12th March, 2026
Woonona lecturer Jeannine Baker teaches media production and audiovisual journalism at the University of Newcastle. Ian Fenwick is a retired grandfather from Mt Kembla who worked in business systems, while Wollongong's Lea…
Wollongong's Vietnamese community is preparing to celebrate the most significant event on its cultural calendar – Lunar New Year, also known as Tet. While the official New Year falls on February 17,…
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that the following article contains the name of a person who has passed away. An immersive dance event is set to bring a compelling…
In early January, I witnessed the aftermath of a near-drowning at Sandon Point. The council lifeguard and multiple paramedics were treating a teenage boy who had been caught in a rip current…
More than 200 people gathered at Sandon Point on January 26 to learn, connect and show respect at a Survival Day event organised by Dharawal elder Uncle Peter Button. Organisers and attendees…
For two decades, Miss Zoe’s School of Dance has provided a space for Illawarra dancers to embrace the joy of movement without the pressure of competition. Founder Zoe McCarthy said she set…
When Fiona Ryan-Clark’s Aqua Vitae was awarded the main sculpture prize at last year’s Thirroul Seaside and Arts Festival, it was more than just an accolade for a talented artist – it…
Reading the news, you may think the world's in trouble. But teaching in high schools around the state for 50 years provides a different perspective. “I look at the young people today…
In the 2026 Australian Day Honours List, the Governor-General has recognised 949 people for their exceptional achievements. And for two Illawarra recipients, the greatest of these was love. Reginald Alan Young was awarded…
Music lovers from all over poured into Bulli Showground last weekend for the 39th Illawarra Folk Festival. After days of what was described as “an epic weather event”, the clouds finally parted…