Top 5 Things to do this weekend with the Kids in the Illawarra
Not sure what to do this weekend? Our handy guide has everything you need to explore the Illawarra
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A spotlight for the local music scene in the Illawarra
Picture above: Crowd facing the stage, everyone’s hands up and Nick Skitz on stage. The Illawarra music scene is rich in genres from indie, folk to rock and electronic. From intimate venues from local festivals the Illawarra music scene offers for anyone’s ear. From the
Illawarra… Are YOU Ready?!
Are YOU ready for the best music? Are YOU ready for the most hilarious chats? Are YOU ready for groundbreaking discoveries? 2NRS is heading your way. And trust us. We Hit Different. From iconic old school bangers to brand new beats, we’re bringing Illawarra the
How one man went from fixing computers to crafting beer
Local beer brewer, Phillip O’shea, went from cracking computers to cold ones in 2016. However, it is fair to say that the brewery, Five Barrel Brewing, that we see today was not born overnight, and it was not. Phillip began tapping into beer brewing when
Push-Up Challenge – Completed!
2NRS team has finally pushed their final push-up for the Push-Up Challenge with it wrapping up on the 23 June. 2NRS did 434 push-ups and we raised $400. Nationally, the Push-Up Challenge has raised 14 million dollars and 309 million push-ups have been completed. What
Lighthouse fever…Wollongong delivers not one, but two lighthouses!
I have a secret passion…I absolutely love lighthouses. I have to get up close and personal with a lighthouse because their design and history are fascinating. Of course, the views from a lighthouse are also spectacular. Wollongong is spoilt with TWO lighthouses that you can
Hang gliding is a breeze…right?
If you ever wanted to fly like a bird…hang gliding may just be the sport for you. But you do need the right kind of breeze for take off. Bald Hill is favourite spot in the Illawarra for hang gliders to launch off. I found
Meet Tania Brown – Acting Lord Mayor Wollongong
Two weeks ago, I was very fortunate to interview Tania Brown, Acting Lord Mayor for Wollongong, and she shared Council’s vision for Wollongong. One of their priorities is to fund upgrades to sports fields and ensure equity of access as more women are engaged in
An Illawarra first: new art trail launches in the Wollongong CBD this weekend
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
Trial Begins for Man Accused of Defrauding Bushfire Charities 2020
A South Coast man faces trial this week for allegedly burning down his own property in an attempt to claim insurance as a victim in the 2020 Black Summer Bushfires. Darren Colquhoun of Barringella received more than $500,000 in payouts from NRMA Insurance, as well