$90k for the cheapest block of land in the Illawarra – but you can’t build on it According to recent sales data, the cheapest block of land in the Illawarra region, located north of Wollongong, is being sold for $90,000. However, there’s a catch – you can’t build on it. In 2023, the real estate…
7 Illawarra and South Coast Luxury Homes to Buy This Spring As the warmer weather approaches, the Illawarra and South Coast region in Australia is gearing up for the spring selling season. To give buyers a taste of the luxury homes available in the area, here is a list of seven exquisite properties ranging from…
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…
Wollongong Man Avoids Jail in COVID Grant Fraud Case A man from Wollongong, Australia, narrowly escaped a jail sentence after getting caught up in a COVID grant fraud scheme orchestrated by his lover. The scheme involved submitting false applications for financial relief intended to help businesses impacted by the pandemic. The man, identified as Weir,…
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…
Woman Tied Up and Tortured in Brutal North Wollongong Kidnapping, Court Hears In a shocking incident, a woman was reported to have been tied up and tortured in a brutal kidnapping that took place in North Wollongong. The details of the horrifying ordeal came to light during the court hearing of Christopher Diliapis, a 19-year-old…
‘Confronting’ road safety rescue for Illawarra’s newest drivers In a recent session aimed at improving road safety for young and inexperienced drivers in the Illawarra region, participants were confronted with the harsh realities of the dangers on the road. One attendee of the session shared her insights, emphasizing that it changed her perspective on driving….
Wollongong Police need to ID these men The Wollongong Police are seeking assistance in identifying two males shown in the photograph. According to the police, these individuals could possess important information regarding a theft that took place on 20 August 2023 in Wollongong. If you have any knowledge about the identity of these males, please…
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…
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…