295 kilometres is the approximate distance from Wollongong to Jindabyne. That’s how far Wollongong man, Mark Upton, and his 71-year-old father, Brian, will be running as part of the 777 Marathon starting on Monday. It’s 7 marathons in 7 days – and that doesn’t include
In addition to bringing you The Sound of The Coast, we tasked one of our presenters, Tristan Black, with bringing you the views of the coast. We sent Tristan on what we’re sure was a truly laborious odyssey. From the mountains, to the sea, to
This year, Southern Stars is returning to WIN Entertainment Centre, and it’s going to be bigger than ever. “The show this year is called Embrace, so it’s really a show about giving kids the opportunity to connect, look at all the opportunities that come their
At around lunchtime this Saturday, a group of locals will gather outside Thirroul Library to show their support for Miss Roxee, a local drag queen entertaining a group of local kids with stories, songs and games. Organised by the Illawarra Friends of Drag Storytime group,
In November 2023, the Clearly Music, Arts & Wellness Festival will have its debut event at the Kiama Showground. The festival will feature live music, art exhibitions, wellness activations, and a raft of creative talent from across the country, and importantly, from the Illawarra. Festival
Grahame Best may not be a name you’ve heard before. He’s not a Hollywoood star, an influencer with a million followers, or a sleazy politician making headlines for the wrong reasons. Grahame is a Wollongong local who has made a name for himself as somewhat
Last Thursday night at Uncle Bok’s Bar and Eatery in Wollongong, a group of people, many of them complete strangers, met to talk about grief. It may seem like an odd thing to talk about over dinner – a potentially heavy accompaniment to a first
If you’re at a loose end this weekend, Wollongong City Council has got you covered. From today, Wander Wollongong – Art Trail launches across the Wollongong CBD – a new on-foot cultural experience with a program of artist talks, free exhibitions, drop-in workshops and live
We all know cold mornings on the coast can be an absolute motivation killer when it comes to going to the gym. And with temperatures dropping well below 10 in Wollongong after sunset, all any of us want to do is go home, binge Drag