FLASHBACK GALLERY: 10 years ago in the Illawarra

Updated December 1 2013 - 4:48pm, first published November 28 2013 - 10:00pm
Horsley baby Teegan Marsh, Australia’s youngest stem cell patient at nine months, with her father Kevin, brothers Thomas, 8, and Dylan, 6, and mum Christine.
Horsley baby Teegan Marsh, Australia’s youngest stem cell patient at nine months, with her father Kevin, brothers Thomas, 8, and Dylan, 6, and mum Christine.
Dragons players make their way around the East Corrimal sand dunes during training.
Dragons players make their way around the East Corrimal sand dunes during training.
A resident kangaroo joins in the drill for naval college HMAS Creswell's open day in Jervis Bay National Park.
A resident kangaroo joins in the drill for naval college HMAS Creswell's open day in Jervis Bay National Park.
Water, water everywhere at Marley Place, Unanderra, after a water main burst.
Water, water everywhere at Marley Place, Unanderra, after a water main burst.
Bob Parsons at the mouth of Lake Illawarra which was blocked at low tide. Local businesses pledged to pay for a digger to keep the lake open and avoid another season of falling tourist numbers.
Bob Parsons at the mouth of Lake Illawarra which was blocked at low tide. Local businesses pledged to pay for a digger to keep the lake open and avoid another season of falling tourist numbers.
The service at the Croatian Catholic Centre was broadcast live to Croatia. It marked the 20th anniversary of the Figtree centre, built by immigrants to Wollongong.
The service at the Croatian Catholic Centre was broadcast live to Croatia. It marked the 20th anniversary of the Figtree centre, built by immigrants to Wollongong.
Members of the Voodoo Blue Skydiving team take in the views of the Illawarra escarpment from Bald Hill, Stanwell Park.
Members of the Voodoo Blue Skydiving team take in the views of the Illawarra escarpment from Bald Hill, Stanwell Park.
Julia (left) and Laura Peckham, at home at Thirroul after winning the Duke of Edinburgh awards.
Julia (left) and Laura Peckham, at home at Thirroul after winning the Duke of Edinburgh awards.
New Dragon Nathan Long at training.
New Dragon Nathan Long at training.
Helensburgh Public School student Lauren Foster’s invention - a design for a gutter-cleaning device - won a national award.
Helensburgh Public School student Lauren Foster’s invention - a design for a gutter-cleaning device - won a national award.
Malibu boardriders preparing for the 11th annual Layback Longboarders North Beach Classic.
Malibu boardriders preparing for the 11th annual Layback Longboarders North Beach Classic.
Pauline Broadhead holds her dog Rover, who was sporting stitches after he spotted a needle and thread on the lounge-room floor of his Woonona home and couldn’t resist a nibble.
Pauline Broadhead holds her dog Rover, who was sporting stitches after he spotted a needle and thread on the lounge-room floor of his Woonona home and couldn’t resist a nibble.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks and St George Illawarra Dragons players Daniel Dumas (left) and Nick Youngquest meet football fan Kalen Stewart, while David Peachey and Nathan Blacklock meet Ngira Stewart.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks and St George Illawarra Dragons players Daniel Dumas (left) and Nick Youngquest meet football fan Kalen Stewart, while David Peachey and Nathan Blacklock meet Ngira Stewart.
Vonnie Mulligan, 80, in her Westfield Warrawong clothes store. Vonnie closed the store after more than 40 years in the fashion retail business.
Vonnie Mulligan, 80, in her Westfield Warrawong clothes store. Vonnie closed the store after more than 40 years in the fashion retail business.
Executives raise the new flag over BlueScope Steel as the BHP name disappeared off the industrial landscape.
Executives raise the new flag over BlueScope Steel as the BHP name disappeared off the industrial landscape.
Shannan Taylor salutes the audience after his TKO against Ian McLeod.
Shannan Taylor salutes the audience after his TKO against Ian McLeod.
Chloe. 4. with a souvenir calico bag she took back to her home in the UK. She was visiting plastic bag-free Kangaroo Valley with her mother Caroline.
Chloe. 4. with a souvenir calico bag she took back to her home in the UK. She was visiting plastic bag-free Kangaroo Valley with her mother Caroline.
Dr Ian Davidson says goodbye to his beard of 18 years, his moustache and his hair to raise money for the Cancer Council as Thirroul barber Hugo Maione does the honours.
Dr Ian Davidson says goodbye to his beard of 18 years, his moustache and his hair to raise money for the Cancer Council as Thirroul barber Hugo Maione does the honours.
Esme Morton, left, and Lila Badior, right, congratulate their cousin Alma Parsons, who said turning 101 felt ‘‘extraordinary’’.
Esme Morton, left, and Lila Badior, right, congratulate their cousin Alma Parsons, who said turning 101 felt ‘‘extraordinary’’.
Giuliana. 8, found her own piece of paradise when National Children’s Week celebrations were held at Wollongong Botanic Garden.
Giuliana. 8, found her own piece of paradise when National Children’s Week celebrations were held at Wollongong Botanic Garden.
Greens leader Bob Brown, visiting Sandon Point, made friends with Daniel, 9 and Adam, 12.
Greens leader Bob Brown, visiting Sandon Point, made friends with Daniel, 9 and Adam, 12.
Kiralee, 6, takes on the Jaguars at Corrimal Rotary Club’s Monster Motor Show.
Kiralee, 6, takes on the Jaguars at Corrimal Rotary Club’s Monster Motor Show.
Rod Horan on a walk from Perth to Wollongong to raise money for liver cancer research.
Rod Horan on a walk from Perth to Wollongong to raise money for liver cancer research.
Lieutenant Nathan Lewis with his sons, Callum, 4, and Noah, 2, after the Sea King helicopter he piloted in the Solomon Islands touched down at HMAS Albatross in Nowra.
Lieutenant Nathan Lewis with his sons, Callum, 4, and Noah, 2, after the Sea King helicopter he piloted in the Solomon Islands touched down at HMAS Albatross in Nowra.
Newly ordained priest Father Steven Duggan.
Newly ordained priest Father Steven Duggan.
Veronica Thake with her daughter Debbie joined the crowds at the Cancer Council’s Relay For Life at Beaton Park.
Veronica Thake with her daughter Debbie joined the crowds at the Cancer Council’s Relay For Life at Beaton Park.
Smith’s Hill High School student Christopher Mowbray interviews Kim Beazley.
Smith’s Hill High School student Christopher Mowbray interviews Kim Beazley.
The Wollongong Spanish Club hots up with flamenco dancing as part of Una Noche Flamenco for Viva la Gong.
The Wollongong Spanish Club hots up with flamenco dancing as part of Una Noche Flamenco for Viva la Gong.
Eric Waite of Thirroul repairing his flying machine.
Eric Waite of Thirroul repairing his flying machine.
Holy Spirit Year 9 students Vanessa, Elaine, Danielle, Chelsea, Thomas Dugan and Nathan with Iraqi refugee Hussein Alhashimy.
Holy Spirit Year 9 students Vanessa, Elaine, Danielle, Chelsea, Thomas Dugan and Nathan with Iraqi refugee Hussein Alhashimy.
Hawks captain Mat Campbell gets himself ready for his trip across the Tasman to play the Breakers.
Hawks captain Mat Campbell gets himself ready for his trip across the Tasman to play the Breakers.
Renae Camino, 16, of Balgownie packs to leave home to accept a prestigious basketball scholarship with the AIS in Canberra.
Renae Camino, 16, of Balgownie packs to leave home to accept a prestigious basketball scholarship with the AIS in Canberra.
Ben Allen, Ashley Russell and Wes Berg were off to Coffs Harbour for the Iron Man qualifying finals.
Ben Allen, Ashley Russell and Wes Berg were off to Coffs Harbour for the Iron Man qualifying finals.
Kev Holt during the Layback Longboarders competition at North Wollongong.
Kev Holt during the Layback Longboarders competition at North Wollongong.
Kyle with his mother Lisa Myercough and St Joesph's canteen manager Jill Stevenson.
Kyle with his mother Lisa Myercough and St Joesph's canteen manager Jill Stevenson.
Berkeley Eagles U9s player Ryan Troiano takes a swing at the ball during his team's win 27-9 win over Dapto Panthers.
Berkeley Eagles U9s player Ryan Troiano takes a swing at the ball during his team's win 27-9 win over Dapto Panthers.
Andrea schafer of the UOW designed a award-winning solar-powered filter that removes salt and bacteria from water.
Andrea schafer of the UOW designed a award-winning solar-powered filter that removes salt and bacteria from water.
Stella, 20 months, loving the puddles at Wollongong Botanic Gardens.
Stella, 20 months, loving the puddles at Wollongong Botanic Gardens.
Viva la Gong organisers Alastair Lyall and Amanda Buckland with their newborn son Jasper.
Viva la Gong organisers Alastair Lyall and Amanda Buckland with their newborn son Jasper.
Lake Heights P&C members (back row) Sue Howard, Karen Cherrie, Theresa Prenzel, and Tracey Montecchi with students.
Lake Heights P&C members (back row) Sue Howard, Karen Cherrie, Theresa Prenzel, and Tracey Montecchi with students.
Michael Le Couteur collected 1000 rugby jerseys from as far afield as Dubai and Chile to sell during an online auction to raise money for charity.
Michael Le Couteur collected 1000 rugby jerseys from as far afield as Dubai and Chile to sell during an online auction to raise money for charity.
Young fashion designer Alex Heriot from Bulli High with the bedspread and pants she designed.
Young fashion designer Alex Heriot from Bulli High with the bedspread and pants she designed.
Shellharbour Councillor Michael Smart addresses protesters at the Industrial Road paddock.
Shellharbour Councillor Michael Smart addresses protesters at the Industrial Road paddock.
Skateboard rider Joe Engi during the Skate Art Music Festival at Albion Park Rail skate park.
Skateboard rider Joe Engi during the Skate Art Music Festival at Albion Park Rail skate park.
Zara, 5, at the Southside Festival at Warrawong.
Zara, 5, at the Southside Festival at Warrawong.
Wakakirri performers Jessica, 12 , Patrick, 10, Georgina, 11 , Josh, 10, Olivia, 9, and Andrew, 12.
Wakakirri performers Jessica, 12 , Patrick, 10, Georgina, 11 , Josh, 10, Olivia, 9, and Andrew, 12.
Tauri D Eatough quit her job as a lawyer to set up a surf school.
Tauri D Eatough quit her job as a lawyer to set up a surf school.
Opera singer Karen Cummings under the escarpment at Coledale.
Opera singer Karen Cummings under the escarpment at Coledale.

Ten years ago this month, a brave Horsley baby was recovering after becoming the youngest child in Australia to have an autologous bone marrow transplant, Lake Illawarra was blocked again, BHP changed its name and Kangaroo Valley banned plastic bags.

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