Coal Coast Magazine

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.

The amazing beaches, the picturesque escarpment and the coastal lifestyle are amongst the reasons why we love calling the Illawarra region home. Add in a thriving cafe culture, emerging food scene and that we’re only a stone’s throw from Sydney it makes sense why the Illawarra is highly sought after as a place to buy a home.

Jessica Clark of Earth Worthy Bags has founded a visionary enterprise and is on a mission to redefine the way we approach consumption, championing ethical practices and sustainability.

Meet Sarah from Retro Roast, your local coffee hub in Mount Kembla, where quirky meets community, and every brew is crafted to perfection with the Gusto blend from Seven Miles Coffee Roasters.

Explore the heart and soul of Illawarra through our local business spotlight, where we dive into the stories, passions, and community spirit of the region's most inspiring enterprises.

The first all-women's surf comp on the south coast is riding the huge wave of young women now joining the sport, marking the Sunday 5 May event at Woonona Beach as a milestone, decades in the making.

Ahead of her upcoming LP release later this year, we talked to singer-songwriter, Polly Hazelton, about her new single exploring the impact of addiction, 'Round 2000'

World-renowned stencil artist Luke Cornish, a.k.a. ELK, has found his home – and his peace – in the Illawarra. And now he’s bringing global acclaim to a local canvas.

Like many northern suburbs of the Illawarra, Balgownie was transformed by the discovery of coal.

The Iron Yampi’s meteoric rise in popularity as the latest go-to restaurant in Port Kembla’s burgeoning foodie-scene is a reflection of the talent of two of Wollongong’s most loved restaurateurs. With such a keen insight into the local palate, it’s no wonder The Iron Yampi is bringing national acclaim our way.

There is nothing as Aussie as the magical echo of a group of kookaburras laughing in the gum trees. But did you know the laughing is actually their way of marking the boundaries of their territory? To drive off interlopers, kookaburras gather together and out laugh them.