The Bugle

20/07/2025

🚂 How’s this for a cracker shot!?
The Picnic Train chugging back north last hour after a stopover in Kiama today, when passengers enjoyed a magic day in town, including at the seaside markets.
Add some late arvo glow, that stunning coastline backdrop, and boom 💥 photographic magic!
📸 Well done to ace local snapper Darren Parlett.

20/07/2025

🎬 Chasing The Great White Whale ❄️🏔️
A remote island, a snow-covered volcano, and a gripping tale of obsession, survival and adventure, The Great White Whale documentary dives deep into the 1960s expeditions to conquer Big Ben.
Catch the film and meet filmmaker Michael Dillon at Huskisson Pictures on 3 August.

About halfway between Australia and South Africa lies the remote Heard Island, an Australian territory that few people have ever seen. On it stands a snow-covered volcano called Big Ben - technically recognised as Australia’s tallest peak.

20/07/2025

🎭 Hollywood legend, hometown mystery 🌟🧵
In this opinion piece, The Bugle's Lleyton Hughes asks why Orry-Kelly, arguably Kiama’s most internationally successful son, still flies under the radar in his own town.
Let us know your thoughts.
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The Orry-Kelly: Dressing Hollywood Gala is fast approaching. On 26 July, Kiama will celebrate a man who, despite his incredible achievements, remains largely forgotten in his own hometown.

19/07/2025

🚧 Nod for boomgates 🛒
After much debate, Kiama Municipal Council has approved Woolworths’ plan to install boomgates at the Kiama Village shopping centre, with three hours of free parking and passes for staff.
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The long-running saga over the installation of boomgates at Kiama Village shopping centre has taken another turn.

19/07/2025

🎆 Fireworks funding clock ticking ⏳
Kiama Municipal Council has extended the deadline for corporate sponsorship as the $90k New Year’s Eve display hangs in the balance.
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The fight to keep Kiama’s New Year’s Eve fireworks display is still up in the air with Kiama Council extending the deadline for corporate sponsorship and Councillors questioning whether there are extra funds from the old Kiama Tourism body that can be used.

19/07/2025

From heartbreak to healing 💔❤️ and now helping others through one of life’s most emotional transactions.
Marnie Beauchamp is one of Kiama’s leading property agents 🌊🏠, but her journey back home is about far more than real estate.
In this 15-minute Q&A, she opens up about overcoming adversity, rebuilding her life, and the lessons she’s learned along the way.
🎥 Watch the full interview:
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She hit rock bottom in 2005.Now Marnie Beauchamp is one of Kiama’s most respected real estate agents, and her comeback story is as powerful as it is inspirin...

18/07/2025

Architecturally brilliant. Framed by breathtaking views over Easts Beach.
We take you inside 76B Tingira Crescent, Kiama, a jaw-dropping new build that’s already generating serious buyer buzz.
Belle Property’s Marnie Del Beauchamp gives us a guided tour.
🎥 Watch the video:

Step inside one of Kiama’s most remarkable new homes, a tri-level showpiece overlooking Easts Beach with views that stretch from the ocean to the escarpment....

18/07/2025

This week's digital edition of The Bugle is now live.

This week's edition of The Bugle brings you all the latest on the Kiama Council Housing Strategy. There is also a feature on the Winter Street Festival, the latest on the high-speed car chase on the

17/07/2025

Today on Grow with John Gabriele:
✅ How to grow potatoes at home (no veggie patch needed)
✅ A look at how our seed potatoes are sprouting after 1 week
✅ And how to protect your Clivias from caterpillar carnage 🌿🐛
🎥 Watch now: youtu.be/JCXfwuHE0z0
Proudly brought to you by 🌱
Email [email protected] if you have a garden question for John.
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17/07/2025

🎣 This week’s Bugle Bulletin leads with a new AI surveillance trial to target rock-fishing deaths near the Blowhole.
🚓 We also roll dramatic dashcam footage of a stolen Mustang charging towards traffic in a high-speed police pursuit.
🏉 In sport, we have footage of Gerringong's late field goal to topple Shellharbour, and Kiama’s Sophie Leathers wins big at the Shark Island Challenge.
📺 Watch now on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/9BwcweAJqQ8
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This week in news:🪨 New AI tech to target rock fishing deaths at the Blowhole🚗 Dashcam captures a stolen Mustang flying towards traffic in a terrifying pur...

16/07/2025

⚽ Kiama JFC in focus!
Some cracking moments captured by Brian Scott from Saturday's matches featuring players from Kiama Junior Football Club.
▶️ Watch the full slideshow here:

Local junior sport:📍 Club featured: Kiama Junior Football Club📅 Game day: Saturday, July 12📸 Photos by Brian Scott

16/07/2025

🏉 Junior Knights in action!
Some great snaps from Brian Scott of Kiama Junior Knights Rugby League Club players in action earlier this month. 📸🔥
▶️ Watch the full slideshow here:

Local junior sport:📍 Club featured: Kiama Junior Knights📅 Game day: Saturday, July 5📸 Photos by Brian Scott