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…
Police call for help to find missing Wollongong man David Harvey David Harvey, a 41-year-old man from Wollongong, has been reported missing and the local police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating him. According to NSW Health officials, Harvey was last seen on July 5, 2023. However, the police have only recently issued a…
Busy Illawarra Weekend for Marine Rescue NSW A crew from Marine Rescue Port Kembla had a busy weekend, rescuing multiple people and vessels in need of assistance along the Illawarra Coast. Rescue Operation off Windang On Saturday morning, the crew received a distress call about a vessel that was seriously disabled and at risk of…
Watch out for Magpies, says Wollongong Council Wollongong City Council is reminding residents to take extra caution during Magpie swooping season. While magpies are generally not aggressive for most of the year, they become particularly protective of their territory during nesting season. During this time, if anyone walks or rides past their nesting area, they…
Dogs Day Out Planned for Wollongong’s MacCabe Park in September Wollongong’s MacCabe Park is set to host a fun-filled Dogs Day Out in September. The event promises a wide range of activities and attractions for dog owners and their furry companions. Attendees can look forward to watching exciting Flyball competitions and demonstrations, where dogs race…