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George Griffin, 12, said he and his friends were "pretty scared" at first, but used their surf life saving training to save two teenage girls, and a mother and her three children, from the waves on Saturday — the second rescue by teens at Kiama within days.

The head of a parliamentary committee condemns an "unethical" attempt to "undermine the democratic process of petitioning" as debate over the Illawarra proposal heats up another notch. 

Concerns have been raised at a NSW budget estimates hearing about the proposed sale by the Kiama Municipal Council of one of the state's largest publicly owned aged-care centres.

Spanish firm BlueFloat Energy says it intends to resubmit its proposal for the controversial project off the Illawarra coast, which it lodged before the government declared the area designated for that purpose.

Visualisations of a proposed offshore Illawarra wind zone in New South Wales are released by the federal government, following intense community scrutiny of the project.

Scientists, academics and engineers give in-principle support for an Illawarra offshore wind farm — but warn operators must meet rigorous standards to protect marine ecosystems.

An internal report has detailed the blunders that led Kiama Municipal Council to overstate its financial position, with auditors also uncovering potential conflicts of interests.

Plans to establish an offshore wind zone along the NSW south coast divide residents, with some claiming it will destroy the outlook while others believe it will create clean jobs for future generations.

Andrew Gibson suffered burns to 11 per cent of his body after being doused in petrol and set alight by Quinton Chester Nydegger, who was sentenced on Friday to almost seven years' jail.

Ever wanted to work on a TV or film set?  Employment in Australia's screen industry has jumped 37 per cent in recent years and crew members are wanted to work on productions. So what does it take to land a job?

Energy Minister Chris Bowen says the second wind zone proposed for NSW – and the nation's fourth – will cover an area of more than 1,400 square kilometres.

Connor Pringle was airlifted to hospital after a worksite injury in the Southern Highlands last Monday and died late last week. He is being remembered as kind, goofy, and fun.

This shire has the highest percentage of organ and tissue donors registered in NSW. Could its sense of community and "giving nature" be a contributing factor?

The executive summary of a forensic financial review into the council's aged care home construction found "significant deficiencies" and a risk of noncompliance with legislation in its financing.

The Kiama Blowhole is the largest blowhole in the world, but only few know what occurs below the surface. With millions visiting the site every year, South Coast local Scott Gutterson provides a unique insight to the oceans chamber.

NSW Rugby Union has condemned abuse against match officials, after the referee with 20 years' experience claims he was sworn at repeatedly, prompting him to end the second-grade contest 15 minutes early.

Attracting more than a million visitors each year, the Kiama Blowhole is the biggest in the world but most only see it from the top. Ex-navy officer and ocean swimmer Scott Gutterson heads underneath to document what it's like inside the blowhole's chamber.

Attracting more than a million visitors each year, the Kiama Blowhole is the biggest in the world but most only see it from the top. Ex-navy officer and ocean swimmer Scott Gutterson documents what it's like inside the blowhole's chamber. Story by Sarah Moss, ABC Illawarra. Footage and stills by Scott Gutterson.

The NSW Premier says he will continue to take Kiama MP Gareth Ward's questions on notice only, despite a committee warning against suspending members who face criminal charges.

The Kiama independent pleaded not guilty to criminal charges over historic sexual abuse allegations.

The proponent of an offshore windfarm along the Illawarra coast says it is shifting its focus further north. 

Australians are increasingly bypassing volunteering at established organisations such as charities or sporting groups and opting for more flexible arrangements, a survey finds.

Bystanders and a friend the man was fishing with say they heard him calling for help before they lost sight of him last night.

A move to bring back the remains of Private Robert Weir, who died fighting in Sudan in 1885, is facing uncertainty and the soldier's great-nephew has given up hope of bringing his ancestor home.

Premier Chris Minns condemns One Nation NSW Leader Mark Latham for trying to "import Trump-style politics", saying his homophobic comments about independent MP Alex Greenwich make it impossible to work with him.