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…
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…
Meet the finalists of the Illawarra Business Awards 2023 The Illawarra Business Awards 2023 have announced the finalists for this year’s edition. The event aims to recognize and celebrate the achievements of businesses in the Illawarra region, located south of Sydney, Australia. The finalists include: Chris Stolk from Peoplecare Health Jemma Tribe from Nowra Community…
Hey Illawarra, Walk With Me to Help Those Struggling Last week, an interesting story came across our news desk that compelled me to pay attention. It’s a story that involves walking and supporting those in need. I was so moved by this cause that I decided to sign up, and now I’m reaching out to…
$90k for the cheapest block of land in the Illawarra – but you can’t build on it According to recent sales data, the cheapest block of land in the Illawarra region, located north of Wollongong, is being sold for $90,000. However, there’s a catch – you can’t build on it. In 2023, the real estate…
A former Lake Illawarra police officer has been found guilty of assaulting a teen, signaling a landmark verdict in the pursuit of justice. The incident involved the officer forcefully slamming the victim’s head into concrete and applying pressure on his neck. This case highlights the need for police accountability and reform. The outcome could inspire other victims of police misconduct to come forward and demand justice.
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!
Search underway to locate man missing from Wollongong A search is currently underway to locate a man who was reported missing from the Wollongong area in Australia. Kim Hanigan, aged 63, was last seen at a residence on Woodlawn Avenue, Mangerton on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at approximately 3:30 am. Concern arose when Kim could…
Illawarra Premier League Team of the Season: Who Makes the Cut? The Illawarra Premier League has reached its finals stage, and the Mercury has announced their team of the season. The squad was selected based on performances throughout the 22-game regular season, with players representing seven out of the 12 IPL teams. The team consists…
Future of Wollongong and Shellharbour pound still unknown In a recent interview, a spokesperson for the Wollongong and Shellharbour pounds expressed uncertainty about the facilities’ future. The pound plays a vital role in helping people surrender their pets for various reasons, such as moving to a new property that doesn’t allow pets, or as a…