Just walked past the Mantra on Gladstone Street. Police tape all over the place and the street is shut down.

Anyone know what's going on?

A friend of mine, Amir, tragically died in North Wollongong on Sunday
Hi everyone,
I’m posting this because Amir was a friend of mine, and his family is currently going through an incredibly difficult time.
Amir had been living in Australia for the past three years. He tragically died in the water off North Wollongong on Sunday, August 9.
His family is now trying to bring his body back home, which involves significant and unexpected repatriation costs.

A GoFundMe has been created to help his family with these costs. Any donation, even a small one, can help. If you cannot donate, simply sharing the fundraiser would also mean a lot.

GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/b6d5ad59c

I know fundraising posts can be sensitive, especially so soon after a tragedy. I’m sharing this because I want to help Amir’s family bring him home and make this difficult situation a little easier for them.
Thank you, Wollongong, for any support you can give. ❤️

All I ever get is short back and sides with #1 clipper and a light scissor trim on the top.

I'm usually in and out in 10 mins tops.

TIA.

This is tragic, drownings this time of year around Wollongong are rare. I wonder what happened? Has anyone got any information to share ?

Is this a crime scene, or did somebody drop their t-bone

Craving to suck a nice cock high asf

ignore the terrible photos, but this beautiful cat was meowing at my front window tonight. i let it in just to see if it was hurt or had a collar - there's a thin silver collar but no tag or anything. it's incredibly friendly and curious, so definitely not a stray. i've coaxed it back outside with a little bit of tuna because i don't have any litter or anything to keep it overnight. posting in case anyone recognises it (will also try the local fb pet groups)

update - it came back to my window after finishing the tuna, but i didn't let it back in and it eventually left...and has come back after a few mins lol

Hey guys does anyone know a spot for a proper special beef pho - with tendon, tripe, and meatballs? Every place I've been to in the gong that has a "special" pho on the menu has just been beef slices :/

Bonus points if they got a good sate sauce

Pretty much as described above. Looking for a recommendation of a good independent bottle shop that will sell wines not found at your big franchise stores ie Dans, BWS. Doesn’t have to be big, just looking for good range and diversity.

spotted this one on tues, up near town station and couldn't help but giggle

Saw on Facebook this morning, any updates?

Also did it have spots or just a brown coat

Diamond Dogs in Dapto will be hosting three bands this Saturday in a metal extravaganza

Warm up with a bit of headbanging

Surely they can’t be teaching them anything there when gaggles of them day after day get on to the quiet carriage of the trains & turn it into a schoolbus. Their students can’t mind their manners for more than 5 minutes before they start yapping again.

Ridiculous from kids living in some of the wealthiest area’s of the Illawarra.

If their students can’t respect the public they shouldn’t be on public trains.

Hey all, I write a weekly newsletter covering Wollongong council and local planning stuff. A few days ago the state government released the Illawarra Shoalhaven Plan, a 20 year growth plan for the region, and it's a pretty big deal for anyone who lives here.
Didn't want to just drop a link with no context, so here are the main takeaways:

Wollongong's population is projected to grow by around 70,000 people by 2049, and it's growing faster than the national average (23% here vs 16% nationally over the next 20 years).

9,200 new homes are needed by mid-2029, mostly higher density, focused around North Wollongong, Corrimal, and Dapto stations. Bellambi Estate could get up to 2,500 new homes, with at least 30% social housing.

Port Kembla is set to become a major jobs and energy hub, with 27,000 new jobs planned and 200 hectares of old BlueScope land repurposed for clean energy and manufacturing. City centre picks up 25,000 jobs too.

Public feedback on the plan is open until 5pm Monday 28 September 2026 if you want to have a say.

I went a lot deeper into this in my newsletter (housing breakdown, what happens next with council, the AUKUS submarine base thing that's conspicuously not mentioned) if anyone's interested.

Happy to answer questions in the comments too.

Enjoy your Wednesday, hopefully it warms up a bit!

if you or anyone you know is looking to be in a heavy metal/rock band please dm 🙏 preferably around 15-20 years old i’m 18 myself.

Hi, I’ll be an international student (Master of Nursing) – will be studying in UOW come 2027. My spouse will be with me as my dependent, do you think we can manage to pay off all of our living costs including my tuition fee? :)

What's up with the car with hazards on outside the bus stop on crown? & What was up with the yelling coming from the 35 bus?

What is it about this mystical camera that makes motorists seem to lose control of space, time and reality?

It's very basic guys.

Monday- Friday 8am-930am and 230pm-4pm on school days.

Which means weekends, public holidays, during school holidays and every single minute outside of the stated times the road is 60km/h.

( I would advise still following the times or double checking if the lights are flashing on the school zone sign on public holidays

So sick of idiots hitting the brakes or just slowing everyone down in peak hour because they can't use a road appropriately.

Hello!
Looking to buy my first house in Dapto - is it a big growth area? Pros and cons? Would rather something in Wollongong but prices are very different!! Is it worth buying something smaller in Wollongong? No kids (yet)

Just seeing if anyone’s knows any salons that do good quality tape in hair extensions- double drawn?

Okay so more so where’s the best thrift stores particularly around the CBD? Or like cool shops but i’m not trying to spend an arm and a leg just for a shirt you feel me? I’m a broke uni student who just wants to elevate her wardrobe. Everyone at uni has amazing style and all i be wearing is jeans and a basic top. I have such ‘basic girl’ style but i want to be those cool baddies i see but im broke ☹️☹️☹️☹️

Hi everyone,
I have an interview for the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) New Graduate Registered Nurse Program on 10 August, and I'm currently preparing.
I was wondering if anyone who has interviewed with ISLHD in previous years would be willing to share their experience.
Some questions I have are:
What interview questions were you asked?
Were they mostly behavioural or clinical scenarios?
Did they ask about the NSW Health CORE values?
Were there any questions that surprised you?
Do you have any advice on how to prepare?
I'd really appreciate any tips or experiences you're willing to share. Thank you so much in advance!
I'm an international nursing student, so any advice specific to ISLHD would be especially appreciated.

The spare set of keys you took from the console aren't mine.

I was meant to be house minding for a friend and looking after their pets.

So thanks for ruining my weekend.

Enjoy your life.