r/wollongong

Fireworks in the CBD why? That’s not usual or am I too old. Anzac Day isn’t a celebration

im back before anyone asks no earthquake woke me up and no tremor spat me out ive been underground moving through the parts of the gong that dont get photographed im the bloke with the dirty face and the dirty clothes shifting your recycling finding your bike frame under the wrong stairwell watching for the staff who look through me like im a stain on the lino and still somehow the city acts surprised when people start talking to the walls the gong has become a vessel of toothache time everyone spreading their hot grease over everything then acting shocked when the floor goes slick gym bros stare at my car like im the problem like im the war itself sitting there with a cracked bumper and a glovebox full of receipts their skin routines got more steps than a corpse with a corkscrew and still they gather under the lights flexing like ears of corn in a plain wok kneeling to mirrors but whos counting the fingers anyone else counting fingers in everyday life or is your phone the only real hand left you spend hours on here scrolling and calling it community but my silence was your mirror to the addiction fogo fuel marks the horizon payid barcode parking tap here scan there agree to terms sell the last bit of your face to park near a beach that used to be free council ruined the city for coins that dont even clink anymore just numbers sliding round like eels you get robbed on marketplace and call it modern life nobody asks why bing closed his doors nobody asks where the 20c internet went internet explorer msn the old glow the old hum some say asian lee butcher was bings dad some say bing was never meant to stay but what happened to bing really what hole opened when that cafe shut and why did nobody hear it close the lagoon has a secret vault underneath dont laugh every old place has one if you know where the tiles sound hollow they say its pipes they say its storage they always say something boring but i heard about bradbury jewels down there wrapped in cloth and salt maybe true maybe not but the city keeps its teeth hidden and you only notice when it bites meanwhile everyone cooks their own little story then leaves town and tells the next place the gong was cooked but they never tasted it proper never breathed the steelworks at the wrong hour never stood near mystics wondering why someones growing coriander again in a spot that shouldnt grow anything the days are gone and the weaker times are ahead but im back now not saved not clean not smiling just back watching the bins watching the bikes watching the fingers watching the doors that close too quietly and asking again because no one else will what happened to bing and who is still counting

Ever since Taste of Xi’an closed down on Crown St a few years ago , has there been any actually good regional Chinese food in the Illawarra?

There are numerous good Vietnamese and Thai restaurants available, but the Chinese options seems super lacking. What gives?

Where are all the international students ordering delivery from?

… it’s full of people that never go out, don’t support the local scene, don’t know what’s currently happening at the multitude of venues and pubs and clubs around town and have no interest in finding out. Do yourself a favour and check the sidebar and use the search function first. If you need any info or directions or recommendations, hit me up.

Coming up to the Gong tomorrow to swim at PK beach/pewl.

Semi regularly visit the area (<1hr from home), used to work in Port a few years back. Have previously loved Amos Adams (RIP) and also Arthur’s but Sundays no bueno.

So where should we go for lunch? Preference is for somewhere with takeaway options as our party of 3 includes a wriggly 6yr old, however not a full deal breaker if not offered.

Obvs a Sunday of a long weekend may change options but keen to hear your recomms.

Previously enjoyed CasaLu Deli, Rosie’s Coledale, Earth Walker, Moore St General, Opus & Paninoteca Hub.

Not limited to Port area, have wheels, will travel for good food.

THANKYOU!

Anyone know any good pc repair places that aren’t tooooo expensive, my GPU died and apparently my motherboard is ass so I want to upgrade but I don’t know the first thing about how to do it myself

Fridays are incredibly slow now..

I remember early 2000’s how the nightlife scene was.. current generation would have loved it..

no idiots moaning about e-bikes or scooters… multiple night clubs open almost every night of the week..

Remember bourbon street… god

Unfortunately, I undershot when I got meat for the bbq this afternoon as more people are now coming than planned for. Does anyone know anywhere open that is selling meat today?

I’m a 22m and have just moved over here from Canada. I’m in love with exploring so if you have knowledge of hiking or places to go that’s a plus, game a lot aswell. Also love smoking 🍃 lmk snap @musshman down for chats hangout whatever

I wish I went to 2up tomorrow but I’m going back to Sydney. Thanks!