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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.

Have you ever wanted to take a sticky-beak at a neighbour’s thriving veggie patch? Local gardeners are set to open their front gates to the general public this November as part of the inaugural gardening event.

Have you spent winter hibernating with Netflix shows about colour-coded wardrobes and perfectly organised pantries? Does an avalanche of kids’ snacks rain down upon you every time you reach for a bag of chips?

Families at Towradgi Public School have come together to fundraise in a way that embraces the cultural diversity of the school – a community cookbook

Meet Ray, who has made Cringila his home since 2014, where he opened Wollongong City Patisserie. Join us as we sit down with Ray and get to know our neighbour better.

K.malu is drawing the attention of restaurant goers for its expertly balanced menu, unconstrained by region but perfectly poised for the curious palette.

Is it just us or is Wentworth Street in Port Kembla welcoming a renaissance? It’s latest addition, Yakka Records & Bottle-O, is symbolic in name and nature of a wave of new creative spots to hit the area.

We spoke to comedian (and former accountant!) Dilruk Jayasinha about the upcoming Multicultural Comedy Gala, touring and how he can now laugh about his heart attack.

A new volunteer-based not-for-profit is driving innovation that supports our community as renewable energy development reshapes the employment landscape. With an inclusive approach celebrating our coal and steel heritage, Hi Neighbour is helping locals get ready for the future.

The inaugural OpenField Festival in June will connect the local regions through artistry by bringing artists and creatives out of the woodwork to meet and collaborate.

Mural artist Samuel Hall is bringing his own brand of creativity, beauty and artistic expression to the world, one wall at a time.  

Under the dynamic new leadership of CEO Ali Anderson, Illawarra ITeC is forging an innovative path into vocational education and training in the Illawarra region and beyond

 

First home buyers are seizing the opportunity to enter the property market in 2023 thanks largely to a slowing property market and the raft of government benefits on offer.

It is estimated that 1 in 6 people in Australia report that they have ‘back problems’ - Body Dynamics Illawarra share the facts about chronic back pain.

It's an absolute privilege to live near the beach but sometimes that can come with some trade-offs. The coastal environment is not always gentle and kind, it can be wild and unforgiving for gardens and gardeners alike. The salty air, strong winds and poorer soils mean that choosing the right plants for coastal sites can be difficult. 

As we get ready for the cooler days ahead, this is the perfect time to treat skin conditions, such as pigmentation, that require us to spend minimal time in the sun!

Meet Kim and Tammy from Two Sisters Garage in Bulli

Now more than ever, businesses need our support! Meet Gabrielle from BeeTogether and Sally from Revolution Consulting.

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