by Sophie Wright | Jun 7, 2025 | Feature, Youth Crime
The path from playground to prison cell is shorter than it should be, and far too well-trodden for some children in the Illawarra. By the time some youth hit their teens, their names are already known to police, courts, and youth detention. In a modest office in...
by Sophie Wright | May 20, 2025 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, News
Youth crime in the Illawarra is rising sharply with data showing a consistent increase in offences committed by children and teenagers since 2021. Local authorities and community organisations have warned that the trend reflects more than just criminal behaviour. ...
by Timothy Gibson | Apr 9, 2025 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, News
Parishioners and church goers have noticed fewer musicians are playing at their services. Some services, including funerals, are now conducted with no music at all. Parishioner and choir member at St John Bosco Parish in Engadine, Bridget Cartwright said there are...
by Jayden-Lee Howard | Sep 4, 2024 | Govt & Politics, News
Sydney public-transport commuters can expect reduced travel times and improved accessibility within the city’s rail transit system after the launch of the Sydney Metro. The brand-new, high-capacity trains can reach speeds of up to 100km/h in the new tunnels,...
by Tamara Stewart | May 8, 2024 | Govt & Politics, News
Young Australians are vaping and using illicit drugs more, according to new research. An Australian government study has revealed 63 per cent of current smokers aged 14 to 17 have tried e-cigarettes. The study found sixty-five per cent of young people aged 14-17 had...
