2008 - Wollongong & Northern Leader

Maria’s our new World Champion

MARIA Pittiglio is the Illawarra’s newest world champion after winning the WKA Featherweight World Championship earlier this month.

THIRROUL Butchers kicked off their 2008 rugby league campaign with a big day of trial games against Group 6 heavyweights Thirlmere.

THE ILLAWARRIORS are confident heading into Friday’s Caldwell Cup final against Newcastle/Hunter at the Sydney Football Stadium.

Wollongong’s Matt Amos and navigator, Zoey Gillis, have set themselves a challenge by being the youngest entrants in the biggest Targa Tasmania yet.

South Coast United and Tarrawanna split four goals and the points in an entertaining game at Ian McLennan Park on Saturday.

Today will see the Northern Suburbs launch into Easter Holidays mode with the annual Community Easter Party and Hat Parade.