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Illawarra Business Awards celebrate our region’s resilience and innovation

It’s surely a sign of the times that a business built on batteries is the 2025 IMB Illawarra Business of the Year. With its plant in the Montague Street light industrial precinct in North Wollongong and its HQ on UOW’s Innovation Campus, Sicon...

BY Group on a mission to cultivate Indigenous talent in construction

When you walk through the Illawarra Indigenous Business Expo (IIBE), you’ll see more than just products and services, you’ll see stories of leadership, vision, and the power of First Nations entrepreneurship. One of the businesses leading the...

Coomaditchie artists to showcase products with purpose at Indigenous Expo

Coomaditchie is a name that carries deep significance in the Illawarra. For more than three decades, the Coomaditchie United Aboriginal Corporation has been a place where culture, art, and community come together. Known for their vibrant public...

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Community Bank Wollongong: A New Chapter Begins With Fresh Signage and a Leader Committed to Our Region

Thanks to Community Bank Wollongong for supporting independent local news and providing this partner content. A new look is just the beginning for Community Bank Wollongong. As part of the Bendigo Bank Group, the branch has unveiled striking new...

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A Fiji Wedding to Remember

Last month I was lucky enough to say “I do” in one of the most beautiful places in the world - Fiji. My husband and I celebrated our wedding at the stunning InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa with 35 of our closest friends and family by...

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End of an era as Australis Canoes & Kayaks set to close after 40 years

After more than 40 years of making top-quality watercraft for private paddlers and commercial tour companies, the owners of Australis Canoes & Kayaks are taking a well-deserved retirement. Started in 1984 by paddlesport-mad brothers John and...

MTB champ Nathan Rennie is sharing skills with the next generation via the Victory Lab

For a bloke who didn’t have a ‘‘normal’’ job until he was 31, Nathan Rennie has done okay – and now he’s happy to share the knowledge that took him global. The downhill mountain biking world champion is using his experience to guide the next generation of athletes in the Illawarra – and not just for those on two wheels.

Tyneesha Williams

Why Helensburgh’s Grace Barlow started her own home care service

Inspired by her grandmother, and determined to treat older people with the dignity they deserve, a Helensburgh woman has launched her own home care service.

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Connect with South Coast Urgent Response at 2025’s Illawarra Indigenous Business Expo

In 2025, after an EOI period, the expo officially swapped hands into a First Nations-owned business, Sacred Country Consulting

New farmers and makers market the Local Table opens in Reddall Reserve

A new weekly farmers and makers market launching in Shellharbour on Tuesday, August 5, is set to breathe life into a quiet section of the Lake Illawarra foreshore.

Lesley Roulston

Discover Saunaus, Wollongong’s best-kept secret recovery retreat

The founders of Saunaus, Rhylka and Matt Hill are pouring heart and soul into running a relaxation haven on Crown Street in Wollongong. ”We are a husband-and-wife duo with two young boys keeping us on our toes,“ says Matt. ”We have been living in the Illawarra now for around nine years, recently taking a big leap and opening our own health and wellness business.“

Lesley Roulston

Shellharbour nutritionist supports women on holistic path to hormonal health

Motherhood and menopause both involve big changes but there is still not enough support for women during these times of transition. To fill this gap, a Shellharbour local has started her own business: Emily Gardem Nutrition.

Lesley Roulston

New Abyss Project eco-cruise sets sail around Five Islands

On 21 June, The Abyss Project launched on the first ever eco-tour of the Five Islands Nature Reserve off the Coast of Wollongong, offering tour-goers the chance to learn about the Illawarra’s marine environment and spot whales, seals, seabirds and...

Tyneesha Williams

Bodyfit Shellharbour Launches Free Community Yoga Classes to Reset & Reconnect

Spots for the free classes are limited and bookings are essential. To reserve a place, visit Bodyfit Shellharbour’s Instagram or Facebook page for the booking link

Books talks at Ryan’s Hotel in July

News from the team at Collins Booksellers Thirroul We have three fantastic events at Ryan’s Hotel this July. Too difficult to choose? We recommend you come to all of them! On the 9th is the launch of DAYS SINCE, the latest anthology from the Young...

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An Invitation to Glow, from The Skin Confidential

If your skin isn’t looking or feeling its best lately – think dullness, dehydration, pigmentation or those first signs of fine lines – it might be time to prioritise expert-led skin care. That’s where The Skin Confidential comes in. Located...

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Let’s talk about online meetings

By Pauline Calme Atlassian, the giant Australian-owned tech company, conducted a study last year revealing that team meetings are ineffective 72% of the time. Simply put, since I moved to the beautiful suburb of Otford with the opportunity to work...

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Collins hosts talk by journalist Jess Hill at Coledale

At Coledale Community Centre on 10th May, Jess Hill, a journalist and the author of Quarterly Essay ‘Losing It’, will be in conversation with Regina Featherstone, a senior lawyer from the Human Rights Law Centre. Bookings essential for what will...

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Home decor for harmony and happiness with CS Interiors

By local interior decorator Claire Cronin-Smith, owner of CS Interiors Communication is at the heart of my work. I believe that understanding my clients and their families is essential to bringing their vision to life. With a degree in...

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Family creates streetwear brand: Meet the Helensburgh crew behind Shred Clothing

A Helensburgh-based online enterprise called Shred Clothing is a true family business. “I started Shred with my three boys,” said owner Carla Brittain, who also runs Coal Coast Shutters and Blinds with her husband, Dave. “It started out as...

Genevieve Swart

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Poetry & History at the Pub in April

Wednesday 16th Poetry at the Pub launching new books from David Stavanger and Ali Jane Smith. Also appearing will be Joseph Schwarztkopf Jr, Nicole Smede and special guest, Hasib Hourani. If you’ve been to one of our poetry events at Ryan’s...

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Networking and training boosts careers, thanks to Junior Chambers International’s Illawarra chapter

Want to give your career a boost? Melannie Thomas, president the Illawarra chapter of Junior Chambers International (JCI), recommends joining her local group of young leaders.

Genevieve Swart

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