This week’s edition of the Bugle Bulletin on our YouTube channel leads with a new AI-powered surveillance trial aimed at saving lives along our coastline.

The technology will be rolled out later this year by Surf Life Saving NSW at popular rock-fishing spots following a series of tragic deaths, with authorities hoping it will improve real-time monitoring and rescue response.

We also bring you dramatic dashcam footage of an alleged stolen Ford Mustang hurtling towards traffic during a high-speed police chase on the outskirts of Kiama last weekend.

The vision was captured by Kiama local James Hickey, who described the close call as a “great escape” for everyone on the road. The pursuit followed an alleged axe attack in Worrigee that left a woman seriously injured.

In sport, we have footage of Gerringong claiming a thrilling win over Group 7 competition leaders Shellharbour Sharks, sealed by a last-minute field goal from five-eighth Jake Taylor.

It was the first meeting between the two sides since last year’s grand final, which was also won by Gerringong.

Meanwhile, Kiama’s Sophie Leathers has made history, winning the first-ever female division of the Shark Island Challenge after taking on one of Australia’s most dangerous waves.

All that and more in this week’s Bugle Bulletin, now streaming via The Bugle app and on “The Bugle News - Kiama” YouTube channel.