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Unbreakable spirit: Kiama dad Grant Wilson inspires in the Focus On Ability Short Film Awards

Unbreakable spirit: Kiama dad Grant Wilson inspires in the Focus On Ability Short Film Awards

16 August 2023 | By Dione David
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Isabel turns to surgery to help lift the worry she's had since high school

Isabel turns to surgery to help lift the worry she's had since high school

14 August 2023 | By River McCrossen
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From the Gong to space, via Antarctica - Meganne's 'extraordinary' life

From the Gong to space, via Antarctica - Meganne's 'extraordinary' life

13 August 2023 | By Eileen Mulligan
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From weeds to works of art: beauty, conservation and community meet in this Stanwell Park open-air gallery

From weeds to works of art: beauty, conservation and community meet in this Stanwell Park open-air gallery

7 August 2023 | By Dione David
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This Scarborough man is capturing modern-day memoirs that go beyond words

This Scarborough man is capturing modern-day memoirs that go beyond words

5 August 2023 | By Dione David
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Sharing the bounty: Illawarra Food Talks launches crop swap at Millers' Local Bakehouse

Sharing the bounty: Illawarra Food Talks launches crop swap at Millers' Local Bakehouse

4 August 2023 | By Dione David
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Wollongong founder of Escabags named 2023 Rotary Inspirational Women’s Awards finalist

Wollongong founder of Escabags named 2023 Rotary Inspirational Women’s Awards finalist

3 August 2023 | By Dione David
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'Tree Whisperer' delivers message to Woonona Public School on National Tree Day

'Tree Whisperer' delivers message to Woonona Public School on National Tree Day

28 July 2023 | By Dione David
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New regional arts organisation empowering artists to boldly follow their creative mojo

New regional arts organisation empowering artists to boldly follow their creative mojo

15 July 2023 | By Kellie O'Brien
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Guitar group brings vets together to make music and chew the fat at Kiama

Guitar group brings vets together to make music and chew the fat at Kiama

13 July 2023 | By Katrina Condie
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Teenager embarks on new adventure after finding gap in the van life market

Teenager embarks on new adventure after finding gap in the van life market

10 July 2023 | By Kellie O'Brien
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Nostalgia guaranteed in experimental theatre production about closing of Thirroul's last video store

Nostalgia guaranteed in experimental theatre production about closing of Thirroul's last video store

9 July 2023 | By Dione David
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The Wollongong university students reigniting the hula hoop craze

The Wollongong university students reigniting the hula hoop craze

5 July 2023 | By Kellie O'Brien
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Kiama surfer saves surfboards from landfill and turns them into art

Kiama surfer saves surfboards from landfill and turns them into art

4 July 2023 | By Kellie O'Brien
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Stroke of genius turns Paint and Sip events into expressive art experiences

Stroke of genius turns Paint and Sip events into expressive art experiences

2 July 2023 | By Kellie O'Brien
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The not-so-poultry chicken salt product Shellharbour residents are flocking to

The not-so-poultry chicken salt product Shellharbour residents are flocking to

2 July 2023 | By Kellie O'Brien
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Flying the flag at Flagstaff: outgoing CEO Roy Rogers hands over the reins to Rodney Clark

Flying the flag at Flagstaff: outgoing CEO Roy Rogers hands over the reins to Rodney Clark

29 June 2023 | By Keeli Royle
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From the big screen to the voice booth - Illawarra export Leigh Joel Scott finds incredible success in LA

From the big screen to the voice booth - Illawarra export Leigh Joel Scott finds incredible success in LA

27 June 2023 | By Keeli Royle
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New regional music body boss calls for music to return to the heart of primary school classrooms

New regional music body boss calls for music to return to the heart of primary school classrooms

24 June 2023 | By Kellie O'Brien
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Shellharbour toddler shows extraordinary strength after three heart surgeries but the battle is not over yet

Shellharbour toddler shows extraordinary strength after three heart surgeries but the battle is not over yet

21 June 2023 | By Keeli Royle
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Everything's coming up roses for King's Birthday honouree Judith Oyston

Everything's coming up roses for King's Birthday honouree Judith Oyston

14 June 2023 | By Keeli Royle
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From a tearful 'Ciao, Calabria' to an Order of Australia, a moving immigrant journey

From a tearful 'Ciao, Calabria' to an Order of Australia, a moving immigrant journey

13 June 2023 | By Dione David
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'Be the best version of you': Inspiring CrossFit mum raises the bar at Torian Pro

'Be the best version of you': Inspiring CrossFit mum raises the bar at Torian Pro

13 June 2023 | By Katrina Condie
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Bevo buoyed by big award: Local surf club legend receives King's Birthday Honour

Bevo buoyed by big award: Local surf club legend receives King's Birthday Honour

12 June 2023 | By Keeli Royle
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From Catholic schoolgirl to tattooist, Little e bucks family trend and follows her passion for ink

From Catholic schoolgirl to tattooist, Little e bucks family trend and follows her passion for ink

5 June 2023 | By Katrina Condie
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Slice of history served up in new life for old farming favourite in Wongawilli

Slice of history served up in new life for old farming favourite in Wongawilli

31 May 2023 | By Kellie O'Brien
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Super effort as Gong's Two Beers Racing Team smashes Shitbox Rally in $1000 'Mariokart'

Super effort as Gong's Two Beers Racing Team smashes Shitbox Rally in $1000 'Mariokart'

27 May 2023 | By Katrina Condie
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Painting the town: Shellharbour graffiti hotspots become works of art during mural festival

Painting the town: Shellharbour graffiti hotspots become works of art during mural festival

25 May 2023 | By Kellie O'Brien
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A growing love affair: How Cupitt's Estate and Winery came to be

A growing love affair: How Cupitt's Estate and Winery came to be

20 May 2023 | By Siobhan O'Brien
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Could Port Kembla be the new cool kid on the block?

Could Port Kembla be the new cool kid on the block?

13 May 2023 | By Siobhan O'Brien
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From A+ to struggle street and back on top, UoW student Lord Thabet is a next generation leader in engineering

From A+ to struggle street and back on top, UoW student Lord Thabet is a next generation leader in engineering

1 May 2023 | By Dione David
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Surfrider South Coast president says systemic change is needed to tackle plastic waste, but there's hope

Surfrider South Coast president says systemic change is needed to tackle plastic waste, but there's hope

18 April 2023 | By Dione David
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