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…

The “all day, all night gig-crawl” that is Port Kembla Festival returns tomorrow for its fourth year, with more than 40 artists performing across 10 iconic local venues from 2pm. Melbourne-based punk-rock band Pres s…

Organised by Corrimal Rotary, the GreenFest sustainability expo is back this Sunday. The free family fun day at Corrimal High School will feature more than 30 stalls, Landcare lessons, Bush Magic Therapy, ABC radio stars, raffles and a Rotary…