Port Kembla Innovator Hysata Secures Landmark Global Hydrogen Export Deal
Clean-energy technology company Hysata has secured its first megawatt-scale commercial order from an international heavy-industry customer, marking a ma...
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Illawarra’s ‘Dark Scarp’ Festival Brings Art and Culture to the Escarpment
Inspired by Tasmania’s famous winter arts celebrations, Dark Scarp is transforming the Illawarra escarpment into a vibrant after-dark experience featuri...
Dragons Young Guns Lean on Local Roots Ahead of Knights Clash
St George Illawarra's emerging generation is drawing confidence from its strong Illawarra connections as the Dragons prepare for a crucial NRL battle ag...
Historic Keiraville Preschool Faces Uncertain Future Amid Funding Crisis
A beloved community preschool that has served Wollongong families since 1952 fears it may not survive unless governments provide additional funding to m...
Motorcyclist Allegedly Clocked at 205km/h on M1 Near Helensburgh
A motorcyclist has been charged after allegedly travelling at an extremely high speed on the M1 Motorway near Helensburgh, prompting renewed concerns about dangerous driving and...
NSW Ombudsman Finds Inmates Held in Unlawful Conditions at South Coast Correctional Centre
A New South Wales Ombudsman investigation has found that inmates at the South Coast Correctional Centre near Nowra were subjected to unlawful and oppressive conditions, with som...
Beloved Wollongong Couple Dr Ian and Joy Dixon Die Days Apart After 74-Year Love Story
The Wollongong community is remembering Dr Ian Dixon and his wife Joy, whose remarkable 74-year marriage ended with the pair passing away just two days...
Bus Crash on Lake Entrance Road Causes Traffic Diversions Near Madigan
Emergency services responded to a collision involving a bus in Mount Warrigal, with motorists advised to expect delays and use alternative routes while...
Alleged Sovereign Citizen Charged Following Police Traffic Stop at Stanwell Park
A 55-year-old man is facing multiple charges after a routine police stop in Stanwell Park allegedly escalated into a confrontation involving refusal to...
Man charged with murder following fatal Wollongong stabbing
A 41-year-old man has been charged with murder following a lengthy investigation into the fatal stabbing of Brandon Yates in Wollongong last year.
ICAC Launches Corruption Investigation into University of Wollongong
The New South Wales Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has announced a formal investigation into allegations of corrupt conduct involving senior officials and staf...
Teen girls share advice after Wollongong women’s tour group harassment incident
Teenage girls involved in a women-led history walking tour in Wollongong have spoken out after allegedly being harassed by a group of teenage boys during the event. Organisers o...
‘Masculine culture breakdown’ exposed in Wollongong harassment case
A Wollongong court has heard allegations of harassment involving teenage boys and girls during the 2026 South Coast Public School Dance Festival, with a magistrate describing th...
Photos from the 2026 South Coast Public School Dance Festival
The 2026 South Coast Public School Dance Festival has brought together more than 500 students from 26 public schools across the Illawarra and Shoalhaven regions for a series of...
‘She Shapes History’ Wollongong tour group alleges teen harassment
Organisers of the “She Shapes History” walking tour in Wollongong allege a group of teenage boys harassed participants during a recent event celebrating women’s contributions to...
Developers eye $7.5 million Shell Cove block with approved DA
Developers are showing strong interest in a premium parcel of land at The Waterfront in Shell Cove, with the site listed for sale at about $7.5 million. The 1,547-square-metre p...
New six-storey cancer centre proposed near Wollongong Hospital
A proposal has been submitted to build a six-storey specialist cancer treatment centre behind Wollongong Hospital in Wollongong. The development, planned for Loftus Street withi...
Flinders Street precinct plan could bring 5,000 new residents to Wollongong
Flinders Street precinct in Wollongong could eventually add around 5,000 new residents to the area, sparking debate over infrastructure, flooding and transport capacity. The pro...
Man in critical condition after car crashes into pole in Wollongong
A man aged in his 60s is in critical condition after a car crashed into a pole near Mac Cabe Park in central Wollongong. Emergency crews responded to the incident on Tuesday mor...
Calls grow for clarity as Port Kembla linked to possible nuclear submarine base plans
NSW government says no active planning underway despite reports naming Port Kembla as a potential AUKUS-related site