Festival that debuted the burning duck returns, fired up for winter solstice
Dark Scarp is back, Wombarra Bowlo's Jamie Madden reports
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News & Views
Sky the limit for more residential tall buildings for Wollongong
This proposal will again test the community’s appetite for existing height limits to be exceeded (and by a long way)
Arts & culture
South Coast Readers & Writers Festival announces full program for July 2026
The South Coast Readers & Writers Festival returns to Thirroul Community Centre and Library from 24–26 July
Clubs & Community
Lions plan two fairs in Helensburgh
Helensburgh Lions Club would love new members to help organise events for the town. Volunteering doesn’t involve lots of time, and it is really rewarding
Energy & Sustainability
Bus to the future
Renewable jobs advocate Darryl Best finds a big surprise parked outside the Servo in Port Kembla
Food & Travel
How to get more local sardines on Australian plates – a win for nutrition, local fishers and the environment
Sardines are packed with healthy oils and calcium and have less mercury than bigger fish – and they’re increasingly appearing on menus at bars and restaurants (often served still in the can)
Local Business
Festival that debuted the burning duck returns, fired up for winter solstice
Dark Scarp is back, Wombarra Bowlo's Jamie Madden reports
Science & Nature
Threatened species discovered at West Dapto Road upgrade site
A colony of a threatened microbat species was discovered in a culvert set for demolition
