http://www.northernleader.com.au/ en mcottam@idmco.com.au Copyright 2008 2008-07-17T01:01:00+10:00 http://www.northernleader.com.au/article/editorial_opinion http://www.northernleader.com.au/article/editorial_opinion#When:01:01:00Z It doesn't take much to recognise that many people, locally and globally, are struggling with economic hardship brought about by rising food, petrol and accommodation costs. Opinion 2008-07-17T01:01:00+10:00 http://www.northernleader.com.au/article/local_hero_honoured_for_braving_the_flames http://www.northernleader.com.au/article/local_hero_honoured_for_braving_the_flames#When:00:07:00Z A LOCAL firefighter has been awarded a commendation for bravery for helping rescue three people from a savage fire in a Redfern apartment building last year. News 2008-07-17T00:07:00+10:00 http://www.northernleader.com.au/article/all_talk_no_action_communication_issues_may_be_placing_children_at_risk http://www.northernleader.com.au/article/all_talk_no_action_communication_issues_may_be_placing_children_at_risk#When:00:06:00Z They are the Illawarra's most vulnerable and the most at the risk of harm - but those on the frontline of crisis care say not enough is being done to protect the children of local parents struggling with drug addiction and mental health issues. News 2008-07-17T00:06:00+10:00 http://www.northernleader.com.au/article/pilgrims_flying_the_wyd_flag http://www.northernleader.com.au/article/pilgrims_flying_the_wyd_flag#When:00:05:00Z Wollongong was invigorated with a holiday-like feeling recently, as Catholic pilgrims from around the world poured into the city for World Youth Day. News 2008-07-17T00:05:00+10:00 http://www.northernleader.com.au/article/oliver_primes_his_poker_face http://www.northernleader.com.au/article/oliver_primes_his_poker_face#When:00:04:00Z BULLI resident Oliver Kerr will slip on the shades as he gears up for the Australian Poker League Tournament of Champions (APL TOC) in Sydney this August. News, Community 2008-07-17T00:04:00+10:00 http://www.northernleader.com.au/article/bikers_digging_deep_for_charity http://www.northernleader.com.au/article/bikers_digging_deep_for_charity#When:00:03:00Z Large groups of motorcyclists are better known for roaring down highways and filling local pubs than giving money to charities, but the Ulysses Club is one group with a healthy social conscience. News 2008-07-17T00:03:00+10:00 http://www.northernleader.com.au/article/beauty_in_bloom_for_all_seasons http://www.northernleader.com.au/article/beauty_in_bloom_for_all_seasons#When:00:02:00Z Alan Daisley's passion for Camellias has been growing for around 50 years. News, Community 2008-07-17T00:02:00+10:00 http://www.northernleader.com.au/article/mentoring_takes_to_the_stage http://www.northernleader.com.au/article/mentoring_takes_to_the_stage#When:00:01:00Z THREE Smith's Hill High School students injected a dose of creativity into the Illawarra Children's Services (ICS) Young Mentor Program last week. News 2008-07-17T00:01:00+10:00 http://www.northernleader.com.au/article/cheerleaders_power_in_titles http://www.northernleader.com.au/article/cheerleaders_power_in_titles#When:23:59:01Z On June 19 cheerleaders from the Woonona Bulli RSL Youth Club took to the competition floor at the Downunder Spirit Championships. Sport 2008-07-16T23:59:01+10:00 http://www.northernleader.com.au/article/eagles_drop_point_against_bulli http://www.northernleader.com.au/article/eagles_drop_point_against_bulli#When:23:59:00Z Illawarra Premier League leaders Albion Park White Eagles had all sorts of trouble against a ten man Bulli side before salvaging a point in a 1-1 draw to hold their top spot on the competition ladder. Sport 2008-07-16T23:59:00+10:00