Author: Fletcher Lehn

The sleepy town of Kiama will be shaking things up with some creative noise, bringing in five major music and arts festivals over the next five months.  Clearly Music, Arts and Wellness Festival and Changing Tides will both be making their debut on the coast alongside other events, which collectively will bring in big acts including Jimmy Barnes, Spacey Jane and Skeggs to name a few.  Tourism and Events Manager for Kiama Council Sally Bursell told UOWTV the town is eagerly awaiting the social and economic benefits of these festivals, ensuring the locals have been kept in mind.  “We are…

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New South Wales farms have been hit with hard times amid storms, droughts, and the rising cost of living, and smaller farms are turning to agritourism to stay in business. New agritourism legislation passed on 18 August allows for a more flexible approach to land use, however Kiama MP Gareth Ward said that the changes bring new risks. “Properly regulated, agritourism can be a real boost for farmers, tourism, jobs, and the local economy. I support agritourism, but the current unrestricted expansion of this industry will come at the expense of neighbouring property owners who should expect the quiet enjoyment…

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