Busy Illawarra Weekend for Marine Rescue NSW A crew from Marine Rescue Port Kembla had a busy weekend, rescuing multiple people and vessels in need of assistance along the Illawarra Coast. Rescue Operation off Windang On Saturday morning, the crew received a distress call about a vessel that was seriously disabled and at risk of…
Controversial Rapper 360 to Tour Australia and Stop by Wollongong in November Australian rapper 360, also known as Matt Colwell, is embarking on an extensive tour following the success of his sold-out shows in June. The tour will begin in Victoria and then move on to Queensland, New South Wales, and the Australian Capital Territory…
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…
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…
Illawarra Housing Values on the Rise this Spring As Spring Arrives, Illawarra Housing Values Continue to Rise Housing values in the Illawarra region are on an upward trend, marking a recovery in the housing market. While values are still 9.4 per cent below the record highs recorded in April last year, the consistent rise in…
Cheap, family-friendly jazz festival set for Wollongong Botanic Garden The Wollongong Botanic Garden is hosting a cheap and family-friendly jazz festival that will feature a lineup of talented artists. Some of the performers include Chris Fields, Sandy Evans, James Greening, Freyja Garbett, Max Alduca, Miles Thomas, Lucy Clifford, Pirashanna Thevaraja, Stuart Vandergraaff, Dominic Kirk, Tamara…
Call for women to join rally when birth trauma inquiry hits Wollongong A group of women in Wollongong is calling for support and participation in a rally to raise awareness about birth trauma. The rally will coincide with the upcoming birth trauma inquiry in the area. The women hope that their voices will finally be…
Dogs Day Out Planned for Wollongong’s MacCabe Park in September Wollongong’s MacCabe Park is set to host a fun-filled Dogs Day Out in September. The event promises a wide range of activities and attractions for dog owners and their furry companions. Attendees can look forward to watching exciting Flyball competitions and demonstrations, where dogs race…
Voice advocate Pat Farmer arrives in Wollongong on 14,400-km run around Australia Pat Farmer, a well-known voice advocate, has successfully arrived in Wollongong as part of his incredible 14,400-kilometer run around Australia. Farmer, who is an accomplished ultra-marathon runner and former politician, undertook this extraordinary journey to raise awareness about the importance of communication and…
Concerns over cameras filming shoppers above Illawarra’s self check-outs A recent incident has raised concerns about the use of AI cameras above self-checkout counters at a Woolworths store in Shellharbour. The incident sparked a heated debate on private Facebook groups, as it involved the cameras capturing a customer’s personal information during a transaction. The incident…