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Waterfalls now and then

Some of us headed north. Some of us headed south. But judging by the number of people we crossed paths with on our way to Maddens Falls in Darkes Forest, it seemed that everyone had had the same thought: Sunday was perfect for waterfall chasing...

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New track to giant of Vine Forest at Illawarra Grevillea Park Botanic Garden

Enter the Vine Forest at the Illawarra Grevillea Park Botanic Garden and you will find a magnificent blackbutt tree believed to be more than 150 years old. Blackbutt (Eucalyptus pilularis) gets its name from the rough bark at the tree base which is...

John Elton
April 2024
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Beetling About with Weevils

You can read about Zimmie here

Chris Reid
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Small (leaved) is beautiful: Look out for rare Bleeding Heart shrub

Illawarra is home to a number of locally, regionally or nationally rare plant species. Some of them are classified as being threatened with extinction, like the Illawarra Socketwood (Daphnandra johnsonii) or the local population of Scrub Ironwood...

Emma Rooksby
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Help local filmmakers win a Webby award for ‘Why Australians love going barefoot’

Thirroul-based production company Painting in Pictures has been nominated for a Webby Award for their locally shot BBC short documentary Why Australians love going barefoot. Painting in Pictures co-founders Kirsty Carter and Joe Harrison are excited...

Tyneesha Williams
April 2024
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Gig review: The Cruel Sea at Anita’s Theatre, Thirroul

By Timmy Maxwell The Cruel Sea’s performance at Anita’s Theatre in Thirroul for Great Southern Nights marked the 30th anniversary of their seminal album “The Honeymoon is Over”. They began by luring us in with a few mesmerizing instrumental pieces...

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April 2024
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Cycling champ Lucy Allen turns family bike rides into comp success

Cyclist Lucy Allen turned lockdown training rides into state championship victories and is now on her way to competing against elite athletes.

Zachary Houtenville
April 2024
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Help local filmmakers win a Webby award for ‘Why Australians love going barefoot’

Thirroul-based production company Painting in Pictures has been nominated for a Webby Award for their locally shot BBC short documentary Why Australians love going barefoot. Painting in Pictures co-founders Kirsty Carter and Joe Harrison are excited...

Tyneesha Williams
April 2024
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How a Refugee Week writing competition fosters belonging in Wollongong

Cash prizes of up to $150 are on offer in the 2024 Refugee Week Creative Expressions Competition but for many entrants the chance to share their story is the real reward. “We want people to be able to express themselves – that’s the main...

Genevieve Swart
April 2024
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Wollongong has become a Lego Robotics powerhouse

Project Bucephalus coach and Wollongong local Andrew Clark began teaching Lego robotics in 2010, his was the only team in the area. In 2024, there are over 20 teams in Wollongong. “Wollongong is one of the powerhouses for First Robotics...

Tyneesha Williams
April 2024
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Watch ‘Beneath Hill 60’ at Coledale RSL

There will be a special free screening of World War I movie Beneath Hill 60 at the Coledale RSL on Tuesday, April 23. Presented by Clifton School of Arts, the film will be introduced by its writer and co-producer, David Roach. Filmmaker David Roach...

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April 2024
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Firies’ flood training put to the test at Otford Causeway rescue

Just two months after their first flood training session, volunteer firefighters from Otford and Helensburgh Rural Fire Brigades tested their new skills amid the deluge on April 6. Local RFS crews helped out across the northern Illawarra, from controlling traffic after landslides to rescuing a driver from floodwaters.

Caitlin Sloan
April 2024
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April 2024
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After the storm: Latest news from the government

Frustrated by long phone hold times or dealing with multiple agencies? Flood-affected residents can soon seek help face-to-face and in one place, the NSW Reconstruction Authority has announced. Two Recovery Assistance Points (RAPs) will open...

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April 2024
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Gig review: The Cruel Sea at Anita’s Theatre, Thirroul

By Timmy Maxwell The Cruel Sea’s performance at Anita’s Theatre in Thirroul for Great Southern Nights marked the 30th anniversary of their seminal album “The Honeymoon is Over”. They began by luring us in with a few mesmerizing instrumental pieces...

The Illawarra Flame
April 2024
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Sign up for Screen Illawarra’s Advanced Lighting Workshop with Glenn Hanns

By Screen Illawarra’s Holly Trenaman March was such a busy month for us at Screen Illawarra! Along with our “And… Pitch!” sessions and our involvement with Creative Wollongong’s Short Film Competition, which involved matching six finalist...

Holly Trenaman
April 2024
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First Night Reviews: Theatregoers’ thoughts on Wild Dogs Under My Skirt

Wild Dogs Under My Skirt, the award-winning stage adaptation of Tusiata Avia’s poetry, opened at Wollongong’s Illawarra Performing Arts Centre tonight, Wednesday, April 10. Here’s what theatre goers thought. Joanne Joanne, Liverpool – “It was...

Tyneesha Williams
April 2024
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Skills of the star finder: Meet casting director Anousha Zarkesh

Chances are that if you have watched any Australian drama featuring First Nations actors, it was cast by Austinmer resident Anousha Zarkesh. Think of award-winning series like Total Control and Mystery Road: Anousha. Or films like The New Boy and...

Caroline Baum
April 2024
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Broken: ‘The song is a moody but dreamy exploration of overcoming trauma’

Alysha de Ruyter shares the story behind her new song, Broken. Music always brings me back to myself. I grew up in the Illawarra always passionate about singing, but moved to Sydney several years for my studies. After finishing at the Sydney...

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April 2024
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Poetry power: Tusiata Avia’s award-winning ‘Wild Dogs Under My Skirt’ comes to IPAC

Wild Dogs Under My Skirt, the award-winning stage adaptation of Tusiata Avia’s poetry, will open at Wollongong’s Illawarra Performing Arts Centre on Wednesday, April 11. “It’s about the lives of Samoan women. But it’s much bigger than that...

Tyneesha Williams
April 2024
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How you can help Hi Neighbour

In April, Bulli actor Yael Stone will be celebrating the first birthday of her not-for-profit Hi Neighbour. In year two, the charity with the friendliest name and the smartest circular model in the energy transition is calling for support via a new...

Genevieve Swart
April 2024
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Road to Renewables

Free fuel – thank you, Sun

Part 5 in Peter Aubourg’s Diary of an EV Driver I finally bought a charger that will lap up my excess solar power. This power would otherwise be exported back to the grid for a paltry sum. My wife said that I am determined to get free fuel for the...

Peter Aubourg
March 2024
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How a coal miner became a renewable jobs advocate

Darryl Best was born in Lithgow in the Blue Mountains, where coal has been mined since 1868.  “I worked all my career in coal mines,” he says. “I started as an apprentice electrician at Kerosene Vale Coal Mine out near Lithgow in 1975.”

Genevieve Swart
February 2024
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Work begins on $10m Energy Futures Skills Centre at UOW

The first in our 3-part series looking at the clean energy jobs of the future with UOW’s Energy Futures Network Director, Ty Christopher. The University of Wollongong is gearing up to train the clean energy workforce of the future, with...

Genevieve Swart
March 2024
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Surviving the Cost-of-Living Crisis: 4 Tips for Thrifties

From bagging bargain clothes by the bucket load to decking out your digs with pre-loved furniture, we’re diving into the world of second-hand shopping. I’ve got some thrifty tips that’ll have you living the high life on a shoestring budget. From...

Kasey Simpson
April 2024
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Austi Scouts triumph at Billy Cart Derby

By Paul Rustomji of Austinmer Scout Group On the evening of Monday, 4th March, Scouts from 1st Austinmer joined Scouts from nine other Scout Groups from across Wollongong to compete in the annual Billy Cart Derby. 1st Austinmer had three Patrols...

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April 2024
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Cheers to fun and friendship with Thirroul Probus

By publicity officer Yvonne Bryce The Thirroul Probus Club is a relatively new club that has seen a consistent rise in membership over the past few years. Its ethos of FRIENDSHIP, FELLOWSHIP and FUN has definitely made this a great club to belong to...

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April 2024
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Bulli Corner Quilters celebrate 20th anniversary with Mammoth Quilt Sale

By Lynn Kelly of Bulli Corner Quilters Twenty years ago, a group of ladies got together to initially teach the local parishioners how to sew and make clothes. Due to the amalgamation of local church groups, other ladies became involved and it was...

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April 2024
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Surviving the Cost-of-Living Crisis: Subscriptions, Streaming and the Great Disney Debacle

It’s time to tackle the great Aussie cost of living crisis with a dash of humour and a dollop of savvy subscription management. We’re talking about how to trim those excesses without sacrificing our precious Netflix binges or our kids’ beloved...

Kasey Simpson
April 2024
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Riding with the Illawarra Ramblers

The Illawarra Ramblers walking group came into being in 1991. Soon after, cycling and kayak paddling became regular additional activities. Today, all three activities happen weekly and we have about 240 Illawarra-based members, plus a few from...

John Groom
April 2024
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Helensburgh SRC starts fortnightly short films

By Melanie Kable and Annaye Chisholm of Helensburgh Public School Each year at Helensburgh Public School two students from each class are voted to be part of the Student Representative Council (SRC). SRC members share their ‘voice’ on different...

The Illawarra Flame
April 2024
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How good things grow from Port Kembla’s crop swap

Port Kembla’s crop swap is not just about fresh produce, it’s a fresh way of thinking about food.

Oguzhan Dincsoy
April 2024
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Best Fruit in Show: Darkes Glenbernie Orchard wins at Camden

Darkes Glenbernie Orchard last month won the Most Successful Fruit Exhibitor at the Camden Show. We are thrilled to showcase our eating, heritage and cider apples and to get an award for so many of them and be recognised for their quality is a big...

Jo Fahey
April 2024
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Find a Flavourful Future at Darkes Glenbernie Orchard

Recently there has been much media discussion around the viable options farmers have for selling their produce. There seems to be a big disconnect between what the farmer is paid and the final price of fruit and veg at the supermarket. Our farm is...

Jo Fahey
March 2024
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Hidden Harvest shares recipe for Leftover Veggie & Rice patties

This recipe is thanks to Hidden Harvest, the local food waste organisation that encourages people to waste less by using more of what they have, shopping to a list and storing food correctly.

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March 2024
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Whooping cough is surging in Australia. Why, and how can we protect ourselves?

Whooping cough is a serious and highly contagious respiratory disease. Also called pertussis, it’s caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis

The Conversation
April 2024
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Health & Wellness

Arm yourself for winter

By Dr Julie Blaze, Bulli Medical Practice As the seasons continue their march, it is an important time to prepare yourself and your family members to reduce the risk of illness from respiratory viruses that circulate in the community in late Autumn...

Dr Julie Blaze
April 2024
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Keeping our ageing bodies fit

If you are ready to “Reach Beyond” and become a healthier and fitter version of yourself so that you can Do More, book into an initial assessment with one of Elossa’s exercise physiologists by calling 0468 357 720 or visit...

Lilliana Barone
March 2024
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From scientist to doula: Andy Lawrence shares her journey

How motherhood led me home to myself and my truest calling, by Andy Lawrence. Before I became a mother, I was a successful scientist, respected in my field with many published research papers to my name. For the most part, I did not enjoy my work...

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March 2024
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Health & Wellness

Is it OK if my child eats lots of fruit but no vegetables?

Consumption among Australian children falls well below recommendations. Around 62.6% of children aged over two meet the recommended daily fruit intake, but only 9% meet the recommended vegetable intake

The Conversation
January 2024
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Half of Australians with glaucoma don’t know they have it

By Dr Amy Harkness, Bulli Medical Practice Over 300,000 Australians have glaucoma yet 50% are unaware that they have it. Glaucoma refers to a group of eye diseases which damage the optic nerve. The optic nerve carries visual signals to the brain and...

Dr Amy Harkness
March 2024
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Welcome to Memo’s place: Stanwell Park botanero offers food with a story

Mexican music producer turned chef Guillermo Batiz recently launched his dream ‘botanero’ at Husk, on the corner of Lawrence Hargrave Drive and Stanwell Avenue at Stanwell Park. For some customers, though, the concept has been lost in translation...

Genevieve Swart
April 2024
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Local Business

After 30 years, retirement is in the picture for Beach Framing

Hanging art on your walls is a great way of bringing your personality into your home. Every work makes you feel happy, and invokes a great memory. As a picture framer, I like to have an understanding of what will suit your family, and take as much...

The Illawarra Flame
April 2024
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Find books for all tastes at Collins

Lastly, an early (not out till September) heads-up for fans of Ottolenghi: we’re very excited and will soon be taking pre-orders for his next book: COMFORT

Collins Booksellers Thirroul
April 2024
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Local Business

Verify virtual love: PI Kylee Dennis of Two Face Investigations exposes online romance scams

Kylee Dennis, former police officer and now private investigator, is extremely passionate about helping people. It’s what drives her. And that’s crucial because as head of Two Face Investigations, an agency which specialises in “uncovering...

Marcus Craft
March 2024
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Need good yarn? Step inside Sasha’s technicolour dream studio

Words and pictures. That’s all it takes to tell someone’s story, right? Well, that’s what I thought until I spent an afternoon in Sasha Torilo’s gorgeous boutique yarn store, Finzah Studio. Nestled on Lake Avenue in Cringila it was so much...

Amanda De George
February 2024
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Local Business

What’s On in March at Collins Booksellers Thirroul

Evocative, skilful, darkly funny, Thanks for Having Me is the debut work of fiction from local writer, mentor and academic, Emma Darragh. Join us at Ryan’s Hotel, Thirroul, on Wed 6th March to hear Emma and Hayley Scrivenor discuss this truly...

Collins Booksellers Thirroul
March 2024
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Wildly successful: Bush Magic Adventures brings back free play

Driving through the great stone gates of the Guide Camp at Mt Keira is like swapping the school run for Jurassic Park. Only cicadas scream in the rainforest, but the gravel track does lead to another era, when children played all day in nature...

Genevieve Swart
February 2024
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Waterfalls now and then

Some of us headed north. Some of us headed south. But judging by the number of people we crossed paths with on our way to Maddens Falls in Darkes Forest, it seemed that everyone had had the same thought: Sunday was perfect for waterfall chasing...

Amanda De George
8 hours ago
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Science & Nature

Small (leaved) is beautiful: Look out for rare Bleeding Heart shrub

Illawarra is home to a number of locally, regionally or nationally rare plant species. Some of them are classified as being threatened with extinction, like the Illawarra Socketwood (Daphnandra johnsonii) or the local population of Scrub Ironwood...

Emma Rooksby
9 hours ago
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Science & Nature

Beetling About with Weevils

You can read about Zimmie here

Chris Reid
9 hours ago
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Science & Nature

New track to giant of Vine Forest at Illawarra Grevillea Park Botanic Garden

Enter the Vine Forest at the Illawarra Grevillea Park Botanic Garden and you will find a magnificent blackbutt tree believed to be more than 150 years old. Blackbutt (Eucalyptus pilularis) gets its name from the rough bark at the tree base which is...

John Elton
April 2024
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Driven: 2024 Jeep Wrangler Overland

The 2024 Jeep Wrangler Overland is intended as less of a gung-ho rock-crawler and more of a city-friendly SUV than its hard-core stablemate, the Rubicon, but it’s still very capable off-road. I tested the four-door Overland Unlimited over seven busy...

Marcus Craft
April 2024
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Motoring & Property

The how-to of heritage (the abridged version)

With the new planning amendments the State Government is proposing under its Transport Oriented Development (TOD) program, it could be that one of the only defences against the legislation will be if a building or an area is heritage listed. Whilst...

Ben Wollen
April 2024
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Motoring & Property

Driven: 2024 Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior

Nissan Australia and Aussie vehicle-engineering company, Premcar, have combined forces to produce a hard-core Navara ute via their ongoing Warrior collaboration. It looks the goods and packs a punch, conversion wise, on paper at least. But is this...

Marcus Craft
March 2024
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Rates on hold

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) board now only meets once every six weeks for a total of eight meetings in the year (instead of 11 meetings previously). Today was the first meeting under the new schedule of fewer meetings and the announcement...

Ian Pepper
March 2024
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Motoring & Property

Australian homes are getting bigger and bigger, and it’s wiping out gains in energy efficiency

For more than 20 years, Australia’s building energy regulations have focused on energy efficiency. This reflects policy trends around the world

The Conversation
March 2024
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Motoring & Property

Where’s all the housing Gong, part 2

Outside of doing Wordle every day, one of my other daily routines is to watch Alan Kohler’s financial report on the ABC news. This is a strange routine that I’ve taken up because I’m not an investor, outside of my super I don’t own any...

Ben Wollen
March 2024
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Driven: 2024 Nissan Patrol Warrior

A few years ago, as part of Nissan Australia’s Warrior program, Melbourne-based automotive engineering company Premcar was given free rein to transform the Navara into the hard-core Pro-4X Warrior. Now, it’s the Patrol’s turn. The Patrol...

Marcus Craft
March 2024
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Cycling champ Lucy Allen turns family bike rides into comp success

Cyclist Lucy Allen turned lockdown training rides into state championship victories and is now on her way to competing against elite athletes.

Zachary Houtenville
April 2024
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Sport & Leisure

Hockey Athlete of the Year Tessa Body off to Academy Games

Last year, 16-year-old hockey player Tessa Body helped the Illawarra Academy of Sport (IAS) hockey girls team to triumph at the 2023 Your Local Club Academy Games. This weekend, they are heading to Wagga Wagga to have another shot at the title.

Zachary Houtenville
April 2024
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Sport & Leisure

Roller-skating school starts at Helensburgh Scout Hall

Groove is coming to Helensburgh in 2024! Sugartown Skate Club has launched Helensburgh Roller School and one-on-one street coaching sessions for roller skaters of all ages and skill levels. At Helensburgh Scout Hall, the Roller School’s timetable...

Caitlin Sloan
April 2024
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New winners pop up at Camp Treachery

Firstly, congratulations to our team that made their way to Queensland on the weekend of 9-10 March to represent our club at the Australian Boardriders Battle National Finals. Team: Nic Squiers, Mannix Squiers, Fin McLaren, Will Clarke, Shyla Short...

Ian Pepper
April 2024
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On the road with NINA

Ahead of National Volunteer Week (16 to 22 May 2022), Iris Huizinga joins a Northern Illawarra Neighbour Aid bus trip to the Imperial at Clifton. Visit the NINA office at 18 Walker Street, call 4294 1900 or follow @northernillawarraneighbouraid on...

Iris Huizinga
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How John Stubbs put patients at the heart of healthcare

A Thirroul resident and now Member of the Order of Australia, 74-year-old John Stubbs is on a mission to put patients at the centre of healthcare treatment. Watch the interview

Iris Huizinga
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Retired lifesaver teaches refugees to swim

When former Scarborough-Wombarra lifesaver Peter Rafferty volunteered as a driving instructor for refugees in Wollongong, he discovered most of his students couldn’t swim. So he decided to do something about it. Peter, who worked with asylum...

Iris Huizinga
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Rise in demand for Need a Feed

“Right now, we can’t meet the demand, we have had to knock people back,“ says Need a Feed CEO and founder Shaz Harrison. ”There was one organisation that wanted 70 food packages, we could only give 25.”

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