Local heroes in the spotlight as councils call for 2026 award nominations
Three Illawarra innovators helping the region thrive in different ways will know next week whether they will represent NSW in the 2026 Australian of the Year awards
News
Local heroes in the spotlight as councils call for 2026 award nominations
Three Illawarra innovators helping the region thrive in different ways will know next week whether they will represent NSW in the 2026 Australian of the Year awards
Arts & culture
Q&A with True Story festival author Vicki Hastrich
On November 15, Vicki Hastrich, author of The Last Days of Zane Grey, will appear in converation with fellow biographer Anthony Sharwood and Caroline Baum at True Story Festival
Clubs & Community
Austinmer Uniting minister to preach last service
Roselin Fisher has been the minister at Austinmer Uniting Church for the past 15 years and will be preaching her last service there on Sunday, 30 November at 9:30am
Energy & Sustainability
New plan to give households free electricity over midday
Australia is rich in sunshine, and from July next year everyone in the Illawarra could have a chance to reap the rewards
Food & Travel
Lessons in love – and lettuce
Fairy Meadow couple Lisa and Brian Wellings will welcome visitors to their nest as part of the Illawarra Edible Garden Trail on November 22
Local Business
What's On at Collins Booksellers Thirroul in November
As the end of 2025 looms closer, the new releases keep on coming so avid readers come in and delight in the choices
Science & Nature
This Halloween, pick a death lily
Planning your outfit for Halloween? This funeral flower will make a great bouquet and you'll be doing Landcare a favour
