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...
Petition calls for dance schools to reopen as COVID-19 restrictions ease
A petition, that has already secured 20,000 signatures, has called for dance schools to reopen as COVID-19 restrictions are eased. The petition was launched by Benjamin Stokes, owner of Commotion Performing Arts and support network Studiosavvy, to highlight the impact...
‘More than just a hobby’: Retirees getting ready for a roll up on the green
George Brown is an avid lawn bowler and golfer, but since the pandemic he has felt under par, missing his weekly rituals and the camaraderie of sport. The retired builder has played lawn bowls at Dapto Citizen’s Bowling Club, or 'The Citoz', for almost half a century....
Illawarra AFL club welcomes modified training sessions
Illawarra sporting clubs are jumping at the chance to resume training as coronavirus restrictions ease. AFL South Coast team, the Wollongong Bulldogs resumed training this week under modified rules to maintain social distancing. Division 1 Women's player Paris Talty...
Fears gymnasts at greater injury risk when training, competition resume
Illawarra gymnast Maddison Lacey should be in Switzerland warming up for the most important competition of her gymnastics career – the Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championships. Lacey’s long-term dream would have become a reality this week but instead, it has been put...
‘Golden Boy’ sets his sights on UFC glory
Colby Thicknesse has trained in the world of mixed martial arts (MMA) for eight years and has his sights set on following in the footsteps of current UFC featherweight champion and training partner Alexander ‘The Great’ Volkanovski. Thicknesse, as with many athletes...
Rugby Australia 2019 financial results leaked
Rugby Australia's 2019 financial results have been leaked after months of speculation surrounding the code's solvency issues. The results remain unaudited and will remain that way until the end of the month after a $16 million rescue package from World Rugby was...
Australian Super Rugby sides return to modified training
The NSW Waratahs and ACT Brumbies have returned to training for the first time in nearly seven weeks, after COVID-19 restrictions were eased on Monday. Players were put into groups of eight or nine based on positions and assigned a coach for their sessions. They also...