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,…
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…
Expanded Article: Illawarra students watch firefighters cut teacher out of smashed-up car in playground Illawarra students watch firefighters cut teacher out of smashed-up car in playground Students at a school in Illawarra recently witnessed a dramatic scene when firefighters had to cut a teacher out of a smashed-up car in the school’s playground. The incident…
Rising bushfire threat: What’s being done about Illawarra’s high forest fuel loads The Illawarra region in Australia is facing an increasing threat of bushfires due to high forest fuel loads. Forest fuel loads refer to the amount of flammable materials, such as dead leaves, twigs, and branches, that accumulate on the forest floor and in…
Strong Wind Warning Issued for Illawarra Coast A strong wind warning has been issued for the Illawarra coast, alerting residents and visitors of potential hazardous weather conditions. The warning has been issued due to the expectation of strong winds in the area. Strong winds can have several consequences, impacting various aspects of daily life. It…
The Wrap Around: The key match-ups that will decide Saturday’s Illawarra Rugby League grand final The grand final of the Illawarra Rugby League is set to be an intense showdown with several key match-ups that will be vital in determining the outcome of the game. While there are many exciting clashes to look forward to,…
Expanding on “Life in a Foreign University | How Australia’s University of Wollongong Shaping My Leadership Skills” The article tells the story of a student named Shaurya Kansal and his experience studying abroad at the University of Wollongong in Australia. Shaurya comes from a humble family in Meerut, India, and had the opportunity to study…
Authorities ‘concerned’ at retired Illawarra teacher’s child sex assault charges A retired teacher from Illawarra, Australia, has been charged with child sex assault, leaving authorities deeply concerned. The Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong has confirmed the charges and has expressed their commitment to ensuring the safety of children and young people. The name of the…
A recent survey revealed the suburb in the Illawarra region of New South Wales with the highest number of electric vehicle (EV) owners. According to the study, many local EV owners prefer to charge their cars at home rather than at public charging stations. The report featured an interview with one local EV owner who…
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…