The Illawarra Flame

28/11/2025

Illawarra Sports High School will proudly showcase its surfing talent on home turf this December, when the 2025 Australian Junior Surfing Titles come to Wollongong, writes David Hyslop

https://www.theillawarraflame.com.au/high-hopes-for-junior-surfing-titles

27/11/2025

Where carers can find a car parking space, especially in Wollongong's high-demand inner-city streets, has become a hot topic at recent meetings of Neighbourhood Forum 5 (NF5), writes Jeremy Lasek

https://www.theillawarraflame.com.au/care-factor-nf5-calls-for-timed-spaces-to-fix-parking-problem

27/11/2025

Congratulations to the Walkley Documentary Award winners! ‘Yurlu|Country’ was made by Coalcliff director Yaara Bou Melhem, Banjima Elder Maitland Parker, cinematographer Tom Bannigan and team (Illuminate Films)

https://www.theillawarraflame.com.au/coalcliff-couples-doco-up-for-top-journalism-award/

27/11/2025

Wollongong City Council is currently reviewing its Dogs on Beaches and Parks Policy. This presents a pivotal opportunity for Northern Illawarra residents to call for more dedicated dog parks, which will also help to alleviate pressure on our local environment and protect native wildlife, writes Meg Wright

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Wollongong City Council is currently reviewing its Dogs on Beaches and Parks Policy. This presents a pivotal opportunity

27/11/2025

Our sparkling website revamp includes a new FREE community calendar – and it didn't even cost $96.5 million

Our sparkling website revamp includes a new FREE community calendar

27/11/2025

After Tuesday's Rose Vigil, city buildings are glowing orange at night, people are planning solidarity marches and Corrimal Rotary are launching new “Purple Fridays” as Wollongong welcomes 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, writes Genevieve Swart

https://www.theillawarraflame.com.au/after-rose-vigil-city-lights-up-with-symbolic-acts-against-gendered-violence

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After Tuesday's Rose Vigil, city buildings are glowing orange at night, people are planning solidarity marches and Corrimal Rotary are launching new “Purple Fridays”

27/11/2025

Chilby Photography recently shared a picture of an Illawarra Flame Tree, asking why such a widespread tree is named for the Illawarra region. Emma Rooksby of Growing Illawarra Natives took a browse through historic records to see what she could find. With photos of 2025's trees in bloom by Tyneesha Williams
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https://www.theillawarraflame.com.au/how-the-illawarra-flame-tree-got-its-english-common-name/

27/11/2025

Last month the Tawny Frogmouth was named Birdlife Australia’s 2025 Bird of the Year – here's why Amanda De George think they've earned the title

The Tawny Frogmouth has taken out the title of Birdlife Australia’s 2025 Bird of the Year

27/11/2025

Multi-instrument folk music maestro Sam De Santi literally grew up at the annual Illawarra Folk Festival, writes Nick Hartgerink.
The 39th Illawarra Folk Festival will be staged at Bulli Showground from January 16-18, and Sam will be there as usual, performing with two top bands and in the Fiddle Frenzy

The 39th Illawarra Folk Festival will be staged at Bulli Showground from January 16-18

26/11/2025

As a couple, they’re icons in the Illawarra’s food, beverage, events and entertainment sector, with a stunning track record, and into their fifth decade on the front line. Now, Jim and Deborah McCallum are about to embark on a big, exciting, new adventure just a stone’s throw from the heart of Wollongong, writes Jeremy Lasek
https://www.theillawarraflame.com.au/bold-new-vision-revealed-for-little-milton-wollongongs-oldest-residential-building

26/11/2025

Three talented young surfers from Austinmer – Saxon King, Noah Kornek, and Ashton Mekisic – made waves at the 2025 Rip Curl GromSearch National Final, writes Matt Jolley

https://www.theillawarraflame.com.au/austi-boys-shine-in-national-comp

26/11/2025

Helensburgh Girl Guides have planted mint, thyme, rosemary, marigolds and petunias in their new garden, writes Annabel, age 11

Helensburgh Guides planted mint, thyme, rosemary, marigolds and petunias