It really is a simple message to everyone, alcohol and water do not mix.

Please also be careful when fishing around rock areas on the Illawarra and South Coast beaches.

Kiama Game Fishing Club will hold their annual Shimano Kids Fishing comp around the enclosed waters of Kiama Harbour on Sunday, January 8.

Details on their Facebook page or go to the kiamagfc.com.au website for  more information.

Compleat Angler at Windang is currently running a $5000 fishing competition over the school holidays.

It is free to enter, just call into the store for details or telephone (02) 4295 5817.

Ocean Storm Tackle at Warilla is the sponsors of the annual Lake Illawarra Flathead Classic to be held on Sunday, January 22.

Hosted by Wollongong Sport Fishing Club, full details are available in store at Warilla. Contact number is (02) 4296 9222.

It is at this time of year most people look forward to time off work, enjoying the summer weather and relaxing.

However, unfortunately there have also been a number of reports of theft and vandalism in the region. 

Kiama Harbour is one location recently attacked, the incident happening sometime early on Christmas Eve, with a railing destroyed and safety gate some four metres off the tarmac.

It happened early in the evening before 9.30pm and anyone who seen any such activity are asked to contact Kiama Police.