by Mikaylee Priest | Oct 30, 2025 | Feature, Govt & Politics, News
It’s a quiet morning in Avondale as we arrive at the Huntley Colliery site entrance, an abandoned car sitting there, wild grass whispering in the wind. The air carries a faint smell of native trees; there’s not a trace of the dark dust that once coated the area,...
by Koda Way | Oct 30, 2025 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, Feature, News
Written By Koda Way and Harrison Mellare When it comes to entertainment in the Illawarra, the times change like the lyrics of Dylan’s famous ballad. Once used for greyhound races, the Wollongong Showground was a staple of entertainment, hosting rugby league...
by Lilli Davison | Oct 29, 2025 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, Feature, News
By Kalina Filceski and Lilli Davison The Sunday mass starts as usual. Patrons find their seats and greet their fellow parishioners, waiting for the service to begin. But something is missing: the voices of the youth, the new generation, the ones who will continue the...
by Caleb Donald | Oct 29, 2025 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, Feature, Govt & Politics, News
By David Camplin and Caleb Donald A curved stretch of golden sand framed by the lush Illawarra escarpment, where surfers carve right-hand breaks and families go on walks by the shore. A meeting point for the rhythm of the ocean and the stillness of the landscape; a...
by Max Mciver | Oct 29, 2025 | Feature
Max McIver Under the morning shadow of Mt. Kiera, at the escarpment’s foot, Wollongong’s Botanic Gardens segues the region’s warm rainforests to its bustling beachfront city. But the community hotspot meshes more than just plants and concrete. It’s easy to...
by Laragh Michael | Oct 28, 2025 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, Feature, News
By Laragh Michael and Bella McCann Over the last century, Anita’s Theatre has seen great change, however its significance within the Illawarra has remained intact. At each stage, one thing has stayed the same. The venue has been a significant cultural hub for the...
