This week's edition of The Bugle is filled with the latest news and views from our local South Coast community.

Our top story centres on concerns over the plans for three developments in Kiama which will dwarf the town centre if approved.

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Mayor Cameron McDonald has spoken out against the prospect of the State Government potentially approving a 14-storey building on Akuna Street.

Sydney-based developer Level 33 has submitted an Expression of Interest to the HDA for a 32.5 metre development at the eastern end of Akuna Street which would replace the eyesore that is the derelict Kiama Independent site and car park on the corner of Shoalhaven Street.

There is also an application for a six-storey residential and commercial building from developer Charlie Daoud’s Traders In Purple for 66 Collins St, on the corner of Akuna St, which is also double the height that Council had approved.

A third project from PSEC Project Services on the south side of Akuna St is currently before Council, which is assessing that through its normal processes - that project is for a three-storey development with 30 units, including commercial premises on the groundfloor.

You can also read plenty of great community stories, including plans for Shellharbour Council to introduce a drone show for New Year's Eve, the cancellation of the Folk By The Sea festival and a local doctor retiring after 36 years of service.

In sport, you can read about Kiama's dominant win in South Coast cricket, a Gerringong junior re-signing with the Dragons and how locals fared at the World Triathlon Championships.