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Stanwell Park road works will cause disruptions to traffic next week
MOTORISTS are advised of changed traffic conditions on Lawrence Hargrave Drive at Stanwell Park from this weekend for maintenance and investigation work to be carried out. One of two lanes will be closed between…
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Council extends deadline for financial assistance grants due to pandemic
Due to Coronavirus [COVID-19] and changing times, Wollongong City Council has extended the application period to close of business on Monday 20 April 2020 for Financial Assistance Grants. The grants offer event organisers, community…
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Man charged over alleged East Corrimal domestic violence incident
A MAN will face court today charged with domestic violence offences allegedly committed at East Corrimal over the weekend. A 29-year-old man went to a home in East Corrimal and allegedly assaulted the woman…
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Two men charged over alleged cocaine supply in the Wollongong area
TWO men have been charged with drug offences after police allegedly discovered cocaine, an unregistered firearm, ammunition and a poker machine at a Balgownie home today (Tuesday March 30). The 51-year-old man, arrested in…
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Northern beaches close: Pandemic forces an early end to swimming season
NORTHERN beaches will close almost a month early this swimming season with Wollongong City Council lifeguards remaining onsite for surveillance duties to ensure people are aware of the change. Swim flags will come down…
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Try an online book from your local library while social distancing
IN these times of social distancing, you can enjoy books, audiobooks, movies and more through Wollongong City Libraries. One of the easiest and cheapest ways to decide on what to read or view or…
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Russell Vale Golf Course closes due to pandemic
WOLLONGONG City Council has today, Monday 30 March, closed Russell Vale Golf Club and the on-site pro shop. The closure came into effect at 5pm today, and follows the Federal Government’s announcements last night…
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Council shuts play spaces and skate parks in latest coronavirus measures
WOLLONGONG City Council has closed all its play spaces and skate parks from 8pm today, Sunday March 29 2020. In a statement, a Council spokesperson said more than 145 play spaces and five skate…
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Looking Back history feature: The Kennedy Brothers and their attempt at ‘respectability’
Originally posted on Looking Back: Market Square Wollongong, showing the Governor Bourke Hotel (far left, circled),the two storey Queens Hotel, and, far right, The Wollongong Hotel, in the early 1850s By MICK ROBERTS © THE…
