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We love our beautiful outdoors in the Illawarra. Whether you follow the NRL, NBL or Soccer, there are plenty of teams to get around. There are also plenty of local sporting teams that you can get involved with. Discover the latest in local sporting events and activities that are coming soon to Wollongong.

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From The Blog

Aug 01
Why Life is like Walks on Fairy Meadow Beach

For locals who love calling Wollongong home. I own What’s On In Wollongong and Parents Guide Illawarra, so disclosing upfront, I’m a biased source of local intel. The force of love for the ‘Gong is strong in this one… So for a shortish, uplifting read and hopefully a rush of extra gratitude, read on! I […]

Jun 29
Re-ignite your social life, find new friends, create your tribe in Wollongong. Here is how (plus you’ll get fitter too)

We all want to feel connected, we all want to belong, we all want a sense of community. We all NEED connection to thrive in life. Fact. We are social creatures. Even introverts have social connection needs. Yet our busy lives, technology and the hangover of the C word (Covid, we mean Covid!), have all […]

Jun 28
Best suburbs to buy in and rent in Wollongong

Wollongong is known for its great beaches, quality of life and developing culture. Whether you’re moving from a different suburb or you’re selling your home in Wollongong and trying to decide which suburb to move to next, the region offers a range of different options for all different tastes. Mount Pleasant Mount Pleasant is an […]

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 […]

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 […]

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