video Local Business New leaders volunteer at local business chambers In the north and the south, new leaders are emerging at Wollongong’s volunteer-run local business chambers. Genevieve Swart March 2025
video Partner content Viking Skip Bin Recycling: Where does the waste go? Viking Skip Bin Recycling processes and crushes concrete, bricks and tiles, which can then be resold to homeowners or the construction industry. It’s one of just three companies in the Illawarra to provide this service, says Glen Steggles, owner... Lesley Roulston March 2025
video Local Business Illawarra Flame honoured: Walkley Foundation announces grants for solutions journalism Yesterday the Walkley Foundation announced that The Illawarra Flame has been honoured with a grant from the new Walkley Solutions Journalism Fund. Eleven new Australian journalism projects will share in just over $180,000 of funding support. The... The Illawarra Flame March 2025
video Local Business Earth Walker & Co: From cafe to cultural haven By Emma Maggs A cafe in the heart of Coledale, Earth Walker & Co. is embarking on an exciting new chapter under the creative vision of founder Ciara Kulmar. Many locals in the area have borne witness to the changes and are enjoying the new... Emma Maggs March 2025
video Local Business New business leader Coralie McCarthy ready to shake things up Today marks one month in the job for the new Business Illawarra boss, Coralie McCarthy, and she’s clearly loving it. While it’s early days in the role as the most powerful business advocate for the Illawarra, Coralie is excited about the future of... Jeremy Lasek February 2025
video Local Business Lord Mayor’s Column: Promoting Wollongong’s 2025 Investment Prospectus By Lord Mayor Councillor Tania Brown Last week, we launched Invest Wollongong’s 2025 Investment Prospectus in Sydney and used the opportunity to send a clear message to investors and businesses - Wollongong is ‘open for business’ and we are... Wollongong City Council February 2025
video Local Business Nature contact influences children’s resilience, well-being and emotional regulation, survey finds By Simone Potter, founder of Bush Magic Adventure Therapy Why is ‘bush school’ and outdoor learning gaining in popularity? What makes for a successful bush school program? How does increased nature connectedness impact children with special needs?... Simone Potter February 2025
video Partner content New podiatrist starts at Helensburgh clinic To book an appointment, visit the Platinum Health Podiatry website The Illawarra Flame January 2025
video Local Business Book events are back at Collins in Thirroul Our 2025 Events calendar kicks off slowly with three on offer so far. February 1st is the return of the Mini Makers Market from 9.30-2pm. You’ll be surprised at the quality of work and the range of beautiful, fun products available to purchase... Collins Booksellers Thirroul January 2025
video Local Business Gerringong entrepreneurs launch therapeutic tea range to support gut health For Gerringong-based entrepreneurs Zhenya Gerson and Jacqueline Clark, gut health isn’t just a trend – it’s a way of life. After transforming the PROPPR, their sleek bathroom foot stool, into an award-winning wellness essential, the duo is... Kasey Simpson January 2025
video Local Business New year, new books Our wishes to all for a happy, healthy and prosperous 2025. January is perfect to redeem those gift vouchers received in 2024 so allow yourself time to browse and make it an enjoyable morning or afternoon in the bookshop. As always, our shelves are... Collins Booksellers Thirroul January 2025
video Local Business Team HELNO ready the rally car John Hine from Helensburgh Car Services will join the Shitbox Rally, driving from Perth to Dawin to raise funds for Cancer Council in June 2025. Joined by his co-driver and sister-in-law Nicole Howe, team HELNO are preparing their rally car and... Tyneesha Williams November 2024
video Local Business ITeC Academy to host new free Business Connections Club Networking events are making a comeback as local business people show they value the chance to connect with others. On Thursday, November 14, the revival of the Northern Illawarra Chamber of Commerce (NICC) had a promising start, with Wollongong... Genevieve Swart November 2024
video 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 November 2024
video 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... The Illawarra Flame November 2024
video Local Business 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... Collins Booksellers Thirroul November 2024
video Local Business 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 November 2024
video Local Business 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... The Illawarra Flame October 2024
video Local Business 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
video Partner content 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
video Local Business 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... Collins Booksellers Thirroul September 2024
video Local Business 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
