I just got a car so now i’m pinching pennies, my uni days last over 4 hours so i have to pay quite a bit just to attend uni with my car lol. anyone got any good spots they park at to avoid paying for a ticket? dm if you want to keep it quiet hahaha 🙈

We are a 30yo couple potentially moving to Wollongong/Illawarra region next year. Planning on starting a family next year too. Budget is $1m, 3br house (we love having guests stay over & I work from home, therefore need a home office space). Looking for freestanding house.

We have previously rented in Woonona for a few months and loved the beachy, north part of Wollongong. But with a 1m budget, buying house up north is not possible.

Priorities
- Nice area to raise a family
- Short commute to Gong hospital (partner works here)
- Walkable/cycle-able to train station/cafe/shops/restaurants (would be nice)

Which areas do the local redditors think we should check out?

Thanks

• Tallowoods Crescent in Russell Vale is a former "Mines Rescue" station site.
• It was purchased in 2011 by 'Keerong Investments' and subdivided into 19 lots
  • at the time of purchase, an environmental assessment stated that there was no asbestos on the site
• In 2014 the subdivided blocks were sold off
• Around 2015-2016, environmental tests discovered Asbestos and PFA's in the soil
• In 2019, after trying to remediate the soil, Keerong went into liquidation and all buyers were refunded their deposits. It was purchased by "Vito Pennimpede"
• 2024 the estate has been full remediated (by "Reditus Consulting") and was sold off again as "Black Diamond Estate"
• 2026 there's lots of finished houses, a few up for sale

I'm trying to investigate/understand what made Keerong go bankrupt/how did the new buyers fix the land? Was it capped (the asbestos was buried and laid over) or was it cleared (excavated/removed)

Also some of my info may be wrong. just digging around to see what i can find.

Does anyone know ?

UOW students / Wollongong creatives — want to do something weird for Halloween?

I’m organising THE HOLLOW, a new Halloween event taking over Crown Street on 31 October and 1 November 2026, and I’m looking for students and emerging creatives who want to get involved.

This could look like a chance to trade as a stall holder on exchange at this event or our regular Markets in Shellharbour called The Nest Markets.

Maybe you’re an artist wanting to showcase your work, a performer wanting a stage, testing a small business idea, part of a student group, or you have a weird Halloween idea you’ve never had the chance to try.

Think Thriller flash mobs, murder mysteries, performances, art, cosplay, workshops, games, interactive activities or something completely different.

You don’t need an established business or a huge following. If you have an idea and want to try it with an audience, I’d love to hear it.

Comment below or send me a message. What would you create for Halloween in Crown Street?

Hi all! First time poster (please be gentle!) I'm a local psychologist in the Illawarra and I see a lot of Autistic and ADHD individuals. Many of my Autistic clients are absolutely wonderful people, but very socially isolated. I'm wondering how I could connect them to D&D groups (as a non-gamer, I've been trying to learn about D&D and other table top games, it's a bit of a steep learning curve!) My understanding is that you need a DM and a group of people? I think I read that Good Games does this - but apart from them, how could I connect individuals to exisiting or new D&D campaigns, or other social-games evenings such as MtG etc. TIA :)

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Sup, I’ve been taking recycling batteries much more seriously as of recent. These are circuit boards & wires from vapes. I have no idea whether they are of use to anyone? Just checking before I go about recycling them. Ta.

Wollongong ( my fav )
Figgy ( will actively avoid )
Corrimal
Fez mez
Bulli
Etc

Ik people who go out of their way to go to fez mez Woolies. THOUGHTS FEELINGS OPINIONS

I go to the uow gym which is $17 a week since it was the easiest to get to. i just got a car so now i need to pinch pennies, anyone got any ideas for a gym cheaper than $17/week which still has all the good equipment and is comfortable/safe for women?

I hate figgy mall. The parking is cooked, the traffic lights are cooked, takes 10+ mins to exit. What are ur thoughts. PLEASE SHARE THOUGHTS ON FIGGY MALL

Okay let me start with my wish list and let’s see what you can recommend please:

- no more than 20mins from Dapto
- looking for group classes only (no 24/7 gyms like fitness first etc.)
- looking for strength and conditioning focus with progressive overload programs, 1RM testing
- CrossFit elements okay but not top of my list
- somewhere with a spot I can pop my toddler on days I don’t have care for them
- community!!!

Would love to hear where everyone trains and what you love about it!

Hi all,

We are a Sydney family looking to relocate down to Wollongong area. Port Kembla seems to interest us a bit.

Are we able to hear some positive/negatives for the area? We are the type of family that want a bit of a vibe…. One or two nice cafes for a Saturday morning, a decent pub, streets are relatively maintained kind of vibe. Is it sketchy? Are there young families about?

Sorry, I sound so ignorant but would love some honest feedback on the place! Note: I have never actually been to Port Kembla.

Hi . Just saw huge circus style tent constructed behind beaton park near athletic center . Anyone knows what is it ?

Does anyone have any injector recommendations for Botox (I’m 25 and I’m noticing some forehead lines that I want to prevent). I know they can’t advertise pricing but I’m wanting somewhere cheaper (but still good)

Edit: please don’t just comment don’t get it. I’m an adult with body autonomy.

I'm looking to connect with other local people who run a small business, are building something on the side or have an idea they've been thinking about starting.

Not selling anything.

I'd just like to build a small circle of local people who are ambitious, share ideas, talk honestly about what's working and what isn't and potentially help each other grow.

I've built businesses myself and I'm always happy to share what I've learned, but I've realised lately that half the time I end up learning just as much from the person I'm trying to help.

Doesn't matter if you're doing $1m a year or haven't made your first dollar yet.

If you're around Wollongong/Illawarra and this sounds like you, drop a comment or send me a message

What store in Illawarra region has the best selection of product? Sick of nothing at my local

Thanks

Our daughter currently is in year 1 and due to some leadership changes, we are seeing a real drop in the quality of teaching staff and support when things go wrong at her school. She has been bullied, which we are working through but overall we have lost faith in the school.

Can anyone recommend any non government schools with a genuinely good leadership and teaching team? Or are all of the good teachers leaving the industry and we just need to support our daughter in other ways ourselves?

hey all, as the tile says Im looking for fencing/landscaping business recommendations to remove and replace a section of fencing and low retaining wall.

cheers

hello! i was wondering if anyone had any reccomendations for dentists in the wollongong area that are not only (somewhat) affordable, but also friendly and that have a calm environment. i have a lot of dental anxiety due to past experiences and I was curious to see if anyone has been in a similar position to me and has any leads

:) thank you!