Northern Illawarra Neighbour Aid (NINA) not only helps clients from Helensburgh to Woonona to live independently, the local charity also brings people together for a cuppa at social groups like Cafe Club. “The…

On Tuesday, May 6, Impact Hour Illawarra hosted a sustainability meet-up and ideas exchange at Reub Goldberg Brewing Machine, Tarrawanna. About 40 people attended the event, eager to learn about local, sustainable…

In April, 21-year-old Wollongong DJ Jordan Quill performed and recorded the first DJ set played at Windang Island. “It was the perfect spot,” Jordan says. “There’s a beautiful spot at the very end where…

For his new mural on the Thirroul Telstra building, street artist Jack Miller Hendry took inspiration from the story of Saint Michael, the archangel the parish is named after. “It’s right next to the…

The annual ANZAC Day march drew hundreds of people to the city last month. From 10am on April 25, families lined the streets of Wollongong, waving Australian flags to show their support for local veterans and…

The trusty democracy sausage is a time-honoured tradition on polling day, allowing voters to enjoy a snag for a local good cause. The term ‘democracy sausage’ was coined around 2010, but community organisations…

For their graduation showcase short film, Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) students Ruby Reardon and Layla Philippou have made Nothing And The Sun, a work born of their unexpected and profound friendship. “Our parents…

Yours & Owls are known for throwing huge concerts in scenic parkland by the sea but their love of the outdoors goes further than that. Co-founder Ben Tillman and his team are…