16th January, 2026
Michael Samaras is a Sydney-based writer and researcher with a knack for uncovering hidden histories. In 2022, his research brought to light the Nazi past of the Wollongong Art Gallery’s founding benefactor.…
Four budding public speakers stepped up to the mic at September 20’s Culture Mix festival in the city. Working in pairs, Syuzanna, Nar Moe, Zinah and Ndanyuzwe “Pacific” Pacifique took turns to host Wollongong’s…
An Illawarra-raised triathlon titan who got into the sport when challenged by a colleague has been honoured as Wollongong prepares to host the world’s top triathlon talent. Former world ironman champion Ben…
Five interesting photo spots you can try out in the Illawarra.
Patrol season began on Friday, with more than 50 new lifeguards joining the Wollongong City Council team ahead of what’s tipped to be busy summer. Safety was the key message when local politicians joined lifeguards and…
Patrol season began on Friday, with more than 50 new lifeguards joining the Wollongong City Council team ahead of what’s tipped to be busy summer. Safety was the key message when local politicians joined lifeguards and…
Eddie Barry of Corrimal was 17 when his 21-year-old sister died of an accidental heroin overdose – a tragedy he says still haunts his family nearly four decades later and which constantly inspires…
Wollongong and the Illawarra would become one of Australia’s foremost military targets should Port Kembla be confirmed as the home base for the AUKUS nuclear submarines, according to protestors at today’s launch of…
When it comes to his native habitat garden, Tye Purnell is happy to share – but most of his regular diners aren’t humans. Tye is throwing open the gates for November’s Edible Garden…
Local theatre collective Vaguely Adjacent promises all kinds of funny stuff in Squatch Watch: LIVE, a new MerrigongX production that mixes fact, folklore and conspiracy podcasting. “Podcasting has become a huge part of how conspiracy theories spread…