Illawarra
Britishnoun
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a coastal district of E Australia, in S New South Wales. Pop: 404 626 (2002 est)
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an Australian breed of shorthorn dairy cattle noted for its high milk yield and ability to survive on poor pastures
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Lake Illawarra Police district inspector Luke Geradts spoke to local media on Wednesday, calling the incident "tragic" as he sent condolences to the family of the couple.
From BBC ● Mar. 11, 2026
The elder Tatum had been an assistant coach for Illawarra after joining the Hawks as a North American scout and special advisor to basketball operations.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 14, 2023
As a result, production volumes at Illawarra operations are expected to be weighted to the second half of fiscal 2024, the miner said.
From Reuters ● Oct. 23, 2023
Hundreds of schools are closed, and people in the Illawarra region, on the coast of New South Wales, and in the Sydney metropolitan area have been asked to refrain from all but emergency travel.
From New York Times ● Mar. 9, 2022
In this manner, the rich Manero corn country, and the coalfields of Illawarra, might be brought into connection with Sydney, and a prodigious development imparted to the whole colony.
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