Rising bushfire threat: What’s being done about Illawarra’s high forest fuel loads The Illawarra region in Australia is facing an increasing threat of bushfires due to high forest fuel loads. Forest fuel loads refer to the amount of flammable materials, such as dead leaves, twigs, and branches, that accumulate on the forest floor and in…
How one Illawarra employer is addressing the housing crisis A company in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia, is actively taking steps to address the ongoing housing crisis. Warrigal, an aged care provider, recognizes that loneliness and isolation are major concerns for migrants. In order to combat these challenges, Warrigal has implemented a…
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…
Wollongong Council to Continue Infrastructure Works The Wollongong City Council has announced that infrastructure works can proceed on a new footpath along Towradgi Point, following the identification of Aboriginal cultural heritage items in the area. The council had temporarily halted the works and installed temporary fencing to ensure the appropriate steps were taken. The council…
Jury returns not guilty verdict in Wollongong photographer’s rape trial In a highly publicized case, a jury has delivered a verdict of not guilty for a Wollongong photographer who was accused of rape. The trial lasted for a considerable duration, during which the 12 jurors listened to testimony from various witnesses, including the complainant, the…
Wollongong Street Fight Erupted After Man Allegedly Brought Gun to Settle Debt A recent incident in Wollongong, Australia, resulted in a street fight when a man allegedly brought a gun to settle a debt. The 34-year-old individual involved has been charged with several offenses and is yet to enter formal pleas. The charges against the…
Wollongong Boy Band Shines on The Voice The Wollongong boy band consisting of Tyler Wade, Harry Herbert, Emerson Garcia, Kye Spindler, and Jai Ellevsen continues to make waves after their latest appearance on the popular singing competition, The Voice. The talented group, all aged between 17 and 18, captured the attention of viewers and judges…
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,…
Wollongong City Council has partnered with Endeavour Energy and EVX Australia to pilot the installation of kerbside Electric Vehicle (EV) charging sites. These charging stations will be set up at five different locations, spanning from Wollongong to Austinmer. The council is actively seeking feedback on this initiative from the community. Feedback can be submitted through…
Two-day cycling event to mark the first anniversary of Wollongong’s UCI races A two-day cycling event is set to take place in Wollongong to celebrate the first anniversary of the UCI races. This event will bring together cycling enthusiasts and athletes from different parts of the country. Transport concerns raised by Transport for NSW According…