The Bugle

14/06/2026

📰 Out & About this week:

🧶 Knit in Public Day celebrations at Blue Haven Terralong
⛪ A milestone 175th anniversary for Kiama/Jamberoo Uniting Church
☕ A packed house for Gerringong's Biggest Morning Tea
🎵 Music and connection through Alchemy Chorus South Coast
📣 Local issues discussed by the Minnamurra Progress Association

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(Deadline: EOD Tuesday for the Friday print edition.)

From Knit in Public Day to a 175-year church anniversary, community fundraising and local groups making a difference across the Coast.

14/06/2026

🐶🎉 Calling all dog lovers!

Woofstock is returning to The Waterfront, Shell Cove for a pawsome morning of pampering, play, prizes and plenty of tail wags on Sunday, June 21 from 10am–2pm.

Meet local pet experts, browse market stalls, discover the latest pet products and services, enjoy games, photo opportunities and more. Best of all, entry is FREE and dogs are welcome!🐾

Woofstock is back at The Waterfront, Shell Cove, with dog-friendly activities, pet businesses, prizes, photos and plenty of fun for pooches and their owners.

13/06/2026

🏉 KIAMA KNIGHTS UNDER 8s 🏉

Brian Scott's Shots captured all the action, energy and team spirit!

13/06/2026

🆕 Kiama’s new Lifeline South Coast store is almost here!

More than 60 volunteers will help open the new community hub at 116 Terralong Street, with a soft launch on June 29 and grand opening on July 1.

The store will be run by Lifeline South Coast and will offer clothing, books, toys, bric-a-brac and more — plus vital community support services.

Read more in The Bugle.

The former Salvation Army op shop site at 116 Terralong Street will reopen as a Lifeline retail store and community hub, operating seven days a week from 10am to 4pm, with a soft launch on Monday, June 29 and a grand opening scheduled for Wednesday, July 1.

13/06/2026

🎙️ NSW Opposition Leader Kellie Sloane visited The Bugle newsroom this week, discussing the issues she says are dominating conversations across the South Coast: healthcare and cost-of-living pressures.

Joined by Liberal candidate Serena Copley, Sloane spoke about growing concerns around Shoalhaven Hospital, rising business closures and the importance of strong local journalism.

Read more in this week's edition.

When the NSW Leader of the Opposition Kellie Sloane visited The Bugle newsroom, it was a return to her roots for the politician, who began her career as a community journalist.

13/06/2026

🐋 Whale watching.
🔥 Fire Fridays.
🌊 Cold ocean dips.
📸 Bombo Headland adventures.
☃️ Snow day road trips.

If you're struggling with the sudden drop in temperature, we've put together a Bugle-approved list of reasons why winter on the South Coast might just be the best season of all.

Read the full story in this week's edition.

From whale watching and cold-water swims to fire pits, winter festivals and snow adventures, here are eight reasons to embrace the cooler months on the South Coast.

13/06/2026

📣 ARE YOU A YOUNG WRITER? WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Got a story to share? An idea? Something you care about? 🖊️✨

The Bugle wants YOUR stories for our upcoming Bugle Kids edition! 📰

Tell us about:
⚽ sport or your team
🎨 hobbies and passions
🌱 issues that matter to you
🤝 your community involvement
⭐ anything you’re excited about!

📰 Up to 350 words
📸 Add a photo if you like
📅 Closes Friday 26 June

📩 Submit to: [email protected]

This is your chance to be published in The Bugle!

12/06/2026

🌱 GROW with John Gabriele | Winter Lawn Care Tips

Don't let winter weeds get the upper hand.

This week, John looks at some of the most common lawn weeds appearing right now and shares practical advice on keeping your lawn healthy through the colder months.

Because a little work in winter can make a big difference in spring. 🌿

🎥 Watch the latest episode

12/06/2026

💛 A life of service. A legacy of kindness.
“A life well lived. Our memories of you will be treasured forever.”

Hilton “Sonny” Bloomfield will be remembered for his unwavering commitment to community, his leadership, and the countless lives he touched through Lions, Scouting and charitable work.

Whether supporting local families, mentoring young people or helping deliver community projects, Hilton always believed in making a difference.

The Kiama community is mourning the loss of Hilton “Sonny” James Bloomfield, a respected leader, committed volunteer and valued friend whose service to both the Kiama Lions Club and the wider public left a lasting mark.

12/06/2026

Will skaters hate it – or see it as a win?

At the May 20 Council meeting, updated plans for the Kiama Sporting Complex confirmed the skatepark will remain in the precinct — just in a new location about 100 metres away.

A community consultation process saw 95% of submissions oppose removing or relocating the skatepark entirely, with Council now revising plans accordingly.

The new design would also keep (or even increase) the skatepark size as part of wider upgrades across the complex.

Read more on The Bugle.

Kiama’s skate park could move west of the leisure centre under the updated Sports Complex Masterplan — but councillors say it won’t shrink.