31st October, 2025
Garie surf club set to give newbies a break
After more than two years of closure, Garie's surf lifesavers are happy to be back this summer and are looking for new members keen to enjoy the club's mental, physical and social…
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Q&A with True Story festival author Jeremy Lasek
A journalist, media professional and author, Jeremy Lasek is a true local. Jeremy started his career at the Lake Times and went on to work in the newsrooms of ABC Illawarra and…
Lessons in love – and lettuce
It's an age-old story: Sydneysiders fall in love, spread their wings … and fall in love with the Illawarra. In an alternative plot twist, they develop an impressive garden which feeds them…
Award-winner to lead True Story festival workshop
Award-winning documentary maker, writer, and researcher Belinda Lopez will bring her expertise to True Story Festival, leading a practical workshop focused on a storyteller’s most crucial skill – asking the right questions.…
From whittle things … twig things grow
Woodwork fans and lovers of all timber-y things filled their boots when Woodfest welcomed thousands to Bulli Showground for a weekend of workshops, markets and demonstrations last month. The family-friendly event showcased…
‘Breathtaking’ Scarborough Art Show draws a crowd
Scarborough Public School successfully transformed into a popular art gallery once again this month, with more than 150 artists, collectors and parents queuing for a first look at the annual show on…
McCrystal is giving rock a polish
Sometimes you need merely to ask – and you shall receive. Screen media tutor by day, now music archiver by night Tyrone McCrystal rocked up to a gig in Dapto last year…
Big push helps families whose bubs must stay behind
Illawarra parent Ebony can recall the heartache of not being able to bring her baby home from hospital after he entered the world. Having given birth to son Charlie during the pandemic,…
Q&A with True Story festival author Josh Piterman
Prepare to be inspired by one of Australia's most accomplished musical theatre stars. One of True Story festival's special guests next month will be Josh Piterman, host of the Behind The Mask…
Library play aims to write new chapter
Libraries – quiet, orderly … boring? Far from it, as writer Amy Maree Fairall is out to prove to Illawarra theatre audiences. So she wrote a play about a library enlivened by…