Jury returns not guilty verdict in Wollongong photographer’s rape trial In a highly publicized case, a jury has delivered a verdict of not guilty for a Wollongong photographer who was accused of rape. The trial lasted for a considerable duration, during which the 12 jurors listened to testimony from various witnesses, including the complainant, the…
Concerns over cameras filming shoppers above Illawarra’s self check-outs A recent incident has raised concerns about the use of AI cameras above self-checkout counters at a Woolworths store in Shellharbour. The incident sparked a heated debate on private Facebook groups, as it involved the cameras capturing a customer’s personal information during a transaction. The incident…
Wollongong Boy Band Shines on The Voice The Wollongong boy band consisting of Tyler Wade, Harry Herbert, Emerson Garcia, Kye Spindler, and Jai Ellevsen continues to make waves after their latest appearance on the popular singing competition, The Voice. The talented group, all aged between 17 and 18, captured the attention of viewers and judges…
How Libby Ruge’s memory will live on at her Wollongong high school The tragic incident involving Libby Ruge, Tye West, and Eva Harrison has left a lasting impact on the community, particularly at their Wollongong high school. The person responsible for the accident, Jaskaran Singh, has been found guilty of dangerous driving causing Libby’s death,…
How Retro: Chickenpox Cases Reported at Two Illawarra Schools Recent reports indicate that cases of chickenpox have been identified at two schools in the Illawarra region. While not a notifiable illness, it is still a cause for concern among parents and educators. This resurgence of chickenpox, along with other illnesses such as slap cheek and…
The Illawarra suburbs where rents have fallen In recent months, rental growth in the Illawarra region of Australia has slowed down. Although rents are still high, there has been a decrease in the rate of increase since April of last year. Various suburbs in the Illawarra region have experienced a decline in rental prices. This…
How Wollongong Olympic’s Sandy Lowcock Triumphed Over Cancer When Sandy Lowcock, a member of the Wollongong Olympics team, received the news that she had successfully overcome cancer, it came as a surprise to her. She revealed in an interview that she had not spent much time contemplating the outcome of her scans. It was only…
Illawarra Academy of Sport Appoints New Chief The Illawarra Academy of Sport (IAS) has recently announced the appointment of its new chief, who is expected to bring fresh perspectives and expertise to the organization. The appointment comes as part of the academy’s ongoing efforts to maximize athlete potential, promote inclusivity, and enhance its overall reputation…
Controversial Rapper 360 to Tour Australia and Stop by Wollongong in November Australian rapper 360, also known as Matt Colwell, is embarking on an extensive tour following the success of his sold-out shows in June. The tour will begin in Victoria and then move on to Queensland, New South Wales, and the Australian Capital Territory…
‘Boutique’ North Wollongong Apartment Block Faces Rejection A proposed apartment block in North Wollongong is facing potential rejection due to concerns over its size. The development consists of ten units, with one unit designated for the applicant and their family, and the remaining units varying between three and four bedrooms. Notably, no one or two-bedroom…