‘Finally got justice’: Ex-Lake Illawarra cop found guilty of assaulting teen In a recent court decision, a former police officer from Lake Illawarra has been found guilty of assaulting a teenager. The incident occurred when the victim, now 18 years old and identified as Mr. Maher, had his encounter with the officer. According to Mr….
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…
Wollongong City Council has partnered with Endeavour Energy and EVX Australia to pilot the installation of kerbside Electric Vehicle (EV) charging sites. These charging stations will be set up at five different locations, spanning from Wollongong to Austinmer. The council is actively seeking feedback on this initiative from the community. Feedback can be submitted through…
New eatery Lil Mah’s is already a hit with the vego’s of Wollongong Lil Mah’s, a new eatery in Wollongong, is gaining popularity among the vegetarian and vegan community in the area. With a diverse menu offering a range of delicious plant-based options, the restaurant has quickly become a favorite for those looking for meat-free…
Expanded News Article Commercial Fishing Industry Condemns Offshore Windfarm Proposal for Hunter and Illawarra Region Date: October 12, 2022 Source: National Tribune The NSW commercial fishing community has expressed its strong opposition to the Federal Government’s proposal to install windfarms in both the Hunter and Illawarra regions. Tricia Beatty, the Chief Executive Officer of the…
Illawarra apprentice tradies bring back gold from WorldSkills competition A group of apprentice tradies from the Illawarra region recently emerged victorious in the WorldSkills competition, bringing home gold medals. The competition took place in the massive Melbourne exhibition centre, where over 60 different trades were represented. The intense three-day event proved to be a major…
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,…