Municipality of Kiama.
local government area in New South Wales, Australia
- Reports this week
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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Both Wollongong and Municipality of Kiama councils are facing major budget pressures due to funding cuts.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Councils in Wollongong, Shellharbour, and Kiama negotiated funding changes amid budget pressures.Some support1 report
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Chris Minns announced investment in a new South Coast rail line connecting Kiama and Bomaderry.Well supported3 reports
One to three months ago
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Kiama achieved an award in Canberra after competing against Tanunda and Devonport. Jane Frawley is involved as CEO of Kiama's committee.Some support1 report
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A market report was released on June 1, 2026, which covers findings related to both Wollongong and Shellharbour.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Bushfires occurred near Lucas Heights in the Illawarra region, affecting areas including Wollongong, Shellharbour, and Municipality of Kiama.Some support1 report
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Kiama hosts a local culture festival in Hindmarsh Park, supported by a local politician.Some support1 report
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Byelection results and political retirements are underway in key electorates like South Coast and Kiama, showing political shifts.Some support3 reports2 developments inside
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OLG rejected a proposal to reduce councillors, while the Minister is considering reduction based on vacancy timing.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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The library is situated in the town of Kiama.Some support1 report
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SES units based in Nowra and Kiama conducted training exercises on Broughton Creek.Some support1 report
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Ross Simmons found a book during home renovations in Kiama, while Michelle Hudson serves as manager of the Kiama library.Some support2 reports
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Kiama hosted a library managed by Michelle Hudson on July 30, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Kiama is a seaside town near Sydney.Some support1 report
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Municipality of Kiama faces operational issues during a byelection, and a request regarding these issues was declined by the Office of Local Government.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Michael Bowden is running in the Kiama byelection.Some support1 report
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Fire and Rescue NSW is responding to residential structure fires in the Illawarra region.Some support1 report
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Local business finalists qualify for regional awards in the area of Kiama and Wollongong.Some support1 report
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The Kiama Business Network and local business Cedar on Collins are supporting the return of the Sky Show in Kiama.Some support2 reports
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Minister Hoenig approved a motion to avoid a byelection.Some support2 reports
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Council planned an event at the Harbour foreshore in Kiama in January 2016.Some support2 reports
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Lifeguards are maintaining beach safety standards in the Kiama area.Some support2 reports
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A councillor in Kiama advocated for the rejuvenation of the local agricultural industry.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A Kiama MP welcomed rezoning of a site, which is expected to provide much-needed housing for the community.Some support1 report
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The region includes the town of Helensburgh and extends to the harbours of Kiama.Some support1 report
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A company named Uniting began winding up its former operations in the Municipality of Kiama starting on June 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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Kiama secured a tourism award on May 28, 2026, challenging the status of Shellharbour and Wollongong.Well supported3 reports
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Around Municipality of Kiama this week
News at the entities that move Municipality of Kiama most-
state StructuralState Auditor Pat McCarthy acknowledged concerns regarding vendor payments.Moves Municipality of Kiama
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Sydney OperationalAn article was published mentioning both the cities of Sydney and Montreal.Moves Municipality of Kiama
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Office of Local Government StructuralRichardson, former General Manager of Hawkesbury Council, was hired by the NSW Office of Sport, prompting the Council to seek ministerial intervention.Moves Municipality of Kiama
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Jake StructuralJake travels to Dallas for his story.Moves Municipality of Kiama
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Wollongong OperationalResidents are moving from Sydney to Wollongong, with a Flinders Street development impacting Wollongong infrastructure.Moves Municipality of Kiama
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councillor StructuralA councillor has been identified as a member of the Jamaica Labour Party.Moves Municipality of Kiama
Connections
The 33 strongest of 46, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Jane Frawley Structural
Jane Frawley holds the functional leadership role as CEO of the relevant committee for the Municipality of Kiama.
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Sydney Operational
Kiama residents actively commute to Sydney for employment, driven by regional economic ties and proximity.
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state Structural
The Municipality of Kiama is formally regulated by the State government, which issues orders and mandates budget submissions.
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Katelin McInerney Structural
Katelin McInerney serves as the elected representative for the Municipality of Kiama.
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Jake Structural
Jake functions as a lifeguard whose role is tied to the beach safety standards overseen by the Municipality of Kiama.
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Michelle Hudson Structural
Michelle Hudson holds the management role for the local library service provided by the Municipality of Kiama.
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Wollongong Operational
The municipalities actively compete in the tourism market while also facing shared external pressures and coordinating on funding changes.
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Ron Hoenig Structural
Minister Hoenig formally approved a motion by the Municipality of Kiama to avoid a byelection.
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Office of Local Government Structural
The Office of Local Government holds regulatory oversight power over the operational proposals of the Municipality of Kiama.
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Shellharbour Operational
The two entities are local government areas that actively compete for status and recognition.
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Fire and Rescue NSW Operational
Fire and Rescue NSW operates within the jurisdiction of the Municipality of Kiama to respond to residential structure fires in the region.
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Hindmarsh Park Shared context
The Municipality of Kiama hosts festivals and celebrations at Hindmarsh Park.
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Uniting Shared context
A company's former operations were situated within the geographical jurisdiction of the Municipality of Kiama.
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Broughton Creek Shared context
The Municipality of Kiama operates within the geographical context of Broughton Creek.
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Devonport Operational
The two municipalities are actively engaged in competition against each other.
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councillor Structural
A councillor functions as a representative within the Municipality of Kiama, participating in local governance decisions.
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Steve Kamper Shared context
The politician supports local culture and events taking place within the municipality's jurisdiction.
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local government Shared context
The entity is identified as a local government body facing operational issues during a byelection.
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Michael Bowden Transactional
Michael Bowden is a candidate in the byelection for the governing body of the Municipality of Kiama.
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South Coast Shared context
The Municipality of Kiama is geographically located within the South Coast region.
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Cedar Shared context
Cedar operates as a business within the jurisdiction of the Municipality of Kiama.
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Ross Simmons Shared context
Ross Simmons was located in Kiama while performing home renovations.
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Nowra Shared context
Both localities are mentioned in the context of local government funding cuts affecting children's care.
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University of Wollongong Shared context
Both entities share a local regional context related to local business activities.
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Parliament House Shared context
Both entities are governmental bodies operating within the same jurisdiction.
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Tanunda Operational
Kiama and Tanunda are identified as competitors.
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Canberra Transactional
Kiama received an award while operating within the context of Canberra.
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New South Wales Shared context
The Municipality of Kiama is geographically located within the boundaries of New South Wales.
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John Simmons Shared context
The relationship is based on a single, speculative instance where the individual was linked to the municipality's area as a potential borrower of a book.
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Bomaderry Shared context
Bomaderry and the Municipality of Kiama share a local geographical context connected by a track.
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Illawarra Shared context
The municipality of Kiama is geographically situated within the larger region of Illawarra.
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Big River Shared context
The Municipality of Kiama operates within the geographical context of Big River, as evidenced by rezoning actions related to the site.
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Harbour Shared context
The Municipality of Kiama plans events utilizing the Harbour foreshore as a location.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
1 eventOctober 2026
2 eventsSeptember 2026
4 events- Both Wollongong and Municipality of Kiama councils are facing major budget pressures due to funding cuts.
- Kiama achieved an award in Canberra after competing against Tanunda and Devonport. Jane Frawley is involved as CEO of Kiama's committee.
- Bushfires occurred near Lucas Heights in the Illawarra region, affecting areas including Wollongong, Shellharbour, and Municipality of Kiama.
- Kiama hosts a local culture festival in Hindmarsh Park, supported by a local politician.
Show 3 earlier months
August 2026
2 eventsJuly 2026
10 events- OLG rejected a proposal to reduce councillors, while the Minister is considering reduction based on vacancy timing.
- Ross Simmons found a book during home renovations in Kiama, while Michelle Hudson serves as manager of the Kiama library.
- Kiama hosted a library managed by Michelle Hudson on July 30, 2026.
- Kiama is a seaside town near Sydney.
- Municipality of Kiama faces operational issues during a byelection, and a request regarding these issues was declined by the Office of Local Government.
- Michael Bowden is running in the Kiama byelection.
- Fire and Rescue NSW is responding to residential structure fires in the Illawarra region.
- Local business finalists qualify for regional awards in the area of Kiama and Wollongong.
- The Kiama Business Network and local business Cedar on Collins are supporting the return of the Sky Show in Kiama.
- Council planned an event at the Harbour foreshore in Kiama in January 2016.
June 2026
9 events- A market report was released on June 1, 2026, which covers findings related to both Wollongong and Shellharbour.
- Byelection results and political retirements are underway in key electorates like South Coast and Kiama, showing political shifts.
- Minister Hoenig approved a motion to avoid a byelection.
- Lifeguards are maintaining beach safety standards in the Kiama area.
- A councillor in Kiama advocated for the rejuvenation of the local agricultural industry.
- A Kiama MP welcomed rezoning of a site, which is expected to provide much-needed housing for the community.
- The region includes the town of Helensburgh and extends to the harbours of Kiama.
- A company named Uniting began winding up its former operations in the Municipality of Kiama starting on June 1, 2026.
- Kiama secured a tourism award on May 28, 2026, challenging the status of Shellharbour and Wollongong.