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…
Woman accused of being accessory to Kempsey murder arrested in Wollongong A woman has been arrested in Wollongong, New South Wales, after being accused of being an accessory to a murder in Kempsey. The arrest was made by the police, with assistance from the State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad. Following the murder investigation, Strike Force…
Illawarra parents have mixed feelings about revamped NAPLAN test A recent change to the NAPLAN (National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy) test system in the Illawarra region has sparked mixed reactions among parents. The new system, which uses a four band scale instead of the previous ten band scale, has both its proponents and…
According to a recent article from The Leader, new trains to Wollongong and beyond may not be running until 2025. The article mentions that there are improvements planned for these new trains. These improvements include wider and more spacious two-by-two seating with armrests, tray tables, and high seat backs. Additionally, the new trains will have…
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…
More safety breaches for builder behind Wollongong unit blocks A construction company, TQM, that is responsible for building multiple unit blocks in Wollongong has been found to have committed further safety breaches. According to a spokesperson from SafeWork NSW, the company’s site in Newcastle has been issued with nine improvement notices and one prohibition notice…
Wollongong Photographer Accused of Raping Sleeping Woman in Van A photographer from Wollongong has been accused of raping a sleeping woman in a van. The trial started with the Crown’s opening submissions, which detailed the events leading up to the alleged incident. According to the Crown’s allegations, two women, who were visiting the South Coast,…
Developers, IKEA, Costco? Who’s looking to snap up North Wollongong Bunnings site The North Wollongong Bunnings site is up for sale, and there’s a lot of interest from potential buyers such as developers, IKEA, and Costco. The selling agents estimate that the site is worth “north of $60 million” and believe it could offer much-needed…
New eatery Lil Mah’s is already a hit with the vego’s of Wollongong Lil Mah’s, a new eatery in Wollongong, is gaining popularity among the vegetarian and vegan community in the area. With a diverse menu offering a range of delicious plant-based options, the restaurant has quickly become a favorite for those looking for meat-free…
That stings: Illawarra Airbnb host forced to refund guest who got tick bite An Airbnb host in Illawarra was recently compelled to provide a refund to a guest who claimed to have been bitten by a tick during their stay. Despite the unusual circumstances, Airbnb ruled in favor of the guest and required the host…