Illawarra apprentice tradies bring back gold from WorldSkills competition A group of apprentice tradies from the Illawarra region recently emerged victorious in the WorldSkills competition, bringing home gold medals. The competition took place in the massive Melbourne exhibition centre, where over 60 different trades were represented. The intense three-day event proved to be a major…
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…
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…
‘Boutique’ North Wollongong Apartment Block Faces Rejection A proposed apartment block in North Wollongong is facing potential rejection due to concerns over its size. The development consists of ten units, with one unit designated for the applicant and their family, and the remaining units varying between three and four bedrooms. Notably, no one or two-bedroom…
‘Let me in. I have a gun’: Armed man took hostage in North Wollongong siege An armed man, identified as Leal, caused a siege situation in North Wollongong on October 27 last year. Leal allegedly approached a man at around 11am and demanded entry into a building, saying, “The cops are coming. Let me in….
Some of the Cutest Book Week Costumes from Wollongong Public School Students Book Week is an exciting time for students at Wollongong Public School, as they showcase their creativity and love for reading through adorable costumes. This year, the school organized a costume event for their young readers shortlist, which consists of six fantastic books….
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…
A new program has been launched in the Illawarra region of Australia to aid migrant and refugee women in improving their digital skills. The initiative, funded by the federal Department of Social Services, has allocated $20,000 to the Illawarra Multicultural Services (IMS) organization to develop and implement this program. The focus of the initiative is…
Political Alliance of Wollongong Council Independents Comes to an End A long-standing political partnership between City councillors Pat Franks and Alex Darling, both independents, has abruptly come to an end. This alliance, which had lasted for eight years, was a significant presence in the Wollongong council. While the specifics surrounding the dissolution of the political…
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…