Farewell to Cathy & Steve

As colleagues of Cathy and Steve Law, we wanted to thank this brave couple for founding The Bugle newspaper and to congratulate them on the sale of this business.

Cathy’s dream was always to start a quality local newspaper because “local communities need good local news”.

The sale of their Little Blowhole Café in Tingira Ave (it became The Art Bar and is now Padre) in 2014 meant that while there were no more homemade cakes and muesli (The Best), the community instead received something even more valuable – a local newspaper.

The couple worked tirelessly to ensure that The

Bugle became a trusted source of news and information for the Kiama community.

Cathy was always willing to take on tough stories and ask difficult questions, never shying away from her duty to hold power to account.

Both she and Steve clearly understood the importance of a local newspaper in providing a voice for the community, shining a light on stories that would not be covered by larger media outlets, reporting on local events, highlighting important issues or celebrating the good deeds of community members.

When they introduced The Bugle App – the online community hub with information about local businesses, community groups and even the surf – she said it was “a sign of our commitment to the Kiama community, at a time when local news matters more than ever”.

Cathy’s passion, dedication and commitment to journalism have been an inspiration to all who have worked with her and her impact on the local community cannot be overstated.

Steve’s work behind the scenes kept the money flowing in, and his crossword gained a cult following.

The Bugle will continue to be a vital source of information for the people of Kiama. In an age where fake news and misinformation are becoming increasingly prevalent, the importance of a quality local newspaper cannot be overstated.

They provide a vital service to the community by keeping residents informed and engaged with what’s happening in their town. They also play a crucial role in holding local officials accountable and in promoting transparency and good governance.

The Bugle team members would like to thank Cathy and Steve for their tireless dedication in creating, nurturing and delivering a quality newspaper to our community and wish them both all the best for the future.

by Perrie Croshaw

to see a local Kiama family take the asset on.”

The hotel has a bar, restaurant, TAB area and gaming room with 15 poker machines on the ground floor and 20 budget motel rooms upstairs. continued on page 10

Prime Fern St site sold

The old ANZ Bank and the house next door on Fern St in central Gerringong has been sold.

The identity of the buyer and the sale price are not yet known.

The 1500sqm property is ripe for redevelopment, with locals wondering what will eventuate given its B2 zoning on the main street.

Council is committed to undertaking a Gerringong Town Centre Study, the first update since the Gerringong Charette was developed in 1995, but the process has been delayed.

It will result in a Town Centre DCP to guide future development.

all know that the changing landscape of our world brings with it exciting, yet challenging times, so in order to provide even more care and legal expertise for all our clients, we are proud to announce an expansion of our Board of Directors.

Alice Laurence, Jack Miller, Steve Warwick and Deb Russell lead our talented team of Lawyers and Licensed Conveyancers to provide expert legal advice, support and representation across the Illawarra and South Coast.