The Illawarra Flame

19/09/2026

Marine mammals – including seals, sea lions, dolphins and whales – are at risk of bird flu and volunteers are getting ready to respond, writes ORRCA's vice president, Jody Langlois

Marine mammals – including seals, sea lions, dolphins and whales – are at risk of bird flu and volunteers are getting ready to respond, writes ORRCA's vice president, Jody Langlois

19/09/2026

This prime spot at Stuart Park remains fenced off as negotiations with The Grounds continue

https://www.theillawarraflame.com.au/former-lagoon-restaurant-site-stands-empty-with-new-lease-still-not-finalised/

18/09/2026

"Working on a farm makes it impossible to ignore the seasons. And the longer I spend around them, the more I wonder whether they have something to teach us about how we live." – read more in the monthly column by Robert Servine, CEO of Green Connect

By Robert Servine, CEO of Green Connect

18/09/2026

From September 23, Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favourite Dr Seuss characters will spring to life on stage thanks to Arcadians Children's Theatre

From September 23, Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favourite Dr Seuss characters will spring to life on stage thanks to Arcadians Children's Theatre

18/09/2026

Federal leaders visited the City of Innovation today to mark the launch of HysataFab and the government's investment in clean technology

Federal leaders visited the City of Innovation today to mark the launch of HysataFab and the government's investment in clean technology

17/09/2026

A team of vision-impaired riders and their friends took part in the around Flagstaff Point last Sunday to help raise money for Southern Youth and Family Services

Exsight Tandems Illawarra

https://www.theillawarraflame.com.au/volunteers-needed-to-captain-tandem-bikes/

17/09/2026

It's time for Culture Mix! Get ready for a vibrant festival of dance, music, food and workshops. The annual showcase of the diverse communities who call Wollongong home is back in the CBD on Saturday, September 26. Check out the full program for 2026



https://wollongong.nsw.gov.au/culture-mix?utm_source=iflame&utm_medium=digital&utm_campaign=culture-mix

17/09/2026

More than 8,000 Wollongong Goals have been received! Share yours by 5 October 2026 and support the world-first project by Wollongong City Council and Canva
https://wollongonggoals.org/

17/09/2026

To help native bees, two things are vital: protecting Illawarra Lowlands Grassy Woodland and planting the local species our pollinators love. You can learn more at the Illawarra Nature Festival – save the dates: October 15 and 17 Port Kembla's Servo.

Thanks to Alison Mellor for sharing her expertise

https://www.theillawarraflame.com.au/bee-good-to-grassy-woodlands/

17/09/2026

Coalcliff's old cokeworks has been turned into a film set for Chris Hemsworth’s latest movie, Extraction 3

Coalcliff's old cokeworks has been turned into a film set for Chris Hemsworth’s latest movie, Extraction 3