New Boys Aim to Make an Impact in Illawarra Rugby Finals The Illawarra Rugby Finals are just around the corner and excitement is building as new players look to make their mark. The teams are filled with talented athletes and there is a sense of urgency among these newcomers to seize the opportunity and contribute…
Meet the finalists of the Illawarra Business Awards 2023 The Illawarra Business Awards 2023 have announced the finalists for this year’s edition. The event aims to recognize and celebrate the achievements of businesses in the Illawarra region, located south of Sydney, Australia. The finalists include: Chris Stolk from Peoplecare Health Jemma Tribe from Nowra Community…
Wollongong’s Beachfront Filipino-Fusion Cafe Everyone Will Want to Know About In Wollongong, a beachfront Filipino-fusion cafe called 10orio Kitchen has been gaining attention and popularity among locals. The cafe was started by a talented entrepreneur who previously ran her own bake shop and delivered cakes, pastries, and Filipino dishes to her customers. Due to the…
Discover how Illawarra families are taking precautions to ensure a safe Father’s Day at Garie Beach. Read about the Ingleses’ experience and their efforts to avoid tragedy while testing jet skis. Find out how they are prioritizing safety and enjoying the holiday without any mishaps. Don’t miss the full story!
‘Deep concern’ over former Illawarra primary school teacher’s rape charges A former Illawarra primary school teacher is facing rape charges, causing deep concern among the community. The Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong has confirmed that the accused will no longer have any involvement with the school in light of the charges. The safety of children…
Illawarra parents have mixed feelings about revamped NAPLAN test A recent change to the NAPLAN (National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy) test system in the Illawarra region has sparked mixed reactions among parents. The new system, which uses a four band scale instead of the previous ten band scale, has both its proponents and…
All the Stories That Matter Ahead of the Illawarra Rugby League Grand Final The Illawarra Rugby League Grand Final is just around the corner, and it promises to be a week filled with captivating narratives and thrilling subplots. While many storylines will unfold, one particular storyline stands out among the rest. This year’s grand final…
Yours and Owls Music Festival Proposal Discussed by the Wollongong Local Planning Panel The Wollongong Local Planning Panel is currently reviewing a proposal submitted by Yours and Owls to extend its partnership with the University of Wollongong (UOW) for hosting the music festival on the Wollongong campus. The application seeks approval to hold the festival…
Rising bushfire threat, but Illawarra’s preparations are behind schedule The Illawarra region is facing an increasing bushfire threat, but unfortunately, the preparations to mitigate this threat are behind schedule. According to local fire authorities, there is a very fine line between conditions being too dry to burn and the ideal window for conducting necessary preventative…
Expanded Article: Illawarra students watch firefighters cut teacher out of smashed-up car in playground Illawarra students watch firefighters cut teacher out of smashed-up car in playground Students at a school in Illawarra recently witnessed a dramatic scene when firefighters had to cut a teacher out of a smashed-up car in the school’s playground. The incident…