Best Illawarra Gym, Yoga & Pilates Deals for 2026
Kickstart your 2026 fitness journey with our guide to the best gym, yoga, and pilates deals across the Illawarra. From $6/week offers to free trials, find your perfect fit.
Kickstart your 2026 fitness journey with our guide to the best gym, yoga, and pilates deals across the Illawarra. From $6/week offers to free trials, find your perfect fit.
Dale and Nada Jones from Shell Cove have reached a remarkable 70-year marriage milestone, a feat achieved by only 0.1% of couples. Discover their love story and secrets to a lasting union.
Mount Warrigal's Arlo Maksovic, 11, plays off a handicap of seven, surpassing his father. The young star aims for the PGA and dreams of more junior golfers in the Illawarra. Read his inspiring story.
Heading back to the gym in 2026? Discover the five key beauty and care products you need to pack for a quick, effective post-workout refresh. From dry shampoo to SPF, get ready for any post-exercise plans.
NSW Police have charged two men with 72 offences each after a series of scams targeting elderly women in shopping centre car parks across the state. Authorities are seeking two other men.
A new study reveals the top gym pet peeves in Australia, from equipment hogging to not wiping down machines. Discover the seven rules you might be breaking and the cost of New Year's resolutions.
A vacant industrial warehouse in Geelong's Fyansford is set for a major makeover into a boutique gym and allied health therapy centre, pending council approval. Read about the exciting new development.
A look back at the major court cases that shocked the Illawarra region in 2025, from a former MP's jailing for sex crimes to teen violence and a decades-old mystery. Read the full recap.
Wollongong and Shellharbour councils announce altered bin collection schedules over Christmas. Find out your new collection days and extra recycling services.
Discover where to find the crispiest, most authentic Portuguese tarts in the Illawarra region. From Wollongong to Shellharbour, we reveal the bakeries locals swear by.
Over 300 young members of Shellharbour Surf Life Saving Club celebrated the festive season with games, water activities and a foil-surfing Santa. See the gallery.
Surf lifesavers from Austinmer to Kiama stood in silent reflection on Illawarra beaches to honour those killed in the Bondi Beach terror attack. The community joined for a National Day of Reflection.
Wollongong City Council has finalised a new seven-year domestic waste management contract worth over $140 million with Remondis, starting July 2027. Read the details of the deal.
UFC champion Alex Volkanovski is set to star in the 2026 Street Fighter film. The Wollongong fighter also unveiled a massive mural at his team's new state-of-the-art Port Kembla facility, where he'll train for his Sydney homecoming fight in February.
A 24-year-old Shellharbour woman has died after a 'deliberate' car crash on the Sunshine Coast. Mallee Smith was one of eight pedestrians struck. The driver faces attempted murder charges.
Lynne Geoghegan has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison for embezzling nearly $2.5 million from Shellharbour Roofing Services over nine years. Read the full court details.
A man narrowly escaped injury after being shot at multiple times outside a Sydney gym. Police are hunting two balaclava-clad offenders. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Independent Senator David Pocock condemns plans to slash staffed hours at Parliament House gym, arguing it harms staff wellbeing. Read the full story.
A 35-year-old woman suffered head and leg injuries after being struck by a Volkswagen SUV near the Shellharbour boat ramp. The driver told police he swerved to avoid a man on the road. Read the latest details.
The Illawarra airshow is back, rebranded as Wings Over Shellharbour and set for May 2026 under new organisers Paul Bennet Airshows. Get the full details on the revival.
Vito Gaudiosi and Nick O'Hara from Crockers Gym have been voted Illawarra's best junior sports coaches in a massive community poll. Discover the full top 20 list and what makes these coaches special.
A stunning four-bedroom Tullimbar residence, featuring a saltwater pool and covered alfresco area, is on the market. Priced from $1.495m, it's perfect for families who love to entertain.
Three sets of Illawarra siblings are making waves in A-League Men and Women competitions. Discover how local talent is transforming Australian football.
Exciting news for aviation fans! Details about the revived Wings Over Illawarra airshow will be revealed next week following AMDA Foundation's withdrawal. Stay tuned for dates and new operators.
Major planning changes are set to transform the Illawarra region with 11,000 new homes and taller buildings proposed across Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama. Discover how these developments will reshape our communities.
Four Albion Park residents petition Shellharbour Council for an acoustic barrier and double glazing to combat 'unhealthy' traffic noise and pollution from Ashburton Drive.
James Grech, a Shellharbour Citizen of the Year finalist, has lost his battle to regain boxing trainer accreditation after NSW tribunal upholds decision. Read the full story.
Townsville's North Shore welcomes a state-of-the-art Snap Fitness facility following a $1.3 million investment. Discover the premium fitness experience now available to locals.
Thousands lined the M1 to cheer the 2025 Illawarra Convoy, a massive truck procession that has raised over $27 million since 2005 for families facing life-threatening illnesses.
ATSB releases security footage showing tragic final moments of Shellharbour Airport plane crash that killed three. Investigation continues into cause.