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Looking Back history feature: Lysaght and the reformed drunkard
Originally posted on Looking Back: Lysaght’s inn, Fairy Meadow, the Illawarra’s first licensed pub north of Wollongong. This picture was taken shortly before its demolition to make was for Wollongong High School in the…
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Police charge man with murder following Woonona stabbing death
A MAN has been charged with murder after a woman was allegedly stabbed to death on New Year’s Day at Woonona. Just after midnight on Wednesday January 1, Wollongong police stopped a vehicle…
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Drivers cautioned while on the roads following New Year’s Eve celebrations
DRIVERS are being reminded to exercise caution while driving on the roads today following New Year’s Eve celebrations. Operation Safe Arrival started at midnight Friday (20 December 2019) and ends tonight (Wednesday 1 January…
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Woman found with fatal stab wounds at Woonona overnight
A MAN is in custody after a woman was found with fatal stab wounds in her Woonona home overnight. Just after midnight (Wednesday January 1), Wollongong police stopped a vehicle on Nicholson Street, Woonona,…
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Bulli surf lifesavers pitch in at Bermagui Fire Evacuation Centre
By Grant Joy* Bulli Surf Club members have quickly shifted from competition mode of rowing in the George Bass Surf Boat Marathon back into their core business of lifesaving to support the community after…
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Bulli crew take shelter as catastrophic bushfires halt iconic surf boat race
MORE than 60 Bulli Surf Life Saving Club members are amongst thousands of people sheltering on the NSW South Coast as catastrophic bushfires descend on the small township of Bermagui. The Bulli club,…
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NYE show will still go on despite Wollongong’s fireworks cancelled
DESPITE Wollongong City Council pulling the plug on the fireworks, the 2019 New Year’s Eve celebrations will go ahead tomorrow night. Council has cancelled the fireworks display as a consequence of a Total Fire…
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Looking Back history feature: The wild men of 22 Mile Camp
Originally posted on Looking Back: Navvies working on the Illawarra railway near Helensburgh By MICK ROBERTS © Grog shanties like this sprung-up in secluded bushland along the Illawarra railway works during the 1880s. AMERICA’S Wild…
