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Woonona residents react to vandalism by rolling up their sleeves and replanting trees
RESIDENTS have reacted to the destruction of 10 large trees in their neighbourhood by rolling-up their sleeves in a show of community spirit and replanting the recently planted Jacarandas. The trees were uprooted by…
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Council agree to explore subsidised live music provided by local artists post COVID
GREENS councillors have successfully moved an amendment to the Wollongong Council budget, to ensure that subsidies for live music are included as part of council’s stimulus package. Wollongong City Council last night voted that…
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Coronavirus restrictions eased in the Illawarra this Friday
The easing of Coronavirus restrictions in the Illawarra on Friday will allow more businesses to open up, more people to stay in work and more personal freedoms. After assessing National Cabinet’s new framework, the…
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Plans on exhibition for redevelopment of the old Thirroul Plaza shopping centre
AN application has been lodged with Wollongong City Council for a residential and commercial redevelopment of the old Thirroul Plaza shopping centre site. The applicants, Loucas Architects, propose the demolition of the existing shopping…
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Government announces three step plan to ease Coronavirus restrictions
THE Federal Government have announced today a three step process for easing Coronavirus restrictions, with all stages expected to be completed by July. The National Cabinet will review each stage every three weeks. Step…
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Work to maintain Towradgi Pool’s ‘structural integrity’ gets underway
TOWRADGI Pool will be closed to the public over the winter months as Wollongong City Council starts work on Monday to repair cracks and ensure its long-term structural integrity. The project focuses on rectifying…
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Council urged to back live music stimulus package to help kick start economy
A PROPOSAL has been put forward for 10 weeks of live music as part of an economic stimulus plan for Wollongong after the coronavirus pandemic restrictions are lifted. Ward one Greens councillor Mithra…
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Work gets underway on refurbishment of Austinmer’s landmark bathers’ pavilion
THE refurbishment of the Austinmer Bathers Pavilion will get underway tomorrow (Thursday May 7) with the set up of the temporary amenities on the grassed area immediately north of the Surf Club building. The…
