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The Illawarra Flame

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

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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Sport & Leisure

Thirroul Thunder FC prepares for 2025 soccer season

By First Grade coach John Cropper After a hugely successful 2024 season in which Thirroul Thunder Senior Men’s teams were the only club in Football South Coast competitions to qualify for finals football in all three grades, the club will commence...

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23 hours ago

News

Your Weekend edition is out now

On the cover today is Simon Theuma’s winning image in the Wild About Shellharbour photography competition. It’s titled ‘A Time to Dream’ and was shot at Bass Point. Lesley Roulston spoke to Simon and the other winners about their incredible images.

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November 2024

Puzzles

Quick Crossword, 22 Nov 2024

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November 2024

Puzzles

Play WordroW - 21 Nov 2024

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November 2024

Arts & culture

What a celebration! SPAT stages spectacular 50th birthday party

By SPAT president Sonia Westwood SPAT (Stanwell Park Arts Theatre) marked their 50th anniversary with a spectacular weekend of short performances, music, dancing, singing, food, laughter and friendship. Surrounded by nostalgia and memories in the...

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November 2024

Puzzles

Quick Quiz: 20 Nov 2024

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November 2024

Clubs & Community

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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November 2024

Puzzles

Easy Sudoku, 19 Nov 2024

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November 2024

Puzzles

9-Letter Challenge, 18 Nov 2024

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November 2024

News

The Weekend edition is out now

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November 2024

Puzzles

Quick Crossword, 15 Nov 2024

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November 2024

Puzzles

Play WordroW - 14 Nov 2024

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November 2024

Partner content

Horizon Bank Celebrated 60 years of Service to the Illawarra & South Coast!

By the team at Horizon Bank This November, Horizon Bank proudly marked their 60th Anniversary, commemorating six decades of dedicated service as a customer-owned financial institution in the Illawarra and South Coast. It all began in 1964 when...

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November 2024