Expanding on the Article: How Long it takes to Save a Home Deposit in the Illawarra Expanding on the Article: How Long it takes to Save a Home Deposit in the Illawarra Mrs Whitten, a town planner, and her husband, a teacher, have been residing in Wollongong for the past ten years. They relocated from…
In a disturbing incident in Wollongong, a woman’s train journey turned into a nightmare when she encountered a sex offender. The incident involved a man who was charged with several offenses, including sexual assault, common assault, and drug use. The woman, who was traveling alone, experienced harassment and inappropriate behavior from the offender. This unfortunate…
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…
New Boys Aim to Make an Impact in Illawarra Rugby Finals The Illawarra Rugby Finals are just around the corner and excitement is building as new players look to make their mark. The teams are filled with talented athletes and there is a sense of urgency among these newcomers to seize the opportunity and contribute…
Where the Illawarra’s Top Chefs Go for Coffee, Cheap Eats, and Fine Food Ever wondered where the Illawarra’s top chefs like to eat, drink, and play in their downtime? We asked eight of them for their favorite spots in the region, and here are their answers: Daniel Sherley, Debutant Favorite Coffee Spot: Opus on Keira…
Expanded News Article Commercial Fishing Industry Condemns Offshore Windfarm Proposal for Hunter and Illawarra Region Date: October 12, 2022 Source: National Tribune The NSW commercial fishing community has expressed its strong opposition to the Federal Government’s proposal to install windfarms in both the Hunter and Illawarra regions. Tricia Beatty, the Chief Executive Officer of the…
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…
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…
How Wollongong Olympic’s Sandy Lowcock Triumphed Over Cancer When Sandy Lowcock, a member of the Wollongong Olympics team, received the news that she had successfully overcome cancer, it came as a surprise to her. She revealed in an interview that she had not spent much time contemplating the outcome of her scans. It was only…
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…