Hawks finals mania growing: playoff opener sold out amid big moves at Beaton Park

After a history-making year in which the Illawarra Hawks finished the regular season on top of the NBL ladder, it’s now down to the business end as the playoffs begin on Friday, 28 February. The high-flying Hawks will go into the game against...

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Vietnamese community celebrates Year of the Snake with song and dance at Dapto

A celebration of Vietnamese Lunar New Year was held on February 15th at Dapto Ribbonwood Hall. Organisers Teresa Tran OAM and Hong Phong Le OAM say the family event was an important celebration for the Vietnamese community of Wollongong. “Everyone...

State, local politicians get behind the grand escarpment walk project

The grand vision for an epic Illawarra escarpment walk linking the Royal National Park to Wollongong’s north with Cambewarra Mountain in the Shoalhaven is gaining significant support. The proposal which was first proposed in the 1970s and has been...

Project Smile: Shellharbour Citizen of the Year Mohit Tolani champions dental care for all

Local dentist Dr Mohit Tolani was awarded Citizen of the Year at Shellharbour Community Awards in January. “I feel very honoured, and I see it as an encouragement to sustain what I do. It’s a great opportunity to invite collaboration and network...

Thirroul Village Committee’s February Report

DA for 5 and 7 George Street Just before Christmas the owners of 5 and 7 George Street submitted a development application (DA) to Wollongong City Council (WCC) to build a residential flat building with 10 apartments and basement parking. The...