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From humble beginnings, Fairy Meadow Surf Club celebrates 75 years

It’s a big weekend ahead for members of the Fairy Meadow Surf Club which is celebrating its 75th birthday. Surf Club President Jeremy Kuiper says the main celebration will take place at the city Collegians club on Saturday night when 150 people will...

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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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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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Wollongong club welcomes bespoke bike trails for mountain riders

For a sport that outsiders think is obsessed with machinery and technology, mountain biking is majorly connected to nature – which is what Illawarra enthusiasts are about to embrace with 20 kilometres of purpose-built trails now open.

Tyneesha Williams

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Get friends and fun on track with Little Athletics in Helensburgh

Helensburgh Little Athletics Club has been bringing family, fun and fitness together for 40 years. This year, they’re fostering friendship with their ‘bring a buddy’ campaign. “We encourage people to reach out to their friends who’ve never...

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Albion Park Little Athletics Club celebrates 40 years

For four decades, Albion Park Little Athletics Club has been a popular training ground for young athletes, including Olympian Jessica Hull. Now the club is set to mark its 40th anniversary with a party, and an invitation for all ages to join the fun.

Lesley Roulston

Illawarra Academy of Sport celebrates rising stars at awards night

2 Sept 2025: Illawarra Academy of Sport Media Release from Joel Martelli at the IAS Snowboard cross athlete Marci Davis-Cook was the star of the show at the Illawarra Academy of Sport 40th Anniversary & 2025 Athlete Awards Night as she claimed...

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Rego is open and Illawarra cricketers are set for an exciting summer

Registrations are now open at all cricket clubs in the Illawarra for the summer season beginning in October. Senior cricketers in the Cricket Illawarra competition, spanning from 1st to 4th grade, will return to the field early in the month, with...

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Kids in Care Cup returns to Corrimal for spring rugby league carnival

Over 60 Aboriginal teams from around New South Wales will travel to Wollongong for the Illawarra Titans Kids in Care Cup on Saturday, September 20, and Sunday 21. “Not just in New South Wales but all over the country, we still have a large...

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Medal glory for Thirroul karate team at world championships

In June, 6 competitors from Samurai Dojo in Thirroul travelled to Finland to compete in the KSI (Kimura Shukokai International) Karate World Championships - an international tournament that hosted over 800 entries from 16 countries. “Even though...

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Thirroul snowboarder Charlie Tanner on quest for global success

Teen snowboarder Charlie Tanner is using a busy Aussie winter to prepare for his shot at global glory.

Zachary Houtenville

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Epic morning for pointscore no.6

Winter? What winter? The sun was out, the weather was warm, the waves were pumping for our June pointscore #6 at Sharkey’s Beach. In the morning the sets were solid and groomed by a light offshore wind, making for a super fun day. The A Grade saw...

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Helensburgh Tennis Club needs you

By Harley Mangham Helensburgh Tennis Club (HTC) has recently upgraded the court lights and the surfaces – we invite you to come and enjoy a game of tennis. HTC would like to thank Wollongong City Council, Wollongong Tennis Courts Administration...

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Power carves at Coledale corner

The waves of the past few weeks continued but in a southerly direction, making Coledale corner the place to be for our 5th pointscore on Sunday, May 18. Some brisk winds from the south kicked up throughout the day but the waves held up and increased...

UOW pool renamed in honour of Olympic legend Emma McKeon

UOW Media Release: 17 July 2025 The University of Wollongong (UOW) made Illawarra Olympic icon Emma McKeon AM an Honorary Doctor of Health Sciences – and renamed the UniActive pool in her honour – in recognition of her outstanding contribution...

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60 Years of Mateship: Coledale Oysters celebrate winter swimming milestone

“Many of my fellow swimmers have been competing for far longer than me, and some have such lovely strokes and style that is amazing to watch,” Denis says. “But in meeting each week it does not seem to matter. “We all get in and swim. It does not appear to matter what style you exhibit or your speed.

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Another championship for Wollongong!

The Illawarra Hawks may have won the NBL25 championship, but another local team has flown under the radar to win a prestigious AFL title… Local Ben Shum saw an expression of interest for teams to register for an AFL Masters Carnival at...

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Hello Fish at Waniora Point

It’s been a mixed year for snorkelling – lots of rain has made for poor visibility and then we had some monster swells. Waniora Point is located just to the south of Sandon Point. Known for the surf spot – Peggys – it has a good car park...

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Guide to Fairy Meadow Beach/Puckeys Walk

The described walk can be shortened by omitting the northern section to Towradgi Point. Pass through the dunes to (3)

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Record turnout of 130 surfers at pointscore #4

A perfect weather day of sunshine and light winds for pointscore #4 with fun waves on offer for all our divisions at Sharkey’s Beach. Waves were a bit on the smaller side, but the April pointscore went off with action a plenty, both in the ocean...

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A labour of love: Highlands couple used Covid lockdown to rediscover, recreate a stunning ‘lost’ bush trek

Exactly five years ago, as the early months of the Covid pandemic sent the nation into lockdown, the majority of us struggled with a strange new life of isolation, disconnection and uncertainty. Not so for a nature-loving Southern Highlands couple...

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Helensburgh Tigers tackle 2025 footy season

Helensburgh Tigers rugby league club has started 2025 off with a successful pre-season including some trial games across the grades. At time of writing, the club’s Over 30’s Ladies League Tag side, who played their first comp season in 2024, had...

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