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Library treasures images old and new
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (99+ words) The Illawarra Flame P53950 Mr Risi by Oliver Risi 1st prize 18+. At right: P53956 Kid’s Eye View by Brydie Gardiner 1st Prize 6 – 12 years Apply for Vintage, Book & Art Bazaar stands New budget EVs awarded five-star ANCAP safety ratings Come be a part of the…...
'Licorice' art show helped sweeten Ann's recovery
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (560+ words) Art has been a healer for an Illawarra arts aficianado through challenging times Ann Clarke is a survivor, and she credits her passion for art as giving her a new lease of life after being diagnosed with an aggressive form…...
Nature advocate showed many the path to loving the bush
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (616+ words) The late Pamela Mary Robinson has been remembered in fitting fashion at Illawarra Grevillea Park Visitors heading to the Illawarra Grevillea Park for its final spring open days this weekend have a special reason to pause at the park's picnic…...
Archaeology dig to support park masterplan delivery
1+ week, 3+ day ago (550+ words) A favourite piece of Wollongong greenery is giving up its secret for future residents' benefit Over the years, it’s played host to some of Australia’s biggest rock bands. The latest visitors to Stuart Park have been “digging it” in a…...
From nurse to health district leader: Four decades of care
1+ week, 4+ day ago (938+ words) Marg Martin is the new chief executive of Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Four decades ago, Marg Martin became a nurse because she wanted to work with people. Now in her new role as chief executive of Illawarra Shoalhaven Local…...
Calling young storytellers: Apply for Know Your Neighbour 2026
1+ week, 6+ day ago (278+ words) An Invitation to Young People (Aged 15–25) The Illawarra Flame is inviting two young people aged 15 to 25 from Wollongong or Shellharbour to help us get to know the people in our community. No journalism or content creation experience is necessary. You’ll…...
Sprinkles on top: Fairy character back for a goodbye flutter
1+ week, 6+ day ago (727+ words) Writer, performer and theatre maker Lucy Heffernan is bringing her internationally acclaimed one-woman show home one more time Writer, performer and theatre maker Lucy Heffernan is bringing her internationally acclaimed one-woman show home to the Illawarra before taking on an…...
Beetling About in a diverse habitat again
2+ week, 17+ hour ago (230+ words) A diverse habitat, part 2. By Dr Chris Reid of the Australian Museum I’ve been away for most of the last two months, so apologies for the hiatus. We stuffed up slightly, because we assumed that the officially listed bandicoot population…...
Drawn together: when kinder kids make art with teenagers
2+ week, 3+ day ago (398+ words) Students with a big age gap paired up to share what it was like to bring their joint creations to life Kindergarten students from Stanwell Park Public School and Year 10 visual design students from Bulli High School have collaborated for…...
Join Thirroul Scouts for adventures
2+ week, 3+ day ago (156+ words) The Illawarra Flame For 86 years, the 1st Thirroul Scout Group has been a valued part of the Thirroul community. Over the decades, the Group has helped generations of local young people develop outdoor skills, leadership, community service values and lifelong friendships....