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…
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…
Phebra and University of Wollongong Join Forces to Develop Cancer Therapies Pharmaceutical company Phebra has recently announced a groundbreaking six-year collaboration with the University of Wollongong (UOW) in Australia. This partnership aims to advance the development of innovative cancer therapies, offering new hope in the fight against this devastating disease. Phebra is a leading player…
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…
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….
Wollongong Police need to ID these men The Wollongong Police are seeking assistance in identifying two males shown in the photograph. According to the police, these individuals could possess important information regarding a theft that took place on 20 August 2023 in Wollongong. If you have any knowledge about the identity of these males, please…
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…
Lightning Bolt Victim Out of Hospital as 20,000 Strikes Hit Illawarra A severe storm brought chaos to the Illawarra region, with an estimated 20,000 lightning strikes recorded. One unfortunate victim of a lightning bolt has been discharged from the hospital, while the community is left dealing with the aftermath of the storm. Within a 40-kilometer…
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: What’s being done about Illawarra’s high forest fuel loads The Illawarra region in Australia is facing an increasing threat of bushfires due to high forest fuel loads. Forest fuel loads refer to the amount of flammable materials, such as dead leaves, twigs, and branches, that accumulate on the forest floor and in…