West Australian golfer Connor McKinney dominates the Webex Players Series Perth, securing a four-stroke victory. The rising star now heads to the DP World Tour with confidence. Read the full story.
Perth-raised golfer Maddison Hinson-Tolchard, now a pro on the Ladies European Tour, aims to qualify for major championships in 2026 after a stellar rookie season. Read her journey.
Connor McKinney aces the 7th at Royal Perth to seize a one-shot lead. Follow the final round drama as WA's best chase the title.
Australian cricket star Travis Head swaps bat for putter, sinking an incredible long-range shot at a Blitz Golf event in Adelaide just a day after Ashes triumph. Watch the video.
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.
Cult hero Travis Head follows up Ashes triumph with a stunning putt at a Blitz Golf event in Adelaide. See the viral moment and relive his series-winning performance. #Ashes #Cricket #Golf
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.
English golf cult hero Andrew 'Beef' Johnston opens up on his 10-month stay in Perth after thumb surgery, revealing why he and his family fell in love with the WA lifestyle during his comeback.
Perth's golfing siblings Minjee and Min Woo Lee host a Webex Player Series event at Royal Fremantle. Min Woo jokes about catching his world No.3 sister, who just won her fourth Greg Norman Medal. Read more.
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.
Italian teen golfer Emanuele Galeppini identified as first victim in Crans-Montana fire that killed 40. The rising star was celebrating New Year's Eve. Read the full story.
A 17-year-old boy will face court after police allegedly found a loaded gun in a crashed Porsche on a Western Sydney golf course, with detectives linking him to underworld plans for a public shooting.
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?
A police pursuit in Sydney's west ended with a Porsche crashing onto a golf green. One teen arrested, others on the run, and a firearm allegedly found. Police urge witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers.
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.
Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka is leaving the LIV Golf League. The star golfer will step away following the 2025 season to prioritise time with his family.
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.
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.
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.