How Retro: Chickenpox Cases Reported at Two Illawarra Schools Recent reports indicate that cases of chickenpox have been identified at two schools in the Illawarra region. While not a notifiable illness, it is still a cause for concern among parents and educators. This resurgence of chickenpox, along with other illnesses such as slap cheek and…
How Libby Ruge’s memory will live on at her Wollongong high school The tragic incident involving Libby Ruge, Tye West, and Eva Harrison has left a lasting impact on the community, particularly at their Wollongong high school. The person responsible for the accident, Jaskaran Singh, has been found guilty of dangerous driving causing Libby’s death,…
Wollongong Boy Band Shines on The Voice The Wollongong boy band consisting of Tyler Wade, Harry Herbert, Emerson Garcia, Kye Spindler, and Jai Ellevsen continues to make waves after their latest appearance on the popular singing competition, The Voice. The talented group, all aged between 17 and 18, captured the attention of viewers and judges…
Concerns over cameras filming shoppers above Illawarra’s self check-outs A recent incident has raised concerns about the use of AI cameras above self-checkout counters at a Woolworths store in Shellharbour. The incident sparked a heated debate on private Facebook groups, as it involved the cameras capturing a customer’s personal information during a transaction. The incident…
Jury returns not guilty verdict in Wollongong photographer’s rape trial In a highly publicized case, a jury has delivered a verdict of not guilty for a Wollongong photographer who was accused of rape. The trial lasted for a considerable duration, during which the 12 jurors listened to testimony from various witnesses, including the complainant, the…
Wollongong Hospital Staffing Case: State Denies Nursing Shortfall Breached Union Award The State Government in New South Wales, Australia, has denied allegations of understaffing and breaching the union award at Wollongong Hospital. The dispute arises from claims made by the New South Wales Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) that there is a significant shortage of…
Suspicious Wollongong Fire Leaves Residents Running for Their Lives On Wednesday, August 30, a fire broke out in Wollongong, Australia, causing residents to flee in fear for their safety. The fire originated from a car parked in an outdoor car park at the rear of a social housing complex on Cliff Road. The incident occurred…
Thunder, Hail, and Rain Pelting Down on the Illawarra The Illawarra region in Australia is currently experiencing severe weather conditions, including thunderstorm activity, hail, and heavy rainfall. This weather event has prompted live updates on breaking news, traffic, and travel across the Illawarra, South Coast, and neighboring areas. The thunderstorms have brought heavy rainfall and…
Yours and Owls Music Festival Proposal Discussed by the Wollongong Local Planning Panel The Wollongong Local Planning Panel is currently reviewing a proposal submitted by Yours and Owls to extend its partnership with the University of Wollongong (UOW) for hosting the music festival on the Wollongong campus. The application seeks approval to hold the festival…
Surf Lifesaving Awards for Illawarra volunteers The recent Surf Life Saving NSW’s ‘Awards of Excellence’ highlighted and recognized the invaluable contributions of Illawarra and South Coast Branch volunteers. Among the winners, Bellambi SLSC stood out with four category wins. Brody Robertson was awarded for the second consecutive year as the Youth Surf Lifesaver of the…