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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 […]

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