This week's Bugle Bulletin brings you the best of the week’s local stories.

Our lead story is about Gerringong Rural Fire Brigade’s new TATRA firefighting truck has arrived as part of the Next Generation Fleet Project.

For those around the Gerringong and Gerroa areas, keep an eye out for the Annual Santa Run this Sunday from 2pm to meet Santa and the Gerringong RFS crew.

Looking to pick up a new hobby in 2026? Kiama Creative Craft meets every Monday at Uniting Church working on everything from knitting and quilting to painting and card making.

Bundanon will also be holding Neon Bushland by artist Rosie Deacon, where visitors of all ages can touch, play and add their own whimsical creations to the free exhibit.

Onto Christmas spirit, festivities are happening around the region for the holiday period. At carols in Kiama, families gathered at Hindmarsh Park on Wednesday night for the annual event.

Local choirs and musicians filled the park with Christmas classics, while Santa made a special appearance joined by food stalls and glow sticks for the kids.

In sport, the Illawarra Hawks gave their NBL title defence a huge boost on Thursday with a comeback win over the Brisbane Bullets in Wollongong.

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