Meet Ruby D’Rozario from Thirroul, childhood cancer survivor and ambassador for Shine Like Charli
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As lettering artist The Marker, Wollongong born and raised Gill Dinh has brought her creative vision to outdoor spaces for close to a decade. But now Gill is fulfilling a lifelong dream, stepping into the arena as a MasterChef contestant this season.
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As part of our series on the annual local children’s cancer fundraiser, Shine Like Charli Gala Ball, Tarrawanna sisters, Ashleigh and Amber Larkin, reflect on their family’s experience and the importance of uniting behind this cause.
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Meet Chelsea Crean, owner of The Business Edit, as she shares her love for Bulli's coastal community and her passion for supporting female-led businesses in the Illawarra.
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Jessica Clark of Earth Worthy Bags has founded a visionary enterprise and is on a mission to redefine the way we approach consumption, championing ethical practices and sustainability.
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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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World-renowned stencil artist Luke Cornish, a.k.a. ELK, has found his home – and his peace – in the Illawarra. And now he’s bringing global acclaim to a local canvas.
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To celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day, we meet six inspiring women of the Illawarra, who all bring something special to our region
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Taking the helm mid-season may have been a leap for some, but Illawarra Hawks coach, Justin Tatum – and father of USA NBA superstar, Jayson Tatum – is taking it all in his stride.
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Paul Smith’s lifelong passion for rugby league led him to create the annual Shellharbour Stingrays Masters Carnival bringing together ‘old blokes’ - aged over 35 - for a game of modified footy, fostering a sense of comradery and nostalgia
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Now more than ever, local businesses need our support! Check out some great local traders to get behind
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Former high school woodwork teacher and master craftsman Brett Davis has held a lifelong passion for all things timber. But it is his connection to community and faith through woodwork that tells an even greater story.
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Mother and Son screenwriter Tristram Baumber teams up with Matt Okine and Denise Scott to reboot the iconic series
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Meet Simone Erdedi from Thirroul
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Faye Hollands is a passionate activist and advocate for childhood cancer research. Her family’s experience has touched many in the Illawarra, and each year the Shine Like Charli ball breaks its own fundraising records. But life and work wasn’t always like this for Faye.
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Meet Suzie McKinnon, a proud Unanderra resident with deep roots in the Illawarra.
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Age is no barrier for Towradgi-based Instagram influencer, Marion Maclean, who, at 59, is inspiring thousands of women with her message that 50 isn’t old.
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Ahead of this weekend’s Yours and Owls Festival, we spoke to artist and disability support worker, Eloise Cleary, about her two projects on display.
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