Although he established the church in only October last year, Jeff Dakers, the pastor at the Hope Centre Outreach in Warrawong, is already making an impression on the lives of many of the disadvantaged residing in Wollongong’s southern suburbs.

The conduct of Shellharbour councillors and members of the public at council meetings, Labor caucusing and Mayor David Hamilton’s capacity to control council meetings were among the issues explored during the first day of the Shellharbour City Council inquiry’s public hearings on Monday.

While many engaged couples dream of large and elaborate weddings, for Heather McInally and Max Roberts, a simple ceremony at Port Kembla Hospital last Tuesday was the perfect way to celebrate their big day.

The local commercial community is buzzing with excitement as nominations continue to pour in for the Illawarra and South Coast Region Local Business Awards.

“I BELIEVE we’re in a buyer’s market at present, due mainly to the impact on property of mortgage stress, and that’s the result of very high petrol prices and the last two interest rate rises.”

After 28 years serving her local community, Mrs Lynette Hendriks is closing her craft shop, Dapto Knit & Sew Drapery Centre.