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Wollongong becomes 26th council in Australia to commit to greenhouse gas reduction
WOLLONGONG City Council voted unanimously last night to adopt an emissions reduction target of zero by 2030 for its own operations. Wollongong Lord Mayor Gordon Bradbery said the target supports Council’s recent recognition of…
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Another total fire ban issued as authorities remind public of risks
WITH the Bureau of Metrology (BoM) issuing advice about increased heat and smoke conditions tomorrow (Tuesday December 10), a warning has been issued by authorities to take precautions. Temperatures are expected to climb into…
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Looking Back history feature: Pioneer bushman: Ben Rixon
Originally posted on Looking Back: By MICK ROBERTS © Benjamin Rixon A POST office was established at Wollongong in 1832 enabling the people of the Illawarra for the first time to have communication with the…
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New book reveals the colourful tales of Bellambi and Bulli pubs
THE barmaids serving-up the beer in what is today’s Heritage Hotel at Bulli must have looked on in sheer horror as thousands of thirsty drinkers began filling the public bar on Christmas Eve 1940.…
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Bulli to host NSW championships this weekend
CONDITIONS are looking perfect ahead of the 2019 NSW Interbranch Championships at Bulli this weekend. The championships brings together the best athletes from all 11 Surf Life Saving branches for two days of elite…
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Stanwell Park road closure next week
MOTORISTS are advised Lawrence Hargrave Drive will be closed next week for one night at Stanwell Park for routine maintenance work. Due to the extreme and catastrophic fire danger ratings last month, the work…
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Looking Back history feature: Bushland reclaims Bulli’s lost ‘Pit Town’
Originally posted on Looking Back: BULLI Pit Town (pictured about 1885 above) was located on the first escarpment bench, to the north of the original Bulli Coal Mine portals and workings. The town was…
