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...
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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...
Emergency Plus
If you are participating in bush walking, cycling, or kayaking this is potentially a life saving app for your mobile phone. It gives you direct...
Bicycles for Humanity NSW Southern Highlands
Don’t know what to do with old bikes other than putting them out on the nature strip? An option is to take them to...
Spring 2024 Newsletter
PRESIDENT’S REPORT It is a treat to be cobbling this together, literally waterside on the Ramblers Lake Macquarie trip, me bashing the keyboard while Peter...
Annual General Meeting
Reminder! The Illawarra Ramblers AGM will be held at the Warilla Bowls & Recreation Club on Friday 13th December at 5pm and will be followed by the...
Paddle and Portage Canoes Discount
Here is a letter from Travis offering a discount to Ramblers He is also willing to help source anything Paddlers may need Hi My name...