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Repair work gets underway on Thirroul’s own ‘Great Wall’ this weekend
MAINTENANCE will start on one of the damaged panels of Thirroul’s ‘great wall’ this weekend. The project will see the removal and replacement of an exterior wall panel around the popular saltwater pool in…
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Woonona East students help launch program with canoe construction
A GROUP of Woonona East Public School students took part in the launch of the Fit Together program today (Monday) at the Wollongong Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC). The program is part of the…
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Government study to look at traffic congestion through Bulli and Thirroul
TO tackle mounting traffic congestion through Bulli and Thirroul, Transport for NSW have announced it will investigate measures to improve the transport network along the existing road corridors. The study area includes the Princes…
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Looking Back history feature: Australian Nationality and Mrs Hunter
Originally posted on Looking Back: Sergeant Norman H. Hunter Lieutenant Reginald Hunter WHILE staying for a holiday at Thirroul in 1917, Ena Hunter, of Sydney, attended a local political meeting to rally support for…
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Man arrested for allegedly damaging glass shop door with box of beer
A MAN who allegedly cracked a glass shop door with a carton of beer at Fairy Meadow yesterday was arrested by an off-duty police officer. The officer observed the man and two women in…
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Further road closures at Stanwell Tops next week
THERE will be further road closures next week in Stanwell Tops to allow for the Roads and Maritime Service to undertake maintenance work. Motorists are advised Lady Wakehurst Drive will be closed in both…
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Lawrence Hargrave Drive closed for two days next week
MOTORISTS are advised by Transport for NSW that Lawrence Hargrave Drive will be closed for two days next week for routine maintenance work. Work will be carried out between Lady Wakehurst Drive and Stonehaven…
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Looking Back history feature: The Domain stump orator
Originally posted on Looking Back: A children’s temperance demonstration at Circular Quay, Sydney 1894 By MICK ROBERTS © THEY travelled the country preaching the evils of drink; colourful characters with the gift of the…
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Looking Back history feature: Slacky Flat’s unemployed village
Originally posted on Looking Back: Humpies like this were dotted around Slacky Flat from the depression years of the 1930s [Note: This image is not at Bulli]. THE depression years of the 1930s resulted…
