Summer holidays in idyllic Illawarra town inspire bestselling YA author’s latest mystery The latest mystery novel from a bestselling young adult (YA) author has been inspired by summer holidays spent in the idyllic Illawarra town. The novel, aimed at older kids, follows the adventures of Callie, a tween-aged girl, who teams up with her nemesis…
‘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…