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Joey Scout reaches peak

By 1st Austinmer Scouts Group Leader Stephen Turner After starting the 1st Austinmer Joey Scout section two years ago, our group was so excited last month to present our very first Joey Scout Challenge Award to William Marshall. The Challenge Award...

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The Illawarra Guesthouse that Albert Orange built, with high hopes of tourist trade

Locals and tourists to Lake Illawarra would all be familiar with the historic two-storey California Guest House at Reddall Parade. It’s unlike any other building in the street. This impressive edifice was the brainchild of Mr Albert Orange. Albert...

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Helensburgh Historical Society welcomes new committee

Helensburgh & District Historical Society held our annual general meeting by Zoom on Thursday, 21 November, when we heard president Jim Powell’s report on 2024 activities. Jim thanked the various members who contributed to a successful year...

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A great Grandparents Day

Helensburgh Public School recently celebrated Grandparents Day with an overwhelming turn-out of grandparents and special people, filling the school grounds with joy and warmth. The sight of so many cherished family members gathered together truly...

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‘I saw a blank canvas’: Artist shares Tender Funerals experience

Artist Melissa Ritchie, the president of the Illawarra Association for the Visual Arts (IAVA), shares her experience of a Tender Funeral. My aunt Robyn Artho – twin sister to my mother Margaret Owers (nee Compton) and an artist like me – was...

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Time to Guide: Retired teacher enjoys volunteer role at Wollongong Art Gallery

Janice Creenaune meets Sharon Pechey, a Scarborough resident and past primary school teacher and assistant principal, who now continues her love of learning and teaching children by volunteering as a guide and workshop assistant at Wollongong Art...

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Thirroul Probus turns 5

By publicity officer Yvonne Bryce Five years ago a group of enthusiastic retirees headed by Mike and Gail Brennan started the Thirroul Probus Club. Our club began with 54 members and over five years has increased its membership to 133 people. We...

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Christmas wishes from the Lions

By Fran Peppernell, Helensburgh Lions publicity officer This is a happy time of year as we look forward to celebrating the festive season with family and friends. To cap off 2024, Helensburgh Lions celebrated a wonderful and happy occasion at this...

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Shellharbour Public School goes on Great Aussie Bush Camp

In November, Year 5 and 6 students for the first time, embarked on an unforgettable adventure to The Great Aussie Bush Camp in Kincumber. Over three action-packed days, they embraced new challenges, built lasting memories, and grew as individuals...

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Albion Park Probus Club welcomes new members

The Albion Park Probus Club welcomes new members who are retired or semi-retired to enjoy guest speakers, outings, luncheons and trips. The club meets every third Monday of the month at Albion Park Bowling Club at 10am. In November, they enjoyed an...

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Kittens need homes

Meet one of our special kittens waiting for their forever families to come along. These bubbas came all the way from Lightning Ridge to make the Illawarra their home. They come desexed, vaccinated & registered. For more details, email...

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Keiraville CWA supports local schools

By Marion Cook, Keiraville CWA publicity officer Last month a few of our Keiraville CWA members spent the morning covering books at Keiraville Public School library. Throughout the year we have helped at Keiraville Public School, St Brigid’s...

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Men’s Shed gear up for big move, next stop Darkes Forest

Bob Pymm, of Helensburgh Men’s Shed The Men’s Shed is putting in a big effort to prepare for moving from our existing premises. We are negotiating with Council for a more permanent home but this will take a while. In the interim, plans are...

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Time to stitch with the Thirroul Quilters

Gail Cannell may be closer to 80 years than 70, but she is still bringing beautiful hand-made projects to life, thanks to a lifetime’s skill in patchwork, quilting other stitch crafts. “Occasionally I may use a machine for some work, but most...

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The Fathering Project takes off

This year, we’ve introduced an exciting new initiative in collaboration with The Fathering Project, designed to engage fathers, parents, grandparents, and carers of Helensburgh Public School (HPS) students in various events throughout the year...

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New Scarborough Wombarra club team bowled over by community spirit

By Jamie Madden of Wombarra Bowlo When the Scarborough Wombarra Bowling Club opened its doors in 1956, Australia was a different place. A post-war boom in leisure saw a wave of community-owned bowling clubs spring up across the country. These clubs...

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Venturers take on canoe challenge

By Paul Rustomji of 1st Austinmer Scout Group What did you get up to on your October long weekend? Austinmer Venturer Scout Daniel led an adventurous journey with five other Venturer Scouts paddling canoes 95km down the Hawkesbury River from Cattai...

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Need a Feed teams up with MasterChef’s Gill Dinh

By Shaz Harrison, founder of local charity Need a Feed In an exciting collaboration, I’m teaming up with Gill Dinh, a 2024 Top 10 MasterChef Australia contestant, to raise awareness for hunger relief in the Illawarra. Together, we’re not only...

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Bulli Quilters raise $14,000 for charity at 20th anniversary show

Bulli Corner Quilters celebrated their 20 year anniversary at this year’s Annual Quilt and Flower Show at Bulli Uniting Church on October 11 and 12. Bev Burton has been a leader for the group since 2002, and celebrated the club’s emerald year by...

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Treat yourself to a Lions Christmas Cake

By Helensburgh Lions Club publicity officer Fran Peppernell It has certainly been a busy year and we still have activities on the go. Our famous 1kg Christmas Cakes and Puddings will be available at Jason’s Helensburgh Butchery and also when Lions...

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Thirroul Community Garden joins the Edible Garden Trail

Thirroul Community Garden is gearing up to showcase its thriving green space as part of the Illawarra Edible Garden Trail this November. Since 2012, Thirroul Community Garden has worked to maintain a sustainable and educational space for locals to...

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Calling Captains and Stokers

Visit www. exsight. org. au, call Geoff Stratton 0416 612 675 or follow on Facebook

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