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Council officers to present at NIRAG’s May 1 meeting

The Northern Illawarra Residents Action Group (NIRAG) supports preservation of open space and the retention and enhancement of our Natural Environment, European and Indigenous Heritage. Since 2020 Neighbourhood Forum 3 (Woonona, Bulli, Thirroul and...

Parents welcome new Helensburgh to Bulli service – but is a bus enough?

On April 11, Jo Haylen, Minister for Transport, announced new bus services connecting Helensburgh and Bulli High School would begin in term 2. “We’re just very, very happy,“ said Helensburgh mum Danielle Beazley, who founded the “Better transport...

Genevieve Swart

Resilience the key to double gold for Shellharbour paracyclist Lily Piccolo

Inked on her right arm, the words ‘Dream Believe Achieve’ perfectly encapsulate Shellharbour resident Lily Piccolo’s journey into the world of para-athletics. A rare eye condition diagnosed in her 20s later rendered her legally blind and set...

Lesley Roulston

Next stop Larrimah: How a hit Netflix show has created a new must-see destination for Illawarra’s grey nomads

Thanks to a smash hit show on Netflix, there’s a new spot for the Illawarra’s grey nomads to pull into on their annual trek across Australia’s outback this year. That place is Larrimah – transformed in the past six months from total...

How Anzac deaths changed the way we mourn to this day

His mother, Mary Drummond, had spent months in agony waiting for any news of her only child. Her initial deference to authorities gave way to an increasingly desperate and angry correspondence. She wrote

The Conversation

The Weekend edition is out now

Today we bring you an incredible tale of resilience. A rare eye condition diagnosed in her 20s later rendered Shellharbour resident Lily Piccolo legally blind and set her on a path into the elite sporting world where she has achieved milestones on the national and world stage that she’d never imagined possible. Read the cover feature by Lesley Roulston in today’s Weekend edition.

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Shellharbour’s Anzac Day service attendance going strong

Australia became a federation in January 1901, a newly united country that not too long after was united in the face of war. The first Anzac Day in 1916 was established as a mark of respect to remember nearly 8000 fallen soldiers and the sacrifices...

Lesley Roulston

Crowds rising at Anzac Day Dawn Services in the Illawarra

Over the years, attendance at the annual Anzac Day Dawn Service has surged. Here, we highlight three distinct services across the Illawarra: Helensburgh Returned and Services League (RSL), Austin/Thirroul RSL, and Coledale RSL. Austi/Thirroul RSL...

Zachary Houtenville

Stories from Shellharbour Village War Memorial

Shellharbour Village’s War Memorial in Caroline Chisholm Park in Addison St is one of Australia’s oldest War Memorials. In fact, it is recorded as being the third oldest on the NSW War Memorials Register. It was erected in 1900 during the Boer...

Lesley Roulston

Shellharbour locals share thoughts on Draft Airport Master Plan

This week is your last chance to have a say on the Draft Shellharbour Airport Master Plan, with consultation consultation closing on Friday, April 26. The exhibition period opened on February 28 and public interest was been so great that...

Lesley Roulston

Everybody loves these good neighbours in Shellharbour: Meet Greg and Sue Walsh

Longtime Mt Warrigal residents Greg and Sue Walsh have been honoured for more than four decades of neighbourly behaviour. The Walshes were announced as the winners of 2024’s Shellharbour Council Good Neighbour Awards at a celebration at the...

Lesley Roulston

Traffic alert for Wollongong Triathlon Festival

Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions in Wollongong from 19–21 April as the Wollongong Triathlon Festival takes place. Wollongong City is hosting the World Triathlon Cup and the Wollongong Triathlon over the weekend, with special...

Transport For NSW

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Helensburgh Off Road Cycle Club is back on its home track

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Help local filmmakers win a Webby award for ‘Why Australians love going barefoot’

Thirroul-based production company Painting in Pictures has been nominated for a Webby Award for their locally shot BBC short documentary Why Australians love going barefoot. Painting in Pictures co-founders Kirsty Carter and Joe Harrison are excited...

Tyneesha Williams

How a Refugee Week writing competition fosters belonging in Wollongong

Cash prizes of up to $150 are on offer in the 2024 Refugee Week Creative Expressions Competition but for many entrants the chance to share their story is the real reward. “We want people to be able to express themselves – that’s the main...

Genevieve Swart

Wollongong has become a Lego Robotics powerhouse

Project Bucephalus coach and Wollongong local Andrew Clark began teaching Lego robotics in 2010, his was the only team in the area. In 2024, there are over 20 teams in Wollongong. “Wollongong is one of the powerhouses for First Robotics...

Tyneesha Williams

Watch ‘Beneath Hill 60’ at Coledale RSL

There will be a special free screening of World War I movie Beneath Hill 60 at the Coledale RSL on Tuesday, April 23. Presented by Clifton School of Arts, the film will be introduced by its writer and co-producer, David Roach. Filmmaker David Roach...

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Firies’ flood training put to the test at Otford Causeway rescue

Just two months after their first flood training session, volunteer firefighters from Otford and Helensburgh Rural Fire Brigades tested their new skills amid the deluge on April 6. Local RFS crews helped out across the northern Illawarra, from controlling traffic after landslides to rescuing a driver from floodwaters.

Making 2515 Coast News back in April 2015

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After the storm: Latest news from the government

Frustrated by long phone hold times or dealing with multiple agencies? Flood-affected residents can soon seek help face-to-face and in one place, the NSW Reconstruction Authority has announced. Two Recovery Assistance Points (RAPs) will open...

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Helensburgh Mountain Bike Park remediation works complete

Wollongong City Council media release: 3 April 2024 Wollongong City Council has finished removing contaminated soil material from Helensburgh Mountain Bike Park. Fencing will continue to come down and the site is now safe and open for public access...

Wollongong City Council

The Weekend edition is out now

Just in time for school holidays today, we bring you a cover feature by UOW journalism student Tyneesha Williams about how little bricks can be the building blocks for a big STEM career.

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