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Three teenagers issued COVID-19 related penalty infringement notices at Woonona
THREE teenagers were issued COVID-19 related Penalty Infringement Notices (PINs) at Woonona on Monday. The three juveniles were issued PINs after ignoring warnings to return to their homes. About 10.15pm on Monday (April…
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Police warn they will be out in force over Easter long weekend
WHILE travelling for holidays is not considered ‘essential’ travel, police will continue to be out in force over the Easter long weekend. The NSW Premier and the NSW Health Minister have outlined orders under…
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Council to spend $900,000 repairing Towradgi ocean pool
ALMOST $900,000 will be spent by Wollongong City Council repairing the Towradgi Rock Pool. Councillors on April 6 unanimously agreed to engage contractor Dynamic Civil Pty Ltd to replace a number of damaged concrete…
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Short term rate relief for residents and businesses experiencing financial hardship
RATE relief is available for residents and businesses across the Wollongong Local Government Area who are experiencing financial hardship as a result of the challenges associated with coronavirus. Council, at its meeting last night…
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Here’s how you can help your local pub and club through the coronavirus crisis
Carlton & United Breweries and the Australian Hotels Association have teamed up to help Illawarra pubs and clubs survive the coronavirus crisis. For the Love of Your Local campaign is calling on drinkers to…
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Have you any ideas to improve cycling in the north?
HAVE you got any ideas on how to improve cycling in the northern suburbs? Ahead of the 2022 UCI Road World Championships the Local Organising Committee, Wollongong 2022, in collaboration with the NSW…
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Looking Back history feature: The flash Irish publican and cabman
Originally posted on Looking Back: The Fermanagh Hotel when it was known as the Kiama Hotel in 1880 (circled). By MICK ROBERTS © DESCRIBED as a “flash looking little cab driver”, Irishman Jimmy Barton and…
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Easter holidays travel not considered ‘essential’, police warn
Picture: Dids on Pexels.com AS the Easter long weekend and the school holidays approach, police are reminding the community that travelling for holidays is not considered ‘essential’ travel. While it’s understandable for families to…
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Remind children about online safety during the current COVID-19 restrictions
PARENTS and carers have been warned to remind their children about online safety during the current COVID-19 restrictions and upcoming school holidays. With the community spending more time indoors and at home following…
