Illawarra Sports High School out to return to its ‘basketball heyday’ Illawarra Sports High School is determined to regain its reputation as a powerhouse in basketball. The school, located in New South Wales, Australia, has a rich history of producing talented basketball players, but in recent years, the program has faced some challenges. The school’s…
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 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,…
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…