Articles

Mar 07
Tips and tricks to save the easy way

We’d all love a bit more money at the end of the day – and we can achieve having extra dollars in our pockets by one of two ways – earning more money (easier said than done) or scrutinising our spending. Since we can start on the latter as soon as we’ve finished reading this […]

Mar 02
The Wollongong Local: Rainy Day Dining Destinations

It’s another edition of The Wollongong Local where we look at some things that make our beautiful city the best place to live. If you missed the introduction to this series, The Wollongong Local: The Beginning, you could find it here. It was a rainy day in Wollongong when I started thinking about how lucky […]

Mar 02
The Wollongong Local: Rainy Day Activities for Families

It’s another edition of The Wollongong Local where we look at some of the things that make our beautiful city the best place to live. If you missed the introduction to this series, The Wollongong Local: The Beginning, you can find it here. It was a rainy day in Wollongong when I started thinking about […]

Feb 15
What to do in Wollongong – best activities Illawarra-wide

Whether you are a local Wollongong resident searching for a fun weekend activity, or a tourist, looking for the authentic Illawarra experience while on holiday, we’ve got you covered. Check out this list of must-do activities below to enjoy the best our region has to offer. With a combination of indoor and outdoor options, there […]

Jul 18
Working from home with a full house

(Reproduced with permission from Author: Wollongong Central) Working from home has become a quick reality for many people in our community. Flexible working has been a hot topic in recent years, but while we’ve strived for the opportunity to work from home and get a little more balance in our lives, many of us have […]

Feb 17
The Wollongong Local: Steamers is King of the Hill

I promise, not all of my articles will be based on high-end restaurants, but recently we have had a few special occasions, and Debutant wasn’t the only restaurant that impressed. We had been to Steamers Bar & Grill before, and although the entrees were memorable, the rest of the experience wasn’t what we had hoped. […]

Jan 26
Celebrating Australia Day in Wollongong

Australia Day is one of those occasions when Australians join together to bond over just how lucky we are to live in this incredible country. It’s a time to forget about those awkward moments at the street Christmas Party and move forth in solidarity and thongs. This year, our communities are hurting from the recent […]

Nov 04
The Wollongong Local: Debutant Lives up to its Reputation

For months, I had been reading incredible reviews about a relatively new dining location that had decided to call Wollongong its home, though it was only after a bad experience at my usual special occasion restaurant of choice that I decided to branch out and give it a try. When you’ve been celebrating those anniversaries […]

Sep 10
The Wollongong Local: Spring is Coming to Wollongong!

The warmer months of Spring have hit Wollongong! And with some of our favourite activities and gatherings off the table, it can be hard to get excited. Today I wanted to look at some of the ways you can bring that Spring-fling attitude home and celebrate those rising temperatures. Gardening As my children have grown […]

Jun 29
Three Trendy Hotspots We Love in Wollongong

There is nothing more satisfying than discovering a fantastic new location to have a few drinks or a get together for dinner with friends. This week, we are sharing three fabulous Wollongong locations for you to investigate this weekend. Wondering what else is on in Wollongong? Click Here. Moomin is a fun, quirky little bar […]