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Meet Talk2MeBro’s Jack Brown, Wollongong’s Young Citizen of the Year

Jack Brown, director of Talk2MeBro, was named Wollongong’s Young Person of the Year 2025 at the Wollongong Community Awards. Talk2MeBro is a charity organisation that works to improve mental health awareness and build community with the mission of...

Tyneesha Williams

17 hours ago

Nowruz in Wollongong: Iranian Association to hold Persian New Year party

Across Central and West Asia, flowers are lighting up deserts, orchards and ancient cities. According to the Solar Hijri calendar, it’s almost time to celebrate an ancient spring festival – Nowruz, the Persian New Year. “Nowruz means ‘new...

Genevieve Swart

17 hours ago

Huey helicopters take flight

The classic thump sound of former “Huey” helicopters flying over the Illawarra is music to the ears of aviation enthusiasts, all with a rotary wing background as well as Vietnam veterans alike. A larger former RAAF and Australian Army H model...

Ian Badham

17 hours ago

News

Council to review controversial decision to demolish Gwynneville toilet block

Locals in Gwynneville have expressed surprise and disappointment over plans by Wollongong Council to demolish a “well-used” public toilet block in Robinson Park in the heart of the suburb. They’ve also praised the Lord Mayor and Ward Two councillors...

Jeremy Lasek

March 2025