President’s Observations The summer has treated us kindly. Hardly any activities were cancelled because of heat and only a few were abbreviated. The 2025...
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Report on the E-Bike enquiry
NSW inquiry urges e-mobility overhaul A New South Wales Legislative Council inquiry has delivered a report on e-bikes, e-scooters and other mobility devices with 34...
Walking Program
The Rambler’s walkers have been enjoying shared walks with Shoalhaven Bushwalkers. Their leaders have been very generous in inviting us to put their walks on...
Member Profile
Heather Yeatman Can you tell me about your background, history and interests – how long you’ve lived in the Illawarra, where you’ve worked, your interests? I’m...
Sun Protection – A reminder!
An ABC news report has highlighted that the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics indicates more than 60 per cent of Australians over...
Summer 2024 Newsletter
Increased member participation in diverse ways has been a feature of the last quarter. 2 new walking leaders Ursula Lischer and Mel Turner have graced...
Options for the Lake Illawarra Entrance
Both the Wollongong and Shellharbour councils, plus the State Government authority are looking at options to manage the entrance to the Lake, due to...
The Illawarra Ramblers at State Parliament House
In June the NSW Legislative Council (Upper House) commissioned an Inquiry into the use of e-scooters, e-bikes and related mobility options. The Illawarra Ramblers being...
Member Profile – Jim Cowling
JM: Hi Jim, can we start with hearing a bit about your background and interests? JC: Well, until I recently retired I was an anaesthetist...
Oz Sports Survey
Australians love sport, but which ones do they actually play? National survey results paint a surprising picture. (published in The Conversation, Nov 1st 2024) AusPlay is a...