Avoid Costly Vet Bills: Keep Your Dog Safe at the Beach
Pet Insurance Australia warns of summer vet emergencies. Learn key tips to protect your dog from dehydration, sand impaction, and hot sand at Australian beaches.
Pet Insurance Australia warns of summer vet emergencies. Learn key tips to protect your dog from dehydration, sand impaction, and hot sand at Australian beaches.
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.
Townsville's First Dog, a beloved local celebrity, is safely home after a dramatic escape sparked a massive community search. Read the full story of the rescue.
Australian pet owners are saving big on StormHero's top-selling orthopedic dog bed, now reduced to $59.49. Featuring memory foam and a washable cover, it's perfect for pets of all ages.
A man in his 40s has died in a Berkeley unit fire, with police declaring a crime scene. Fire investigators and an accelerant detection dog are probing the suspicious blaze. Read the latest details.
Potentially deadly algal blooms have been detected at multiple South Australian beaches. Authorities issue an urgent warning to dog owners to keep pets away from the water. Learn which locations are affected and the critical symptoms to watch for.
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.
A Sydney mother has died after rushing into dangerous surf to save her son, part of a tragic toll on NSW beaches. Authorities urge swimmers to stay between the flags.
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.
Sydney's world-famous New Year's Eve fireworks drew over a million revellers to the harbour, with crowds braving intense competition for prime spots. Discover the scenes and security measures for 2026's spectacular.
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.
Waverley Council's controversial terms for Bondi Beach have ignited public backlash. A formal review is now underway. Discover the details and have your say.
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 Staffordshire Bull Terrier-Mastiff cross attacked two walkers before entering a home and ambushing a teenage boy in Raymond Terrace. Police euthanised the dog.
A teenage boy and two adults were injured in a serious dog attack in Raymond Terrace. Police euthanised the loose Staffordshire Bull Terrier-Mastiff cross. Read the latest details.
A Staffordshire Bull Terrier-Mastiff cross attacked two walkers before entering a home and ambushing a teenage boy in Raymond Terrace. Police euthanised the dog.
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.
Discover the best Illawarra pubs and breweries where you can bring your dog this summer. From ocean views to craft beer, find your perfect spot.
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.
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.