The Illawarra firefighter battling bears and bushfires in Canada In a remarkable display of bravery and dedication, an Illawarra firefighter has been dispatched to Paddle Prairie, located north of Keg River in Canada, to assist in the ongoing efforts to control devastating bushfires. The firefighter is currently facing the daunting challenge of battling not only…
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…
Woman accused of being accessory to Kempsey murder arrested in Wollongong A woman has been arrested in Wollongong, New South Wales, after being accused of being an accessory to a murder in Kempsey. The arrest was made by the police, with assistance from the State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad. Following the murder investigation, Strike Force…
Strong Wind Warning Issued for Illawarra Coast A strong wind warning has been issued for the Illawarra coast, alerting residents and visitors of potential hazardous weather conditions. The warning has been issued due to the expectation of strong winds in the area. Strong winds can have several consequences, impacting various aspects of daily life. It…
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 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…
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…
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…
Wollongong Photographer Accused of Raping Woman in Van A Wollongong photographer is currently facing court after being accused of raping a woman in a van. The incident allegedly took place on April 17, 2022, when a group of women in their 20s went on a surfing trip to the South Coast. According to the prosecution,…
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…