While the public inquiry into Shellharbour City Council has been compared with the Wollongong City Council ICAC investigation that saw all its councillors sacked earlier this year, it is unknown whether the Shellharbour inquiry will likewise delve into the council’s administration and relationship with developers.

CHILDREN in the Shellharbour/Kiama family day care scheme entertained dementia patients with songs, nursery rhymes and stories on Tuesday last week.

With the advent of mass-produced toys such as Barbies and Bratz, fewer people are familiar with the old-fashioned art of doll and bear making.

“For everyone who is young and struggling with depression, please know that you will not feel like this forever. You are not a freak and while you may not be able to stop your tears now, you one day will and you will feel proud and confident with yourself.”

Residents of the East Dapto area are anxiously awaiting news that the veil of secrecy over development plans for 2000 housing lots on the old Tallawarra power station site may soon be drawn back.

After going through the trauma of losing her sight 17 years ago, Shellharbour resident Jean Feeney turned her attention to helping those in a similar situation.