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The Illawarra Flame

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

How Stanwell Park and Keiraville CWA clubs are helping our community

In May, our election day cake stall was a great success and it has enabled us to direct further donations towards help for women fleeing domestic violence. Our recent book review evening was well attended and opened our eyes to what a cosy venue the...

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Puzzles

Quick Crossword, 15 August 2025

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August 2025

Media release

Work to begin on Bulli Town Centre improvements

Media release from Maryanne Stuart MP, the Member for Heathcote, 14 August 2025 Transport for NSW will soon begin improvement work in the Bulli town centre to help ease traffic congestion, improve safety and enhance access through the village. As...

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August 2025

Puzzles

Sudoku Challenge - 14 August 2025

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August 2025

Clubs & Community

From making fire to eating octopus, Cubs share their favourite night

By Scott Bradburn, 1st Austinmer Scouts Cub Group Leader The 1st Austinmer Cub Group (for kids aged 7 to 11) are looking forward to Term 3 activities. These include running a ‘pop up’ restaurant, learning magic from a professional magician...

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August 2025

Opinion

Lord Mayor’s column: Forging positive pathways for Wollongong’s Strategic Relationships

News from the Lord Mayor’s Office, 7 August 2025 By Wollongong Lord Mayor Councillor Tania Brown Homelessness does not discriminate. This National Homelessness Week, I’m encouraging everyone to take a moment to consider the complexity of the...

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August 2025

News

Dr Jodi Edwards delves into Unbroken Whispers: The Ripples Connecting Sea-Kin

This first-of-its-kind research project will ensure Cultural Ecological Knowledges are included in conservation planning, writes Dr Jodi Edwards In the deep, wide expanse of the southern seas, there are whispers – whispers that travel through the...

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August 2025

Puzzles

Quick Quiz: 13 August 2025

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August 2025

Puzzles

Easy Sudoku, 12 Aug 2025

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August 2025

Puzzles

Mini Crossword, 11 August 2025

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August 2025

Opinion

Lord Mayor’s Column: Take a moment to reflect on homelessness

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August 2025

Puzzles

Quick Crossword, 8 August 2025

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August 2025

Clubs & Community

Celebrating Aboriginal culture at Helensburgh Public School

By teacher Nina Sampson In the final week of Term 2, Helensburgh Public School hosted an afternoon tea to celebrate the achievements of our Aboriginal students. Families, staff, and students gathered to recognise each student’s learning journey...

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August 2025

Puzzles

Play WordroW - 7 August 2025

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August 2025