15th December, 2025
Timber’s timeless appeal will be the drawcard luring thousands of woodwork enthusiasts to Bulli Showground next month. Coledale residents Suzanne and Stuart Montague started the Illawarra Festival of Wood in 2017 after…
With her family history in surf lifesaving, an award for Alyssa Norris might not surprise, but being named youth volunteer lifesaver of the year still managed to amaze the 23-year-old, who has…
A scholarship from a grassroots Illawarra organisation is helping a Yuin man from Shellharbour power up a career in electrics. Hi Neighbour is supporting Brock Amatto in building his career in renewable…
Eroding the stigma of dementia and fighting ageism will be top of the list when the Fraternity Club hosts the 14th Annual Illawarra Shoalhaven Dementia Public Forum on Wednesday, September 17. The…
Dapto Community Farm is launching a new program this spring designed for men aged over 55 – the Men’s Garden Shed. This six-week program offers a therapeutic and practical way for men to get…
The Illawarra’s beautiful escarpment was the inspiration and the star when two artists with a history going back more than a quarter of a century opened their fourth joint exhibition in Clifton.…
Helensburgh’s ”great, beautiful, strong sense of community” has been forging solid bonds between residents for 160 years – and now it has inspired a song. Local country musician Darren Coggan is set to…
For a sport that outsiders think is obsessed with machinery and technology, mountain biking is majorly connected to nature – which is what Illawarra enthusiasts are about to embrace with 20 kilometres of…
Having brought family, fun and fitness together for 40 years, Helensburgh Little Athletics Club is fostering friendship with its ”bring a buddy” campaign. Club secretary Natalie Baker wants to spread the word among people…
London has its famous Eye. Singapore has its Flyer. And in a few short weeks, everyone may have an opportunity to ride The Wollongong Wheel. Plans have just been unveiled for a big…