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…

Police charge man after stabbing at Lake Illawarra A man has been charged following a stabbing incident that took place in the Lake Illawarra area. The incident occurred at around 1:40 am on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, when emergency services received a call about a man who had been injured at a residence on Avondale…

Update on Towradgi Point Footpath Worksite – Wollongong Work has resumed at the Towradgi Point footpath worksite in Wollongong after a temporary pause due to the discovery of Aboriginal cultural heritage items. The Wollongong City Council initiated this project in 2021 to replace the old footpath that had deteriorated over time. During the excavation process,…

Taking a Look Under the FOGO Lid – Wollongong Taking a Look Under the FOGO Lid – Wollongong Ever wondered what happens to your FOGO waste once it leaves your kerb? Wollongong City Council is taking residents on a video tour of how they collect, sort, and convert your food scraps and lawn clippings into…

Cheap, family-friendly jazz festival set for Wollongong Botanic Garden The Wollongong Botanic Garden is hosting a cheap and family-friendly jazz festival that will feature a lineup of talented artists. Some of the performers include Chris Fields, Sandy Evans, James Greening, Freyja Garbett, Max Alduca, Miles Thomas, Lucy Clifford, Pirashanna Thevaraja, Stuart Vandergraaff, Dominic Kirk, Tamara…

Wollongong Council to Continue Infrastructure Works The Wollongong City Council has announced that infrastructure works can proceed on a new footpath along Towradgi Point, following the identification of Aboriginal cultural heritage items in the area. The council had temporarily halted the works and installed temporary fencing to ensure the appropriate steps were taken. The council…

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…

Political Alliance of Wollongong Council Independents Comes to an End A long-standing political partnership between City councillors Pat Franks and Alex Darling, both independents, has abruptly come to an end. This alliance, which had lasted for eight years, was a significant presence in the Wollongong council. While the specifics surrounding the dissolution of the political…

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…

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…