There has been an increase in the death toll on Australian roads, according to a report from the Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics (BITRE). The total number of road fatalities in Australia reached 1,266 in 2023, which is the highest it has been...
Wollongong is fast becoming an entertainment hub with an increase in spending on eating out and leisure activities, according to new figures by Wollongong City Council (WCC). WCC has released an Economic Insights Report earlier this year, wrapping up the city’s...
In honour of Small Business Month, Wollongong City Council has published an Investment Prospectus detailing how the city is changing to a growing business hub in the Illawarra regions, promising a future for local start-ups. Wollongong City Council released a report...
The Australian Department of Home Affairs has announced that international graduates with eligible qualifications will be granted two more years of work rights after graduation. This migration legislative instrument came into force on July 1, 2023. The Australian...
A Wollongong-based dance crew showcased Australia’s hip hop talent in August, earning a silver medal for the second year running at the World Hip Hop Dance Championships. The Sweet Feet Dance Crew battled for the hip hop title over six days in Arizona, competing...