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Trash talk: Lake Illawarra resident tackles local litter

Trash talk: Lake Illawarra resident tackles local litter

23 March 2024 | By Dione David
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Ulladulla surprise package Isaac McCallum bows out of Idol contention, but he's not leaving the stage

Ulladulla surprise package Isaac McCallum bows out of Idol contention, but he's not leaving the stage

20 March 2024 | By Claire Sams
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Former police detective takes to dating apps to bust romance scams

Former police detective takes to dating apps to bust romance scams

19 March 2024 | By Kellie O'Brien
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Museum to preserve the migrant stories that helped shape the Illawarra is a step closer

Museum to preserve the migrant stories that helped shape the Illawarra is a step closer

14 March 2024 | By Kellie O'Brien
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Rocking through time: The Shellharbour Club’s musical legacy from Elvis Costello to Iron Maiden

Rocking through time: The Shellharbour Club’s musical legacy from Elvis Costello to Iron Maiden

5 March 2024 | By Kellie O'Brien
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Dedicated volunteers give cancer patients a lift with restored mobility aids for $1

Dedicated volunteers give cancer patients a lift with restored mobility aids for $1

29 February 2024 | By Michele Tydd
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Wollongong woman's message of hope in fight against disease impacting one Aussie every 27 minutes

Wollongong woman's message of hope in fight against disease impacting one Aussie every 27 minutes

26 February 2024 | By Dione David
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Ulladulla 'underdog' Isaac McCallum finds his voice on Australian Idol stage

Ulladulla 'underdog' Isaac McCallum finds his voice on Australian Idol stage

22 February 2024 | By Katrina Condie
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How Evan Shapiro is transforming start-up culture with mindfulness movement

How Evan Shapiro is transforming start-up culture with mindfulness movement

19 February 2024 | By Kellie O'Brien
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'Strap on those high heels and let's go, girls' - Towradgi influencer inspires 84,000 to embrace their 50s

'Strap on those high heels and let's go, girls' - Towradgi influencer inspires 84,000 to embrace their 50s

15 February 2024 | By Dione David
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A star in the making: Town idolises 'trolley boy' Isaac McCallum

A star in the making: Town idolises 'trolley boy' Isaac McCallum

12 February 2024 | By Katrina Condie
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Hawks' miraculous season turnaround puts them in good stead for NBL finals, says Harmison

Hawks' miraculous season turnaround puts them in good stead for NBL finals, says Harmison

8 February 2024 | By Kellie O'Brien
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A lifelong passion for palaeontology leads Stanwell Park's Nathan Enriquez to retrieval of dinosaur bones

A lifelong passion for palaeontology leads Stanwell Park's Nathan Enriquez to retrieval of dinosaur bones

8 February 2024 | By Keeli Royle
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From childhood homemade films to national honour: Glenn Hanns' cinematic triumph

From childhood homemade films to national honour: Glenn Hanns' cinematic triumph

31 January 2024 | By Kellie O'Brien
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Albion Park couple's backyard eucalyptus venture blooms into thriving business

Albion Park couple's backyard eucalyptus venture blooms into thriving business

27 January 2024 | By Kellie O'Brien
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How wheelchair basketball changed Brian Gardner's life after a brain injury

How wheelchair basketball changed Brian Gardner's life after a brain injury

20 January 2024 | By Kellie O'Brien
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Surprise windfall brought renewed hope for Australia’s longest-running commercial TV show

Surprise windfall brought renewed hope for Australia’s longest-running commercial TV show

18 January 2024 | By Kellie O'Brien
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Nashville star Clare Bowen returns home to where it all began with acoustic show – and family

Nashville star Clare Bowen returns home to where it all began with acoustic show – and family

3 January 2024 | By Kellie O'Brien
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Return of Illawarra Hawks' former captain Kevin White a win for fans and community

Return of Illawarra Hawks' former captain Kevin White a win for fans and community

3 January 2024 | By Kellie O'Brien
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Steve Keddie’s lifelong love of aviation captured in model planes built from scratch

Steve Keddie’s lifelong love of aviation captured in model planes built from scratch

28 December 2023 | By Kellie O'Brien
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Kiama shark attack survivor Brett Connellan aiming high to Beat The Sun - and not afraid to fail

Kiama shark attack survivor Brett Connellan aiming high to Beat The Sun - and not afraid to fail

18 December 2023 | By Kellie O'Brien
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Former professional ballet dancer finds fulfilment in disability support

Former professional ballet dancer finds fulfilment in disability support

4 December 2023 | By Dione David
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Mark Upton aiming beyond seven marathons in seven states in seven days – to do 30 in 30

Mark Upton aiming beyond seven marathons in seven states in seven days – to do 30 in 30

3 December 2023 | By Kellie O'Brien
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ARIA Award and all that jazz for former Wollongong musician's band The Vampires

ARIA Award and all that jazz for former Wollongong musician's band The Vampires

26 November 2023 | By Kellie O'Brien
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What a ride: Dion's Bus Service celebrates 100 years of community connection

What a ride: Dion's Bus Service celebrates 100 years of community connection

25 November 2023 | By Dione David
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Thirroul filmmaking duo's award-winning doco unveils the unlikely hero in the fight against climate change

Thirroul filmmaking duo's award-winning doco unveils the unlikely hero in the fight against climate change

22 November 2023 | By Dione David
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Tullimbar fertility healer bringing hope to women struggling to fall pregnant

Tullimbar fertility healer bringing hope to women struggling to fall pregnant

14 November 2023 | By Kellie O'Brien
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Life comes full circle for new Fairy Meadow Newsagency owner

Life comes full circle for new Fairy Meadow Newsagency owner

11 November 2023 | By Kellie O'Brien
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Classic Car Club welcomes all makes and models - as long as they're old and loved

Classic Car Club welcomes all makes and models - as long as they're old and loved

9 November 2023 | By Michele Tydd
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Wollongong artist Rebecca Brennan finalist for a second year in annual Fisher’s Ghost Art Award

Wollongong artist Rebecca Brennan finalist for a second year in annual Fisher’s Ghost Art Award

7 November 2023 | By Kellie O'Brien
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Albion Park Show Committee plans to honour Doug and Daphne Blow's dedicated service

Albion Park Show Committee plans to honour Doug and Daphne Blow's dedicated service

30 October 2023 | By Jen White
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Artist Jyi 'Jyiro' Westaway fostering the next generation of street artists

Artist Jyi 'Jyiro' Westaway fostering the next generation of street artists

28 October 2023 | By Kellie O'Brien
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