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…
Developers, IKEA, Costco? Who’s looking to snap up North Wollongong Bunnings site The North Wollongong Bunnings site is up for sale, and there’s a lot of interest from potential buyers such as developers, IKEA, and Costco. The selling agents estimate that the site is worth “north of $60 million” and believe it could offer much-needed…
Wollongong Photographer Accused of Raping Sleeping Woman in Van A photographer from Wollongong has been accused of raping a sleeping woman in a van. The trial started with the Crown’s opening submissions, which detailed the events leading up to the alleged incident. According to the Crown’s allegations, two women, who were visiting the South Coast,…
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…
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 Man Avoids Jail in COVID Grant Fraud Case A man from Wollongong, Australia, narrowly escaped a jail sentence after getting caught up in a COVID grant fraud scheme orchestrated by his lover. The scheme involved submitting false applications for financial relief intended to help businesses impacted by the pandemic. The man, identified as Weir,…