This week's edition of The Bugle is full of local news and views from our South Coast community.

There is a report on Sydney developer Level 33 claiming the proposed multi-storey complex on Akuna Street will enhance the town centre despite plenty of criticism in the community.

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Managing director Eddy Haddad told The Bugle that they were “aware of the concerns and are taking them seriously” following a backlash to the proposed $66 million development.

Level 33 recently withdrew its legal action against Kiama Council and has engaged with the Housing Delivery Authority to complete the project.

The HDA could allow the developer to go beyond the seven-storey limit to the 10-14 range for the complex which could house two supermarkets.

“We intend to deliver a landmark development for Kiama that will enhance the town centre, including significant retail activation and additional retail and resident car parking,” Haddad added.

You can also read plenty of great community stories including the latest on the Kiama Jazz & Blues Festival being placed on pause, the impact of the social media ban for teenagers and how to adopt a pet from Shoalhaven Animal Shelter.

The Shelter cares for dogs, cats and other animals who come through the doors needing stability and a bit of luck.

If adoption isn’t suitable for you, please consider other donations.

You can send the shelter fast-tracked reindeer treats to PO Box 42, Nowra. Things like dog and cat treats and toys of all kinds and sizes are appreciated and vital for the continued enrichment and love the staff give their animals.

In sport, you can read about all the latest in South Coast cricket, the Hawks' up and down week and a local surfer making plenty of waves.

Kiama's Kyah Shipley is sitting in second place in the Open Female division heading into the Sydney Water Surf Series finale this weekend.