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The Illawarra Flame

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

Q&A with Sharon Cousins, One Nation candidate for Whitlam

Ahead of the 2025 Federal Election, the Illawarra Flame is giving all local candidates a chance to share their vision for Australia. Sharon Cousins is the One Nation candidate for Whitlam, the Commonwealth Electoral Division covering Shellharbour...

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9 hours ago

Puzzles

Easy Sudoku, 29 April 2025

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17 hours ago

Puzzles

9-Letter Challenge, 28 April 2025

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April 2025

Opinion

Closer to Home, Louder Than Ever: The Case for Independent News

By Claire Stuchbery, Executive Director of the Local and Independent News Association (LINA) Across the globe we’re seeing an increasing level of polarisation in politics. But is that reflective of what’s going on in our communities? Much of our...

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April 2025

Puzzles

Quick Crossword, 25 April 2025

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April 2025

Food & Travel

Thirroul Co-op volunteers share their passion

By Mark Fetterplace On a blustery but beautiful summer’s day, the Flame Tree Food Co-op had a morning tea get-together of their wonderful volunteers on the grass behind the Thirroul Surf Lifesaving Club. There was a fantastic community spirit...

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April 2025

Puzzles

Play WordroW - 24 April 2025

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April 2025

Puzzles

Quick Quiz: 23 April 2025

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April 2025

News

Early voting begins in 2025 Federal Election

The 2025 Federal Election has begun, with hundreds of people heading to the booth in Crown Street Mall during the first three hours of early voting today. Given past trends in early voting, the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) anticipates that...

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April 2025

Clubs & Community

Where to mark ANZAC Day in 2025

City of Wollongong March Crown Street, Wollongong and various locations - from 10am, find road closure information and more here

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April 2025

Puzzles

Easy Sudoku, 22 April 2025

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April 2025

News

Q&A with Nathaniel Smith, Liberal candidate for Whitlam

Ahead of the 2025 Federal Election, the Illawarra Flame is giving all local candidates a chance to share their vision for Australia. Nathaniel Smith is the Liberal candidate for Whitlam, the Commonwealth Electoral Division covering Shellharbour City...

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April 2025

News

Q&A with Jamie Dixon, Greens candidate for Whitlam

Jamie Dixon is the Greens candidate for Whitlam, the Commonwealth Electoral Division covering Shellharbour City Council, Wingecarribee Shire Council, and part of the Wollongong City Council LGA.

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April 2025

Puzzles

9-Letter Challenge, 21 April 2025

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April 2025