The developer planning to build a State Government-approved resort development in the Killalea State Park tripled its donations to the NSW Labor Party last year, according to figures released by the Australian Electoral Office.

Shellharbour will come alive with a variety of unique events never seen in the Illawarra at any other time of the year.

Windang residents have been left fearing for the future of their waterside suburb after last week’s big wet caused large floods to form throughout the area.

Primary school children from Oak Flats and Dapto are leading the way towards a more environmentally friendly future by securing one of 60 grants in the State Government’s Eco Schools Program.

Despite being hit with a barrage of rain throughout the entire last week, Minister for Tourism Matt Brown was confident the South Coast still had enough sparkle and charm to impress 33 international inbound tour operators who were taken on a sightseeing trip throughout the region last weekend including a visit to the Shell Cove Links golf course.

Shellharbour City Council has no plans to cut the price of current tip fees, saying a reduction in waste minimisation costs would have little impact on illegal dumping.