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Illawarra bushwalker discovers dog in kennel at bottom of cliff; police investigating

The badly injured Australian bulldog was heard yelping from inside a kennel at the bottom of the Mount Ousley escarpment yesterday.

ABC News · Jan 22, 2023

State bolsters Raptor Squad ranks as police target bikies moving into the regions

The Premier, Dominic Perrottet, launched new permanent bases in the Hunter and Illawarra regions Sunday in a move he said would improve safety across the state.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 22, 2023

Sydney Kings hold off fiery Hawks in NBL

The Sydney Kings have secured a hard-fought 84-79 win over the Illawarra Hawks, who threatened to pull off the upset of the NBL season.

AAP · Jan 15, 2023

Survey canvasses removal of Illawarra name from St George Illawarra Dragons

St George Illawarra Dragons fans in the Wollongong area are up in arms over a members survey that canvasses removing Illawarra from the NRL club's name.

ABC News · Dec 22, 2022

Wollongong clubs launch gambling OK2PLAY app as debate over cashless gaming cards builds

Four of Illawarra's largest clubs have launched a new program asking gamblers to confirm if they are OK to play before they start gaming.

ABC News · Dec 15, 2022

Bioluminescent millipedes believed to be found for first time in Australia by Illawarra bushwalkers

Scott Kemp first saw glow-in-the-dark millipedes in the Illawarra 18 years ago, but he had no idea he was making a significant scientific discovery.

ABC News · Dec 14, 2022

St George Illawarra Dragons launch new high-performance centre in Wollongong

The St George Illawarra Dragons want to build a $50 million headquarters in Wollongong, with high-performance training facilities aimed and developing the next generation of male and female players.

ABC News · Dec 7, 2022

Wild weather still wreaking havoc as six-foot pet snake escapes in NSW's Illawarra

"I'm worried because I know how some people, understandably, are with snakes - I'm worried someone might hurt her."

The Canberra Times · Nov 14, 2022

Illawarra's Boost youth intervention trial hopes to save women's lives

A new program in the Illawarra aimed at breaking the cycle of domestic violence is already showing results.

ABC News · Oct 27, 2022

Racing: Scone picks up washed-out Kembla Grange meeting

The Upper Hunter track, rated a soft six, became the alternate venue with the Illawarra course deemed unsuitable for racing.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 6, 2022