The folly and the ivy? Councillors, lord mayor fenced in
Which side of the white picket fence are you on? In today's op ed, journalist Jeremy Lasek remembers 'a simpler time' back in the 1980s
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The folly and the ivy? Councillors, lord mayor fenced in
Which side of the white picket fence are you on? In today's op ed, journalist Jeremy Lasek remembers 'a simpler time' back in the 1980s
Arts & culture
South Coast Readers & Writers Festival announces full program for July 2026
The South Coast Readers & Writers Festival returns to Thirroul Community Centre and Library from 24–26 July
Clubs & Community
Lions plan two fairs in Helensburgh
Helensburgh Lions Club would love new members to help organise events for the town. Volunteering doesn’t involve lots of time, and it is really rewarding
Energy & Sustainability
Bus to the future
Renewable jobs advocate Darryl Best finds a big surprise parked outside the Servo in Port Kembla
Food & Travel
How to get more local sardines on Australian plates – a win for nutrition, local fishers and the environment
Sardines are packed with healthy oils and calcium and have less mercury than bigger fish – and they’re increasingly appearing on menus at bars and restaurants (often served still in the can)
Local Business
Getting scammed via a text will be harder from July 1 – but more businesses need to act
Small businesses and community organisations are urged to act fast to register their “sender ID” – or risk having their texts ignored or even reported as scams from July
Science & Nature
Threatened species discovered at West Dapto Road upgrade site
A colony of a threatened microbat species was discovered in a culvert set for demolition
