
Kate McIlwain
Reporter at Illawarra Mercury
Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury [email protected]
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1 week ago |
illawarramercury.com.au | Kate McIlwain
(Left to right) The Corrimal coke works site, a proposal for a 26-storey tower on Crown Street, Wollongong and 2-4 John Street, Shellharbour; all three sites have had projects placed on a fast-tracked approvals pathway. Pictures by Adam McLean, supplied, and from Google maps. Proposals for three new apartment buildings which could deliver 750 units in Corrimal, Shellharbour and the Wollongong CBD have been fast-tracked by NSW Planning Minister Paul Scully.
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illawarramercury.com.au | Kate McIlwain
In 2024, Blackbutt Forest was lit up in a space theme for the Lost Astronaut version of the enchanted forest. Picture by Sylvia LiberThere will be guaranteed sightings of bioluminescence in Shellharbour this winter, with the popular Enchanted Forest light show announcing its return in 2025.
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southernhighlandnews.com.au | Kate McIlwain
In 2024, Blackbutt Forest was lit up in a space theme for the Lost Astronaut version of the enchanted forest. Picture by Sylvia LiberThere will be guaranteed sightings of bioluminescence in Shellharbour this winter, with the popular Enchanted Forest light show announcing its return in 2025.
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southernhighlandnews.com.au | Glen Humphries |Kate McIlwain
Some of the 18 art works on display at the Wollongong Botanic Garden during April as part of Sculpture in the Garden. A striking sculpture in the form of four carefully balanced lime green cubes will become the newest permanent addition to Wollongong Botanic Garden.
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1 week ago |
illawarramercury.com.au | Kate McIlwain
From left, seasonal delights from Millers' Local Bakehouse, Ilu Ilu, Slowdough, Opus Coffee Brewers and Cow and the Moon. Pictures by Kate McIlwain and from InstagramAs we enter the final days of hot cross bun season, there are a number of Illawarra foodie destinations which have seasonal specials on the menu.
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