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 the programme. The number of Accredited (for quality & insurance purposes) Ride Leaders has grown to 11. Peter...

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 ongoing damage as a result past changes made to keep the entrance open which improved the health of the lake....

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 very apolitical steer away from governance issues but the Terms of Reference of this Inquiry...

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 and I’m involved in the share market as I run my own financial affairs. I’m married with grown up kids and have 11 grandchildren...

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 large national survey that focuses on how much sport and physical activity Australians...