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Discover the story behind the stories of this Illawarra children's author.
27/07/2024

Discover the story behind the stories of this Illawarra children's author.

Eight months after Fairy Meadow woman Dr Danielle Camer lost her 37-year-old husband Clint to cancer, his spirit lives on…

A trip to the snow has never been cheap, but as prices continue to climb, is it cheaper to head overseas instead? James ...
27/07/2024

A trip to the snow has never been cheap, but as prices continue to climb, is it cheaper to head overseas instead? James Coleman investigates.

Halfway through the 2024 snow season and it's clearer than ever that skiing is a rich person's sport. The Jindabyne…

When Karen Meiring de Gonzalez first started her Shellharbour business she literally walked the streets and introduced h...
27/07/2024

When Karen Meiring de Gonzalez first started her Shellharbour business she literally walked the streets and introduced herself to people - and it seems the tactic has worked.

Six months after moving countries and

Here's what Karen Burdett brings to the table as Greenacres' incumbent CEO Chris Christodoulou prepares to exit.
27/07/2024

Here's what Karen Burdett brings to the table as Greenacres' incumbent CEO Chris Christodoulou prepares to exit.

As the Greenacres Disability Services incumbent CEO prepares to exit, the organisation has announced the person stepping into his place…

Remember when cameras took film and you couldn’t instantly delete the blurry ones? Jen White does and she’s got the gear...
26/07/2024

Remember when cameras took film and you couldn’t instantly delete the blurry ones? Jen White does and she’s got the gear - and photos - to prove it.

Apart from my distressing attempt at cooking during my recent “staycation”, I also did a bit of spring cleaning. We’ve…

Oozing heritage character at every corner but with all the modern conveniences and close to Berry, Nowra and Seven Mile ...
26/07/2024

Oozing heritage character at every corner but with all the modern conveniences and close to Berry, Nowra and Seven Mile Beach, put this Bolong at the top of your must-view list.

Nestled into the corner of a massive 27.13-acre waterfront block, 680 Bolong Road, Bolong is quite literally a

Rebooting a 28-year-old franchise can be risky, but with two very likable leads and a very entertaining premise, 'Twiste...
26/07/2024

Rebooting a 28-year-old franchise can be risky, but with two very likable leads and a very entertaining premise, 'Twisters' saves itself from being a natural disaster.

Man, it's been a while since we've gotten a proper natural disaster flick. What was once a staple of Hollywood…

Wollongong's new Festival of FUN is all about pulling down barriers, and who better to do that than local legend David (...
26/07/2024

Wollongong's new Festival of FUN is all about pulling down barriers, and who better to do that than local legend David (Macca) McFarland? Here's what you need to know 🎉

Three years since its creation by local legend David (Macca) McFarland, a major event is set to debut in Wollongong,…

ICAC's finding that former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian engaged in “serious corrupt conduct” while leading her governm...
26/07/2024

ICAC's finding that former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian engaged in “serious corrupt conduct” while leading her government has been upheld by the NSW Court of Appeal.

Former NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has lost a legal challenge against the finding by the state’s corruption watchdog that she…

Long-time Councillor John Dorahy has thrown his hat into the ring for the Lord Mayorship of Wollongong. Here's what he's...
26/07/2024

Long-time Councillor John Dorahy has thrown his hat into the ring for the Lord Mayorship of Wollongong. Here's what he's offering.

The Liberals have endorsed long-serving councillor John Dorahy as their candidate for Wollongong Lord Mayor in the upcoming election. Cr…

Bill Collins cradled a critically injured woman's head in his hands after a smash at the bottom of Bulli Pass - but his ...
25/07/2024

Bill Collins cradled a critically injured woman's head in his hands after a smash at the bottom of Bulli Pass - but his suggestions for safety improvements have been knocked back.

Calls for safety improvements to Bulli Pass have been rejected by Transport for NSW for the time being, although an…

Brushes at the Brewery, National Tree Day bringing the opportunity to help with coastal regeneration and the kick-off of...
25/07/2024

Brushes at the Brewery, National Tree Day bringing the opportunity to help with coastal regeneration and the kick-off of the Goblin Queen's art market and eclectic workshops are just three of the fantastic activities on offer in the Illawarra this week.

From belly laughs to retail therapy and everything in between, the Illawarra has all you need to banish the winter…

Be like Kermit and go green for National Tree Day this weekend. You can join a community event or just add to your own g...
25/07/2024

Be like Kermit and go green for National Tree Day this weekend. You can join a community event or just add to your own garden.

Since National Tree Day began in 1996, everyday Australians have helped to plant more than 27 million trees around the…

Two high-profile Cabinet resignations mean the PM has to reshuffle his front bench for the first time since winning offi...
25/07/2024

Two high-profile Cabinet resignations mean the PM has to reshuffle his front bench for the first time since winning office, and about a year out from the next election.

With the retirement of two Cabinet ministers, Anthony Albanese is being forced to reshuffle his front bench for the first…

Travellers caught in traffic jams on their way to the snow isn't a new problem, but locals say something needs to be don...
25/07/2024

Travellers caught in traffic jams on their way to the snow isn't a new problem, but locals say something needs to be done if the region is to survive. So what are the options?

A feeble start to the 2024 snow season finally turned into an absolute belter with nearly half a metre of…

It's never too late to make a change. Dave Wilson always wanted to be his own boss, but it took many years and a support...
25/07/2024

It's never too late to make a change. Dave Wilson always wanted to be his own boss, but it took many years and a supportive school principal to help him achieve his dream.

At 56, when many people are often making retirement plans, Figtree’s Dave Wilson decided to act on a lifelong dream…

Illawarra residents will be heading to the polls in September to vote for their representatives on Wollongong, Shellharb...
24/07/2024

Illawarra residents will be heading to the polls in September to vote for their representatives on Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama councils. Are your enrolment details up to date?

NSW’s local government elections are less than eight weeks away and that means Illawarra residents should ensure their enrolment details…

Eight more courts at the home of Illawarra netball, Fred Finch Park, have been upgraded to provide a safer playing surfa...
24/07/2024

Eight more courts at the home of Illawarra netball, Fred Finch Park, have been upgraded to provide a safer playing surface. The work has been finished just in time for a major carnival on 28 July.

Illawarra netballers are celebrating the end of work to upgrade eight courts at Berkeley’s Fred Finch Park, in time for…

SHEkspeare's first original production, "Ricky York: A Rewrite of Shakespeare’s Richard III" is a modern, absurdist take...
24/07/2024

SHEkspeare's first original production, "Ricky York: A Rewrite of Shakespeare’s Richard III" is a modern, absurdist take on a classic tale. It's all part of how this all-female troupe is redefining theatre.

With few female lead roles in traditional theatre, all-female theatre group SHEkspeare continues to create opportunities through its latest production…

NSW Police have arrested a man in Tarrawanna and charged him with a number of domestic violence offences.
24/07/2024

NSW Police have arrested a man in Tarrawanna and charged him with a number of domestic violence offences.

Police have arrested a man after a woman was allegedly choked, assaulted and stalked. A NSW Police spokesperson said police…

An Illawarra doula and lactation consultant have formed a dream team to help the region's new mums tackle common problem...
24/07/2024

An Illawarra doula and lactation consultant have formed a dream team to help the region's new mums tackle common problems with breastfeeding, settling, baby-wearing and more.

If you've had a baby, you've probably experienced it - breastfeeding or settling issues which, once addressed by a professional,…

It's one thing to cruise around the coast but how does the Subaru Impreza handle some of the tough road conditions you f...
23/07/2024

It's one thing to cruise around the coast but how does the Subaru Impreza handle some of the tough road conditions you find in the snow country? We sent someone to find out. Here's how it went.

It was billed as the

UOW: University of Wollongong, Australia students will have increased access to work placements at five Illawarra not-fo...
23/07/2024

UOW: University of Wollongong, Australia students will have increased access to work placements at five Illawarra not-for-profit groups, after the launch of the first UOW Local Community Partner program.

The University of Wollongong has strengthened its ties with five key Illawarra not-for-profit groups in a new community partnership program.…

Artists and scientists collaborated on an exhibition at the UOW: University of Wollongong, Australia that sheds new ligh...
23/07/2024

Artists and scientists collaborated on an exhibition at the UOW: University of Wollongong, Australia that sheds new light on the shoreline.

From Bald Hill at Stanwell Tops to the Bass Point gravel loader in Shellharbour, visitors to a new exhibition at…

Choppers will carry in 120 loads of material for work to continue on the Great Southern Walk in the Illawarra escarpment...
23/07/2024

Choppers will carry in 120 loads of material for work to continue on the Great Southern Walk in the Illawarra escarpment this week.

Helicopters will be buzzing around the northern Illawarra this week (24-25 July) to carry material into the escarpment for work…

Considering a spring clean or replacing some of your furniture that's a bit worse for wear? Before you do, Britta de Laa...
23/07/2024

Considering a spring clean or replacing some of your furniture that's a bit worse for wear? Before you do, Britta de Laat from dumped & ditched has a few thoughts to share...

In the greater Sydney region, an estimated 48,000 tonnes of furniture are dumped each year in kerbside pickups alone. Chilling…

Witnessing firsthand how some women were disempowered and in need of community support, Karen Meiring de Gonzalez starte...
22/07/2024

Witnessing firsthand how some women were disempowered and in need of community support, Karen Meiring de Gonzalez started the What Women Want event and fundraiser last year. After a sellout event with a waiting list proved strong demand for such an initiative, Karen is running it again this year – and expects it to be a sellout once more.

After a sellout inaugural What Women Want event and fundraiser prompted a waiting list last year, organisers are expecting the…

The NSW Government is hoping modular homes will help cut waiting times for social housing, and has chosen three Wollongo...
22/07/2024

The NSW Government is hoping modular homes will help cut waiting times for social housing, and has chosen three Wollongong sites to trial them.

Wollongong has been chosen as one of two NSW sites to trial modular social housing in a bid to slash…

Black Cat Theatre is bringing Disney and Pixar's Finding Nemo JR to life in Wollongong, with a special focus on inclusiv...
22/07/2024

Black Cat Theatre is bringing Disney and Pixar's Finding Nemo JR to life in Wollongong, with a special focus on inclusivity. Theatre owner Priya Joseph has created a company that's making a splash in the community by embracing characters with neurodivergent traits and offering sensory-friendly performances.

Staging a live musical production of Disney and Pixar’s Finding Nemo JR feels like a perfect fit for Priya Joseph’s…

"I'm still pinching myself": Warilla man Ben Hayward has taken out the top prize in a national podcast competition with ...
22/07/2024

"I'm still pinching myself": Warilla man Ben Hayward has taken out the top prize in a national podcast competition with an episode about whether Aboriginal languages should be taught in schools.

Storytelling from the heart has won Warilla man Ben Hayward the Find and Tell podcast series competition. Hosted by journalist…

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