Shell Cove couple celebrates rare 70th wedding anniversary
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.
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.
A surge in apartment projects has lifted Hunter dwelling approvals to their highest level in nearly four years. Experts warn more is needed to meet NSW housing targets.
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.
Phil Kelleher Homes from Dunsborough has claimed five prestigious awards at the 2025 HIA and WA Housing Awards, including Regional Home of the Year for its Lomond residence. Discover the innovative designs.
A major push is on to transform a long-closed Edmonton tourism park into a 300-lot affordable housing estate. The Cairns Regional Council is seeking state government support for the critical project.
Townsville's economic boom is threatened by a critical shortage of short-stay housing for workers. Industry leaders warn of project delays and a massive worker shortage unless immediate action is taken.
Canberra's housing shortage is forcing patients to languish in expensive hospital beds or be discharged into motels, straining the health system and leaving vulnerable people without support. Read the full investigation.
A major 400-dwelling development in Raymond Terrace has been denied a fast-track approval by the NSW Housing Delivery Authority, deemed too dense for the area. Read the full details.
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.
More than 1300 new housing lots in Western Australia remain undeveloped, over a decade after the state government first announced the plans. Discover the delays and political fallout.
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.
A major social housing project in Cairns faces extensive water damage, sparking political outrage. Discover the full story and what it means for Queensland's housing crisis.
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.
Western Australia's housing supply crisis intensified in 2025, with Perth's median home price hitting $830,000. UDIA WA's Grant Shepherd reflects on a tough year and new government initiatives aiming to boost supply and affordability for 2026.
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.
The WA government commits $7.5 million for a new seven-storey social housing apartment block on Queen Victoria Street in Fremantle, dedicated to residents aged 55 and over.
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.
Catholic Care Victoria has submitted plans for a new 30-unit social housing development in Bannockburn. The project aims to address the critical shortage of affordable homes in the Golden Plains region.
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.
Perth's housing crisis forces residents into extreme measures: skipping meals, working multiple jobs, and delaying medical care just to keep a roof overhead. Discover the human cost.
Access Community Housing has unveiled plans for an 80-unit social housing complex in Westcourt, Cairns. The project aims to tackle the city's housing crisis. Read more about the proposal and its potential impact.
The WA government is collecting a $1 billion stamp duty windfall as a housing mobility crisis locks people in place. Discover the impact on homeowners and the call for tax reform.
Community groups demand NSW government honour its 30% social housing pledge for Broadmeadow redevelopment, as locals share stories of homelessness and hardship.
Basil Zempilus examines the Cook Government's housing performance, questioning its achievements amid Perth's affordability crisis. Read the full analysis.
The ACT government has passed laws banning community appeals against public and community housing to accelerate construction. The four-year ban aims to deliver homes faster for vulnerable Canberrans.
Hunter community demands NSW government apply its 30% social housing pledge to Broadmeadow Precinct, as families remain separated due to the crisis. Join the call for action.
The WA Government extends its rent relief program after Perth was declared Australia's most unaffordable city. Grants of $5000 will continue until June. Read more.