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…
Discover the winner of the renowned $20k watercolour prize at Wollongong Art Gallery. “Blue Girl in the Sun” triumphed in the FLOW competition, honoring the art of watercolour painting. Celebrating innovation and creativity, the event attracts talented artists from across Australia. Learn more about this impressive winning artwork here!
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‘Deep concern’ over former Illawarra primary school teacher’s rape charges A former Illawarra primary school teacher is facing rape charges, causing deep concern among the community. The Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong has confirmed that the accused will no longer have any involvement with the school in light of the charges. The safety of children…
Storms Hit the Illawarra Storms Hit the Illawarra Last night, severe storms swept through the Illawarra region, causing widespread disruption and damage. We will provide live updates on breaking news, traffic conditions, and travel alerts from across the Illawarra, the South Coast, and beyond. The storm brought heavy rainfall, strong gusts of wind, and lightning…
In a disturbing incident in Wollongong, a woman’s train journey turned into a nightmare when she encountered a sex offender. The incident involved a man who was charged with several offenses, including sexual assault, common assault, and drug use. The woman, who was traveling alone, experienced harassment and inappropriate behavior from the offender. This unfortunate…
‘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….
New Boys Aim to Make an Impact in Illawarra Rugby Finals The Illawarra Rugby Finals are just around the corner and excitement is building as new players look to make their mark. The teams are filled with talented athletes and there is a sense of urgency among these newcomers to seize the opportunity and contribute…
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…
Taking a Look Under the FOGO Lid – Wollongong Taking a Look Under the FOGO Lid – Wollongong Ever wondered what happens to your FOGO waste once it leaves your kerb? Wollongong City Council is taking residents on a video tour of how they collect, sort, and convert your food scraps and lawn clippings into…
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…