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Looking Back history feature: Women & Unionism

January 27, 2020

Originally posted on Looking Back: An artists impression of the blockade at Bulli in 1887 By MICK ROBERTS © THE wives, and mothers and daughters of the Illawarra’s coal miners became powerful voices in the…
Be warned: Rangers will be out in force during Sunday’s Australia Day celebrations

January 24, 2020

IF you decide to drive into Wollongong’s Australia Day celebrations on Sunday, be warned. Wollongong Council’s rangers will be out in force to discourage dangerous parking and illegal camping. Council warns that while shade…
Finishing touches for Australia Day at Wollongong Harbour precinct

January 24, 2020

THE finishing touches are being put on the fun-filled plans for this Sunday’s Australia Day celebrations around Wollongong Harbour. The annual event kicks off at 8am with the Aquathon, and will conclude with a…
Bulli group named in Wollongong’s Australia Day awards

January 23, 2020

BULLI based, Make-Do Library of Things was recognised at the Wollongong Australia Day Awards Dinner held at Villa Doro last night. At the night, 14 awards were presented including Wollongong’s Citizen of the Year…
Total fire ban today in the Illawarra with high temperatures and gusty winds

January 23, 2020

Gusty winds and high temperatures, ahead of a cooler change later this evening, will elevate bush fire conditions in the Illawarra today. Even after the limited rain received over the past week, the NSW…
Northern beaches to remain open longer with temperatures expected to soar

January 22, 2020

BEACHGOERS can avoid the midday heat, and still enjoy a dip tomorrow, with Wollongong City Council’s Lifeguards extending patrol hours on 12 of popular beaches. The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast temperatures in the…
Man arrested after a spate of break and enters from properties and cars at Woonona, Bulli and Thirroul

January 22, 2020

A MAN has been arrested at Woonona following a police investigation into a spate of break and enter offences in the area over the weekend. More than 20 reports of cars and properties being…
Looking Back history feature: The Blue Hole Surf Club

January 21, 2020

Originally posted on Looking Back: In the 1940s a surf club was formed at Era with their rescue boat christianed after the original Blue Hole boat. The members of the surf club included Peter Howe…
Welcome rain falls across the northern beaches

January 18, 2020

MOTORISTS are reminded to take care as rain continues to fall across the Illawarra. The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast rain with possible storms until Tuesday (January 21), with heavy bursts of rain and…

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