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Residents encouraged to contribute to Helensburgh’s future through input on three strategic projects
WOLLONGONG City Council is calling for feedback about three strategic projects in Helensburgh – the proposed Town Centre Plan, the Streetscape Masterplan and a new library and community centre. Wollongong Lord Mayor Gordon Bradbery…
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Funding announced for art exhibition at Austinmer and community gardens at Helensburgh and Bellambi
A COMMUNITY art exhibition at Austinmer, garden projects at Helensburgh and crafting reusable bags at Bellambi are all initiatives in the works following the announcement of the fourth round of Wollongong City Council’s…
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Preparations underway for re-opening of Helensburgh, Thirroul and Corrimal libraries
NOW is the time to bring back your library books, magazines, DVDs and CDs. While Wollongong City Libraries aren’t opening their doors – yet – preparation is underway for their reopening. Part of this…
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Sandon Point tree vandalism condemned and labelled as desecration of sacred land
RECENT acts of vegetation clearing within and around the Sandon Point Aboriginal Place has been condemned by Wollongong City Council. The vandalism was within and alongside the area that is currently temporarily fenced off…
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Be on the lookout for deer as rutting season gets underway
RESIDENTS are being warned to be on the look out for deer as the pest species’ rutting season gets underway. Each year during the rutting season – generally between May and August –…
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Motorists warned to be safe around schools, as students return
MOTORISTS are reminded to be safe around schools, as students return to normal schedules across the northern Illawarra today. During the COVID-19 restrictions school zones have remained in place as normal, however the number…
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Northern sporting clubs can return to the paddock for training from next week
FOLLOWING updated advice from the NSW Government, Wollongong City Council will allow access to sporting clubs to return to training on fields from tomorrow (Monday, May 25) . The Council has been working with…
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Extra off-peak service will mean a train, on average, every 30 minutes between Wollongong and Sydney, says MP
NORTHERN Illawarra commuters can expect improved train services to and from Sydney with the signing of two construction contracts totalling about $600 million to modernise and upgrade infrastructure on the rail network. The…
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New children’s playgrounds ready for testing at Thirroul, Coalcliff and Corrimal
WHILE children have been unable to enjoy playgrounds because of the coronavirus restrictions, a roll-out of improvements has been underway at parks in Coalcliff, Thirroul and Corrimal. Over the past four months Wollongong City…
