Almost 20,000 Lightning Strikes Hit the Illawarra During Storm’s Fury A recent storm in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia, brought with it an intense display of lightning, with almost 20,000 lightning strikes recorded. The storm, which was particularly concentrated in the area around Nowra, resulted in an astounding 16,204 lightning strikes recorded…
On deer policy, Wollongong council ‘passes the buck’ to state body The Wollongong council has decided to pass the responsibility for deer management to a state body, causing some controversy. Cr Mithra Cox has expressed concern about the decision, stating that the council has allocated a significant amount of money for pest management programs, and…
The Illawarra suburbs where rents have fallen In recent months, rental growth in the Illawarra region of Australia has slowed down. Although rents are still high, there has been a decrease in the rate of increase since April of last year. Various suburbs in the Illawarra region have experienced a decline in rental prices. This…
Rising bushfire threat, but Illawarra’s preparations are behind schedule The Illawarra region is facing an increasing bushfire threat, but unfortunately, the preparations to mitigate this threat are behind schedule. According to local fire authorities, there is a very fine line between conditions being too dry to burn and the ideal window for conducting necessary preventative…
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…
Discover the extraordinary journey of the Butchers as they clinch the Illawarra League Silverware. Unravel the team’s indescribable confidence and innate talent that sets them apart. Experience the thrill of their well-deserved triumph and find out what makes them so special. Read the full story here!
Australian TV stars gather in Thirroul for premiere of Illawarra-filmed series Thirroul, a coastal town in New South Wales, Australia, recently hosted the star-studded premiere of a new television series that was filmed in the Illawarra region. The event drew prominent TV stars from across the country. The report mentions that the producers of the…
Wollongong’s Beachfront Filipino-Fusion Cafe Everyone Will Want to Know About In Wollongong, a beachfront Filipino-fusion cafe called 10orio Kitchen has been gaining attention and popularity among locals. The cafe was started by a talented entrepreneur who previously ran her own bake shop and delivered cakes, pastries, and Filipino dishes to her customers. Due to the…
In a recent news article, the heroic actions of an Illawarra firefighter are highlighted. This firefighter played a crucial role in the search and rescue efforts following a devastating earthquake. As the earthquake had caused extensive damage to buildings and structures, the task of locating survivors trapped beneath the rubble was immensely challenging. To aid…
Future of Animal Pound in Illawarra in Jeopardy as RSPCA Contract Ends The future of the animal pound in Illawarra is uncertain as the contract between the RSPCA and Illawarra Council comes to an end. This has raised concerns about the welfare of abandoned or lost animals in the region. The Illawarra pound has been…