This week's edition of The Bugle brings you the full story on three local legends who have been recognised as part of the King's Birthday Honours List.

Kiama’s Belinda Mackinnon has been honoured with the Public Service Medal (PSM) for outstanding public service to TAFE NSW in the delivery of education and organisational leadership.

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Gerringong’s Andrew Sweeney has been awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) for distinguished service as a member of an Australian fire service.

Kiama SES volunteer Ashley Sullivan has received an Emergency Services Medal (ESM). He has been a volunteer and staff member with the the NSW State Emergency Service since 1997 and has been an NSW SES staff member since June 2010.

You can also read all about the developments in Council's plan to get 380 houses built at South Kiama, as well as the seven local Hidden Treasures who were rewarded for their sterling community service.

There is also plenty of great community stories including the latest from the three local festivals which kept everyone rocking over the long weekend, a local naturopath who is making waves and a boost to Kiama's GP numbers.

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