Coal Coast Magazine

Agatha Christie’s ‘The Mousetrap’ is the world’s longest running play, keeping audiences on the edge of their seats for over 70 years. Directed by Australian theatre icon Robyn Nevin, the regional tour will close its final curtain at the Illawarra Performing Arts Centre in Wollongong. We caught up with leading actor Alex Rathgeber to find out what keeps people coming back to the genre-defining murder mystery…

This unique business idea has recognised that the coming-of-age story for many people with a disability needs to be re-written, which is leading to stellar experiences for so many here in the Illawarra and beyond.

Lucy Lee and her husband Rod run LuLu Ceramics from their home studio in Helensburgh. Their distinctive ceramic designs are inspired by the natural beauty of our local bush and beaches.

Nathan Harrison is bringing his show Birdsong of Tomorrow to Merrigong Theatre Company, describing the work as a cross between theatre and a nature documentary.

The ultimate weekend roast, with melt-in-your-mouth lamb simmered in a gut-healing broth infused with clove, cinnamon and cardamom, this roast will be a favourite feast for family and friends alike.

A cancer diagnosis comes with a list of essential treatments. Whilst they are necessary for survival, they can often lead to side effects which can have a long-lasting impact on your life.

Over 160 years young, Jamberoo Pub continues to be an iconic part of the historic village and its community

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An award-winning author, writing mentor and teacher, Helena uses kindness as the compass for her work and life and believes in the power of storytelling to process hard things and find the volume of your voice.

For Joel Mucci, Marko Bozic, Liam Forsythe, and Michael Zubrecky opening their woodfired pizzeria, Ciro’s, in Thirroul, culminates in a sense of satisfaction as warm as the welcome received from locals.

Explore out of town and be home by sundown

Co-owner of Gerringong’s Stoic Brewing, Andrew Prosser, talks with us about how his father and him combined their passion, hometown and an ancient philosophy to create one of the most successful breweries on the south coast.

No matter which way you travel, the journey to Kangaroo Valley requires a drive over a windy mountain pass through lush forests and tunnels of trees, before descending into what’s commonly called ‘Australia’s most beautiful valley’.

Meet Ruby D’Rozario from Thirroul, childhood cancer survivor and ambassador for Shine Like Charli

Find out why the slow food movement is good for us and the local community

As lettering artist The Marker, Wollongong born and raised Gill Dinh has brought her creative vision to outdoor spaces for close to a decade. But now Gill is fulfilling a lifelong dream, stepping into the arena as a MasterChef contestant this season.

Jam-packed full of goodness, buckwheat granola is delicious and nutritious, and simple to make in advance - breakfast on the go has never been easier!

Getting together Australia’s most iconic female TV actress, Lynne McGranger, on a show written by one of our best comedians, Wendy Harmer, Wollongong’s IPAC welcomes an evening of comedy theatre this 31 May with The Grandparent’s Club.