Search underway to locate man missing from Wollongong A search is currently underway to locate a man who was reported missing from the Wollongong area in Australia. Kim Hanigan, aged 63, was last seen at a residence on Woodlawn Avenue, Mangerton on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at approximately 3:30 am. Concern arose when Kim could…
Friday Fast Five: Ways to Stay Across Council News – Wollongong The City of Wollongong is bustling with exciting news and updates, and it’s important to stay informed about the latest happenings. Here are five ways you can keep up-to-date with Council news: Sign up for the e-newsletter: By subscribing to the Council’s e-newsletter, you…
Man Missing from Wollongong Located A man who was reported missing in the Wollongong area has been located safe and sound. The 63-year-old man was last seen at a home on Woodlawn Avenue in Mangerton and was believed to have left around 3:30 am on Thursday, August 24, 2023. Once Wollongong Police District was notified…
Wollongong man jailed for online child abuse offences A 51-year-old man from Wollongong, New South Wales, has been sentenced to three years and four months’ imprisonment for online child abuse offences. The man was arrested in July 2022 after a search warrant was executed at his home, where the Australian Federal Police (AFP) discovered electronic…
Wollongong’s Beachfront Filipino-Fusion Cafe Everyone Will Want to Know About In Wollongong, a beachfront Filipino-fusion cafe called 10orio Kitchen has been gaining attention and popularity among locals. The cafe was started by a talented entrepreneur who previously ran her own bake shop and delivered cakes, pastries, and Filipino dishes to her customers. Due to the…
Sydney Residents Flocking to Wollongong Amid Pandemic According to recent census data, Wollongong, a coastal city located south of Sydney, has experienced a surge in the number of residents relocating from Sydney, with the trend expected to continue. The COVID-19 pandemic and related factors have played a significant role in transforming Wollongong into a desirable…
Landscaped with Love: Former Student Gives Back to West Wollongong School A former student of West Wollongong School in Australia has generously given back to his alma mater by transforming their outdoor landscape. The project was described as a valuable real-world exercise for the current students, providing them with hands-on experience in landscaping. The project…
NRL Live Updates: New Zealand Warriors v St George Illawarra Dragons The New Zealand Warriors are set to take on the St George Illawarra Dragons in an exciting NRL clash. This highly anticipated match will feature all the action between the two teams as they battle it out on the field. Both teams have been…
One-hour Steam Train Rides Return to Wollongong Tracks in November In exciting news for steam train enthusiasts and history lovers, one-hour steam train rides are set to return to the tracks in Wollongong starting in November. The announcement was made by the organizers who expressed their enthusiasm for welcoming both new volunteers and passengers on…
Rising bushfire threat, but Illawarra’s preparations are behind schedule The Illawarra region is facing an increasing bushfire threat, but unfortunately, the preparations to mitigate this threat are behind schedule. According to local fire authorities, there is a very fine line between conditions being too dry to burn and the ideal window for conducting necessary preventative…