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…
‘Confronting’ road safety rescue for Illawarra’s newest drivers In a recent session aimed at improving road safety for young and inexperienced drivers in the Illawarra region, participants were confronted with the harsh realities of the dangers on the road. One attendee of the session shared her insights, emphasizing that it changed her perspective on driving….
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…
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…
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…
Wollongong Council Facing Criticism for Abandoning Pest Deer Policy The Wollongong Council is under scrutiny for its decision to abandon its pest deer policy, despite the issue gaining national attention. The move has sparked concerns among residents and experts who believe that having a clear and effective policy on feral animal management, especially when it…
Lightning Strikes in Illawarra Almost 300 lightning strikes hit the Illawarra during storm’s fury According to reports, a severe storm hit the Illawarra region on the evening of Tuesday, August 22, resulting in nearly 300 lightning strikes in close proximity to Albion Park. The majority of the strikes occurred in areas such as Dapto, Port…
Disqualified Illawarra driver thought he could skate around the law. He was wrong A driver in Illawarra, Australia appeared in Wollongong Local Court on Monday and pleaded guilty to a charge of driving while disqualified. The driver, whose name is Moore, had his lawyer, Cameron Meaney, claiming that Moore had already paid $2,000 in fines…
Expanded Article: Illawarra students watch firefighters cut teacher out of smashed-up car in playground Illawarra students watch firefighters cut teacher out of smashed-up car in playground Students at a school in Illawarra recently witnessed a dramatic scene when firefighters had to cut a teacher out of a smashed-up car in the school’s playground. The incident…
Authorities ‘concerned’ at retired Illawarra teacher’s child sex assault charges A retired teacher from Illawarra, Australia, has been charged with child sex assault, leaving authorities deeply concerned. The Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong has confirmed the charges and has expressed their commitment to ensuring the safety of children and young people. The name of the…