The Illawarra firefighter battling bears and bushfires in Canada In a remarkable display of bravery and dedication, an Illawarra firefighter has been dispatched to Paddle Prairie, located north of Keg River in Canada, to assist in the ongoing efforts to control devastating bushfires. The firefighter is currently facing the daunting challenge of battling not only…
Wollongong Street Fight Erupted After Man Allegedly Brought Gun to Settle Debt A recent incident in Wollongong, Australia, resulted in a street fight when a man allegedly brought a gun to settle a debt. The 34-year-old individual involved has been charged with several offenses and is yet to enter formal pleas. The charges against the…
Phebra partners with University of Wollongong to develop drug for leukemia, pancreatic cancer Australian pharmaceutical firm Phebra has joined forces with the University of Wollongong (UOW) in a six-year collaboration agreement to conduct research and development (R&D) and trials for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemias and pancreatic cancer. Phebra’s CEO, Andre Vlok, expressed satisfaction…
How one Illawarra employer is addressing the housing crisis A company in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia, is actively taking steps to address the ongoing housing crisis. Warrigal, an aged care provider, recognizes that loneliness and isolation are major concerns for migrants. In order to combat these challenges, Warrigal has implemented a…
Trains Cancelled between Wollongong and Dapto Due to Urgent Repairs Recently, train services between Wollongong and Dapto have been cancelled due to urgent repairs. Passengers who rely on this route for their daily commute or travel plans will need to make alternative arrangements. The cancelation of these train services is a result of critical repairs…
Dogs Day Out Planned for Wollongong’s MacCabe Park in September Wollongong’s MacCabe Park is set to host a fun-filled Dogs Day Out in September. The event promises a wide range of activities and attractions for dog owners and their furry companions. Attendees can look forward to watching exciting Flyball competitions and demonstrations, where dogs race…
Watch out for Magpies, says Wollongong Council Wollongong City Council is reminding residents to take extra caution during Magpie swooping season. While magpies are generally not aggressive for most of the year, they become particularly protective of their territory during nesting season. During this time, if anyone walks or rides past their nesting area, they…
Busy Illawarra Weekend for Marine Rescue NSW A crew from Marine Rescue Port Kembla had a busy weekend, rescuing multiple people and vessels in need of assistance along the Illawarra Coast. Rescue Operation off Windang On Saturday morning, the crew received a distress call about a vessel that was seriously disabled and at risk of…
Police call for help to find missing Wollongong man David Harvey David Harvey, a 41-year-old man from Wollongong, has been reported missing and the local police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating him. According to NSW Health officials, Harvey was last seen on July 5, 2023. However, the police have only recently issued a…
Expanding on the Article: How Long it takes to Save a Home Deposit in the Illawarra Expanding on the Article: How Long it takes to Save a Home Deposit in the Illawarra Mrs Whitten, a town planner, and her husband, a teacher, have been residing in Wollongong for the past ten years. They relocated from…