Pulling shopping trolleys out of creeks is all in a day’s work for Bellambi local Dilys Hoser and her crew at Corrimal Rotary Environment Group (CREG). “We go into the bushes and…

On Wednesday, March 19, Kirli Saunders OAM launched her latest poetry anthology, Eclipse, at Ryan’s Hotel Thirroul. The multi-talented, proud Gunai woman was in conversation with her “precious friend”, poet and former Red Room…

The Multicultural Communities Council of Illawarra (MCCI) turns 50 this year and, to celebrate, Ken Habak OAM has been helping out on a history book. As MCCI’s longest-standing chairman, leading the board of directors for the past 20…

Generations of families gathered in Wollongong last Thursday, March 20 to celebrate the ancient northern spring festival of Nowruz, which means ‘New Day’. Hosted by the Illawarra Iranian Association, the Persian New Year party at…

After seven years in the Illawarra, global charity Dress for Success has its own success story to share. Their services – which range from providing a quality wardrobe to careers advice – have helped empower more than…

The vice-president of Wollongong Mountain Bike Club, Craig Morris loves riding in the beauty of the escarpment. So when he saw a stack of litter, the Horsley local decided to take action. The result: a…

On Saturday, March 8, Nan Tien Temple held an International Women’s Day event in aid of Women Illawarra, raising  $4000 to support the local charity’s work. Ticket holders took part in the largest…

ARIA-winning Warnindhilyagwa singer-songwriter Emily Wurramara will bring her NARA Encore Tour to Wollongong audiences this Friday, March 21, at The Music Lounge as part of Great Southern Nights.  Known for her authenticity, storytelling and…

Wollongong’s 2025 Young Citizen of the Year is Jack Brown, the director of mental health and suicide prevention charity Talk2MeBro.  “I’ve been part of Talk2MeBro since it first started in 2018,” Jack…