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For his new mural on the Thirroul Telstra building, street artist Jack Miller Hendry took inspiration from the story of Saint Michael, the archangel the parish is named after. “It’s right next to the…

The annual ANZAC Day march drew hundreds of people to the city last month. From 10am on April 25, families lined the streets of Wollongong, waving Australian flags to show their support for local veterans and…

The trusty democracy sausage is a time-honoured tradition on polling day, allowing voters to enjoy a snag for a local good cause. The term ‘democracy sausage’ was coined around 2010, but community organisations…

For their graduation showcase short film, Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) students Ruby Reardon and Layla Philippou have made Nothing And The Sun, a work born of their unexpected and profound friendship. “Our parents…

Yours & Owls are known for throwing huge concerts in scenic parkland by the sea but their love of the outdoors goes further than that. Co-founder Ben Tillman and his team are…

STARS stands for Support Transition Assistance Response Service. Simply put, these volunteers really are the stars of aged care in the Illawarra, providing practical advice for people stuck in hospital, waiting for…

Inspired by ancient Aboriginal technologies like weaving, today 15-year-old Emjae Woods loves to share her cultural knowledge with others. Emjae is in year 10 at Lake Illawarra High School and volunteers to teach cultural and…

Everyone loved the vibe at the fourth Port Kembla Festival on Saturday. Locals and visitors turned out in droves to celebrate the fourth free, family-friendly event and explore the town’s rich culture. From 2pm, Wentworth Street hosted…

On the Monday morning after 2025’s Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday, March 2, Hewitts Creek Bushcare Group cleaned up at McCauley’s Beach.  Thank to the group members who shared their thoughts while…