From rhododendrons to rainforest, Wollongong's secret garden is blooming
Since the pandemic, volunteer numbers have risen tenfold and the Illawarra Rhododendron Garden has added 'Rainforest' to its name
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Social Justice Champion dedicates award to ‘my beautiful girl’ Gracie
Community Industry Group hosted the 2026 Social Justice Luncheon at Wollongong's Sage Hotel on Tuesday
Arts & culture
Illawarra Art Society gears up for major milestone
The group has a busy lead-up to its anniversary doings. President Heather Craig and membership secretary Jeanette Southam tell all
Clubs & Community
The Bowlo is turning 70 and you're invited to the party
By Jamie Madden, a director of the Scarborough-Wombarra Bowling Club
Energy & Sustainability
Region's bright future in clean energy draws talent
Why young innovators are moving to the Illawarra
Food & Travel
3 of the best Warilla cafes
Discover delicious cold brews, hot halloumi toast and gluten-free treats in Shellharbour's coastal town of Warilla
Local Business
From bottle cap to plant pot – how Illawarra kids are closing the loop
Greg McBrien reports on a plastic recycling program run by a family-owned skip bin business in this partner content with Tiny Tins
Science & Nature
From rhododendrons to rainforest, Wollongong's secret garden is blooming
Since the pandemic, volunteer numbers have risen tenfold and the Illawarra Rhododendron Garden has added 'Rainforest' to its name
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An opt‑out system for AI companies to access creative works doesn’t gel with Australia’s copyright laws. Here’s why
It does appear the government wants to incentivise big AI companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic to bring their business to Australia, writes UOW's Dilan Thampapillai
