15th October, 2026
More than 900 people packed out UOW University Hall to see a variety of locally made movies united by a bird motif in the 2026 Creative Wollongong Short Film Festival. Presented by…
A crowd of more than 200 people gathered at the Wollongong Town Hall on a Sunday in March to demand justice for those fleeing war and persecution. At the Refugee Action Collective…
While Wollongong residents often enjoy the pristine sands of Puckey’s Estate for a morning stroll or a weekend swim, Raewyn Proctor and her team work weekly to ensure the health of the…
In 1975, a dozen men joined their local fire station, hoping to make a difference. It was the start of a tradition of community service and camaraderie that would endure for five…
Wollongong City Council has secured $480,000 under the NSW Government’s Greening Our City program, with plans to plant more than 1500 trees across the region. The aim is to increase canopy cover…
As the number of Australians with dementia climbs toward half a million, Illawarra horticulturalist Narelle Happ wants more meaningful, non-clinical interventions in aged care. “You can’t imagine being cooped up in the…
About 100 people have rallied at Bellambi Beach to protest against plans for land that has been a housing commission area since the 1970s. Over the next 20 years, the state government…
About 100 people have rallied at Bellambi Beach to protest against plans for land that has been a housing commission area since the 1970s. Over the next 20 years, the state government…
After 13 years of funding over $100,000 in grassroots projects in Wollongong, including the very first Yours and Owls Festival, a proven model for community-led philanthropy, the Culture Bank model, is moving further…
This month, Illawarra’s music scene offers high-energy shows for every kind of fan. Those looking for fresh faces can check out up-and-coming local bands at La La La’s, while a Queen tribute…