A teenage golfer from Austinmer has secured a major victory at the 2026 NSW Amateur Championships, marking a significant breakthrough in her amateur career during the summer sports season in the Illawarra region.
Two teenage boys were rescued from a dangerous rip at an unpatrolled Illawarra beach. The incident highlights the rising summer drowning toll and the critical importance of swimming between the flags.
Austinmer Beach remains a nostalgic favourite, bustling with families and day trippers. The local fish and chip shop reports selling up to 600kg of chips daily, proving the area's enduring appeal.
Police hunt barefoot thief who stole a chicken from an Austinmer home as egg prices soar 27% due to avian flu outbreaks. Have information? Contact Crime Stoppers.