This week's edition of The Bugle brings you the latest news on the battle to keep the New Year's Eve fireworks alive as they are under threat of being cancelled due to Kiama Council's financial constraints.

Councillor Yasmin Tatrai has expressed her personal disappointment in the decision to approve the budget at last week’s Council meeting which has left Destination Kiama staff in a position where they have just a few months to find external investment to fund the fireworks or they will be cancelled.

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“I regret the recent the Council decision to not allocate $95,000 for New Year's Eve fireworks,” Cr Tatrai told The Bugle.

“Although the decision has been made to prioritise local events over this cherished tradition, I feel hoodwinked by the choice to overlook what is arguably the most important night of the year for our community.

“I fear this could be devastating for both the local community and the tourism economy."

Kiama Mayor Cameron McDonald launched an appeal for sponsors to come forward with an Expression of Interest form placed on the Council wesbite in a bid to attract corporate support by 13 July.

There is also a feature on the suburb in our local government area which has experienced the biggest real estate boom.

Gerringong has emerged as the region’s most expensive town and the biggest long-term mover, topping the coastal market for both prestige and price growth.

Its median house price is now $1.8 million, nearly tripling in value from $625,000 in 2005.

You can also read plenty of great community stories including a new author's children's book series, why Premier Barbers are a cut above and the plan to revitalise Kiama Harbour.

Take the chance to join in the local whale census, check out a couple of new men's groups in our town and see how a talented young Kiama rugby league player is about to breathe fire for the Dragons in their upcoming NRLW season.

Our dedicated sports photographer Brian Scott has taken lots of pictures of our local sporting community, plus there is a full list of What's On in our region and our puzzles page filled with brain teasers.