Community news

Help save Austinmer’s village chapel

Our beloved “Village Chapel” on Moore Street opened just over a century ago. After all those years, we are now in need. Structural repairs are needed to replace the existing piers supporting our church

The Illawarra Flame

December 2021

Community news

Santa Claus is coming to town – with a truck full of lollies!

Just letting all the girls and boys (young and old) know that Santa will be coming around Helensburgh and Stanwell Tops on Saturday, 19 December on Fire + Rescue 325 Station’s big red Fire Engine, starting about 9am from the Fire Station in Walker...

Roslyn Thomas

December 2020

Opinion

Thirroul Village – Paradise Lost

Considering the tumultuous times in which we find ourselves, it is not surprising that even Thirroul has not been spared. Our home has always remained a bastion of old-town values, unprecedented lineage and a deep love...

Rob Knight

December 2020

Community news

Tree-mendous Christmas sale at Guide Hall

It has been a busy month at the Girl Guides! Starting out in the spooky season, the girls competed for victory in a series of spooky parlour games. Complete with flinging spiders, pumpkin bowling, slime-plunging, and our own oracle to predict the...

Sophie Miller

December 2020

Community news

Family ‘wrapped in love’ after house lost in fire

Concrete has been poured at the site of a devastating house fire in Stanwell Park as the Morgan family begins to rebuild their home and their lives. Six months ago, Rod and Shelly and their young daughters, Ruby and Indi, as well as puppy Ace ran...

Heather Eiszele

December 2020