Wollongong man jailed for online child abuse offences A 51-year-old man from Wollongong, New South Wales, has been sentenced to three years and four months’ imprisonment for online child abuse offences. The man was arrested in July 2022 after a search warrant was executed at his home, where the Australian Federal Police (AFP) discovered electronic…
Lightning Strikes in Illawarra Almost 300 lightning strikes hit the Illawarra during storm’s fury According to reports, a severe storm hit the Illawarra region on the evening of Tuesday, August 22, resulting in nearly 300 lightning strikes in close proximity to Albion Park. The majority of the strikes occurred in areas such as Dapto, Port…
Search underway to locate man missing from Wollongong A search is currently underway to locate a man who was reported missing from the Wollongong area in Australia. Kim Hanigan, aged 63, was last seen at a residence on Woodlawn Avenue, Mangerton on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at approximately 3:30 am. Concern arose when Kim could…
How a long-gone rail line – from escarpment to Belmore Basin – shaped Wollongong The article discusses how a rail line that no longer exists played a significant role in shaping the city of Wollongong in Australia. The rail line, which ran from the escarpment to Belmore Basin, was in operation until its closure in…
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…
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…
‘Finally got justice’: Ex-Lake Illawarra cop found guilty of assaulting teen In a recent court decision, a former police officer from Lake Illawarra has been found guilty of assaulting a teenager. The incident occurred when the victim, now 18 years old and identified as Mr. Maher, had his encounter with the officer. According to Mr….
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 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…
Get the latest Wollongong weather forecast with warmer temperatures on the horizon. Prepare for possible showers on Monday, but enjoy mostly sunny days for the next six days. Stay protected from harmful UV rays and check out the detailed weather predictions. Read more here!