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The Illawarra Flame

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

Making the most of our offshore energy potential

Date: 22 August 2025 Source: Media release from the Office of Chris Bowen MP, Minister for Climate Change and Energy The Albanese Government is supporting the emerging offshore renewable industry to develop new technology and unlock the sector’s...

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Arts & culture

‘Terra Motion’ to showcase landscape forever on the move

When you prepare to land in Central Australia what strikes you first is the red earth. On the ground you observe all the subtle variations of red in the desert landscape, the browns, the pinks and the purples. Surprisingly, 40 percent of Australi...

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August 2025

Puzzles

Quick Crossword, 22 August 2025

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August 2025

News

Writing and Art Competition celebrates the Illawarra’s multicultural voices

By Ann Burbrook of Illawarra Multicultural Services On Thursday, August 14, the Illawarra Multicultural Services (IMS) held a celebration completing the annual Creative Expressions Writing and Art Competition, now in its sixth year, in the Music...

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August 2025

Puzzles

Sudoku Challenge - 21 August 2025

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August 2025

Puzzles

Quick Quiz: 20 August 2025

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August 2025

Puzzles

Easy Sudoku, 19 Aug 2025

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August 2025

Puzzles

Mini Crossword, 18 August 2025

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August 2025

Clubs & Community

How Stanwell Park and Keiraville CWA clubs are helping our community

In May, our election day cake stall was a great success and it has enabled us to direct further donations towards help for women fleeing domestic violence. Our recent book review evening was well attended and opened our eyes to what a cosy venue the...

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August 2025

Puzzles

Quick Crossword, 15 August 2025

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August 2025

Media release

Work to begin on Bulli Town Centre improvements

Media release from Maryanne Stuart MP, the Member for Heathcote, 14 August 2025 Transport for NSW will soon begin improvement work in the Bulli town centre to help ease traffic congestion, improve safety and enhance access through the village. As...

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August 2025

Puzzles

Sudoku Challenge - 14 August 2025

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August 2025

Clubs & Community

From making fire to eating octopus, Cubs share their favourite night

By Scott Bradburn, 1st Austinmer Scouts Cub Group Leader The 1st Austinmer Cub Group (for kids aged 7 to 11) are looking forward to Term 3 activities. These include running a ‘pop up’ restaurant, learning magic from a professional magician...

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August 2025

Opinion

Lord Mayor’s column: Forging positive pathways for Wollongong’s Strategic Relationships

News from the Lord Mayor’s Office, 7 August 2025 By Wollongong Lord Mayor Councillor Tania Brown Homelessness does not discriminate. This National Homelessness Week, I’m encouraging everyone to take a moment to consider the complexity of the...

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August 2025