Local Illawarra Galloper Poised To Win $3 Million Race
Sky Racing form analyst Brad Davidson has labelled Illawarra-trained galloper ‘Think It Over’ the most underrated horse in NSW and believes he can cap off a fairytale ride for trainer Kerry Parker in Saturday’s $3 million Doncaster Mile at Randwick. Davidson believes...
UOW undertakes world-first research into breast injuries in contact sport
World-first research at the University of Wollongong into breast injuries in women's contact sport has revealed some alarming trends. A/Prof. Deirdre McGhee is one of a few people in the world studying breast injuries in women's sport. Her team of researchers found...
Female surfers unite to create safe Wollongong surf scene
A new group has created a safe space for female surfers in the male-dominated Illawarra surfing scene. The Bellambi Betties started as an idea between surf enthusiasts Milie MacMallum and Sarah Franke. The two strangers called out on Facebook just four days ago for...
NBL reverses Mitch Creek decision, sparking fiery reaction from fans
NBL player Mitch Creek has been cleared to resume basketball activities, leading to a highly negative reaction from fans online. Creek, who is signed to the South East Melbourne Phoenix, has not played or trained with his team since the 15th of March when he was...
Helensburgh Tigers brace for unique league season in 2021
The Helensburgh Tigers Senior Rugby League Club has had to undergo a complete structural change ahead of the 2021 season. The Tigers were forced to merge their two top teams into one after the club suffered a 40% loss in revenue last year. Helensburgh Tigers President...
UOW Mallee Bulls return to first grade rugby
University of Wollongong first grade rugby was brought to a halt by COVID-19 last year but the players are set to return to the Illawarra premier competition this weekend. UOW Mallee Bulls will face Tech Warratahs on Saturday and coach Dion Miller is confident the...
Kiama prepares for L’Etape cyclists to roll into town
Kiama residents and businesses are decorating the town centre with a variety of yellow cycling-related objects, in preparation for the fifth edition of L'Étape Australia this weekend. The award-winning cycling event, hosted by Tour De France, will take place over two...
Residents at loggerheads over Minnamurra pump track
Minnamurra residents have mixed feelings over Kiama Council’s plans for a bike track at the abandoned Quarry. A meeting was held on June 14 with many residents opposing this project. The NSW State Government has allocated $50,000 for the project, but a further...
Kiama Leisure Centre re-opens due to covid-19 restrictions easing
The Kiama Leisure Centre is planning to re-open with a two-phased approach due to Covid-19 restrictions easing. Non-contact and social distancing activities will take place during the first phase of re-opening and from July 1 the second phase will allow contact...
Local rugby league season remains in doubt
The Illawarra District Rugby League’s (IDRL) 2020 season remains uncertain despite the state government announcing junior sport can recommence next month. The announcement made on Tuesday confirmed restrictions on under 18 community sporting competitions would be...