Kate Grarock’s solo hiking adventures have landed her on Alone Australia.
Dr Kate Grarock is a passionate environmentalist, ecologist and mum. In her spare time she shares her love of hiking and packrafting on her popular YouTube channel> Though not originally from the Illawarra, Kate attended university in Wollongong and has developed many relationships in and around the local area. Her love of solo adventuring has […]
Illawarra Food Trucks Expand, Bringing New Tastes and Experiences to the Region
What is it about food trucks that we love so much? Growing in popularity in recent years, we are seeing more and more options for different cuisines at various localities around Wollongong and surrounding suburbs. Once upon a time, mobile food vendors were solely the domain of the dodgy late-night kebab vans on the way […]
Dress for Success Illawarra: the volunteers empowering women
Dress for Success Sydney is a registered charity that helps women become more employable by providing professional clothing, coaching and access to career development tools as well as a network of support to help women to become financially independent. The Illawarra branch of Dress for Success Sydney was opened in Port Kembla in March 2017. […]
The man behind Da Orlando’s Italian restaurant in Wollongong
Orlando Luciani is the man behind his namesake – a popular Italian restaurant in Wollongong, Da Orlando’s. Owning his own restaurant has been quite a journey… from a village on the Italian coast, to washing dishes in London and barely speaking English – to where he is today. We asked Orlando to share a bit […]
How Albion Bark Lodge became the Gold Standard for Doggy Daycare in the Illawarra
I love the story of how Albion Bark Lodge came into existence. Owner and operator Sarah Macpherson was feeling disenchanted and unhappy in her corporate job. Working as an executive assistant for a CEO was a job that paid well, but it certainly didn’t make her heart sing. When Covid first hit and she was […]
Choose Local: Your Illawarra Valentines Day Gift
As another Valentines Day rolls on around, you might be starting to panic about choosing a gift. Buying a gift for your special someone on any day other than February 14 will get you alot of brownie points, but if you do want to mark Valentines Day with a gift, we encourage you to shop […]
Celebrate World Pizza Day in the Illawarra
World Pizza Day falls on February 9th in 2023. It is a day dedicated to celebrating all things deliciously crusty and heavenly cheesy. We figured it was a perfect opportunity to support our Illawarra pizza shops and get our carb-loading on. I was tasked with carrying out some investigative journalism in order to find some […]
Planning an Illawarra wedding in 2023?
After years of uncertainty due to the pandemic causing havoc for couples planning their nuptials, it might be time to finally lock in some wedding plans. For many Aussie couples, the idea of a wedding finally seems like something that might actually go ahead as planned! If you’re planning an Illawarra wedding in 2023, you […]
Tennis lessons in Figtree from the experienced Linda Bayly
Linda Bayly has been providing tennis lessons at Nareena Hills Tennis Club in Figtree since 1986, and has been fully qualified since 1991. More than 40 years experience playing and coaching tennis at all levels has provided Linda with a wealth of knowledge that she enjoys sharing with both absolute beginners and those more experienced […]
Find the best Indian food in the Illawarra
Looking for a great indian restaurant? Wollongong is fast becoming as prolific as Sydney when it comes to the variety of international cuisines on offer. Here are some tips to help you find the best Indian food in the Illawarra. Our list of the best Indian food in the Illawarra: Whether you’re after an authentic […]