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Couple awarded for service to the Vietnamese community
Wollongong locals Hong-Phong Le and Teresa Tran have been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the general division for service to the Vietnamese community of Australia. The husband and wife were humbled…
Hong-Phong Le awarded for service to the Vietnamese community
Wollongong local Hong-Phong Le has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia in the general division for his service to the Vietnamese community of Australia. Phong and his wife, Teresa Tran,…
Illawarra Hawks’ head of medical services, Phil Driscoll, honoured
The head of medical services for the Illawarra Hawks, Phillip Driscoll, has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia in the general division for service to sport through medical roles.…
Illawarra Folk Festival goers praise ‘beautiful’ family-friendly event
The 38th Illawarra Folk Festival returned to Bulli Showground last weekend with another fantastic line-up of bands, market stalls and a family-friend vibe. Festival goers shared their thoughts with the Flame on Saturday,…
Catch Beau Ritchie’s short film ‘Bait’ at Flickerfest 2025
Bait – a fisherman’s tall tale by Mount Warrigal filmmaker Beau Ritchie – is one of 22 finalists in Flickerfest’s youth shorts competition set to screen at Bondi Beach this Saturday, January 25. Beau wrote, directed and…
Local award-winning short film to screen at Flickerfest
Last year Over took home a top prize at the Creative Wollongong Short Film Festival. Now the inclusively made local comedy is showing at Flickerfest 2025. “Over is cheeky and fun and extra – it would really suit…
Find new ‘Inspirational Women’ Rose at Wollongong Botanic Garden
Visiting Wollongong Botanic Garden this summer? Look out for the new ‘Inspirational Women’ rose donated by local Rotarian Dorothy ‘Dot’ Hennessy OAM. Community leaders and guests gathered in the rose garden for the…
Author Leon Fuller reveals Flame Tree secrets after bumper spring
The iconic Illawarra Flame Tree (Brachychiton acerifolius) flowered abundantly this year, lighting up everywhere from the escarpment to Lawrence Hargrave Drive. “Flame trees are really spectacular in the urban areas when they’re flowering,”…
A Long Awaited Update: Dubbo, Mike Tyson v Jake Paul, Missy Higgins & Life In November
A life update including events from September - November: Seeing Missy Higgins in concert, welcoming new family and celebrating friends and achievement.