Strong Wind Warning Issued for Illawarra Coast A strong wind warning has been issued for the Illawarra coast, alerting residents and visitors of potential hazardous weather conditions. The warning has been issued due to the expectation of strong winds in the area. Strong winds can have several consequences, impacting various aspects of daily life. It…
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…
Wollongong Photographer Accused of Raping Woman in Van after Night Out A Wollongong-based photographer is currently facing accusations of raping a woman in his van following a night out in April 2022. The incident allegedly took place during a surfing trip with a group of women in their 20s, where two of those women met…
Wollongong Photographer Accused of Raping Woman in Van A Wollongong photographer is currently facing court after being accused of raping a woman in a van. The incident allegedly took place on April 17, 2022, when a group of women in their 20s went on a surfing trip to the South Coast. According to the prosecution,…
Some of the Cutest Book Week Costumes from Wollongong Public School Students Book Week is an exciting time for students at Wollongong Public School, as they showcase their creativity and love for reading through adorable costumes. This year, the school organized a costume event for their young readers shortlist, which consists of six fantastic books….
Future of Wollongong and Shellharbour pound still unknown In a recent interview, a spokesperson for the Wollongong and Shellharbour pounds expressed uncertainty about the facilities’ future. The pound plays a vital role in helping people surrender their pets for various reasons, such as moving to a new property that doesn’t allow pets, or as a…
Retired Illawarra Teacher Charged with Historic Child Sex Abuse A retired teacher from Illawarra has been charged with historic child sex abuse. The alleged incident occurred several decades ago and involves a former student. According to the police, the incident took place during a camp held on the school grounds sometime in the past. The…
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…
Warriors coach Andrew Webster explains surprise positional switch ahead of clash with St George Illawarra Dragons Warriors coach Andrew Webster has made a surprising positional switch in the team’s run-on 13 for their upcoming clash against the St George Illawarra Dragons. Josh Curran will start in the second row on the left edge, replacing Jackson…
That stings: Illawarra Airbnb host forced to refund guest who got tick bite An Airbnb host in Illawarra was recently compelled to provide a refund to a guest who claimed to have been bitten by a tick during their stay. Despite the unusual circumstances, Airbnb ruled in favor of the guest and required the host…