More safety breaches for builder behind Wollongong unit blocks A construction company, TQM, that is responsible for building multiple unit blocks in Wollongong has been found to have committed further safety breaches. According to a spokesperson from SafeWork NSW, the company’s site in Newcastle has been issued with nine improvement notices and one prohibition notice…
Expanding on “Life in a Foreign University | How Australia’s University of Wollongong Shaping My Leadership Skills” The article tells the story of a student named Shaurya Kansal and his experience studying abroad at the University of Wollongong in Australia. Shaurya comes from a humble family in Meerut, India, and had the opportunity to study…
According to a recent article from The Leader, new trains to Wollongong and beyond may not be running until 2025. The article mentions that there are improvements planned for these new trains. These improvements include wider and more spacious two-by-two seating with armrests, tray tables, and high seat backs. Additionally, the new trains will have…
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…
Woman accused of being accessory to Kempsey murder arrested in Wollongong A woman has been arrested in Wollongong, New South Wales, after being accused of being an accessory to a murder in Kempsey. The arrest was made by the police, with assistance from the State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad. Following the murder investigation, Strike Force…
A recent survey revealed the suburb in the Illawarra region of New South Wales with the highest number of electric vehicle (EV) owners. According to the study, many local EV owners prefer to charge their cars at home rather than at public charging stations. The report featured an interview with one local EV owner who…
Authorities ‘concerned’ at retired Illawarra teacher’s child sex assault charges A retired teacher from Illawarra, Australia, has been charged with child sex assault, leaving authorities deeply concerned. The Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong has confirmed the charges and has expressed their commitment to ensuring the safety of children and young people. The name of the…
7 Illawarra and South Coast Luxury Homes to Buy This Spring As the warmer weather approaches, the Illawarra and South Coast region in Australia is gearing up for the spring selling season. To give buyers a taste of the luxury homes available in the area, here is a list of seven exquisite properties ranging from…
Lightning Strikes in Illawarra Almost 300 lightning strikes hit the Illawarra during storm’s fury According to reports, a severe storm hit the Illawarra region on the evening of Tuesday, August 22, resulting in nearly 300 lightning strikes in close proximity to Albion Park. The majority of the strikes occurred in areas such as Dapto, Port…
Future of Animal Pound in Illawarra in Jeopardy as RSPCA Contract Ends The future of the animal pound in Illawarra is uncertain as the contract between the RSPCA and Illawarra Council comes to an end. This has raised concerns about the welfare of abandoned or lost animals in the region. The Illawarra pound has been…