Celebrating Italian-style in Wongawilli

Celebrating Italian-style in Wongawilli

Music echoes from the community hall in the village of Wongawilli. It’s the Wongawilli Colonial Dance Club and it’s holding a dance night to celebrate Festa della Repubblica – the day Italy became a Republic. While the official holiday is June 2, the...
Raising awareness for those below the line

Raising awareness for those below the line

Eat on two dollars a day for five days, raise funds and help end extreme poverty. Add a few hunger pains, repetitive spaghetti and canned tomato meals, and a caffeine or chocolate withdrawal itch, and that’s the Live Below The Line Challenge in a nutshell. A...
Nowra theatre company celebrates 40 years

Nowra theatre company celebrates 40 years

HMAS Albatross has been part of Nowra culture and life since World War II, but many aren’t aware of its association with the Albatross Music Theatre Company. “It actually started out of a conversation between warrant officer Derek and the commanding...
Women’s surfing – Wollongong style

Women’s surfing – Wollongong style

It’s no secret surfing is good for you. It strengthens your core, upper body, legs and increases balance. It has the mental benefits of releasing endorphins and calming the mind of the surfer. It is also said to be good for the soul, and is like a religion...
What it takes to compete in CrossFit Games

What it takes to compete in CrossFit Games

The fittest athletes that Asia and Australia have to offer will descend on Wollongong this weekend for the 2015 Regional CrossFit Qualifiers. Competitors will vie for a spot in the World CrossFit Games in July. The athletes will flex their muscle at the WIN...