13th February, 2026
While Sydney protests over Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit turned violent this week, Wollongong Friends of Palestine said their two-day picket in Unanderra was “peaceful” and “family friendly”. Spokeswoman Safaa Rayan estimates…
Some musicians spend years dreaming of an ARIA, but jazz bassist Lucy Clifford actually won in her sleep. In the early hours of a morning in Boston, the Thirroul local woke to…
Ringing in the New Year with a chat about resolution no.1... 'have fun, prioritise joy, be silly.'
Woonona lecturer Jeannine Baker teaches media production and audiovisual journalism at the University of Newcastle. Ian Fenwick is a retired grandfather from Mt Kembla who worked in business systems, while Wollongong's Lea…
Wollongong's Vietnamese community is preparing to celebrate the most significant event on its cultural calendar – Lunar New Year, also known as Tet. While the official New Year falls on February 17,…
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that the following article contains the name of a person who has passed away. An immersive dance event is set to bring a compelling…
In early January, I witnessed the aftermath of a near-drowning at Sandon Point. The council lifeguard and multiple paramedics were treating a teenage boy who had been caught in a rip current…
More than 200 people gathered at Sandon Point on January 26 to learn, connect and show respect at a Survival Day event organised by Dharawal elder Uncle Peter Button. Organisers and attendees…
For two decades, Miss Zoe’s School of Dance has provided a space for Illawarra dancers to embrace the joy of movement without the pressure of competition. Founder Zoe McCarthy said she set…
When Fiona Ryan-Clark’s Aqua Vitae was awarded the main sculpture prize at last year’s Thirroul Seaside and Arts Festival, it was more than just an accolade for a talented artist – it…