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25.01.2022 Kiama Municipal Council is currently preparing a Draft Plan of Management for 19 Council-managed Crown reserves in the Kiama Municipal Council area. These include some significant parks, reserves and public spaces such as Blowhole Point and parts of the Kiama Coast Walk amongst others. To have your say and inform this planning project, you can participate by completing the following survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/kiamapom... The survey will remain open from 7 September 20 September 2020.

25.01.2022 Thanks to the State Tourism Organisations and ATDW, you already have a Free listing on Australias Guide (if you have an an active ATDW listing). Australias.guide helps holiday makers explore experiences and popular destinations to decide where to travel. With the tourism industry doing it so tough in this crisis, Australias Guide is offering their Premium Listing Plan for Free to everyone for six months. https://www.australias.guide/members/listing-claim/

25.01.2022 The Live Music Australia program is a competitive grants opportunity for small to medium sized venues that support quality original Australian live music. Applications for funding are now open (closing on September 13).

24.01.2022 Nice to see some positive news - and with a couple of local mentions. Peter Izzard Photography Dovecote https://www.abc.net.au//video-wedding-proposals-b/12748180

24.01.2022 Unfortunately, the fireworks in Kiama won't be going ahead this year, but check out some other great ideas for NYE - Penny Whistlers Cafe, Diggies Kiama, Kiama Golf Club, Shores Cafe Restaurant, Gerringong Bowlo Crooked River Wines.. book ahead

24.01.2022 The Vodafone Warriors will be at the Kiama Farmers' Market tomorrow, along with NRL - National Rugby League and Santa himself .. it will be a fun event, come join us!

23.01.2022 APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR ARTS AND CULTURAL FUNDING NSW individual artists, arts and cultural workers, practitioners and organisations are encouraged to apply for Round 1 of Create NSW’s 2020/2021 Arts and Cultural Funding Program, which opened this week. The 2020/2021 Arts and Cultural Funding Program applications will be assessed by 10 restructured Artform Advisory Boards. ... Members will make funding recommendations to the Minister for the Arts and provide strategic advice on issues facing their artform. Due to the overwhelming response from applicants last year and in appreciation of the important role that festivals play in our creative environment, the Festivals and Multi-arts Board will be divided into standalone boards. Round 1 of Create NSW’s 2020/2021 Arts and Cultural Funding Program is now open for Annual Organisation, Project and Creative Koori Project categories. Applications close Wednesday, 23 September 2020. Visit the Create NSW website (link below) for more information, guidelines and to apply. https://www.create.nsw.gov.au//arts-and-cultural-funding-/

21.01.2022 Destination Kiama is pleased to be supporting this exciting new publication. Congrats Mel For a sneak peak inside the book, head to the website for more info! www.rewildinglife.com.au

21.01.2022 The Kiama and District Business Chamber and the BMS Group are proud to bring local businesses a FREE webinar on Cyber Security that will leave you with a new confidence to make a measured decision around the level of data protection your business needs. Presented by Matt Cunningham on Wednesday 9th September, 2020 from 5.30pm 6.30pm Registrations are essential, so please complete the booking form; https://www.thebmsgroup.com.au/smb-it-security-kbc and access to the webinar will be received.

19.01.2022 Council is inviting Expressions of Interest to operate a non-motorised paddle craft hire and guided tour operation on the Minnamurra River. Details: http://ow.ly/La9c50Beaps

19.01.2022 Some familiar sights in this commercial for Great Australian Seafood. (You may have noticed some film crews around the area a few weeks ago).

19.01.2022 The Hill Bar and Kitchen SURF CAMP AUSTRALIA Crooked River Wines The PAUSE, NSW South Coast

19.01.2022 On behalf of the Destination Kiama team, we wish you all a safe and happy festive season The Kiama Visitor Information Centre will be closed tomorrow, 25 December, to give our staff a welcome break with their families. We'll be back on board from 9am on 26 December, 2020 and look forward to seeing you then

18.01.2022 I've been lucky enough to be asked by the amazing crew at @sentral_youth_kiama to run some mural workshops focused around creating a positive and uplifting mess...age in the community. We touched on a number of subjects to do with art, business and mental health and let the students come up with the ideas of things that make them happy and I just put it in a more effective layout. It was so fun to let these legends enjoy the experience of creating something for the community by working together and letting them see the positive change they could make on someone who sees the artwork. Super excited to be running another in October and have sime big plans to run more workshops in a range of different creative fields in the near future. The hope is these workshops will not only equip young adults with the skills to create their own destiny and be excited for the future but give them the right mentorship so they have a genuine support system essential for building the self confidence and self belief that they can become whatever they want. Also massive thanks goes to @themarker_ and @courtneyjbeaton for coming and showing these young woman that there are so many boss women out there carving their own path and also my boy @markcrott for providing dreamy tunes all on a day's notice! @ Werri Beach, Gerringong

18.01.2022 The NSW Government is launching Dine & Discover NSW to encourage the community to get out and about, supporting dining, arts and tourism businesses and stimulating spending in the economy. In early December, the scheme will invite customers to use their vouchers with participating COVID Safe businesses as part of a trial in The Rocks. This program will then be rolled out across NSW from late January 2021. To learn more: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/dine-and-discover-nsw To register an EOI for your business to participate: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au//dine-discover-nsw-business

18.01.2022 NSW will be opening its borders to Victoria on November 23. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian is also reminding and encouraging all businesses to use the Service NSW QR code, explaining it would be easier for patrons as the app prefills past details. She said NSW businesses failing to keep records of patrons put Australia's strong position at risk. Recently Jasmins1 Lebanese Restaurant in Western Sydney was forced to close indefinitely for failing to come up with records of staf...f and patrons in a "timely manner". Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au//nsw-coronavirus-victorian/12846416

18.01.2022 On Monday, 7 December 2020, the NSW Government will ease the restrictions such as: - allowing venues including hospitality venues and retail 1 person per 2sqm (with 25 people permitted before the rule applies), except for: gyms and nightclubs (1 person per 4sqm, with a maximum of 50 people allowed in gym classes or on the dancefloor at nightclubs) - outdoor gatherings: up to 100 people, up to 5K people for outdoor events that are fenced, ticketed and seated (subject to 2sqm rule), up to 3K people for other organised outdoor events like community sport (subject to 2sqm rule). For all of the changes please visit: https://www.nsw.gov.au//major-rolling-back-of-covid-19-res

16.01.2022 We've just hit send on our latest edition of The Buzz, check your inbox and learn how to advertise in the next edition of the Visitor Guide or apply for Destination Event funding... plus much more! https://mailchi.mp/kiama.com.au/the-buzz-november-3954614

15.01.2022 Uncover the Secrets of the South Coast

15.01.2022 Congratulations to Destination Kiama Partner BIG4 Easts Beach Holiday Park Kiama on their second award in as many months well deserved!

15.01.2022 Illawarra-Shoalhaven locals, we’re updating the Regional Plan for your area. Visit our online hub to make your mark.

14.01.2022 Happy New Year to all our wonderful residents, businesses and visitors Let’s continue do the right thing and don’t put off being tested:

14.01.2022 Short-term rental accommodation providers/guests, this one is for you: A mandatory Code of Conduct for the Short-term Rental Accommodation Industry will apply from 18 December 2020. This will be declared in the regulations, which will be published on the NSW legislation website and will impose new obligations on booking platforms, hosts, letting agents and guests. For more info, visit: https://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au//changes-to-short-term-

14.01.2022 Tune in this Sunday at 5.30pm on Channel 7 to see this Gerringong feature.

14.01.2022 Tourism Australia's latest iteration of the Holiday Here this Year Campaign - with Hamish Blake and Zoë Foster-Blake helping inspire Aussies to get out and holiday in their own backyard. https://youtu.be/voIUpdjcqRk

13.01.2022 We are delighted to welcome the works of artist Sharon Blair from her 'My Happy Place' exhibition to the Kiama Visitor Information Centre. Be sure to stop by and check out her colourful creations

13.01.2022 Grant opportunities for musicians.

13.01.2022 Join us for our virtual event September 9 "Wellness Travel Opportunities in a Changing World". We will share the latest consumer insights into wellness travel t...rends. Hear from global leaders in wellness and travel as they share practical tips and insights to help your business adapt to the new opportunities and changing needs of travellers in the wellness space. www.wellnesstourismsummit.com.au #wellnessretreats #wellnesstourism #wellness #wellnesstravel #wellnesstourismsummit

13.01.2022 The next Tourism Australia webinar will be held tomorrow, Friday 6 November at 11am AEDT. The webinar will include a focus on Indigenous tourism in the lead up to NAIDOC week (8-15 Nov). Tourism Australia will be joined by two guest speakers - renowned Indigenous chef and entrepreneur, Mark Olive; and Chief Executive Officer of the Worimi Local Aboriginal Land Council (including Sand Dune Adventures), Andrew Smith. Register here: https://onlinexperiences.com/scripts/Server.nxp

13.01.2022 A reminder to our local businesses and visitors - it is now mandatory to use a Service NSW QR code to check in to (and out of) hospitality and entertainment venues, function centres, recreation facilities and a number of other organisations. For more information, please click here https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/being-covid-safe/check-in

12.01.2022 Wonderful news about a very important piece of history landing back where it originated - in Gerringong! Almost 88 years ago Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith made the historic first commercial flight over to New Zealand. Now a letter cover, postmarked at Gerringong on January 10, 1933, and signed by three crew members and two passengers and carried aboard the Southern Cross by Kingsford-Smith, was presented to the Gerringong and District Historical Society. https://www.southcoastregister.com.au//return-to-sender-s/

11.01.2022 NSW Health has been notified of a number of venues that have been visited by confirmed cases of COVID-19. Advice for people who attended two Greek Orthodox chur...ches in Wollongong has been updated. This replaces previous advice that anyone who attended either church should get tested immediately and self-isolate until they receive further advice from NSW Health. New advice for St Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church, 39 Atchison Street, Wollongong, is that anyone who attended on Sunday, 27 December between 9am and 10.15am is a close contact and must get tested and isolate for 14 days regardless of the result. New advice for the Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, 18 Stewart St, Wollongong, is that anyone who attended on Sunday, 27 December between 10.30am and 11am is a casual contact who must get tested and isolate until a negative result is received. Anyone who visited any of the following venues at the listed times is considered a casual contact who must get tested immediately and isolate until a negative result is received: Burwood - Santa Claus Photo Booth Westfield Burwood Shopping Centre, 100 Burwood Rd - Tuesday 22 December 11:15am-11:45am Punchbowl - Officeworks 1618 Canterbury Rd - Monday 21 December 8.30pm-9pm Shellharbour - Coffee Club Stockland Shellharbour, 211 Lake Entrance Road - Sunday 27 December 11am-12pm Anyone who visited any of the following venues at the listed times should monitor for symptoms and get tested immediately and isolate if they appear: Figtree - Coles Figtree Grove Shopping Centre, 19 Princes Hwy - Monday 28 December 4.45pm-5.20pm Greenacre - Bunnings Greenacre, Cnr Roberts Rd and Amarina Ave - Saturday 26 December 12.30pm-1pm Shellharbour - Myer Stockland Shellharbour - 211 Lake Entrance Road - Sunday 27 December 12pm-12.40pm There are more than 350 COVID-19 testing locations across NSW, many of which are open seven days a week. To find your nearest clinic visit, visit https://www.nsw.gov.au//how-to-protect-yourself-an/clinics or contact your GP. Opening hours for testing clinics in and around Wollongong have been updated.

11.01.2022 Have you heard about the latest easing of COVID restrictions? As of Friday 23 October 2020: 30 people can gather outdoors in public spaces (this was previously 20) 30 customers for each booking and 30 customers at each table at hospitality venues (previously the rule was a maximum of 10). From Tuesday 1 December 2020, the number of people who can attend weddings will increase to 300 people. This will be subject to the 4 square metre indoors and 2 square metre rule outdoors. Businesses must use electronic methods, including QR codes, to keep a record of guests contact details.

10.01.2022 We’re welcoming back live music to the area! Destination NSW, ARIA and the NSW Government are bringing some of the biggest names in the music industry to you with 1,000 COVID-safe gigs across Sydney and NSW. We have four local venues hosting an incredible line up of artists: Crooked River Wines - 6 Nov Liam Cooper / 7 Nov Kim Churchill ... The Pavilion Kiama - 8 Nov Pacific Avenue / 21 Nov 19-Twenty Kiama Inn Hotel - 28 Nov Ben Gunn Art Bar Kiama - 29 Nov Frank Sultana and Band See more

10.01.2022 A new Public Health Order and accompanying restrictions were introduced for Greater Sydney as of today, Monday 21 December, 2020. While these do not apply to the Kiama LGA, we urge all community members and visitors to continue to implement COVID-safe behaviours, including social distancing and adhering to contact tracing requirements. For a full breakdown of what is permitted and which areas are impacted, please see information from NSW Health or NSW Government.... https://www.nsw.gov.au//what-you-can-and-cant-do-under-rul

09.01.2022 New Kiama Coast Holiday Parks clip

08.01.2022 Whether you’re looking for guidance on how you can adapt your product, boost your digital presence or stay connected with distribution partners, we’re here to h...elp. Our NSW First team has produced six Quick Tips web tutorials to help tourism businesses take the next steps to recovery. Start watching here: https://bit.ly/31Uu4Eq #LoveNSW

08.01.2022 New owners & new plans for the Gerringong co-op site

08.01.2022 We have big news here at the Visitor Information Centre - our toilet upgrade is now complete!

07.01.2022 Bouquiniste are celebrating their birthday with a book sale, giveaway and music - Saturday 19 December https://www.facebook.com/bouquinistekiama/posts/825444358003393

07.01.2022 The Picnic Train team has been working hard to return steam trains to the main line. With many new obstacles and social distancing restrictions in place we are hoping to return steam to Kiama before the end of this year. Who would like to ride the new look Kiama Picnic Train in 2020?

07.01.2022 The Kiama Arts Trail is open this weekend and the first full weekend of every month. Thanks to Artist Robyn Sharp for her hospitality today.

07.01.2022 Looking good Gerringong Bowlo... Due to open 1 January https://www.facebook.com/Gezbowlo/posts/3664628480269336

07.01.2022 The results are in for the tenth annual Reader's Choice Awards from Out & About With Kids - with over 80,000 votes cast across 42 family travel categories around Australia and across the world. Big congrats to BIG4 Easts Beach Holiday Park Kiama who won the BEST FAMILY HOLIDAY PARKS AROUND AUSTRALIA for NEW SOUTH WALES! https://outandaboutwithkids.com.au/2020-readers-choice-awa/

07.01.2022 Kiama sitting pretty at #12

07.01.2022 The 2020 Woolworths Surfer Groms Comp series pres. by Pic's Peanut Butter will get off to a flying start this Saturday when the one-day competition kicks off in Kiama. The elite event will see male and female surfers competing in four different age divisions, starting at Under-8’s right through to the Under-14’s. Close to 50 competitors are expected in the event.... With the current NSW Health recommendations in relation to community sport, Surfing NSW has implemented regional boundaries for Woolworths Surfer Grom Comps for each respective event location. The Kiama region spans from Stanwell Park in the north to the Victorian border in the south. Surfing NSW requires all competitors to complete a survey on your health status and where they have been 14-days prior to competition. Regarded as one of the major steppingstones in the development of young Australian surfers, the 10-event Woolworths Surfer Groms Comps series caters for surfers from Under 8 to Under 14 and will be held in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Western Australia, Tasmania and South Australia over summer. As an added bonus, the respective winners of the Under 14 boys’ and girls’ divisions from each event will receive an invite to attend an all-expenses-paid, three-day Woolworths Surfer Groms Comps National Final Surf Camp, (1-day coaching clinic, 2 days of competition and heat analysis coaching) at the Surfing Australia High-Performance Centre (HPC). For the South Australian, Victorian and Tasmanian events, the Woolworths Surf Camp prize will be awarded to the highest place Under-14 Boy and Girl who reside in that respective State. Woolworths Surfer Groms Comps pres. by Pic's Peanut Butter 2020 Series Schedule: EVENT 1 - Kiama, NSW - Sept 5 - 6, 2020 EVENT 2 - Northern Beaches, NSW - Sept 12 - 13, 2020 EVENT 3 - Coffs Harbour, NSW - Sept 26 - 27, 2020 EVENT 4 - Cronulla, NSW - Oct 17 - 18, 2020 EVENT 5 - Torquay, VIC - Oct 24 - 25, 2020 EVENT 6 - Clifton Beach, TAS - Oct 31, 2020 EVENT 7 - Trigg, WA - Nov 7 - 8, 2020 EVENT 8 - Fleurieu Peninsula, SA - Nov 14, 2020 EVENT 9 - Gold Coast, QLD - Nov 21 - 22, 2020 EVENT 10 - Sunshine Coast, QLD - Dec 12 - 13, 2020 National Final - Surfing Australia HPC, Casuarina QLD - Dec 18 - 20, 2020 - Entry by qualification. The Woolworths Surfer Groms Comps is proudly supported by Woolworths, Pic’s Peanut Butter and 2XP. NOTE: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation and Surfing Australia's commitment to comply with all State and Federal regulations, series dates are subject to change at any time.

07.01.2022 UCI World Cycling Championships: Virtual Briefing Session

05.01.2022 The Vodafone Warriors checking out the Kiama Farmers' Market this afternoon

05.01.2022 The latest episodes of KCR News and What's On are available now! Get your local news and what’s on fix every Friday with Kiama Community Radio. Our hosts will ...take you through the latest happenings from our community and keep you up to date with all the things you need to know about this week. Got a news tip or event listing for us? Send it through to [email protected] Did you miss the latest episode? Find us on Spotify or listen on our website www.kiamacommunityradio.org/listen

05.01.2022 Fantastic review of the best golf clubs in the Illawarra region - featuring our local golf clubs. Gerringong Golf Club Inc. Kiama Golf Club Jamberoo Golf Club

05.01.2022 Congratulations Meryll Faulkner and Making Faces Makeup Studio for your win at the Brides Choice Award 2020!!

04.01.2022 New dates - Oct 24 and 25 October. http://www.picnictrain.com.au/kiama-picnic-train.html

04.01.2022 Hayden Quinn & Buena Vista Farm

03.01.2022 The Vodafone Warriors have set up their pre-season training camp in Kiama for the next few weeks. Pictured is local Mark Andrews, New Zealand Warriors Head of Rehab and Athletic Performance, with WIN News, and Jack Murchie, Warriors player and south coast local. http://ow.ly/XT5M50Cu1mH

02.01.2022 The September edition of the Destination Kiama Tourism and Events Industry News has been sent via email to our partners and can also be accessed via the link below:

02.01.2022 Diggies Kiama are celebrating their first birthday in style

02.01.2022 Clever work by the Gerringong Bowlo

01.01.2022 Jamberoo Mountain Road is open - perfect timing for the school holidays and summer break

01.01.2022 Congratulations to all the competitors in today’s Surfing NSW Woolworths Groms Como held at Jones Beach.