Category: The Wollongong Local

Oct 14
Is Figtree a Good Place to Live, Buy, Sell or Invest in? Your Illawarra Suburb Guide reveals all

Welcome to What’s On In Wollongong. We’re dedicated to sharing insider info about our incredible region. We interviewed one of Figtree’s leading real estate agents, Cristian Carvana from The Agency, to get the scoop on living, buying, selling and investing locally. Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Figtree? As of October 2022, Cristian […]

Oct 05
A relationship breakdown is hard, but the legal process doesn’t need to be

Relationships breakdown, families separate. Hearts often don’t break evenly.  There is usually significant animosity involved in a relationship breakdown, generally arising from personal behaviours and where assets and lifestyle are at stake. Add to this children’s issues, embarrassment and stress, and it’s a very challenging time for everyone.  There is a wealth of information available […]

Sep 19
Best cycling routes around Wollongong

Cyclists are spoilt for choice in Wollongong, where flat coastal routes meet rough mountain terrain ensuring there is something for every kind of cyclist from learner riders right through to old pros. Currently Wollongong offers more than 42km of cycle tracks on shared pathways covering the area between Sandon Point and Lake Illawarra, making Wollongong […]

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 […]

May 13
Wollongong Venues accepting Dine & Discover Vouchers – now extended until 30 June 2022

LAST CALL TO SPEND!! HOT TIP – If you need quick emergency use, you can quickly redeem DIne and Discover Vouchers for Hoyts $25 Vouchers here (there’s a Hoyts in Warrawong 15 mins from Wollongong and you can use your vouchers for any movie, plus they’re valid for three years!) The Dine & Discover Voucher […]

May 05
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 […]

Mar 15
Uni Life: Cheap Eats in Wollongong

When all of your time and energy is being sunk into your studies, it’s hard to eat out with friends or catch a bite on the go using a student budget. Read our top picks for this week’s cheap eats to enjoy with friends that won’t send you broke. Looking for more weekend inspiration? Click […]

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 […]