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Explore the heart and soul of Illawarra through our local business spotlight, where we dive into the stories, passions, and community spirit of the region's most inspiring enterprises.
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Food
The Iron Yampiβs meteoric rise in popularity as the latest go-to restaurant in Port Kemblaβs burgeoning foodie-scene is a reflection of the talent of two of Wollongongβs most loved restaurateurs. With such a keen insight into the local palate, itβs no wonder The Iron Yampi is bringing national acclaim our way.
Good music, great company, and your favourite glass of wine - see you at Pickled Poet in Thirroul
Cakes by Rach are serving up community favourites and quality brews in the heart of Port Kembla and Wollongong.
People
The first all-women's surf comp on the south coast is riding the huge wave of young women now joining the sport, marking the Sunday 5 May event at Woonona Beach as a milestone, decades in the making.
World-renowned stencil artist Luke Cornish, a.k.a. ELK, has found his home β and his peace β in the Illawarra. And now heβs bringing global acclaim to a local canvas.
music
Ahead of her upcoming LP release later this year, we talked to singer-songwriter, Polly Hazelton, about her new single exploring the impact of addiction, 'Round 2000'
Indie-pop royalty San Cisco are hitting the road touring regional Australia in support of their fifth studio album 'Under The Light', released this month. We caught up with lead singer Jordi Davieson to chat about creating the album in their home studio and collaborating with industry heavyweights.
As autumn approaches, so does music festival season! From a one-day festival in our backyard, to a long weekend Bluesfest jaunt, itβs time to grab your wellies and start planning your festival outfit!
lifestyle
Explore the heart and soul of Illawarra through our local business spotlight, where we dive into the stories, passions, and community spirit of the region's most inspiring enterprises.
The first all-women's surf comp on the south coast is riding the huge wave of young women now joining the sport, marking the Sunday 5 May event at Woonona Beach as a milestone, decades in the making.
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Set and filmed on the Coal Coast, the new six-part series One Night tells the story of three women whose bond was all but destroyed by the traumatic events of one night. We spoke to Bulli actor Yael Stone about the series, and the perks of working close in home.
Through intricately cut and assembled plywood artworks, Wollongong artist Misha Harrison creates 3D woodcut pieces, capturing the vibrancy and texture of her subjects.
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A fascinating layer of Wollongongβs working and lifestyle history