19th July, 2026
Edible Garden Trail host registrations open
The Illawarra Edible Garden Trail will return bigger and better in its fourth year, spanning two weekends in spring. Gardens will be open for this year's trail from Helensburgh all the way…
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City honours dancers who ‘did this country proud’ on historic tour
Members of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are respectfully advised that this article contains the name of a deceased person. Twenty years ago, a group of dancers left the Illawarra on…
Ranger fundraiser shores up nature help at home and abroad
What comes to mind when you hear the word "ranger"? Someone in Steve Irwin khaki, driving a 4WD through the wilderness, counting water buffalo, talking about a looming drought? Possibly. But it…
Film follows Banjima Elder’s efforts to ease asbestos aftermath
Members of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are respectfully advised that this article contains images and names of deceased people. A pair of Coalcliff filmmakers will give Illawarra fans the chance…
Bees, breath and poetry: Nature inspires creative dialogues
A free community event has explored the intersection of creativity, climate action and the future in the Illawarra. Wollongong Town Hall hosted families, creatives and ecologists for Creative Dialogues, a gathering organised…
Find the best live music in the Illawarra in July’s Gig Guide
The Illawarra's live music scene isn't showing any signs of cooling down this July. This month, our well-loved local venues will welcome gig-goers of all ages and musical creeds, from punk-rock 20-somethings…
Green corridor secured as Ray Hannah Lands saved for Thirroul
Wins don’t come much bigger than this. On Monday night Wollongong City Council voted to purchase the ‘Ray Hannah Lands’ – over 6.5 hectares of green space near McCauley’s Beach – and…
Yandha Djanbay (Go Slowly) returns to Wollongong
Over a year since her one-woman show captivated local audiences in its developmental stage, Gunai artist Kirli Saunders OAM is bringing Yandha Djanbay (Go Slowly) back to where it all began. This…
The No-Studio Studio: Why an In-Home Headshot Session Is the Easiest Way to Update Your Brand
No studio? No problem. Here is why an in-home headshot session is the most relaxed, convenient way to get professional branding images.
A league of her own
The 2026 NRLW season is about to kick off, and rugby league legend Sammy Bremner is as excited for footy now as she’s ever been. This passion drives the sporting trailblazer to…