Summer holidays in idyllic Illawarra town inspire bestselling YA author’s latest mystery The latest mystery novel from a bestselling young adult (YA) author has been inspired by summer holidays spent in the idyllic Illawarra town. The novel, aimed at older kids, follows the adventures of Callie, a tween-aged girl, who teams up with her nemesis…
The Long-Gone Rail Line That Shaped Suburban Wollongong Wollongong, a vibrant coastal city in New South Wales, Australia, owes much of its suburban layout to a long-gone rail line. This railway corridor, which operated from 1887 to 1971, played a significant role in shaping the development and architecture of the surrounding areas. In the decades…
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…
Surf Lifesaving Awards for Illawarra volunteers The recent Surf Life Saving NSW’s ‘Awards of Excellence’ highlighted and recognized the invaluable contributions of Illawarra and South Coast Branch volunteers. Among the winners, Bellambi SLSC stood out with four category wins. Brody Robertson was awarded for the second consecutive year as the Youth Surf Lifesaver of the…
Retired Illawarra Teacher Charged with Historic Child Sex Abuse A retired teacher from Illawarra has been charged with historic child sex abuse. The alleged incident occurred several decades ago and involves a former student. According to the police, the incident took place during a camp held on the school grounds sometime in the past. The…
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,…
Developers, IKEA, Costco? Who’s looking to snap up North Wollongong Bunnings site The North Wollongong Bunnings site is up for sale, and there’s a lot of interest from potential buyers such as developers, IKEA, and Costco. The selling agents estimate that the site is worth “north of $60 million” and believe it could offer much-needed…
Wollongong Photographer Accused of Raping Sleeping Woman in Van A photographer from Wollongong has been accused of raping a sleeping woman in a van. The trial started with the Crown’s opening submissions, which detailed the events leading up to the alleged incident. According to the Crown’s allegations, two women, who were visiting the South Coast,…
Yours and Owls Music Festival Proposal Discussed by the Wollongong Local Planning Panel The Wollongong Local Planning Panel is currently reviewing a proposal submitted by Yours and Owls to extend its partnership with the University of Wollongong (UOW) for hosting the music festival on the Wollongong campus. The application seeks approval to hold the festival…
History-makers Shoalhaven team to beat as Illawarra rugby finals kicks off A Shoalhaven rugby team is making history as they enter the Illawarra rugby finals. The team is considered a strong contender and is expected to be tough to beat. The team’s coach, Miller, expressed confidence in their abilities and emphasized the need to make…