Garfield might hate Mondays, but here at The Bugle, we love them - because it’s time for another edition of The Bugle Bulletin, bringing you the latest local news and weekend sports highlights.

We begin with the latest on the Kiama by-election, focusing on Labor candidate Katelin McInerny and Liberal candidate Serena Copley, as both parties trade accusations over who’s really looking out for Kiama.

Next, we turn to the future of Kiama’s New Year’s Eve fireworks, with Mayor Cameron McDonald casting the deciding vote on whether the event will go ahead.

We then head over to the Kiama Golf Club, which came alive on Saturday night for The Big Night Out - a free community celebration filled with live music, dancing, and good vibes.

In sport, we wrap up the penultimate round of the Group 7 Rugby League regular season, where the Gerringong Lions pulled off a stunning upset against the competition leaders.

In rugby union, it’s confirmed that Kiama Rugby Club will host the major semi-finals this weekend, with both first and second grade fighting for a spot in the grand final.

And finally, congratulations to local boxer Jarod Sainsbury, who went undefeated to win the NSW Novice Titles - a huge achievement and a potential stepping stone to a professional career.

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