25th October, 2026
New leaf turns on books of art
Some things are worth a three-year wait … hugging a loved one, gaining a degree, doing up a pergola – or creating an exhibition of books. Until Sunday, art lovers can view…
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Family roll dice on card game invention
For Bulli dad Joel Bettson, board games provide endless hours of quality time with his kids. So when his youngsters grew bored with slow games full of filler cards, the family spent…
Coalcliff couple’s doco up for top journalism award
Members of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are respectfully advised that this article contains images and names of deceased people. A Coalcliff couple who donned hazmat suits to venture into Australia’s…
A Studio, a Wedding and a Waste Audit: Bits from Winter 2025
A studio session, a rainy wedding and a waste audit – looking back on some random jobs in Winter.
Meet 5 women who went to make things right and Reclaim the Night
Tomorrow marks the start of the UN's global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign, which begins each year on 25 November (the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against…
Thirroul fun hub heralds start of summer sounds
What do you do when your music festival has been a hit for four years? Hitch it up to another and keep the kids involved – that's what Thirroulians and visitors can…
Designing homes for a changing climate in the Illawarra
By Jo McClellan, a housing and urban planning policy expert at Two Things Consultancy As the Illawarra-Shoalhaven region faces growing climate challenges, rethinking how homes are designed and retrofitted will be key…
Grant shines light on net benefits for tennis fans
Thirroul Tennis Club is serving up savings and better playing conditions after a $20,000 grant to install new, energy-efficient LED lighting. This project was one of 16 infrastructure initiatives across the Heathcote electorate that…
Boards still the Byrnes’ passion after nearly 50 years
Taylor and Parrish Byrne are the friendly faces of Byrne Surfboards – a family business run by two brothers born and bred in Thirroul with an international reputation as a renowned surfboard-making…
Hometown support helps buoy Jed to heights
Sandon Point surfer Jed Ashton took the win at the Australian Shortboard Open Men’s Titles, riding the waves he grew up surfing. "I got the opportunity to go in the Aussie titles…