New data reveals the soaring cost of education in the Illawarra for 2026. Parents face up to $336,870 for private schooling, while public education hits $95,000 over 13 years. See the full breakdown.
A Wollongong man caught nude sunbathing near a school excursion at Fairy Meadow beach has avoided a conviction. The 62-year-old verbally abused a jogger who photographed him.
A Wollongong man learned a costly lesson after thinking a meat pie and hot chips could offset five full-strength beers. He was caught driving with a blood alcohol reading three times the legal limit. Read the full court outcome.
New data reveals Perth's public schools are the most affordable in Australia. Discover how the cost of education compares nationally and what it means for families.
A bustling new school campus in Townsville is transforming lives, offering a tailored curriculum and fresh start for over 200 local teenagers. Discover how this innovative approach is re-engaging students.
Parents at Muswellbrook's Richard Gill School have been assured its secular, music-focused education will continue unchanged despite a merger with the Christian-based Melos Education Group. The council demands land back.
As the 2026 school year begins, Canberra parents face rising costs. The Smith Family charity highlights digital access as crucial for student participation, with many struggling to afford devices and internet.
Wollongong City Council will deploy surveillance cars to monitor timed parking zones from February 2026, replacing manual tyre chalking. The one-year trial aims to improve efficiency and turnover in high-demand areas.
A national car club abandons plans for a 200-person meeting in Wollongong due to a critical shortage of affordable hotel rooms, highlighting a major hurdle for the city's visitor economy.
Adelaide University officially launches today after a $450 million merger between two institutions. Staff are back on campus, with the first full student cohort arriving next week.
Wollongong City Council will review the cancelled New Year's Eve fireworks after a wave washed over the breakwall. The probe will ask why there was no Plan B. Read the full story.
An antisocial trend of using cling wrap to reserve public spaces has returned to Wollongong's Stuart Park for New Year's celebrations, sparking local outrage and calls for better enforcement.
Wollongong Art Gallery has closed an exhibition after artist Anthony Lister was charged with multiple offences, including alleged sexual assault. The council is monitoring the case.
Wollongong City Council cancels the 9pm New Year's Eve fireworks display due to dangerous ocean conditions at the harbour. Public safety cited as the top priority.
Wollongong residents condemn racist propaganda distributed in local letterboxes. A former AFP communications head speaks out against the 'filth' targeting the community.
Plan your New Year's Eve in Wollongong with details on foreshore road closures, public transport options, and fireworks displays. Essential travel advice for 31 December 2025.
Ring in 2026 across the Illawarra! Our complete guide covers Wollongong Harbour fireworks, the Summer Carnival, and live music from Royale With Cheese to Touch Sensitive. Find your perfect party.
Wollongong residents have shared ambitious ideas, including a tunnel and a Las Vegas-style sign, for the Flinders St 'arrival boulevard' revamp. What do you think should happen?
Plans lodged to replace the 50-year-old Boat Harbour Motel in Wollongong with a dual-tower apartment complex featuring affordable housing. Public exhibition open until February 9.
Wollongong's bargain hunters weigh in on the Boxing Day vs Black Friday debate as national spending is set to hit $3.1 billion. Experts warn shoppers to track prices and beware of sophisticated scams.
Perth's Catholic Archbishop condemns 'dreadful' anti-Semitic disruption at a Christmas Eve service. Read about the incident and the community's response.
Discover where Geelong's highest-achieving school leavers are heading to university in 2024 and the factors shaping their crucial decisions for future careers.
Illawarra restaurants, pubs, and hotels are experiencing high demand for Christmas Day dining as families opt to avoid the stress of cooking at home. Discover the festive menus and prices on offer.
An independent review reveals a 'perfect storm' of errors led to 140 students across nine Queensland schools studying Augustus instead of Julius Caesar for their major exam. Discover the findings and new safeguards.
Wollongong revellers face a choice this New Year's Eve: harbour or CBD fireworks? The Illawarra Hotel adds a 9pm CBD show, complementing council's harbour display. Locals share their picks.
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.
Wollongong PE teacher Phil Saunders has had all charges against him dismissed in local court. Read the magistrate's detailed reasoning and the emotional courtroom outcome.
A Wollongong magistrate has identified major problems with the prosecution's case against a man charged over the 1993 disappearance of Pauline Sowry, but denied bail due to alleged threats against police. Read the latest court developments.
Construction accelerates on Medowie's new Catherine McAuley Primary School, with a foundation principal appointed and enrolments opening soon for a Term 1, 2027 start.
Exclusive first image reveals plans for six towers, including three 40-storey skyscrapers, on the old Bunnings site in central Wollongong. The $500m project could house over 3000 people.