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Word About Town
News, Current Affairs and Lifestyle Journalism of the Illawarra and Sydney Regions


Independent Dire Theatre Company taking off in Wollongong and Sydney
Adam O’Brien is a 29-year-old actor, director and writer for theatre who has started his own independent theatre company known as the...


A vegan lifestyle in Wollongong
As I glanced down at my cardboard cut-out menu, adorned with italics and stylised tree motifs, my eyes scanned the food descriptions,...


Sydney Social Enterprise Developing Tomorrow's Leaders
For a lot of people, leadership is something that you either have or you don’t. People are born leaders – they aren’t created.


Art4Refugees 2016 Set To Be The Biggest Yet
The annual Art4Refugees fundraiser for the Strategic Community Assistance to Refugee Families (SCARF) opens tonight at Project Contemporary


FRINGE FEST: Coding gets creative at IC with Jetpack Beluga
Innovation campus - The University of Wollongong’s brand-spanking-new younger sister opened its doors to creative education agency...


NSW Hospital Privatisation Contested by N&MA Union
The NSW Nurses & Midwives Association announced last week that it is “resolved to take all necessary actions to conduct a campaign against t


Illawarra Man Charged With Intent to Murder After Woonoona Shooting
Local Illawarra man Tyson Neil Bayley has been formally charged with intent to murder after shooting a man in the face in the suburb of...


Treatment for anorexia profoundly inadequate: One young woman's story
On the fifth floor of an enormous modern hospital complex, one is greeted by the typical austere environment one traditionally associates...


Workshops for Wollongong Writers
Throughout late September to early November Wollongong will be offering for writers workshops throughout the region, catering to both...


Babyface Kitchen: The newest face in Wollongong's inspired dining scene
Baby Face Kitchen Address:1/179 Keira Street, Wollongong Phone: 4295 0903 Reservations: Highly Recommended Price: $$$- Average $65-$75...
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