‘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…
That stings: Illawarra Airbnb host forced to refund guest who got tick bite An Airbnb host in Illawarra was recently compelled to provide a refund to a guest who claimed to have been bitten by a tick during their stay. Despite the unusual circumstances, Airbnb ruled in favor of the guest and required the host…
Your Complete Guide to the Illawarra Premier League Finals Games The Illawarra Premier League is about to kick off their finals games, and it promises to be an exciting competition for soccer fans. With several strong teams competing for the coveted title, the stakes are high, and the battle on the pitch is expected to…
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…
Thunder, Hail, and Rain Pelting Down on the Illawarra The Illawarra region in Australia is currently experiencing severe weather conditions, including thunderstorm activity, hail, and heavy rainfall. This weather event has prompted live updates on breaking news, traffic, and travel across the Illawarra, South Coast, and neighboring areas. The thunderstorms have brought heavy rainfall and…
Mugshots Revealed of 13 Illawarra Offenders Who Are On the Run The Illawarra police have released the mugshots of thirteen offenders who are currently on the run and wanted for various crimes. These individuals are facing a range of charges including domestic violence, fraud, drugs, stealing, and traffic offenses. As law enforcement agencies continue their…
Concerns over cameras filming shoppers above Illawarra’s self check-outs A recent incident has raised concerns about the use of AI cameras above self-checkout counters at a Woolworths store in Shellharbour. The incident sparked a heated debate on private Facebook groups, as it involved the cameras capturing a customer’s personal information during a transaction. The incident…
Spring 2022 vs 2023: Are home values up or down in your Illawarra suburb? The Illawarra region is experiencing a mix of trends in home values comparing Spring 2022 to Spring 2023. While some suburbs have seen an increase in property values, others have experienced a decline. One notable finding is the increase in home…
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…
Trains Cancelled between Wollongong and Dapto Due to Urgent Repairs Recently, train services between Wollongong and Dapto have been cancelled due to urgent repairs. Passengers who rely on this route for their daily commute or travel plans will need to make alternative arrangements. The cancelation of these train services is a result of critical repairs…