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The Illawarra Flame

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

Puzzles

Quick Quiz: 26 March 2025

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Clubs & Community

Where there’s a need, there’s a Lion

By Ken Magnus of Oak Flats Lions Club In 1917, in response to social problems created by World War 1 and rapid industrialisation, a businessman named Melvin Jones invited business clubs across the US to a meeting where the Association of Lions Clubs...

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March 2025

Puzzles

Easy Sudoku, 25 March 2025

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March 2025

News

Lord Mayor’s Column: We are the Champions

By Lord Mayor Councillor Tania Brown Well, the Illawarra Hawks certainly didn’t miss their shot! They’re the 2025 NBL Champions, and they’ve made the whole city proud. It’s no secret that I’ve been a die-hard Hawks fan for a long time. And...

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March 2025

Puzzles

9-Letter Challenge, 24 March 2025

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March 2025

Clubs & Community

CWA enjoys pottery class, shares Remote Opshop tip

By Jan Johnston of Stanwell Park CWA In February, one of our members hosted a wonderful day teaching us the art of pottery. After moulding the clay, we came up with a complete array of pottery ideas – all shapes, decorations and colours. While...

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March 2025

Puzzles

Quick Crossword, 21 March 2025

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March 2025

Clubs & Community

Helensburgh Men’s Shed sets up in Darkes Forest

By Bob Pymm of Helensburgh Men’s Shed Helensburgh Men’s Shed now has a new home. Over the last few months, we have moved all our stuff from our old premises in Parkes Street to what can only be described as a ‘green fields’ site at the end...

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March 2025

News

Welcome to the Weekend: Friday’s free mag is out now

The Weekend edition is free on Fridays to inboxes across the Illawarra

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March 2025

Puzzles

Play WordroW - 20 March 2025

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March 2025

Arts & culture

SmartFone Flick Fest: Industry experts give free film classes at Coledale

By Angela Blake, founder and director of SF3 SF3 – aka the SmartFone Flick Fest – is one of the biggest smartphone film festivals in the world. 2025 is our 11th season and we are a huge celebration of indie filmmaking and our filmmakers range...

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March 2025