video Digital editions August’s edition is out today On the cover: An ageing volunteer workforce and the growing threat of a major bushfire in the region has prompted one of the biggest targeted recruitment drives in the history of the local Rural Fire Service (RFS) The Illawarra Flame 22 hours ago
video Clubs & Community Halfway through the year at Helensburgh Public School – what a journey! By Helensburgh Public School teacher Nina Sampson As we reach the halfway mark of the school year, Helensburgh Public School students continue to engage in a variety of enriching activities that foster creativity and a sense of belonging. From dance... The Illawarra Flame July 2025
video History The Fullers of Dunmore Dunmore House, built on a rise beside the Minnamurra River, is arguably one of the Illawarra’s most beautiful historic homes. You catch glimpses of its elegance and grandeur as you pass it on the way south to Kiama. George Laurence Fuller was the... The Illawarra Flame July 2025
video Clubs & Community Clarence Slockee leads 1st Austinmer Scout Troop in Aboriginal cultural experience By Sam Donohoe, 1st Austinmer Scouts Committee Chair On a cool and clear Wednesday evening in June, 1st Austinmer Scouts of all ages gathered together at the 1st Austinmer Scout Hall for an Aboriginal cultural experience. Scouts were very fortunate... The Illawarra Flame July 2025