Category: Kids and Family
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 […]
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 […]
(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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Welcome back my friends, it’s the series that lets you know what awesome eats are available in Wollongong without spending a fortune. We may not have toilet paper but, Wollongong is still jam-packed with an ever-expanding abundance of cuisines. Let’s jump in and see what you should be trying out this week for cheaps. 2 […]
If you like a good party but prefer a seat at the table rather than a picnic blanket on the sand then you are in luck. Australia Day 2020 will host a few fabulous dining experiences and we have something for everyone. Level One’s Australia Day Cocktail Party If a front-row view of the fireworks […]
Local skateboarders and scooter riders in Wollongong to enjoy world-class skate facilities thanks to a brand-new indoor skate park, 3SIXTY. Business coach and Entrepreneur Adrian D’Amico has teamed up with “The Funpreneur” Brett Baker to open Wollongong’s first indoor skate park by the end of the year. An Idea Adrian has had for almost 10 […]
It’s the Summer school holidays and the kids energy levels are through the roof! That’s why we’ve put together a list of the most exciting water play fun happening right here in the beautiful Illawarra! Don’t forget that events can be subject to weather conditions, age restrictions, conditions or incur an entry fee. Be sure […]
Guest Blogger Briony Goodsell of The Nesting Place Like many women, during my first pregnancy I spent a LOT of time preparing myself for my labour and birth. I read endless books, hundreds of birth stories, watched as many birth DVDs as I could get my hands on and became obsessed with all of the […]