Illawarra’s Portuguese Celebration

What would a birthday be without a birthday cake? Members do the honours at last year’s association anniversary. Saude! Illawarra’s Portuguese people set to celebrate The journey from a tiny nation halfway around the world to Australia, and ultimately to Wollongong, is another great migrant story. June 10 is Portugal Day, and for thousands with…

Manh and Quan Tran

Trauma, war, escape, leads to a ‘beautiful life’ in Wollongong a war story, a love story, a great escape, and an incredible success story, all wrapped up in one.  “Sitting down with Vietnamese refugees Manh and Quan Tran in their comfortable Woonona home, it’s hard to imagine the trauma and triumphs they’ve been through; firstly…