The Book Review : Illawarra

05/08/2025

05/08/2025

Cosy up with Lagoon’s Winter Warmers menu ❄️🍷

Our special mid-week menu is made for crisp days, chilly evenings, and long lunches by the sea. Think comfort food, seasonal flavours, and your choice of two or three courses.

🍴 2 courses | $50
🍴 3 courses | $60

Available Monday to Friday for lunch & dinner.

lagoonrestaurant.com.au/reservations

05/08/2025

05/08/2025

Rain or shine — WE’RE COMIN’ IN HOT 🔥

Southwest Barbecue is setting up at Dusty Lizard Brewery TOMORROW (Sunday August 3rd) and we’re bringing the heat with our 16hr SMOKED, fall-off-the-bone BEEF SHORT RIBS 🥩💨

Juicy. Tender. Packed with deep, smoky flavour.
If you’ve been waiting to try 'em — this is your chance.

Don’t let the rain stop you — low & slow BBQ is comfort food at its finest.
🔥 Cold beer. ☔️ Warm ribs. 👊 Vibes.

📍Dusty Lizard Brewery
102 Smith St Wollongong
🕛 From 12pm till sold out
Tag your BBQ crew & we’ll see you there!

05/08/2025

We’ve had some amazing entries in our Jersey Colouring Competition 🖍️
Well done to all the little artists who have entered!

AFL may have taken a strong lead downstairs in the voting competition, but the Kiama Junior Knights are the fan favourites upstairs, with over 30 jerseys submitted! 👏 🔴⚪️⚫️⚔️
We’ll be adding your votes to the tally downstairs, and a bonus 10 votes for taking out first place 🎨🖌️
Special mention Kiama Junior Football Club for coming in second! 5 bonus votes heading your way! ⚽️

05/08/2025

Want to join the TEAm? We're hiring!

We are looking to add an outgoing, detail oriented individual to our TEAm of full-time shop worker bees. The ideal candidate wants to share their passion for teas and bees with our guests through thoughtful service, open curiosity, and continued learning. No prior experience is necessary for this role. Must have year-round availability, including the holiday season.

Check out the careers page on our site for more details, and bee sure to send this post to someone you know who may be interested!

Learn more and apply today:
https://www.saratogateaandhoney.com/pages/careers

05/08/2025

"Last weekend I had the pleasure of attending Sarah's intuitive workshop in Kiama. It was beautiful.

I didn't expect to feel so calm or connected and genuinely had no expectations and loving what I made. But the way Sarah gently brought us together was really enjoyable and I found myself loving the experience and delighted with the artwork I made.

Her wisdom extends well beyond weaving and I appreciate how it all flowed together beautifully.
Thank you Sarah."
Jodie C

My next Intuitive Weaving Workshop:-
Sept 29th Burnetts On Barney, Kiama
https://events.humanitix.com/intuitive-weaving-kiama-sept20th

** This one will be a special first. We will be weaving around a glass vase (I'm supplying all the materials) in order to create a stunning table centre piece ready for the festive season or an unforgettable gift. Think fairy lights in the vase or floating candles... these end up being amazing talking pieces - even if you think yours won't be - it will be.

Sept 28th Bellevue Hill, Sydney
https://events.humanitix.com/intuitive-weaving-workshop_cooperpark-_sept28th

05/08/2025

05/08/2025

This photo was captured yesterday from Bald Hill on a stormy day.

Above Mount Mitchell, you see a storm cell. These fast-moving storm cells kept rolling in from the east for most of the day. Within 5 to 10 mins, the storm was gone before another rolled in. It brought heavy rainfall, thunder, and a few flashes of lightning with it.

See more landscapes of the Illawarra @ www.chilby.com.au

05/08/2025

SÓL is located in the old bank building on Queen street Berry (now Belle property) my private room is situated upstairs overlooking the village where you can indulge in a blissful organic facial infused with reiki energy healing to treat your skin and your soul. Bookings can be made online and gift certificates are available. I look forward to treating you soon 🤍 Alexandra xx

05/08/2025

We’re back!
Rested after our little mid winter break and open every day 8am to 3pm