faith in me and gave me my shot in the

NRL and I want to repay the club for that.

"I love my teammates and learning under Wayne (Bennett) and the other coaches, and everyone around the club has been very supportive.

Ward's rise over the past 12 months has been remarkable.

After making his NRL debut against Cronulla late last season, the former Gerringong Lions junior has quickly become a regular in South Sydney's halves, thriving under master coach Wayne Bennett.

Long regarded as one of the region's brightest prospects, Ward has continued the proud production line of Gerringong juniors reaching the NRL. The extension is another significant milestone in a career that is only just beginning, with the Rabbitohs making it clear they see Ward as a key part of the club's future over the coming seasons.

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Gerringong Lions junior Ashton Ward as resigned with the South Sydney Rabbitohs until 2028. Photo South Sydney Rabbitohs

Shellee Gibson made history over the weekend kicking her 150th goal for the Kiama Power. Photo Kiama Power

The Kiama Power Mens Premier Division team went down by one point over the weekend. Photo Kiama Power

Kiama Rugby are now leading the IDRU competition in both first and reserve grades. Photo Kiama Rugby

JFC - UNDER 15 DIVISION 2

Jamberoo shock defending premiers

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The Knights found themselves in almost the exact same situation as last week - two minutes remaining, a try in the corner and goal-kicker Tom Murray lining up a difficult conversion from the sideline.

But this time the rugby league gods - and the wind gods - weren't on Kiama's side,

washed out, the fixture was rescheduled to the competition's spare weekend, leaving both sides without several key players.

The defending premiers, Kiama, entered the clash as favourites, but the in-form Superoos - winners of three of their previous four matcheswere always going to provide a stern test.

Things didn't start well

broke through the line before offloading to centre Toby Lane for the opening try.

Jamberoo suffered another early setback when star forward Unaloto Suli left the field clutching his wrist, and Kiama again took advantage.

Centre Kye Deane darted from dummy half before sending winger Oliver Miles over to extend the lead to 8-0.

The opening 20 minutes

Te Ahuru again threatened to score after another longrange break before being tackled just short of the line.

The Superoos received some compensation when Tom Angel was sin-binned for interfering in the ruck.

Only a couple of plays later, Jamberoo reclaimed the lead through winger Riley Plekan to make it 16-14.

The visitors then made the most of their one-man advantage. A successful oneon-one strip led to Jake Hay crossing in the corner to extend the lead.

Kiama responded immediately though, forcing a dropout after kicking the restart over the dead ball line.

Toby Lane crossed for his second try of the afternoon straight from the short dropout attempt.

match, with the centre racing the length of the field to cut the margin to 8-6.

Ten minutes later Jamberoo struck in almost identical fashion. Centre Jacob Maher pounced on a loose ball and sprinted the length of the field to hand the visitors a 12-8 halftime lead.

Kiama began the second half with the same intensity

Both sides continued to trade blows. Ben McIntyre crossed for Jamberoo before Deane replied for Kiama. Moments later Deane grabbed his second to level the scores at 26-all.

With the scores locked, Kiama looked set to take control as they dominated field position.

Instead, a third runaway intercept - this time by Maher for his second of the day - saw Jamberoo race away for yet

Matt Nicholson was held up just short of scoring.

A minute later five-eighth Hooper produced a moment of individual brilliance to send Lane over for his hat-trick, reducing the margin to two points.

But Murray's conversion attempt drifted away in the strong wind, capping a frustrating afternoon with the boot as he finished with just one successful conversion from seven attempts.

Superoos coach Jono Dallas praised his side's resilience after another important victory.

"It was a great effort from the boys," Dallas said. "We were probably similar to Kiama where we had a few unavailable due to the date change. Then losing Loto (Suli) in the first five minutes meant we played the game without our starting props.

"I'm just very happy to see their efforts starting to pay off and bank some wins over the last period, winning four of our last five."

The victory moves Jamberoo to within three competition points of the top five and keeps their finals hopes alive, while leaving Kiama vulnerable as the season enters its pointy end.

The Superoos will look to

The Superoos surprised the defending premiers, Kiama Knights, over the weekend with a win at Kiama Showground. Photo Brian Scott

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