The Illawarra Employer Providing Housing for Workers to Foster Connection In an effort to address the challenges of loneliness and isolation faced by migrant workers, a company in the Illawarra region has taken a unique approach to support their employees. Warrigal, an employer in the area, has made housing arrangements for their workers to ensure…
Storms Hit the Illawarra Storms Hit the Illawarra Last night, severe storms swept through the Illawarra region, causing widespread disruption and damage. We will provide live updates on breaking news, traffic conditions, and travel alerts from across the Illawarra, the South Coast, and beyond. The storm brought heavy rainfall, strong gusts of wind, and lightning…
Disqualified Illawarra driver thought he could skate around the law. He was wrong A driver in Illawarra, Australia appeared in Wollongong Local Court on Monday and pleaded guilty to a charge of driving while disqualified. The driver, whose name is Moore, had his lawyer, Cameron Meaney, claiming that Moore had already paid $2,000 in fines…
Illawarra Premier League Team of the Season: Who Makes the Cut? The Illawarra Premier League has reached its finals stage, and the Mercury has announced their team of the season. The squad was selected based on performances throughout the 22-game regular season, with players representing seven out of the 12 IPL teams. The team consists…
On deer policy, Wollongong council ‘passes the buck’ to state body The Wollongong council has decided to pass the responsibility for deer management to a state body, causing some controversy. Cr Mithra Cox has expressed concern about the decision, stating that the council has allocated a significant amount of money for pest management programs, and…
Phebra and University of Wollongong Join Forces to Develop Cancer Therapies Pharmaceutical company Phebra has recently announced a groundbreaking six-year collaboration with the University of Wollongong (UOW) in Australia. This partnership aims to advance the development of innovative cancer therapies, offering new hope in the fight against this devastating disease. Phebra is a leading player…
Almost 20,000 Lightning Strikes Hit the Illawarra During Storm’s Fury A recent storm in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia, brought with it an intense display of lightning, with almost 20,000 lightning strikes recorded. The storm, which was particularly concentrated in the area around Nowra, resulted in an astounding 16,204 lightning strikes recorded…
Lightning Bolt Victim Out of Hospital as 20,000 Strikes Hit Illawarra A severe storm brought chaos to the Illawarra region, with an estimated 20,000 lightning strikes recorded. One unfortunate victim of a lightning bolt has been discharged from the hospital, while the community is left dealing with the aftermath of the storm. Within a 40-kilometer…
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…
Wollongong Police Need to ID This Male Wollongong Police Need to ID This Male Wollongong Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a male individual who may be able to assist with their investigation into a serious assault incident that occurred on July 16, 2023. The assault took place at approximately 1:20am at a…