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The Illawarra Flame

The Illawarra Flame is an independent community publication named after the Illawarra's famous flame trees.

Puzzles

Quick Crossword, 10 Oct 2025

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Puzzles

Sudoku Challenge, 9 Oct 2025

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October 2025

Puzzles

Wordy: 8 Oct 2025

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October 2025

Arts & culture

Tough Guy Book Club opens a new chapter in Kiama

Riding the raft through the underground tunnel, the volcano hurled us through its mouth and out onto a sunlit hillside. All of us, rattled but alive, stared at the raft now shattered beside us. I was saved, just like the rest, by luck and by friends...

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October 2025

Puzzles

Easy Sudoku, 7 Oct 2025

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October 2025

Sport & Leisure

Sandon Point surfer wins Aussie title

By Taylor Byrne of Thirroul’s Byrne Surf Congratulations to our very own Jed Ashton, who was crowned open men’s champion at this year’s Australian Shortboard Titles. The event was held at Sandon Point, just a stone’s throw from where Jed...

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October 2025

Puzzles

Mini Crossword, 6 Oct 2025

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October 2025

Arts & culture

Everyone’s invited to Scarborough Art Show

By Scarborough Public School parent Erika Steller The Scarborough Art Show is an inspiring and joyful community event at our scenic little school overlooking the sea. Back on October 10-12, the annual showcase of art, craft and local talent is known...

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October 2025

Local Business

Q&A with Maika of Mumma’s Beans Coffee

In search of a gentle cuppa during pregnancy, Bulli mum Maika Hehir created a guilt-free brew for mothers but has wound up with a product with broad appeal. “I’m the founder of Mumma’s Beans Coffee, an Australian-grown coffee that’s slightly lower...

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October 2025

Sport & Leisure

Take on the Forest Track, an iconic Illawarra bushwalk

Looking for a challenge? Try the 16-kilometre Forest Track along the Illawarra Escarpment, writes Geoff Whale, author of Northern Illawarra Beachwalks DISTANCE 16km one way, early exit options. DIFFICULTY Moderate with hard descent. SUMMARY Iconic...

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October 2025

Local Business

Sustainability award a feather in the cap for ‘coast kids’

The 37-year-old mum from Woonona Please tell us a bit about yourself. I have lived in Woonona since 2019 with my husband and two boys. We love the beach, playing a range of sports and are forever thankful that we get to call this region home. I...

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October 2025

Puzzles

Quick Crossword, 3 Oct 2025

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October 2025

Puzzles

Sudoku Challenge, 2 Oct 2025

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October 2025

Arts & culture

Audition in October for a romp around the globe

By Rosanne Travers and Kelly-Maree Michael of DUST Theatre Collective DUST Theatre Collective is back with a brand-new pantomime to ignite your wanderlust! Around the World in 72 Days was born from an initiative by Kelly-Maree Michael, Let’s make...

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October 2025