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,…
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…