This week's edition of The Bugle brings you all the latest news about the upcoming by-election for Kiama now that the campaigning is in full swing.

There are seven names thus far on the ballot paper with candidates making plenty of promises about how they will revitalise the region if they get elected.

Kiama will create history with the first female state member set to be voted in at the 13 September by-election.

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Labor’s Katelin McInerney is considered the early favourite to win the seat following the resignation of jailed former independent MP Gareth Ward.

Liberal Party nominee Serena Copley has also been busy on the hustings after launching her campaign last week with independent Kate Dezarnaulds and Greens candidate Tonia Gray can also see a path to victory in an election where the vast majority of the primary vote will be split between this talented quartet.

There is also a feature on the drama over Council's decision to cancel the New Year's Eve fireworks as well as the stoush between local businesses over the employment land strategy.

Former Mayor Neil Reilly has also written a column about Gareth Ward's time as the state member.

You can also read plenty of great community stories, including an update on the renewable energy transition, a local legend who is turning 105, a four-page liftout on the Folk by the Sea festival as well as plenty of sport, including a Kiama AFL player who has racked up the 200-game milestone.