18th March, 2026
Why Your Photographer Doesn’t Need a “Niche” to Be an Expert
Forget the “pick a niche” advice. Here is why shooting diverse projects actually improves your photographer’s work.
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Cycling gives Matt extra gear in gaining independence
Long before 34-year-old Matt McMaugh became a legend on the northern Illawarra cycle paths, he was a toddler fascinated by anything on two wheels. Matt's mum, Tess, said her son had always…
Shoppers want illegal e-bikes off pavement after close calls
A retired GP is calling for improved pedestrian safety after two near-misses with e-bike riders outside a Thirroul supermarket. In a letter to Wollongong City Council, Helen Voysey asked that notices be…
Make a date with school fete, farm tours, art openings and more
This afternoon Green Connect urban farm at Warrawong is running tours and a picnic, while this evening over at Sunset Cinema in Wollongong Botanic Garden, Crime 101 will be showing on the…
Group gives girls a little get up and glow
A gap in meaningful support has prompted a youth practitioner to start a Helensburgh program aimed at improving how teenage girls navigate the pressures of growing up. Glow Girls is a group…
Nursery siblings nurture their nook
Well-known Thirroul gardening shop The Niche Nursery is being reimagined. Since taking over the outlet about six months ago, siblings Rebekah and Matt McLean have been working to turn the space into…
Economist reveals ‘gob-smacking’ inequality to not-for-profit providers
In one traditional lifetime, fairness in Australia has flipped. Over the past 70 years, inequality has taken off and the Australia Institute’s senior economist, Matt Grudnoff, warns of what may happen if…
Novel approach gives writer Courtney a reason beyond rhyme
After a decade of success in the poetry scene, Farmborough Heights author Courtney Peppernell is returning to her roots with debut fiction novel The Last Poem. “I always joke that it was…
Ruby’s rise reflects girls’ place on the board
The tide is turning on a long-held tradition of male-dominated elite Australian surfing as success stories continue to evolve among the Illawarra’s youngest athletes, including a growing cohort of girls from Kiama…
The 5 Best Family Photo Locations in the Illawarra for Autumn 2026
Discover the best family photo locations in the Illawarra for Autumn 2026, featuring trending multi-generational sessions.