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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…

Get the latest Wollongong weather forecast with warmer temperatures on the horizon. Prepare for possible showers on Monday, but enjoy mostly sunny days for the next six days. Stay protected from harmful UV rays and check out the detailed weather predictions. Read more here!

Wollongong Photographer Accused of Raping Woman in Van A Wollongong photographer is currently facing court after being accused of raping a woman in a van. The incident allegedly took place on April 17, 2022, when a group of women in their 20s went on a surfing trip to the South Coast. According to the prosecution,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Spring 2022 vs 2023: Are home values up or down in your Illawarra suburb? The Illawarra region is experiencing a mix of trends in home values comparing Spring 2022 to Spring 2023. While some suburbs have seen an increase in property values, others have experienced a decline. One notable finding is the increase in home…

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…