Cows on the loose

Animals on the roads aren’t anything new for the Kiama LGA, but with Jamberoo Mountain Road reopening and wildlife returning to the area, should Kiama improve its response to loose animals on local roads?

Reports on social media about cows loose on main roads around the Kiama LGA have increased in recent weeks.

There was a near-fatal car crash on Sunday 2 July when Jamberoo local Kate Harris hit a cow on Jamberoo Road after returning from Albion Park at about 7PM.

She describes how the Angus Yearling was up against her windscreen for more than 30 metres, and felt if she had swerved or panicked, her car would have rolled down an embankment. The car was a write-off and it’s unknown wheth- old son in the back. She said the accident could have easily become a triple fatality and she feels compelled to raise awareness for greater safeguards to prevent future accidents.

“One local woman turned up quickly and