Body found after missing swimmer search at North Wollongong
Emergency services recovered the body of a 32-year-old man near North Wollongong Beach after a search began when his belongings were found near Cliff Road.
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Wollongong Council Approves New Flood Management Plan for Bulli and Thirroul
New strategy identifies measures to reduce flood risks across the Hewitts Creek catchment.
Illawarra Business Awards 2026 Finalists Announced in Wollongong Region
Local businesses recognised for innovation, growth and contribution to the Illawarra economy
Police Target Unsafe Modified Vehicles During Illawarra Road Safety Operation
58 defect notices issued as police crack down on noisy and unsafe vehicles across Wollongong region
Wollongong Art Gallery Transforms Into Immersive Theatre Experience
Local artist Tegan Ware’s new production “Cicada” combines visual art and live performance
North Wollongong Seawall and Promenade Upgrade Progresses
Major coastal improvement project aims to protect foreshore and enhance public spaces
More Bus Services Begin Across Northern Illawarra Including Wollongong Area
New timetable adds extra services and improves public transport connections for commuters
Wollongong Council Boosts Sports Grants to Support Local Clubs
Wollongong City Council has announced a significant increase in funding for its 2026–27 Sports Grants Program, providing a larger pool of financial support for local sporting cl...
Bulli couple’s modular housing dream stuck in planning limbo after council rejection
A NSW couple hoping to build a second modular home on their family block say their housing dream has been delayed after council classified the proposal...
Illawarra Relay for Life Invites Community to Join the Fight Against Cancer at Innovation Campus
The Illawarra community is preparing for the 2026 Relay for Life, bringing families, survivors and supporters together at the University of Wollongong I...
Blue Scope Faces Safety Concerns Over Blast Furnace Reline Project After Workplace Breaches
Safety concerns have increased around Blue Scope Steel’s major Port Kembla blast furnace reline project, with workplace incidents and alleged safety brea...
Five Teenagers Plead Guilty to Manslaughter Over Fatal Shellharbour Stabbing
Five teenagers have pleaded guilty to manslaughter over the death of 25-year-old Jack Westren at Shellharbour Junction railway station, while other accu...
Rare Hawksbill Sea Turtle Discovery Highlights Importance of Marine Conservation in Illawarra
A hawksbill sea turtle sighting has captured attention in the Illawarra region, with marine experts highlighting the importance of protecting vulnerable...
15 People Charged in Wollongong Retail Crime Crackdown as Police Target Repeat Offenders
NSW Police have charged 15 people during an Illawarra retail crime operation, with officers alleging multiple shoplifting incidents involving groceries,...
More Foster Carers Needed Across Illawarra and South Coast as Dozens of Children Await Safe Homes
More than 50 children across the Illawarra and South Coast need foster care placements, with authorities calling on local families and individuals to op...
Police Appeal for Public Help to Find Missing Lake Illawarra Woman Ellen Lindquist
NSW Police are seeking public assistance to locate 30-year-old Ellen Lindquist, who was last seen in the Wongawilli area near Lake Illawarra, with offic...
Man Allegedly Caught With Stolen ID Cards During Wollongong Police Operation
A 28-year-old man has been charged after police allegedly found stolen identification cards during a retail crime operation in Wollongong, as officers c...
Fraternity Club Pleads Guilty Over Caustic Soda Contamination in Margarita Cocktails
A Wollongong club has pleaded guilty to food safety offences after two women suffered burns from margaritas accidentally contaminated with caustic soda...
NSW Invests $36 Million to Help Older People Recover at Home
The New South Wales Government has announced a $36 million investment to expand healthcare services designed to help older people recover safely at home rather than remaining in...
Fed Ex Driver Wins Unfair Dismissal Case After Workplace Incident
A Fed Ex delivery driver has successfully challenged his dismissal before the Fair Work Commission after a workplace incident involving a spill of sulphuric acid at a depot in U...