Local Business

Q&A with the Glow Girls founder

First Helensburgh local Sammy Mahler changed her own life, now she’s changing others’. “After many years in fashion, where I honed my skills in creativity and communication, I realised my true calling lay in supporting young people,” Sammy...

Genevieve Swart

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...

Collins Booksellers Thirroul

Collins hosts last author talks of 2024

Invitation to young & old to join our Xmas Fundraising Project raising money for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. How does it work? We’ll give you a plain paper carry bag to take home and decorate using your medium of choice: pencils, ink...

Gem of a gift idea

As we count down the days to the festive season, how many of us are struggling to come up with a one-of-a-kind Christmas gift which has style, purpose and practicality? Why not consider giving your someone special a unique creative experience, in...

Jeremy Lasek

Well done to Helensburgh’s Todd Brennan, founder of Forkpro Australia

By Michelle Mitchell, general manager at Forkpro Australia Helensburgh’s Todd Brennan, CEO and founder of Forkpro Australia, has won the Australian Forklift & Industrial Truck Association’s H&E Grant Award. It is a prestigious award...

October 2024

Family business Outdoor Furniture Taren Point celebrates 50 years of trading

Regular Illawarra Flame advertiser Outdoor Furniture Taren Point is celebrating an incredible 50 years in business tomorrow, Saturday, October 5. Join the crew in store at 2/141-151 Taren Point Road to enjoy a free sausage sizzle, cake and lucky...

Genevieve Swart

October 2024

The Canadian Rockies: why it’s the go-to destination this Spring!

You’ve seen it on TV and all over social media: the surreal blue lakes, with the all-too-perfect mountain backdrops. It’s enough to make you want to drop everything and jump on the next plane. But be warned, Canada will steal your heart in more...

Teagan Underwood

September 2024

Collins Booksellers Thirroul

Happy Spring, happy reading!

It’s spring and aside from the release of COMFORT, the highly anticipated new Ottolenghi, there are some beautiful new books celebrating the great outdoors. Flora: Australia’s Most Curious Plants highlights and extols the diverse and curious...

September 2024

Shell Cove’s LaGlam founder wins 7 beauty awards

Shell Cove businesswoman Amanda La Monica recently took out seven accolades at the International Beauty Shortlist 2024 with her makeup brand ‘LaGlam Minerals’. The brand has won numerous awards over the 15 years since entering the highly...

Lesley Roulston

September 2024

Ally Thomas: Stepping up from slow fashion to run Thirroul + Co

You can find Malia The Label instore at Thirroul + Co, online and at local markets. Follow on Instagram and Facebook

Amanda De George

Bush Magic Adventure Therapy launches at Don’s Farm

On Sunday, 28th July, nestled between Mullet Creek and the backdrop of the escarpment at Don’s Farm Avondale, Dharawal land, an enthusiastic crowd gathered for the celebration of National Tree Day. The event was made possible by 3 community minded...

Simone Potter

Tips to help prepare your trees for windy days

Aside from short days and cool temperatures, winter often also brings the challenge of blustery, gusty winds. While we can’t control the weather, we can take steps to make sure our trees stay healthy and safe. In this article, the local tree experts...

Fees force trike tours to close

Well-known local personality and small business owner Steve Melchior has been forced to shut down his guided bike tour company, Just Cruisin’, due to high government fees, he says. For almost 35 years Steve has been hosting motorcycle tours and he...

Marcus Craft

Expert advice on a tax time FAQ: Can I claim my car as a work-related deduction?

By Kerri Tsui of Small Business Accountants in Helensburgh One of the biggest questions we are asked each year is can I claim my car as a work-related deduction? Typically travel to and from work even if there is no bus or train or you work odd...

Real Consent: The cornerstone to marriage

Local Authorised Marriage Celebrant Jacqueline Dee recently got in touch with 2508 to advise that from 12 June 2024 all authorised marriage celebrants are required under the Marriage Act 1961 (the Marriage Act) to meet with each party to the...

Jacqueline Dee

Rebecca Lea: How one clay unicorn leapt into a creative jewellery business

Artist, bird nerd, strength profiler, nature lover, business coach, academic and bush spiritualist; Rebecca Lea is a woman of many passions and talents and and is a fascinating blend of science-based, logical thinking and spiritualism. She uses her...

Amanda De George

Honouring her husband’s legacy: Help local Mumpreneur win national award

After tragically losing her husband to skin cancer, Dr Danielle Camer has channelled her grief into positive work, from writing books to raising thousands of dollars for melanoma research and treatment. Recently, Danielle was named among the...

Q&A with Julia Murray of Sublime Point Knife Sharpening

Bulli resident Julia Murray studied the University of Wollongong and worked for years in housing advocacy. Now she’s a sharpness facilitator, running Sublime Point Knife Sharpening, a pick-up and delivery service for homes you can see from the...

Meet A Trusted Building Inspector

Introducing Craig Brymer of Jim’s Building Inspections I have 40 years’ experience in the building industry as a qualified tradesman in Bricklaying and Carpentry & Joinery, as well as earning the Building Supervisor’s Clerk of Works...

Room to move at The Park Studio

By Renata Shanahan I have been teaching yoga out of the iconic Stanwell Park CWA for the past six years but have longed to find a space for a dedicated studio. My friend Britta was moving her shop, The Unlikely Item, a mainstay alongside John and...

Be Scam Smart: 10 Tips for Tax Time

For more information on a range of scams, get your free Little Black Book of Scams from any branch of Horizon Bank: Albion Park, Thirroul, Wollongong. Address & contact details on the website