15th December, 2025
Prepare to be inspired by one of Australia's most accomplished musical theatre stars. One of True Story festival's special guests next month will be Josh Piterman, host of the Behind The Mask…
Libraries – quiet, orderly … boring? Far from it, as writer Amy Maree Fairall is out to prove to Illawarra theatre audiences. So she wrote a play about a library enlivened by…
When Claudia Walters came across the heritage home of 1909 Otford Public School headmaster Arthur Gilchrist, she was inspired. Named after its former owner, Gilly’s Kitchen Garden is on the site where…
If anyone would make a perfect pick to pursue a career in sustainable aquaculture, it would be hard to look past Tahnee Chandler. A Bulli resident who spends her time snorkelling, reading, travelling, bushwalking…
One of the Illawarra’s most prolific writers, Jeff Apter has written more than 30 biographies and his work has been published across the globe. He’s known for his deep dives, ghostwriting about the lives…
By Jeremy Lasek, one of the editors of ‘We Voted YES’ To loud chants of “YES”, an Australian-first book documenting the 2023 Voice referendum campaign through the eyes of a local community has…
A deep dive into the real pros and cons of being a professional photographer, from creative autonomy to the demands of running a business.
An Australian clean energy pioneer-turned-filmmaker is hoping his documentaries will help to change the world’s approach to renewables. The University of Wollongong hosted a free screening of Andy Evans’ documentary Planet Wind on the Uni Hall big…
A seasoned journalist with over three decades of experience, Tracey Kirkland has spent her career on the front lines of news and information. She’s worked in both broadcast and print, and is…
An Illawarra woman named the region’s volunteer of the year fears vulnerable families her charity helps will face mounting difficulties in the approach to Christmas. Gloria Rohov says Anglicare has made an…