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The Illawarra Flame

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

Cheep talk: WIRES volunteer on how to help baby birds

By Jennifer Kay, a volunteer rescuer with WIRES It’s nestling season – Spring has arrived and so have a host of baby birds! Australia is home to more than 800 bird species, each exhibiting distinct nesting behaviours and patterns of chick...

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5 hours ago

Opinion

‘Shark Safety Requires Evidence, Not Outdated Nets’

An opinion piece by Wollongong City Councillor Jess Whittaker At this time of year, every year, the debate about outdated shark nets rears its head. And at this time, every year, beachgoers, the broader public and the government grapple with two...

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6 hours ago

Puzzles

Mini Crossword, 15 Sept 2025

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Arts & culture

Local trio to present new works at Clifton School of Arts

Clifton School of Arts will be brimming with lovely artworks by three local artists this month, as Christine Hill, Tess McMaugh and Leonora Heaven display a wide-ranging collection of recent works. The exhibition will be open every day from Friday...

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September 2025

Sport & Leisure

New Great Swim of the South comes to Coalcliff

The 2km Dave Winner Beach to Bombie Swim will come to Coalcliff on Saturday, 16 November 2025, writes Coalcliff SLSC’s Rob Deacon Introducing The New Great Swim of the South — a refreshed, professionally run ocean swim experience with heart, soul...

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September 2025

Puzzles

Quick Crossword, 12 Sept 2025

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September 2025

Sport & Leisure

Join Helensburgh Touch Football

By Andy McGregor Get ready to dust off those boots and start stretching! Helensburgh Touch Football, the No. 1 summer sport in the area, will kick off its two summer competitions in early October. Helensburgh Touch Football has been operating in the...

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September 2025

Puzzles

Sudoku Challenge, 11 Sept 2025

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September 2025

Partner content

Community Bank Wollongong: A New Chapter Begins With Fresh Signage and a Leader Committed to Our Region

Thanks to Community Bank Wollongong for supporting independent local news and providing this partner content. A new look is just the beginning for Community Bank Wollongong. As part of the Bendigo Bank Group, the branch has unveiled striking new...

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September 2025

Puzzles

Wordy: 10 Sept 2025

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September 2025

Puzzles

Easy Sudoku, 9 Sept 2025

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September 2025

What's On

Celebrate 50 years of Korimul Gang Show in the Illawarra

8 Sept 2025: Media release from Scouts NSW Korimul Gang Show is celebrating 50 years of treading the boards with a special season paying tribute to its greatest hits. Featuring variety theatre at its best, Korimul Gang Show is produced by Scouts and...

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September 2025

History

Water Stories for History Week

See it in the Lab, level 1 at Wollongong Library, September 2 – December 2 and online

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September 2025

Puzzles

Mini Crossword, 8 Sept 2025

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September 2025